Help deciding on a smaller camera for every day use (Page 4): I would like to be able to achieve shots like these with a smaller camera. Am I misguided in thinking that I would be able...

alissaspieces Loc: New York

I would like to be able to achieve shots like these with a smaller camera. Am I misguided in thinking that I would be able to?

Cdouthitt Loc: Traverse City, MI

alissaspieces wrote:

Yup...I am just trying to decide if I can afford it. Thanks! Do you use the Lx7 creatively at work? Do you get a professional look to your pics?

As a designer, I end up shooting our final product (signs) for our marketing department. The environment maybe interior or exterior, most of the time a flash can't be used due to reflective vinyl use.

Creative, not really, but we need nice shots, which this camera does. I used to haul my personal gear with me, but I've got way to much to carry with me besides excess camera gear.

Cdouthitt Loc: Traverse City, MI

you should be able to do that.

young Loc: California

I love the Lumix (my husband uses it now, ditching his Nikon D80) and used it on several trips, but the slow shutter speed frustrated me when you want to grab a shot as the tour bus drives past. I also had a Canon S100 which my husband got me - loved it too, but again, slow shutter speed. I think it's worth the price to be able to get once-in-a-lifetime pictures.

To show the shutter speed.

alissaspieces Loc: New York

Cdouthitt wrote:

you should be able to do that.

Do you love your E-PM2? Would that be more what I am looking for?

alissaspieces Loc: New York

young wrote:

I love the Lumix (my husband uses it now, ditching his Nikon D80) and used it on several trips, but the slow shutter speed frustrated me when you want to grab a shot as the tour bus drives past. I also had a Canon S100 which my husband got me - loved it too, but again, slow shutter speed. I think it's worth the price to be able to get once-in-a-lifetime pictures.

So you think the Sony is a better option?

young Loc: California

It's costly, but metal body, and Sony tends to upgrade every year. The next model Sony RX100 II has wifi, and more. Check them out. I'm saving up for the Sony with small body, manual option, raw, and interchangeable lens. That's a Wow.

Cdouthitt Loc: Traverse City, MI

Yes, I love the EPM2, especially if you are into prime lenses...however, the Rx-100, Lx-7, and XZ-2 are all smaller. than it, and you get a retractable lens.

As to the EPM2, the 20mm lives on it, with occasional use from the 45mm. Both lenses are fast and bright. I'd love to add the 9-18, 25 and 75mm, but then I think, scratch that, I know my wife would divorce me :-)

Panasonic is releasing a Gx-7 in the coming month, which looks very promising.

This was just one of my favorite shots taken with it...
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-105290-1.html

Himat Loc: Toronto

Check Sony RX 100 you might like it!

bunuweld Loc: Arizona

young wrote:

It's costly, but metal body, and Sony tends to upgrade every year. The next model Sony RX100 II has wifi, and more. Check them out. I'm saving up for the Sony with small body, manual option, raw, and interchangeable lens. That's a Wow.

The Sony RX100 II has two major improvements over the earlier version: A tilting LCD screen and a multi-interface hot shoe that can accept, among other things, an electronic viewfinder. These to me are major improvements in addition to some other less important ones. If I didn't already have the earlier version, I would jump on this one immediatelly.

TonyB Loc: Cornwall UK

I agree with FarmerJim, the Fuji X10 is a wonderful camera it has full manual controls and shoots raw as well as auto and Jpegs. The sensor is 2/3" and has exr capabilities and takes excellent images. Maybe a little large for a shirt pocket but will fit easily into a jacket pocket.

Ghspalding Loc: Georgia

Might not be sized for what you are wanting and a bit pricey but the Fuji Film x100s is incredible and the IQ rivals a lot of DSLR. Great manual shooting and otc Jpeg are stellar. Can shoot RAW but its not a must, thus no PP needed. I don't use my Nikon DSLR much anymore.

alissaspieces Loc: New York

Cdouthitt wrote:

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John Lawrence

I found myself in the same situation as you. I've got a great Nikon DSLR with several lenses but wanted something small that would take great pictures I could take with me all the time. I found my answer with the new Nikon Coolpix A. It has a large sensor and takes outstanding pictures. It has a 28mm prime lens so you'll need to decide how that works for you. It's also a bit pricey ($1096.00). It would be worth your while to at least look at one before making your final decision. It's a great little camera.

Cdouthitt Loc: Traverse City, MI

As to your earlier post about only having LR...95% of my editing is done through LR...only when I'm doing HDR's (or a lot of cloning out) do I step into photoshop...but there's no reason you can't do that in elements, or something else less expensive.