DSLR, Point & Shoot, iPhone or nothing?
Mar 25, 2023 10:37:05 #
I recently conducted an experiment on a trip to the Azores. I took nothing but an iPhone 12 Pro Max with a DJI OM3 gimbal. No DSLR, no mirrorless, no Nothing! I found I got some pretty good shots when I was forced to use that setup. What made it work so well was ensuring I learned everything I could about exactly how to use the equipment. The iPhone has a formidable camera, but it is really important to learn everything you can about how to use it.
Mar 25, 2023 10:50:21 #
fourlocks wrote:
My daughter, son-in-law (and grandchild) are takin... (show quote)
I took my d3400 with a 17-50 lens for a day at Kennywood amusement park in Pittsburgh. Amazing images. No problem with weight or bulk. Same size and weight as the d5600. I would do it again.
Mar 25, 2023 10:58:39 #
Mar 25, 2023 10:58:52 #
On our trip to Disney World this past December, I took only my iPhone 13 Pro Max. I got good shots, but I found it was quite limiting. I would usually take my Nikon 850 with 2 lenses. A 70-200 f4 and a 16-35 r4.
I will be going back to that set-up when we return in August. The weight doesn’t bother me too much, I’ve been carrying heavy Nikons cameras and lenses for 50+ years
I will be going back to that set-up when we return in August. The weight doesn’t bother me too much, I’ve been carrying heavy Nikons cameras and lenses for 50+ years
Mar 25, 2023 11:02:19 #
Mar 25, 2023 11:18:32 #
fourlocks wrote:
My daughter, son-in-law (and grandchild) are takin... (show quote)
Last time I was at Disney 20 years ago I had both a camcorder and an SLR strung around my neck - not a biggie for me but I did not go on any of the rides (at least not the ones where you pull a few G's!) If you do plan on going on any of the vomit inducing rides, just make sure the camera - whatever it is - is tied down securely. But for walking around the park or going on any of the boat tours any of those are fine. Although I did not run into this situation, some indoor places may restrict a DSLR camera, but that experience was at a Miami museum - I had to leave the camera bag in a locker. Smartphones were ok back in that case.
Mar 25, 2023 11:29:58 #
Nikon with a single all in one lens and phone…but only if you’re interested in something more than just family vacation photos…you never know what you’ll see. If mostly vacation but want something just in case…the Sony and a waist pack or cargo shorts…I would not take only an iPhone myself. That’s a pretty light rig. I would take my Z7II and 24-200 and wife the Z50 2 lens kit…and if going solo might borrow her Z50 for a waist packable kit.
Mar 25, 2023 11:38:08 #
JD750 wrote:
Family photos and events are exactly the things that cell phone cameras are designed for and they provide great pics. Leave the boat anchor behind. Use your cell phone camera and focus on having fun with your kids and grandkids.
Agree! You may only have one chance to bring joy to a young grandchild as they view the Magic Kingdom. Let someone capture photos of you and your Grandchild together holding hands, laughing, smiling and being two kids together. Live in the now.
Mar 25, 2023 12:00:19 #
You're going to be standing in the heat on long lines, so I would just bring my smartphone, especially it's just snapshots you are looking for.
Mar 25, 2023 12:21:19 #
JimBart
Loc: Western Michigan
As my wife would tell me… life is short, enjoy the moment with us. You can still get excellent prints from a cell phone
Mar 25, 2023 12:29:04 #
I agree with Fredrick.
You do not sound 'enthused' about the trip, so a camera 'could' be one more thing to complain about, OR, since your kids went to great expense to pay for the trip you could also use your skills to make a nice album of a family trip and present it as a thank you and remembrance for all. Photo books are cheap and easy to make.
Like most things, it's a choice.
Be happy & grateful, you won't regret it.
You do not sound 'enthused' about the trip, so a camera 'could' be one more thing to complain about, OR, since your kids went to great expense to pay for the trip you could also use your skills to make a nice album of a family trip and present it as a thank you and remembrance for all. Photo books are cheap and easy to make.
Like most things, it's a choice.
Be happy & grateful, you won't regret it.
Mar 25, 2023 13:08:03 #
fourlocks wrote:
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Take this opportunity to enjoy this very special time with your family. Leave the bulk at home. This is a time for capturing memories, not museum quality artwork. When you're gone and the family is looking back at your photos, they won't care what camera the memories were captured with. Create a photobook with the images you take and the phone camera will be more than adequate for that special gift.
Mar 25, 2023 17:54:41 #
fourlocks wrote:
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Depending on the rides you go on, a point and shoot or a cell phone is probably better than a DSLR. When I went a few years back, I took a point and shoot during the day and then brought out my DSLR at night (when I was not going on any rides) to take photos of the shows/fireworks at night. Many of the rides jostle you around quite a bit, or you can get wet, so I prefer not to take expensive equipment on rides.
Mar 25, 2023 18:08:02 #
JD750 wrote:
Family photos and events are exactly the things that cell phone cameras are designed for and they provide great pics. Leave the boat anchor behind. Use your cell phone camera and focus on having fun with your kids and grandkids.
As a longtime pro photographer I have done both Universal and Disney Parks, both California and Florida with DSLRs and mirrorless gear over the years. But anything bigger than a pocketable camera or cellphone is a huge hassle and risk on any fast action and or roller coaster-style based rides, almost lost a DSLR when doing a loop upside down on the Rock &Roll rollercoaster ride.
Take a decent camera with a nice zoom if you are doing the safari ride in the Animal Kingdom, but otherwise leave it in the hotel safe, and use a pocketable camera or smartphone if doing other rides.
Have fun, enjoy your family. They will be just as happy with your cellphone shots, trust me.
Cheers and best to you.
Mar 25, 2023 18:16:20 #
If it were me, I would, of course take the cell phone. I would also take my little Sony PS camera which has a nice zoom lens and takes really great pictures. I would also take my Canon DSLR, leave it in the bag in the car or the hotel room for the first day and see if the cell phone and PS camera are all I really need. If not, I can get the DSLR and use that too. That way all the bases are covered so to speak.
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