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Best camera to travel for city photography & architecture?
Aug 31, 2013 00:33:18 #
RustyCardores wrote:
"1x optical zoom" ..... Isn't that just a fixed focal length?
You'd think, but that's what the Nikon specs say. The specs do, however, talk about zoom. My guess is that it has 2X zoom capabilities.
Aug 31, 2013 00:38:04 #
SteveR wrote:
You'd think, but that's what the Nikon specs say. The specs do, however, talk about zoom. My guess is that it has 2X zoom capabilities.
I just had a look and it is fixed 18.5mm/28mm Equiv. So no optical zoom at all.
It astounds me that Nikon would list it as a 1x Optical Zoom... actually no, nothing surprises me these days.
Aug 31, 2013 00:45:36 #
RustyCardores wrote:
I just had a look and it is fixed 18.5mm/28mm Equiv. So no optical zoom at all.
It astounds me that Nikon would list it as a 1x Optical Zoom... actually no, nothing surprises me these days.
It astounds me that Nikon would list it as a 1x Optical Zoom... actually no, nothing surprises me these days.
No zoom, and yet the camera retails for over $1000, very similar to what a D7100 body costs.
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Aug 31, 2013 06:20:03 #
sbesaw wrote:
Since you are already familiar with the Nikon menu structure try to get to a camera store and play with the New Nikon Coolpix A. It has the same size sensor as your D7000 so the IQ is excellent. Very good low light performance and pocketable. Now price is another issue but it really is worth a look.
Love the Austin Healy, I had that exact car through college in the 60's. I agree with your advice on he camera too.
Aug 31, 2013 08:10:18 #
If you want details in the architecture, go with the Canon SX50. Quality not quite with the Nikon , but acceptable - NOT for low light , but outdoors?
(From same spot)
Aug 31, 2013 08:33:15 #
Aug 31, 2013 08:57:58 #
TedPaul
Loc: Madison, MS
Calypso wrote:
I am pretty new at taking photos
I have a nikon d7000,would like to have something lighter but as good....or better....
Would love to hear from you all.
Thanks
I have a nikon d7000,would like to have something lighter but as good....or better....
Would love to hear from you all.
Thanks
Calypso while waiting the arrival of a Leica M, ordered an Olympus 4/3 OMD EM5. I had it for a month and I was notified my M came in.I had tried another camera which I did not care for; however I was really impressed with the Olympus.
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Aug 31, 2013 09:02:03 #
Be careful what you are taking photos of in public. Because of the terror factor. Public buildings etc, are suspect.
Am I paranoid? YES! I've been asked to show what I've taken and asked to stop by private security. As a citizen since birth, I have been asked "what are you doing here", by law enforcement.
Am I paranoid? YES! I've been asked to show what I've taken and asked to stop by private security. As a citizen since birth, I have been asked "what are you doing here", by law enforcement.
Aug 31, 2013 09:55:10 #
RustyCardores wrote:
If you truly want to shoot "quality" architecture, then a Canon 24 or 17mm Tilt-Shift is the place to be. Bang that on the front of a 6D and you will have incredible quality. Then the 40mm Pancake can turn the 6D into a lightweight street-shooter.
Still not your "chuck in your pocket" travel cam though. :( ...horses for courses I guess.
Still not your "chuck in your pocket" travel cam though. :( ...horses for courses I guess.
Good advice if you can afford it . Good advice even if you can't afford it and willing to dream and envy.
Aug 31, 2013 10:13:18 #
I just got Lumix LX7 it great camera 24-90 l like is the f1.4 -2.3 takes nice pictures
Aug 31, 2013 10:33:41 #
FuManChu wrote:
Be careful what you are taking photos of in public. Because of the terror factor. Public buildings etc, are suspect.
Am I paranoid? YES! I've been asked to show what I've taken and asked to stop by private security. As a citizen since birth, I have been asked "what are you doing here", by law enforcement.
Am I paranoid? YES! I've been asked to show what I've taken and asked to stop by private security. As a citizen since birth, I have been asked "what are you doing here", by law enforcement.
Nah ......paranoid you're not . George Orwell was off on when it would happen but oh so frighteningly right that it would . And this is just the beginning .
Aug 31, 2013 10:33:59 #
Aside from Fuji there are a lot of micro four-thirds cameras from Olympus, Panasonic, and even Nikon that are more suited for travel. I personally carry the Nikon V1, initially spurned by Thom Hogan, Steve Huff, and the like that has turned out to be a great camera and has great glass. You can read about Steve Huff's review of it at his website: stevehuffphoto.com. It's not without its limitations but still a great camera and very cheap if you can find one. There is even an adapter to use your full size Nikon lenses. I have owned the Olympus pen E-P3 and briefly the OMD and love them but was swayed by the cost factor to the V1. Sony has some very nice mirrorless cameras in the NEX series you might want to consider. Most people believe you have to have a full sized DLSR to get great photos...not so! I thought that way for a long time until researching and reviewing photos from the professionals and reasons they liked them that convinced me.
Aug 31, 2013 11:00:04 #
Wahawk wrote:
Don't forget the great Canon SX50 or Nikon P520! Most of the capabilities of a dSLR but an all-in-one package that is light and easy to use!
For architecture shots you really need a good zoom with at least a 28mm equivalent wide angle, and 24mm equivalent is better. You want the long zoom to capture details on buildings, people, etc. These cameras are smaller and lighter, and quality in daylight is good when you shoot at the lower ISO settings. Not as good as the D7000 though due to the smaller sensors. Neither of these are pocketable.
Aug 31, 2013 11:12:22 #
Effate
Loc: El Dorado Hills, Ca.
If street photography is an area you want to pursue one of the many mirrorless offerings might be your best choice as you would have lens options as well as a camera that is much less intimidating when you stick it in someone's face. Once in a while I shoot street with a friend who has an M9 and while they flee from my 5d III they think he is shooting a point and shoot.
Aug 31, 2013 11:23:39 #
Take a good look at the Sony Nex7. It is amazing. Very light. Excellent image quality. Good range of lenses. Expensive but well worth the expense.
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