A lighter camera?
May 7, 2013 12:57:37 #
I'm 67 in a month. For film I had two Nikon bodies, a Slik tripod and 9 lenses. As film was replaced by digital, I lost interest and gave it all to a student.
Recently I decided to return to photography. There was no way I wanted to pack a lot of heavy gear or pay for a bunch of lenses.
It seemed time to reap the advantage of the technology that has packed capability into small cameras.
I bought a Sony RX100, Photoshop Elements 11 and Lightroom 4 to learn RAW. I just added a big printer to the kit and at 13 by 19 inches there is tons of detail. The RX100 is not optimized for macro, but there are work arounds for that.
Because it's pocket camera, it is a lot easier to grab and go than a heavy DSLR kit.
My wife has a FZ150. The current version is the Panasonic FZ200. She loves it. Someday, wen she is not looking, I'll steal it.
Bill
Recently I decided to return to photography. There was no way I wanted to pack a lot of heavy gear or pay for a bunch of lenses.
It seemed time to reap the advantage of the technology that has packed capability into small cameras.
I bought a Sony RX100, Photoshop Elements 11 and Lightroom 4 to learn RAW. I just added a big printer to the kit and at 13 by 19 inches there is tons of detail. The RX100 is not optimized for macro, but there are work arounds for that.
Because it's pocket camera, it is a lot easier to grab and go than a heavy DSLR kit.
My wife has a FZ150. The current version is the Panasonic FZ200. She loves it. Someday, wen she is not looking, I'll steal it.
Bill
May 7, 2013 13:59:58 #
amcook wrote:
I have had a Nikon D90 with a Nikkor 18-200mm lens... (show quote)
I have a Sony NEX-7 and most of the lenses that go with it (including the 18-200mm). I fit them all in a small back pack with a small Sony flash attached at all times & leave it at the door when I'm on the way out and it weighs next to nothing. The image quality is GREAT!!! Think about a carbon fiber tripod.
May 7, 2013 14:47:16 #
Henderson45
Loc: Gettysburg PA
Has anyone had hands on the Fugi x100s? Any comments outside of the price?
May 7, 2013 17:01:19 #
I use the Sony DSC-HX9V, 16mg, has a very sharp lens, from 24-384mm Lens
(35mm equivalent). Have made 12"x16" and no problem. Has lot's of fun stuff, like Pano, HDR, HD Movies in stereo, Scenes, Manual, GPS, etc. Add a Hoodman Loop or other brand and you have a Thru the lens, attached by magnet, take on or off, when need be. They now make the 10V, 20V and 30V models. One of these has Wi-Fi. Fun & Small and inexpensive. Have fun shooting. BV
(35mm equivalent). Have made 12"x16" and no problem. Has lot's of fun stuff, like Pano, HDR, HD Movies in stereo, Scenes, Manual, GPS, etc. Add a Hoodman Loop or other brand and you have a Thru the lens, attached by magnet, take on or off, when need be. They now make the 10V, 20V and 30V models. One of these has Wi-Fi. Fun & Small and inexpensive. Have fun shooting. BV
May 7, 2013 17:13:39 #
I just got my new Canon Rebel SL1, what a tiny little DSLR it is., charging the battery right now. I also needed a light weight camera to hike with and I think I have found it. I just put on my old 24mm lens on it and am waiting for the 40mm pancake lens to arrive.Right now with this lens on it, it is the size of a bridge camera. If all your equipment is Nikon I would suggest the D5100 or D5200 as these are small and light weight, my Nikon D90 and Nikon 105 micro lens was a pretty hefty weight so must of the time I use my D5100 and a Tamron 18 to 200mm lens and find this outfit lightweight for hiking.
May 7, 2013 23:05:30 #
amcook wrote:
What would you suggest I change my equipment for?
Any constructive advice would be most appreciated.
What would you suggest I change my equipment for?
Any constructive advice would be most appreciated.
You might check your local Costco. I noticed yesterday they had two powerful bridge cameras - the Canon and the Panaonic.
May 7, 2013 23:09:51 #
Get one of those Mirrorless cameras. Plenty to choose from. I changed to the Sony NEX7 and very happy with it after understanding the very large number of settings.
May 7, 2013 23:18:45 #
Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ200 with a Leica 24X lens.
I have a friend who uses this camera and her images are very sharp. She uses them to shoot insects and other small wildlife and the Leica lens is especially sharp. The lens is also f2.8.
I have a friend who uses this camera and her images are very sharp. She uses them to shoot insects and other small wildlife and the Leica lens is especially sharp. The lens is also f2.8.
May 8, 2013 11:57:03 #
bsprague wrote:
I'm 67 in a month. For film I had two Nikon bodie... (show quote)
Glad to hear about the RX-100. The specs looked good to me. I am considering buying a RX-100. I am also finding my D-70 and lenses are getting too heavy. I bought a Sony T-30, then a T-200. Both are small and light, go into my pocket and take decent pictures.
May 8, 2013 12:33:29 #
13oct1931
Loc: Lebanon, Indiana
I'm 81+ and have an Olympus SP800UZ. Small. Light weight.
30 X zoom/ Wide. Numerous programs. Panoramas to Flower close-ups. Fine portraits. Good Glass. $250--$300. Alyn
30 X zoom/ Wide. Numerous programs. Panoramas to Flower close-ups. Fine portraits. Good Glass. $250--$300. Alyn
May 8, 2013 15:11:33 #
RobertW
Loc: Breezy Point, New York
Look at the Oly EP3 and EM5 and especially the Zuiko 12mm f2.0...All my Nikon gear to Grandchildren and I'm able to trundle the Oly kit around
May 8, 2013 15:11:51 #
RobertW
Loc: Breezy Point, New York
Look at the Oly EP3 and EM5 and especially the Zuiko 12mm f2.0...All my Nikon gear to Grandchildren and I'm able to trundle the Oly kit around
May 8, 2013 18:38:48 #
Go with the Nikon 1 series (V1 is on sale) and buy the F mount adapter. You can use all your Nikon Lenses,
May 8, 2013 20:44:51 #
Bobgood1 wrote:
Glad to hear about the RX-100. The specs looked good to me. I am considering buying a RX-100. I am also finding my D-70 and lenses are getting too heavy. I bought a Sony T-30, then a T-200. Both are small and light, go into my pocket and take decent pictures.
The RX 100 is an AMAZING camera!!!! The only thing missing is a viewfinder. Having said that, it really packs a punch. It's got a Carl Zeiss lens, an Exmor sensor (The same as used by Nikon) and a Bionz chip.
I know these suck for composition. I took them out front of my building. The first is as-is and the second is cropped to get the close up detail.
RX 100, f3.2, 1/50", ISO 200, In-Camera Flash, Auto Intelligence Setting
RX 100, f3.2, 1/50", ISO 200, In-Camera Flash, Auto Intelligence Setting, Cropped
May 8, 2013 20:59:56 #
For examples of outstanding photos taken with the Panasonic Lumix DMC series with a Leica lens, go to this website. It is a bridge camera with up to a 24x mag.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Carol-Snow-Milne-Photography/1631995980274901
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Carol-Snow-Milne-Photography/1631995980274901
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