Pocket camera recommendation
Sep 4, 2020 17:12:44 #
I need a small pocket camera to carry in my harness when I'm flying. I have a Nikon Coolpix S8100 which is just about the perfect size but I'd like to have something with a 1" sensor. My budget is about $200 for a used one. I don't want to have separate lenses, just something I can take one hand off the control bar, turn it on and start taking pictures. The subject matter will be 20 to 30 feet away. I really like the looks of the Coolpix A, especially it's aps-c sensor. I've only seen one at KEH at the top of my budget. All suggestions appreciated. One other requirement, it has to be absolutely silent in operation.
Sep 4, 2020 20:11:38 #
Sep 4, 2020 20:36:01 #
lsaguy wrote:
I need a small pocket camera to carry in my harnes... (show quote)
I have not seen a feature to turn off the noise associated with taking an image on any 1" sensor camera..
Sep 5, 2020 07:04:15 #
Sep 5, 2020 08:28:08 #
Retired CPO wrote:
Are you cruising over pot fields?
I'll be in Washington state so, yeah, probably, but that's not the subject I'll be looking for.
Rick
Sep 5, 2020 08:38:14 #
lsaguy wrote:
I'll be in Washington state so, yeah, probably, but that's not the subject I'll be looking for.
Rick
Rick
It's not absolutely silent but very quiet, you can't hear it more than a couple feet away. I agree with the Oly Tough series.Sep 5, 2020 08:41:25 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
lsaguy wrote:
I need a small pocket camera to carry in my harnes... (show quote)
My go to pocket camera's are all from Sony. I have used many over the years with great results. My current go to pocket camera is the Sony HX99. It shots RAW, has a very accurate pop up viewfinder and also a rear screen, has a very sharp Zeiss 24-720 mm lens, pop up flash for auto fill flash. The rear screen pops up for low angle shooting, see lighthouse below. See last photo of my belt pouch. And, yes, there are many used on ebay for about your price. See HX20, HX50, HX90 on ebay.
Oh, did I mention, I have commonly enlarged images from Jpeg with this camera to 30X40 with outstanding results.
I would also recommend a belt pouch for this camera so you are hands free most of the time on vacation. My wife likes it because I can hold her hand when not exposing.
Good luck and keep on shooting until the end. Below are samples of images I get on vacation with the pocket Sony HX series camera's.
Sep 5, 2020 08:44:21 #
mizzee
Loc: Boston,Ma
Look for a used Olympus Tough TG5. Small and it can take a beating. Underwater, 7 foot drops, pouring wind driven rain.
Sep 5, 2020 09:56:29 #
billnikon wrote:
My go to pocket camera's are all from Sony. I have... (show quote)
Those images are remarkably crisp & clean and the colors are vivid.......nice pocket rigg. Wow.
Sep 5, 2020 09:57:54 #
I hope that you will not be flying over my home while I am sunbathing in the nude. Not that I would care however seeing me may crack the lens of your camera.😂
Sep 5, 2020 09:59:20 #
Sep 5, 2020 10:11:02 #
I look at compact camera reviews occasionally, but I have yet to find the perfect one. Lots of pluses, but several minuses. I guess that sums up life on earth.
Some ideas -
Best -
https://www.techradar.com/news/best-compact-camera
https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/buying-guides/the-10-best-compact-cameras
https://shotkit.com/best-compact-cameras/
https://www.t3.com/us/features/best-compact-cameras
$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
$500 -
http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-point-and-shoot-under-500/
http://www.bestproducts.com/tech/gadgets/g706/point-and-shoot-digital-cameras/
Some ideas -
Best -
https://www.techradar.com/news/best-compact-camera
https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/buying-guides/the-10-best-compact-cameras
https://shotkit.com/best-compact-cameras/
https://www.t3.com/us/features/best-compact-cameras
$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
$500 -
http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-point-and-shoot-under-500/
http://www.bestproducts.com/tech/gadgets/g706/point-and-shoot-digital-cameras/
Sep 5, 2020 10:55:48 #
zug55
Loc: Naivasha, Kenya, and Austin, Texas
Look at the Canon G9X--1-inch sensor and fits into your shirt pocket. Under $200 used.
Sep 5, 2020 12:17:41 #
PixelStan77 wrote:
I have not seen a feature to turn off the noise associated with taking an image on any 1" sensor camera..
My 1” has that. Do better research!
Sep 5, 2020 13:16:10 #
wdross
Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
lsaguy wrote:
I need a small pocket camera to carry in my harnes... (show quote)
Probably not a 1" sensor, but the TG-6 can be tethered and can be shot silent. Used, it should meet your budget.
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