Small camera
May 17, 2022 09:30:12 #
May 17, 2022 09:45:45 #
StanMac
Loc: Tennessee
chfrus wrote:
I need advice on a small easily concealed camera. I will be doing a documentary on the homeless and I need a good quality camera. Thank you guys.
I’d recommend the LUMIX ZS200, 20mp 15x zoom compact. I have the predecessor ZS100 and it’s my go anywhere camera - I always have it with me.
Stan
May 17, 2022 10:22:59 #
billnikon wrote:
DO not do this. If your doing a documentary on the homeless use your equipment and work with the folks who have hired you, travel in a group situation and have your person in charge to advance work so the folks know why you are shooting.
And, if your thinking of doing your own little documentary on the homeless by yourself, it may prove to be dangerous capturing their image by being sneaky.
And, if your thinking of doing your own little documentary on the homeless by yourself, it may prove to be dangerous capturing their image by being sneaky.
Great advice.
May 17, 2022 12:47:41 #
zarathu
Loc: Bar Harbor, MDI, Maine
I hate to say this but an iPhone is probably what you are talking about.
May 17, 2022 12:51:16 #
chfrus wrote:
I need advice on a small easily concealed camera. I will be doing a documentary on the homeless and I need a good quality camera. Thank you guys.
Clearly, your sponsor has recruited the wrong photographer.
Or quite possibly neither you nor your sponsor knows squat about documentary.
May 17, 2022 14:13:39 #
I would suggest a Panasonic Lumix DCZS80 or the similar Sony DSC-HX99.
For better image quality, the Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 (or ZS100) or the similar but much more expensive Sony RX100 vii. These have a much larger sensor giving lower noise but less in the tele end of the zoom range.
All these have both an LCD panel AND A VIEWFINDER. All should fit a large pocket.
For better image quality, the Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 (or ZS100) or the similar but much more expensive Sony RX100 vii. These have a much larger sensor giving lower noise but less in the tele end of the zoom range.
All these have both an LCD panel AND A VIEWFINDER. All should fit a large pocket.
May 17, 2022 16:10:45 #
chfrus wrote:
I need advice on a small easily concealed camera. I will be doing a documentary on the homeless and I need a good quality camera. Thank you guys.
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mk II or IV. The M Zuiko 14-42mm EZ pancake lens make a very nice all-around medium, to small, zoom. It should serve you well for the above purpose. The EM10 MkII can be had at reasonable cost Used. These models will take any of the Oly lenses, in case you encounter a different scenario.
May 17, 2022 19:01:46 #
DaveyDitzer
Loc: Western PA
chfrus wrote:
I need advice on a small easily concealed camera. I will be doing a documentary on the homeless and I need a good quality camera. Thank you guys.
A good cell phone camera will do a lot and will be less a suspicious than a camera
May 17, 2022 19:08:02 #
May 17, 2022 19:15:54 #
chfrus wrote:
I need advice on a small easily concealed camera. I will be doing a documentary on the homeless and I need a good quality camera. Thank you guys.
Cellphone.
Ubiquitous, everyone has one, you would be totally ignored and video quality is very good and stills are on par with most cameras.
May 17, 2022 20:55:12 #
May 17, 2022 23:52:55 #
DO NOT BE SNEAKY photographing anyone. Have you talked to the homeless before? I have. Large areas of homeless camps can be dangerous. Before Covid, I use to drive around and give bags to the homeless (food, toothbrush/paste, socks, gloves, beanies). I wear my old military boots for a reason, needles. I've almost stepped on several needles over the years. 99.9% were nice/kind folks. Some fell on hard times, some spent 3-6 months in jail, many younger persons left abusive/drug infested homes, mental issues. Sadly, a few were good hard working people who were victims of drunk drivers and suffered brain damage. They all share one thing in common, once on the street, it's almost impossible to recover, find a job. They give up and lose all hope. They have names, just like you and me. Talk to them, get to know their story. Tell them everything you are doing and why.
May 18, 2022 07:26:50 #
Been there done that. I am doing a comparison of todays homeless and yesterdays homeless then called Hoboes, bums and so on. I rode the rails and photographed the hoboes on freight trains for six month after being discharged from my obligation in the French army. Then on my return to the USA I was draftedin the US Army. My MOS was 84B combat and photographer and photo journalist.
May 18, 2022 08:56:19 #
May 18, 2022 15:05:18 #
chfrus wrote:
Been there done that. I am doing a comparison of todays homeless and yesterdays homeless then called Hoboes, bums and so on. I rode the rails and photographed the hoboes on freight trains for six month after being discharged from my obligation in the French army. Then on my return to the USA I was draftedin the US Army. My MOS was 84B combat and photographer and photo journalist.
Thanks for serving home and abroad. The comparison will be an interesting read. Keep us posted. Looking forward to your writing and photos. Be safe and God bless.
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