Wanting a pocket type camera to always have with me
Apr 28, 2014 16:43:08 #
DavidPine wrote:
I have a Sony RX-100 that will fit in my shirt pocket. It is a great camera with a large sensor and all the modes.
^^^THIS. :thumbup:
Apr 28, 2014 16:45:50 #
Alashisan wrote:
I always have my Sony RX100 with me, and I did get the EVF because I must always have a VF option. Most of the time I don't need it, but for the beach or panoramic work, it fits the bill. It's very pricey, but I like the images from the RX100 too much not to have it with me.
^^^Another vote! :thumbup:
Apr 28, 2014 16:47:22 #
christiandalbec wrote:
I am a Nikon shooter and just got the Sony RX 100 ... (show quote)
^^^EXELLENT! :thumbup:
Apr 28, 2014 17:09:19 #
donnab wrote:
need advice on which to purchase...Fuji waterproof or Canon SX with 30x zoom
Look at the size, the features, and the reviews.
Apr 28, 2014 17:14:49 #
HeyYou
Loc: SE Michigan
Wow - so much for logic and trying to help the person who initiated this thread.
NO one is arguing about image quality and the RX100.
It is the SIZE factor (and perhaps weather resistance) that are the criteria.
Enough of this popularity voting contest.
NO one is arguing about image quality and the RX100.
It is the SIZE factor (and perhaps weather resistance) that are the criteria.
Enough of this popularity voting contest.
Apr 28, 2014 17:21:25 #
Apr 28, 2014 17:22:31 #
I bought on a whim at a wharehouse type store a little Nikon Coolpix S3500. I really liked it because it was purple, then I looked more. It is a 20.1 Megapixel 7 times zoom that is not bad at all. It was I think about $80 or $90. I just love it. I have it in my purse (small purse) or it fits into pants pocket easily. I am so glad I saw it and bought it. It is a great little camera.
Wendy
Wendy
Apr 28, 2014 18:05:47 #
As an alternative to a pocket, consider the OP/Tech Snappeez (f) Wide Body Horizontal Large 4.25"W X 2.5"H X 0.75" - 1.25"D pouch with a Sony RX100/II...great combo. Fits on a belt loop, very comfortable and easy in/out.
Apr 28, 2014 18:23:16 #
I purchased a Canon PowerShot A1400 from Amazon.com a couple of months ago. It only cost me about $60 at the time, and churned out pretty good looking photos, at least during the daylight hours. It isn't very good with low light situations though, and isn't very "tinker friendly" for those of us that like to use manual or semi-automatic modes.
I just purchased a Canon PowerShot G16 (no, I'm not made of money, my camera purchases for this year are over), and it is a MUCH better camera, has manual mode and the standard semi-automatic modes, image stabilization, and takes pretty darned good photos.
Decide what you are most likely going to be using the pocket type camera for, then use some of the resources other folks have shared here, to determine the best camera for your needs.
Seriously though, I was doing pretty good with that little A1400, so that tells me that you can make decent pictures with pretty much any P&S camera. Here's a shot I posted on this forum, from my A1400:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-203653-1.html
I just purchased a Canon PowerShot G16 (no, I'm not made of money, my camera purchases for this year are over), and it is a MUCH better camera, has manual mode and the standard semi-automatic modes, image stabilization, and takes pretty darned good photos.
Decide what you are most likely going to be using the pocket type camera for, then use some of the resources other folks have shared here, to determine the best camera for your needs.
Seriously though, I was doing pretty good with that little A1400, so that tells me that you can make decent pictures with pretty much any P&S camera. Here's a shot I posted on this forum, from my A1400:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-203653-1.html
Apr 28, 2014 19:13:04 #
h2odog wrote:
As an alternative to a pocket, consider the OP/Tech Snappeez (f) Wide Body Horizontal Large 4.25"W X 2.5"H X 0.75" - 1.25"D pouch with a Sony RX100/II...great combo. Fits on a belt loop, very comfortable and easy in/out.
:thumbup:
Apr 28, 2014 21:42:46 #
A few years ago, I bought a Samsung for my wife and since she doesn't use it much, I've taken it over. It fits in my shirt pocket and takes very nice pix. Nothing like my Nikon, but not that bad.
Apr 29, 2014 19:09:01 #
I've had a Canon SX220 for about 3 years. It takes very good pictures and has a lot of features along with a respectable zoom and1080P video.
Eventhough I am now using a bridge camera, I still use the SX 220 when I need a pocketable camera in situations where the bridge camera is too bulky to cart around.
One flaw with the SX220 is the flimsy leaf shutter that closes when the camera is turned off. Mine had to be unbent on a few occasions. I don't know if recent models have the same problem. Good luck in your shopping.
Eventhough I am now using a bridge camera, I still use the SX 220 when I need a pocketable camera in situations where the bridge camera is too bulky to cart around.
One flaw with the SX220 is the flimsy leaf shutter that closes when the camera is turned off. Mine had to be unbent on a few occasions. I don't know if recent models have the same problem. Good luck in your shopping.
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