Considering a mirrorless camera to keep in my vehicle, any recommendations?
Dec 14, 2018 14:33:39 #
You could go for a bridge camera or a decent P&S.
But if you want something that will fit into your Canon universe look at the M50. Right now with a 15-45 mm (it is an APS-C so eq of 24-72) lenses it is $600. It is small, as in tiny, and will fit in a large pocket with an EOS-M lens on it.(and can use your EF lenses with an adapter - it will look funny, the M50 is tiny) You can also find belt pouches that will hold it.
I was talking to the Canon Rep when he was at my local camera store Sunday and he says the M50 and two lenses are what he carries to travel, in a small pouch with a belt loop. It covers wide angle to 200 mm with the two lenses he carries.
I held an M50 with that lens on it and it would fit in three of the pockets of the photographer's vest I was wearing at the time.
But if you want something that will fit into your Canon universe look at the M50. Right now with a 15-45 mm (it is an APS-C so eq of 24-72) lenses it is $600. It is small, as in tiny, and will fit in a large pocket with an EOS-M lens on it.(and can use your EF lenses with an adapter - it will look funny, the M50 is tiny) You can also find belt pouches that will hold it.
I was talking to the Canon Rep when he was at my local camera store Sunday and he says the M50 and two lenses are what he carries to travel, in a small pouch with a belt loop. It covers wide angle to 200 mm with the two lenses he carries.
I held an M50 with that lens on it and it would fit in three of the pockets of the photographer's vest I was wearing at the time.
Dec 14, 2018 15:10:59 #
Resqu2
Loc: SW Va
robertjerl wrote:
You could go for a bridge camera or a decent P&... (show quote)
May be a good idea to explore this since I have a few nice L lens. Thanks!
Dec 14, 2018 15:33:44 #
wdross
Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
Resqu2 wrote:
I have a nice big ol Canon 6d with some expensive ... (show quote)
Try looking at the Olympus TG-5. It is waterproof and can withstand some abuse. 25-100 zoom in 35mm terms.
Dec 14, 2018 15:38:36 #
dsmeltz wrote:
The only cell phone camera with great low-light performance that might work for documenting fires out there right now is the Pixel 3. But that is way over the stated price range. Another thought on this is it would probably be choose a waterproof camera given the application.
Really...
I took this (SOOC) in a totally dark room using my Samsung S7 which is three generations behind the latest.
Dec 14, 2018 15:43:37 #
joer wrote:
Really...
I took this (SOOC) in a totally dark room using my Samsung S7 which is three generations behind the latest.
I took this (SOOC) in a totally dark room using my Samsung S7 which is three generations behind the latest.
Now do it with something moving, like a person walking...or with the camera zoomed in.
Dec 14, 2018 15:45:45 #
Cdouthitt wrote:
Now do it with something moving, like a person walking...or with the camera zoomed in.
Should I stand on one foot too?
Dec 14, 2018 15:50:22 #
joer wrote:
Should I stand on one foot too?
only if you're going to hop too.
Dec 14, 2018 16:18:29 #
Resqu2 wrote:
May be a good idea to explore this since I have a few nice L lens. Thanks!
Here is a side by side with 6D - Did I say the M50 is tiny!!!???
Dec 14, 2018 16:23:42 #
Resqu2
Loc: SW Va
robertjerl wrote:
Here is a side by side with 6D - Did I say the M50 is tiny!!!???
I’m picturing that in my mind with my 70-200 f/2.8 L mounted on it. Thanks for that, got me to thinking a bit.
Dec 14, 2018 17:15:51 #
Resqu2 wrote:
I’m picturing that in my mind with my 70-200 f/2.8 L mounted on it. Thanks for that, got me to thinking a bit.
They make a 55-200 for it that is less than 3 1/2" and about 9 oz and f/4.5-f/6.3. cost $349.99 My photo vest has one pocket that could hold the camera with the 15-45 and the 55-200.
And the larger L lenses with a tripod foot you just mount on the tripod or put on a pistol grip to do hand held work.
Dec 14, 2018 18:45:59 #
Resqu2 wrote:
I have a nice big ol Canon 6d with some expensive ... (show quote)
I think that maybe a good bridge camera is better suited for what you want to do with it.
Dec 14, 2018 19:47:53 #
ELNikkor wrote:
An Olympus Tough can handle being in the car all
the time, plus some of the extreme environments
you end up going into.
An Olympus Tough can handle being in the car all
the time, plus some of the extreme environments
you end up going into.
BINGO !
Yes the a6000 is a great bargain and very versatile,
and a few other compacts will also be portable and
versatile and recommended around here. Cuz 'here'
is Geek City. I myself love [and use] various "Little
Giant" cameras. But for the use you describe, only
the Olympus Tough, or similar ruffians from Fuji or
Nikon, really make any sense.
My own "ruffian" was a Nikonos. Very limited tech
much like the Olympus Tough, but it could be with
me where my "good gear" dare not tread.
.
Dec 14, 2018 23:45:44 #
Dec 15, 2018 03:13:01 #
Longshadow wrote:
Regardless of what model you wind up with Summer heat and Winter cold probably would not be good for it.
Maybe keep it by the door?
Maybe keep it by the door?
I was thinking the same. Inside vehicle does not make good long-term storage for cameras or lenses. Extremes in temperature, as well as humidity fluctuations will put a great deal of stress on delicate mechanical components, and possibly on some of the electronic components also.
Dec 15, 2018 07:40:45 #
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