Point and shoot recommendations
Aug 22, 2019 09:29:45 #
Expattyke wrote:
I hike with a group and can’t stop and take the ti... (show quote)
The elf many years back was my dip into digital. Was floored with the convenience and quality at only 2-3 Mpix. I used to take it on my runs. Good choice although I leave the version up to you.
Aug 22, 2019 09:36:11 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
If you have a high quality smartphone and not looking to make prints bigger than 20" or so, I’d stick with the smartphone, especially if your primary medium for viewing is a monitor. But then you give up telephoto capability.
Aug 22, 2019 10:09:11 #
Expattyke wrote:
I hike with a group and can’t stop and take the ti... (show quote)
You might consider the Panasonic Lumix brand of P&S cameras, I owned one and it created very nice images.
Aug 22, 2019 10:51:23 #
Aug 22, 2019 11:12:53 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
MikeMck wrote:
Folks won't like this, but just use your phone
My thoughts exactly. If you’re just taking snapshots and documenting your travels, they’re very well suited for that. I’ll let others argue about print quality. 😉😉
Aug 22, 2019 12:15:42 #
Expattyke wrote:
I hike with a group and can’t stop and take the ti... (show quote)
What do most of the other hikers use? For me, the ultimate fixed lens compact would be the Fujifilm X100 series. Canon still makes great advanced point & shoot cameras like the Canon G series along with Panasonic lumix but with a budget of $200.00, your choices might be limited. Look on line to places like Adorama, B&H etc. they have a wide range of point & shoot cameras to choose from. Good luck.
Aug 22, 2019 13:55:12 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
GalaxyCat wrote:
really nice!
Many thanks.
Aug 22, 2019 14:09:43 #
Aug 22, 2019 15:51:47 #
Expattyke wrote:
I hike with a group and can’t stop and take the ti... (show quote)
Hi. I would suggest you don't need 12X for hiking and as you already are into Olympus cameras why don't you look at the Olympus TG-5 Tough waterproof/shockproof cameras. Terrific for hiking in the rain. You're already familiar with Olympus menus etc so it would make it an easier transition. Only 5X I know but more than enough I find. Cheers JohnR
Aug 22, 2019 17:15:05 #
[quote=Expattyke] So I would like to get a capable, very compact, camera for hikes. My cellphone just isn’t good enough to get the quality of pictures I’m looking for.
In edition to the Canons mentioned , you might look at the Lumix ZS series (DMC ZS40, 50, 60, 70 100 and up) of point and shoots. they are compact with long focal zooms (approx 25-750mm[35mm equiv.] etc), and an EVF to boot. I carry an old ZS50 for such occasions, with great results.
In edition to the Canons mentioned , you might look at the Lumix ZS series (DMC ZS40, 50, 60, 70 100 and up) of point and shoots. they are compact with long focal zooms (approx 25-750mm[35mm equiv.] etc), and an EVF to boot. I carry an old ZS50 for such occasions, with great results.
Aug 22, 2019 18:00:53 #
I have a Sony HX50V and a Sony HX90V previous owner (Me), hardly used (can't be more than 50 - 100 actuations) that I would classify as Used, Very Good. I bought them sometime ago and they've just sat on a shelf. I have everything except the boxes for them. Make an offer if interested and pay shipping and either one will be yours. I believe you would be very happy with either one.
Aug 22, 2019 18:40:31 #
Expattyke wrote:
I hike with a group and can’t stop and take the ti... (show quote)
That's a good camera. I also hike a lot with a group and use a Nikon Coolpix 7000. It has a 20 times zoom and sometimes that's not enough; eagle in a tree - that sort of thing. Friend has a Canon 30 times zoom also a shirt pocket camera. My next one will have a little higher zoom and probably be a Canon.
Aug 22, 2019 23:54:22 #
Expattyke wrote:
I hike with a group and can’t stop and take the ti... (show quote)
I have a Canon SX60 HS, and find it to be quite adequate. I especially find the 65x lense to be wonderful for framing subjects at nearly any length. My experience is that, without a tripod, a midrange or longer zoom can work well in daylight (even using a railing or tree in lower light can render good results), and you can take shots in RAW format. No attachments. I believe that the newer Powershot is the SX70. I have no experience with that version, although I read that users' reviews are mixed.
Aug 22, 2019 23:58:48 #
There's a lot of truth to your comment. I use a Canon SX60 most of the time, but I'm nonetheless amazed at the quality of my photos on an iPhone 7+. Sometimes the photos are absolutely stunning. Jpgs have amazing versatility, but I like to mess with RAWs, so I go to the Canon when I can.
Aug 23, 2019 00:03:28 #
OpTech makes a fastener to attach camera to backpack straps. I carry my Oly OMD em5 on those while hiking. It works great and the
Camera is readily available. I will post a link if I can find it. Might save you some $$
Camera is readily available. I will post a link if I can find it. Might save you some $$
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