which camera for travel?
Jul 3, 2023 11:37:43 #
JD750 wrote:
I love my 9-18 and use it a lot hiking in the mountains. I hadn't considered the 12-100 because typically optical qualities suffer with zooms ratios getting bigger than 5 or so, but seeing you and others here recommend it, I have to re-think that. And given OM systems modern approach to computational photography, the 5x zoom limit may be overly restrictive. Anyway I have added to my "want next" lenses list.
Try the Zeiss 24:1 zoom on the RX10m4 - it WILL change your outlook on high ratio zooms - at least in this one case ! Small sensors need at least f4 lenses.
Jul 3, 2023 12:15:26 #
SuperflyTNT wrote:
And a few more, including some street stuff and a few long exposures using Olympus’s Live Composite feature.
Gorgeous everything 💎💎🥇💎💎
Jul 3, 2023 12:17:17 #
SuperflyTNT wrote:
Here are some shots I took in Scotland with my OM-1 and 12-40mm lens.
Thank you for sharing these uniformly magnificent shots ⭐🔥💎🔥⭐
Jul 3, 2023 15:29:46 #
JD750 wrote:
I love my 9-18 and use it a lot hiking in the mountains. I hadn't considered the 12-100 because typically optical qualities suffer with zooms ratios getting bigger than 5 or so, but seeing you and others here recommend it, I have to re-think that. And given OM systems modern approach to computational photography, the 5x zoom limit may be overly restrictive. Anyway I have added to my "want next" lenses list.
Its not good to apply FF "math" to m4/3.
If you believe 5x is quality limit for a FF wide to longish zoom, then that would translate to about 8x for m4/3 ... and about 16x for 16mm cine.
IOW, fear not the 12-100/4.0 !!
Jul 3, 2023 23:47:44 #
wdross
Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
JD750 wrote:
I love my 9-18 and use it a lot hiking in the mountains. I hadn't considered the 12-100 because typically optical qualities suffer with zooms ratios getting bigger than 5 or so, but seeing you and others here recommend it, I have to re-think that. And given OM systems modern approach to computational photography, the 5x zoom limit may be overly restrictive. Anyway I have added to my "want next" lenses list.
When Olympus designed the 12-100, they went all out with the design. When I rented it for our 13 day Germany trip, I really did not understand how good a lens it was. I had been shooting with the non-micro 4/3rds 14-54 lens which was sharp. I found the 12-100 to be even sharper even with its larger range. To me, it is the "Swiss Army knife" of the photo industry.
Jul 4, 2023 10:55:42 #
User ID wrote:
Good point.Its not good to apply FF "math" to m4/3.
If you believe 5x is quality limit for a FF wide to longish zoom, then that would translate to about 8x for m4/3 ... and about 16x for 16mm cine.
IOW, fear not the 12-100/4.0 !!
If you believe 5x is quality limit for a FF wide to longish zoom, then that would translate to about 8x for m4/3 ... and about 16x for 16mm cine.
IOW, fear not the 12-100/4.0 !!
Jul 5, 2023 14:35:51 #
Jul 5, 2023 16:57:30 #
wdross wrote:
Thank you for that information.When Olympus designed the 12-100, they went all out with the design. When I rented it for our 13 day Germany trip, I really did not understand how good a lens it was. I had been shooting with the non-micro 4/3rds 14-54 lens which was sharp. I found the 12-100 to be even sharper even with its larger range. To me, it is the "Swiss Army knife" of the photo industry.
Jul 6, 2023 05:22:11 #
The X-T5 or the OM1 with are not that much smaller.. unless you plan to carry around long telephoto lens...
Jul 6, 2023 11:31:14 #
jcolton wrote:
I have a Sony A73. I'm thinking of a smaller camera for travel in my old age! I'm looking a Fuji XT-5 or an OM1. Any input on this decision?
Greetings! I use Oly M43 system exclusively. But I am at the point of getting the Sony Rx100 for travel and leaving the rest at home. If my trip is photo centric (Africa etc) then the gear goes. But I’d it’s is just vacationing then I think the Sony may just go. When I realized I just put the pics in a photo book there really is no reason to carry all that stuff. Still process in raw and do my best but need to par stuff down.
Jul 6, 2023 11:47:51 #
Hip Coyote wrote:
Greetings! I use Oly M43 system exclusively. But I am at the point of getting the Sony Rx100 for travel and leaving the rest at home. If my trip is photo centric (Africa etc) then the gear goes. But I’d it’s is just vacationing then I think the Sony may just go. When I realized I just put the pics in a photo book there really is no reason to carry all that stuff. Still process in raw and do my best but need to par stuff down.
Jul 6, 2023 12:58:24 #
jcolton wrote:
I have a Sony A73. I'm thinking of a smaller camera for travel in my old age! I'm looking a Fuji XT-5 or an OM1. Any input on this decision?
Currently in Africa and carrying mk3 and 4 but the stsndout has been the Samsung S23Ultra
I cannot believe the quality of the shots and just how easy to use 2 pictures attached , unedited and straight from the phone
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