Anyone trimming gear down to a P&S?
Jul 10, 2013 09:17:02 #
Just did. I retired all my SLR Canon & Nikons. Bought a LEICA V-LUX-4. Looks like a small, 18" oz., SLR, which includes a 25-600mm, Constant f2.8 lens. Superb images. Comes with Lightroom 5. You can buy a Panasonic LUMIX
FZ200, same lens but does not come with Lightroom 5, for a few hundred bucks less. I just retired professionally and this is all I need. Look into it.
You will be glad you did. Good Luck.
FZ200, same lens but does not come with Lightroom 5, for a few hundred bucks less. I just retired professionally and this is all I need. Look into it.
You will be glad you did. Good Luck.
Jul 10, 2013 09:17:56 #
BobT wrote:
...Has anyone trimmed all their camera gear down to a P&S as their #1 go-to camera? ...
You dont have to sacrifice quality to save weight. Just dont rule out film as a viable option. When you are spending well over $10k on an overseas vacation for two, the cost of film is not an consideration.
To carry around for overseas travel I have trimmed down to a Leica M6, a Zeiss Ikon and three lenses, total weight less than six pounds including two external meters.
Image quality with good film and Leica or Zeiss lenses is much better than most digital P&S cameras. When even more resolution is called for I take along a Rolleiflex TLR (3 pounds).
Jul 10, 2013 09:23:18 #
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
Maybe they will finally lower the prices for them as they should have done years ago!
Jul 10, 2013 09:27:14 #
selmslie wrote:
You dont have to sacrifice quality to save weight... (show quote)
Oh really, lets see,
its not unusual to shoot a couple thousand pictures during vacation, thats anout 80 rolls of 24 pics, or 55 rolls of 35,
about
Jul 10, 2013 09:31:15 #
jim charron wrote:
Oh really, lets see,
its not unusual to shoot a couple thousand pictures during vacation, thats anout 80 rolls of 24 pics, or 55 rolls of 35,
about
its not unusual to shoot a couple thousand pictures during vacation, thats anout 80 rolls of 24 pics, or 55 rolls of 35,
about
about 80x4=320, plus developing and paper~80x10=800.
800 + 320 = 1120, no thanks.
Digital rocks !!!
Jul 10, 2013 09:35:18 #
Dlevon wrote:
Maybe they will finally lower the prices for them as they should have done years ago!
Agreed.
especially how "plasticy" a Nikon D7000 feels, sheeesh!
Jul 10, 2013 09:47:54 #
ole sarg
Loc: south florida
Gave all to the kids and am now considering either a SX50 or a G15.
Also, I have found that just taking a walk is once again enjoyable!
Also, I have found that just taking a walk is once again enjoyable!
Jul 10, 2013 10:24:02 #
BobT wrote:
This question appears every so often. Felt it was... (show quote)
Yes Bob, I have. I use only the SX-50 now. Great relief, carrying only the one camera. It does all I need now. I only shoot for fun now. Great camera.
Jul 10, 2013 10:24:02 #
mjbrock2012
Loc: Grants Pass,Oregon
I sold off my 7D, and some good lenses, and now have an SX50, which is so far not making me regret anything. I am amazed at the photos I'm getting with the SX50.
Jul 10, 2013 10:48:02 #
RaydancePhoto wrote:
Yeah, right ... ...... Fuji has developed a new sensor for their SLR line, it is a vast improvement over sensors available up to now. The new sensor does away with the low pass filter that inherently introduces blur, albeit very minor, it is still a blur. Their new sensor has 29 stops of dynamic range .......
In answer to the original question, no chance!
Jul 10, 2013 10:52:55 #
jim charron wrote:
Oh really, lets see,
its not unusual to shoot a couple thousand pictures during vacation, thats anout 80 rolls of 24 pics, or 55 rolls of 35,
about
its not unusual to shoot a couple thousand pictures during vacation, thats anout 80 rolls of 24 pics, or 55 rolls of 35,
about
I don't shoot anywhere close to that many pictures on a 2 week vacation. I am much more deliberate and discriminating than if I were shooting digital.
I would rather enjoy the trip while I am there rather than wait until I return.
I develop my own B&W and have my color stuff developed by a lab. And I scan my negatives and print from the scans so that part is no more expensive than if I started with digital.
Jul 10, 2013 11:39:01 #
BobT wrote:
This question appears every so often. Felt it was... (show quote)
I will trim down to a camera phone as soon as it has the following capabilities:
* 15 frames per second.
* 9-250mm lens, F1.2 through focal range.
* 50-200,000 ISO.
* continuous video autofocus equal to performance of professional quality dedicated video camcorder.
* under $200.
Jul 10, 2013 11:43:50 #
Jul 10, 2013 11:47:18 #
PNagy wrote:
I will trim down to a camera phone as soon as it has the following capabilities:
* 15 frames per second.
* 9-250mm lens, F1.2 through focal range.
* 50-200,000 ISO.
* continuous video autofocus equal to performance of professional quality dedicated video camcorder.
* under $200.
* 15 frames per second.
* 9-250mm lens, F1.2 through focal range.
* 50-200,000 ISO.
* continuous video autofocus equal to performance of professional quality dedicated video camcorder.
* under $200.
15 frames per second for what? really, that's ridiculous!
9-250mmF1.2 and you have this lens now, WOW, once again ridiculous.
50-200,000 ISO because you what, walk around inside buildings in the dark?
Just bought a new camera with ISO 400 max.
Sigma dp3m.
And your point about a phone was what? ............
Jul 10, 2013 11:52:21 #
jimbo70
Loc: Orange Park, FL.
Sold my stuff and bought a Fuji X20. Most fun camera I have ever owned.
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