Anyone trimming gear down to a P&S?
Jul 10, 2013 05:55:42 #
CajunLou
Loc: SW Louisiana
BobT wrote:
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Am 83 yrs. young, have an assortment of L glass for a Canon 5D Mk II, way too heavy for a just completed trip to Rome, Sicily, Portugal. Bought a HS50SX Canon just 5 days before leaving. Learned the basics, and learned more along the way. Rained for 5 0r 6 days, the MkII would have stayed in the hotel, but the little HS50 stayed with me continuously. Came back with over 1700 shots some not so good, but the majority are keepers. Shot RAW and JPEG Fine, all went on a 32 Gig card, no flash permitted, no pictures at all in the Cistine Chapel, guards walking around and would take cameras if found shooting and take the memory card. Leaving for France in a couple months and nothing but the HS50 in carry on. Many shots taken from moving bus, raised ISO, and shot at 1/2000 with very good results. Check out pics by sending pm. So far, 5 others have acquired this little jewel from my experience. I am not a Pro, but like shooting.
Jul 10, 2013 06:28:05 #
I'm old and suffer from essential tremor, which is pretty common I'm told among the not so young. My essential camera is now the Lumix FZ200 with a monopod or tripod. The camera is great but the instruction book leaves much to be desired. If you have this camera there are many excellent tutorials on Youtube. Start here for clear explanations: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFoIf_3ex-YIYG4YJcqPoMf63dkQ6MZsg
Scroll down the page for explanations with demonstrations.
Whatever your P&S, have fun.
Scroll down the page for explanations with demonstrations.
Whatever your P&S, have fun.
Jul 10, 2013 06:35:43 #
Hi BobT, My main camera is an Olympus E-PL1, but more and more I am using my P&S (Lumix TZ20) as a main camera the shots it takes are just as good if not better. My P&S is much more convenient to use in towns and other busy places, the main con is there is no viewfinder.
I hope this helps you.
I hope this helps you.
Jul 10, 2013 06:44:48 #
Add
Loc: S.W.Florida
Just back from a 5 week motor trip west.Took both a P&S and a DSLR.The little P&S turned in some fine pics,but the big camera really did its number.Now having a couple of large canvass prints made that would not have been possible with the P&S.
Jul 10, 2013 07:16:54 #
If "everybody" (well it seems quite a few) are going to sell their DSLRs and downsize, I wonder who's going to buy them?
--Beagleman
--Beagleman
Jul 10, 2013 07:27:14 #
I went with pen camera and never regretted it. I think it takes great pictures and it is a lot easier to carry around
Jul 10, 2013 08:27:48 #
Hi l have been thinking for a while to change for smaller camera at present l have D90 with 50 1.8 18-200 19-35 28 -80 and 28 -300 all seems so heavy but the problem p&s are slower aperture not fast enough only one l saw was Lumix LX7 which has f1.4-8 rest of they start with f 3.3 -6.9 . Any suggestion will appreciate
Thanks
t
Thanks
t
Jul 10, 2013 08:29:29 #
Jul 10, 2013 08:35:15 #
Himat wrote:
Hi l have been thinking for a while to change for smaller camera at present l have D90 with 50 1.8 18-200 19-35 28 -80 and 28 -300 all seems so heavy but the problem p&s are slower aperture not fast enough only one l saw was Lumix LX7 which has f1.4-8 rest of they start with f 3.3 -6.9 . Any suggestion will appreciate
Thanks
t
Thanks
t
I'm using a Canon Powershot G15 now, with f/1.8 aperture. My two primary criteria were that the P&S had to have a viewfinder and had to save files in RAW format. The Canon G series does that, and additionally has controls that are generally more like those on a DSLR than on other P&S's.
Jul 10, 2013 08:50:45 #
I have four Nikon bodies but take most of my photos with my Panasonic ZS20. It is the only camera that I would replace.
In fact, I upgraded from the Panasonic TZ3, giving the latter to my wife after she dropped it at the Grand Canyon last year. At the Grand Canyon not into it. It had one small scratch but that was a great excuse and she could not say "No!"
In fact, I upgraded from the Panasonic TZ3, giving the latter to my wife after she dropped it at the Grand Canyon last year. At the Grand Canyon not into it. It had one small scratch but that was a great excuse and she could not say "No!"
Jul 10, 2013 08:58:37 #
bw3 wrote:
BobT -- I did it! Got too old, camera gear got too... (show quote)
I'm with you. I still have my SLR's and equipment, but only use the SX50 now. Less stressful at my age and to me just as good.
Jul 10, 2013 09:03:42 #
If I HAD TO I could live with a Canon G 15, have a G7, still get great shots of my grand kids and everything else, but I like the DSLR,
Bob.
Bob.
Jul 10, 2013 09:13:36 #
Beagleman wrote:
If "everybody" (well it seems quite a few) are going to sell their DSLRs and downsize, I wonder who's going to buy them?
--Beagleman
--Beagleman
well u better be first to sell yours, b4 there is
a flood of them, and not get much for it? :shock:
Jul 10, 2013 09:13:36 #
Bob,
after years of film cameras, I went digital with an Olympus Camedia P&S It had the longest zoom I could find 8x optical...I upgraded 2 more times with Olympus point and shoots. Carried the last one everywhere and it took great images and when set to highest quality I was able to print way big 24x36 with great quality.
Thing is I eventually felt I needed more...but did not like the weight of the big DSLRS. Then I heard about the Olympus OM-D It fits in my purse and i have room for an extra lens.
I cant just zoom back and forth so easily any more with the full range of the P&S..but I have gotten really good at making quick lens changes. Love this cam
after years of film cameras, I went digital with an Olympus Camedia P&S It had the longest zoom I could find 8x optical...I upgraded 2 more times with Olympus point and shoots. Carried the last one everywhere and it took great images and when set to highest quality I was able to print way big 24x36 with great quality.
Thing is I eventually felt I needed more...but did not like the weight of the big DSLRS. Then I heard about the Olympus OM-D It fits in my purse and i have room for an extra lens.
I cant just zoom back and forth so easily any more with the full range of the P&S..but I have gotten really good at making quick lens changes. Love this cam
BobT wrote:
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Jul 10, 2013 09:15:32 #
yup...got it. love it...micro 4/3
the link to it is below if anyone is interested
the link to it is below if anyone is interested
Daleg wrote:
Check olympus 4/3. They have some great gear
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