Small camera for travel
Feb 14, 2018 20:05:44 #
I took the XE2-s with the 18-55mm to France recently. Of late, I’ve been having a good deal of fun with the Rokinon 14/2.8. I highly recommend traveling light.
Feb 14, 2018 20:16:41 #
I highly recommend the Panasonic Lumix ZS100 as a great travel camera. I purchased one for the very same reasons that you stated. There is also the newer ZS200 which has a longer zoom range.
Feb 14, 2018 21:57:13 #
timcc
Loc: Virginia
I've traveled extensively with the Sony a6000, and love it. I prefer a camera with inter-changeable lenses, especially a wide-angle zoom as a walk-around (I have a 16-70mm) and 1.8-2.8 primes for indoor and other low-light shooting.
The body weighs only 12 oz, but is not weather-resistant (the a6300 weighs a couple ounces more, has even better focusing, and is weather-resistant). As with most ILCs, the weight is usually in the lenses, so that is where care must be exercised for travel.
The body weighs only 12 oz, but is not weather-resistant (the a6300 weighs a couple ounces more, has even better focusing, and is weather-resistant). As with most ILCs, the weight is usually in the lenses, so that is where care must be exercised for travel.
Feb 14, 2018 22:20:34 #
Feb 14, 2018 23:06:51 #
therwol
Loc: USA
mymike wrote:
I just came back from a cruise in the Caribbean an... (show quote)
My son in-law uses the RX 100 Mark 5 and loves it. I use the Canon G7X Mark 2 when I don't feel like carrying around my Nikon D810. I increased the sharpening to my liking and took many nice pictures with it in England last year. If you really want a very small camera with a 1" sensor, consider the Panasonic DMC-ZS100. I found the zoom range lacking many times with my Canon. The Panasonic has far greater reach on the long end, 250mm equivalent.
But do you want a camera with a 1" sensor? I can't answer how picky you are. 1" is still quite small as things go. There is no way you're going to get what you get from your Nikon DSLR, but how much does it matter? Maybe you can borrow or rent one of these cameras to see if it's adequate for your needs. I have no problem with my camera for vacation pictures and normal sized enlargements.
Feb 14, 2018 23:53:47 #
I've been using a Canon G9X II for street lately. It is small enough to fit in any pocket, even jeans, but has a 1" sensor and all the modes you need (including manual). It also has an electronic shutter sound that can be turned completely off so the shutter is completely silent, very handy for street photography. And it takes great pictures.
Feb 15, 2018 00:16:24 #
latebloomer
Loc: Topeka, KS
My personal experience along with other UHH's commenting on travel. is that you will have little need for telephoto; on the other hand, a wide angle is of great value.
Feb 15, 2018 00:30:51 #
therwol
Loc: USA
latebloomer wrote:
My personal experience along with other UHH's commenting on travel. is that you will have little need for telephoto; on the other hand, a wide angle is of great value.
I agree about the wide end. I thought the same thing about the telephoto end when I bought my little Canon, but I'd find myself in situations where I really wanted a picture of the weird looking bird on the telephone pole (and example), and a picture with a 1 inch sensor just falls apart if you crop too much. I can take a picture with my Nikon D810 using my 50mm lens, crop it down, and make it look like I used a 200 or 300mm lens with enough quality left to make a decent enlargement. Not so with this camera.
Feb 15, 2018 00:53:32 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
I took the XE2-s with the 18-55mm to France recently. Of late, I’ve been having a good deal of fun with the Rokinon 14/2.8. I highly recommend traveling light.
Going back to Europe again in May.
Yup, taking only the X-E2 and same length lenses.
Maybe we need our own section now....
1st requirement to get in: spell Fuji correctly.
So many times I see Fugi.....
Feb 15, 2018 01:12:20 #
In a previous post, I had mentioned that I purchased the Panasonic Lumix ZS100 and highly recommend it as a travel camera. In addition to its exceptional image quality, it has the advantage of being able to be charged with a standard USB connection. No need to take an additional charger. How handy is that?
Feb 15, 2018 01:35:04 #
therwol
Loc: USA
rcdovala wrote:
In a previous post, I had mentioned that I purchased the Panasonic Lumix ZS100 and highly recommend it as a travel camera. In addition to its exceptional image quality, it has the advantage of being able to be charged with a standard USB connection. No need to take an additional charger. How handy is that?
As I suggest in one of my posts, I should have looked more closely at your camera. Greater zoom range than the Canon G7X Mark II that I bought. Nothing against the Canon otherwise.
Feb 15, 2018 01:51:15 #
therwol
Loc: USA
therwol wrote:
I agree about the wide end. I thought the same th... (show quote)
Okay, look at these three pictures all taken in the same place at different focal lengths with my Canon G7X Mark II, a 1 inch sensor camera. Download the pictures and zoom in to 100%. These were hand held shots. I see nowhere near the detail I would see with my Nikon D810, however I understood that would be the case with this camera, and I think these pictures would make decent 16x20 enlargements at normal viewing distance. I'm sure that a camera with a larger sensor would produce more detail and less noise, however such a camera might not fit in a pocket like this one.
These were taken on a walk around the lake in Grasmere in the Lake District, UK.
Feb 15, 2018 02:13:23 #
therwol wrote:
Okay, look at these three pictures all taken in th... (show quote)
Very nice photos. I just purchased a full frame Nikon, but will not take it on vacation. I took my Canon G7X 2 and had a print made into a 16 x 20, with no noticeable noise.
Feb 15, 2018 08:46:43 #
For a small camera I can slip into my bag for trips or excursion, et al., I've been a fan of the Sony Cyber-shot series for quite a while.
I'm currently on my 4th one (DCS-TX30) which is roughly the size of my wallet. Folks who have seen my Sony pics have been surprised in that the quality is actually quite good. The TX-30's resolution is roughly 13.5 x 10.6 at 350 dpi which could be scaled up to a 20 x 16 without sacrificing too much pixels (I would bring it down to ~240 so that things stay in proportion).
Despite being the smallest point-and-shoot I've used, it can be used in the most environments (below freezing, in the rain/snow, and underwater to 10m). I'm looking forward to using it underwater when I'm in the eastern Caribbean in early May.
I'm currently on my 4th one (DCS-TX30) which is roughly the size of my wallet. Folks who have seen my Sony pics have been surprised in that the quality is actually quite good. The TX-30's resolution is roughly 13.5 x 10.6 at 350 dpi which could be scaled up to a 20 x 16 without sacrificing too much pixels (I would bring it down to ~240 so that things stay in proportion).
Despite being the smallest point-and-shoot I've used, it can be used in the most environments (below freezing, in the rain/snow, and underwater to 10m). I'm looking forward to using it underwater when I'm in the eastern Caribbean in early May.
Feb 15, 2018 12:18:07 #
Yes, it is amazing what a small sensor, supplied in easy to carry cameras can do these days?
I have 16"x20" prints (taken with a tripod) from 1/2.3 sensor and people get surprised.
However, that doesn't take anything away from the larger sensor cameras?
If you know the weight of your gear, or time you will have for you travel will not be a problem, take the largest tool you can get, whether it is FF, 645, 67, 69 or a view camera 4"x5"?
As I suggested here before, when I travel, I'll take 3 different small cameras to cover - if possible - all situations.
The total weight of such 3 camera combination is still lower than one FF DSLR - but more versatille and quicker to use - still under $1000.
Also, a smaller camera is almost unnoticeable on the crowded streets.
I have 16"x20" prints (taken with a tripod) from 1/2.3 sensor and people get surprised.
However, that doesn't take anything away from the larger sensor cameras?
If you know the weight of your gear, or time you will have for you travel will not be a problem, take the largest tool you can get, whether it is FF, 645, 67, 69 or a view camera 4"x5"?
As I suggested here before, when I travel, I'll take 3 different small cameras to cover - if possible - all situations.
The total weight of such 3 camera combination is still lower than one FF DSLR - but more versatille and quicker to use - still under $1000.
Also, a smaller camera is almost unnoticeable on the crowded streets.
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