Looking for a new camera
Aug 28, 2019 13:38:42 #
We have nice Smartphones and my son-in-law is a professional photographer and thinks our phone's pixels are better than point and shoot Nikon camera daughter has several years. He's offered his deluxe professional camera but don't feel comfortable taking and having something happen to it $$$. We are now retired and will be taking our dream vacation to the Holy Lands and I don't want my camera to need charged while out and about so I miss pictures.
Can anyone tell me if there's a point and shoot camera that would take good landscape photos? Phone camera will be fine for selfies or close ups.
Thank you for any assistance you might have. We leave in about 6 weeks.
Blessings,
Can anyone tell me if there's a point and shoot camera that would take good landscape photos? Phone camera will be fine for selfies or close ups.
Thank you for any assistance you might have. We leave in about 6 weeks.
Blessings,
Aug 28, 2019 13:47:27 #
Aug 28, 2019 14:25:26 #
1miacat wrote:
I don't want my camera to need charged while out and about so I miss pictures.
Blessings,
Blessings,
Do you mean one that uses AA or similar batteries instead of rechargeable?
Those are not so common anymore in anything but the simplest point and shoot cameras. But one or two extra batteries (charge them while sleeping etc) in your pocket will fix that.
But a very important item - what is your budget?
Aug 28, 2019 15:37:36 #
Aug 28, 2019 16:19:04 #
1miacat wrote:
Would like to stay under $350
That price range limits you, a lot.
Try looking here: https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/buying-guides/best-point-and-shoot-cameras
or here-long but lots of information: https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/buying-guides/best-point-and-shoot-cameras
Both recommend the Canon ELPH series and Panasonic - the Panasonic ZS70 just fits your budget - I have a much older ZS6 in my shirt pocket when I leave the house.
Look here for Canon direct products: https://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/cameras?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIm56u762m5AIVBtVkCh1SBwDTEAAYASABEgK2pfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
I have bought two cameras direct from Canon's Refurbished site, both excellent and saved some money.
If you don't mind something larger than a pocket camera long at the bridge cameras. Larger but more controls, bigger sensor and a fixed zoom lens that is usually a longer zoom than the pocket models. From Sam's or Costco they usually come in a bundle with a case.
Almost all the cameras will do video also, take LOTS of memory cards. They are fairly cheap from Amazon and a bunch will fit in the side pockets of the camera's case. Buying them once you are there could be expensive. And take at least one extra battery if the camera you pick doesn't use AA.
Aug 28, 2019 21:21:58 #
Aug 29, 2019 07:17:22 #
Consider a used/refurbished Nikon B700. Light weight, good zoom, shoots raw.
Aug 29, 2019 07:49:13 #
I would suggest a compact camera with a built-in lens. There is a large spread in prices.
Compact -
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2401971,00.asp
https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/2017-roundup-compact-enthusiast-zoom-cameras
https://www.techradar.com/news/best-compact-camera
Compact $200 -
https://improb.com/digital-cameras-under-200/
https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/buying-guides/the-best-camera-under-pound200
https://shotkit.com/best-cameras-200/
https://www.lifewire.com/best-digital-cameras-under-200-3897831
Compact $300 -
https://www.consumerreports.org/point-shoot-digital-cameras/best-digital-cameras-under-300-dollars/
https://photophique.com/best-cameras-under-300/
https://www.photoworkout.com/best-compact-cameras-under-300-dollars/
https://www.adorama.com/alc/the-best-point-and-shoot-cameras-under-300
Compact $500 -
http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-point-and-shoot-under-500/
http://www.bestproducts.com/tech/gadgets/g706/point-and-shoot-digital-cameras/
Compact -
https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2401971,00.asp
https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/2017-roundup-compact-enthusiast-zoom-cameras
https://www.techradar.com/news/best-compact-camera
Compact $200 -
https://improb.com/digital-cameras-under-200/
https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/buying-guides/the-best-camera-under-pound200
https://shotkit.com/best-cameras-200/
https://www.lifewire.com/best-digital-cameras-under-200-3897831
Compact $300 -
https://www.consumerreports.org/point-shoot-digital-cameras/best-digital-cameras-under-300-dollars/
https://photophique.com/best-cameras-under-300/
https://www.photoworkout.com/best-compact-cameras-under-300-dollars/
https://www.adorama.com/alc/the-best-point-and-shoot-cameras-under-300
Compact $500 -
http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-point-and-shoot-under-500/
http://www.bestproducts.com/tech/gadgets/g706/point-and-shoot-digital-cameras/
Aug 29, 2019 07:50:10 #
jim quist wrote:
A pocket full of batteries might do just the trick for you
Yes! The smaller the camera, the smaller the battery, and the faster it will die. You can buy generic batteries at a fraction of the cost of OEM batteries. Look on Amazon.
Aug 29, 2019 07:54:47 #
Aug 29, 2019 08:08:27 #
I agree with the previous posts. A good pocket camera takes way better pictures than a cell phone, and a professional camera would weigh you down, (and would actually take some of the enjoyment out of the trip).
There are plenty of good "pocket-size" cameras with 1" sensors, and if you look around at the used ones, you can find them in a reasonable price range. Just make sure you test it out so you don't end up with a broken camera.
There are plenty of good "pocket-size" cameras with 1" sensors, and if you look around at the used ones, you can find them in a reasonable price range. Just make sure you test it out so you don't end up with a broken camera.
Aug 29, 2019 08:30:24 #
Aug 29, 2019 08:30:57 #
Aug 29, 2019 08:48:46 #
berchman
Loc: South Central PA
1miacat wrote:
We have nice Smartphones and my son-in-law is a pr... (show quote)
I have taken perfectly good landscape photos in Israel with my smartphone. You don't need another camera.
Aug 29, 2019 09:25:09 #
1miacat wrote:
We have nice Smartphones and my son-in-law is a pr... (show quote)
Just so you do not misunderstand some earlier comments. I think when you say "I don't want my camera to need charged while out and about so I miss pictures" you are referring to the frequent need to charge a cell phone. There are very few cameras out now where running the battery down in a full day or two or three of casual touring photography is going to be an issue. Most pros have trouble burning through more than a battery or two during a day of professional shooting taking a significantly larger number of pictures than you are likely to be taking.
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