Camera for a hiker.
Feb 10, 2016 01:59:44 #
SharpShooter wrote:
Sorry, I thought she was trying to go lighter!!!! My mistake!!
The thought of being able to stay within her current system and interchangeably use her existing lenses could save her a lot of money.
Somehow that made sense to me!!
Have at it!! :lol:
SS
The thought of being able to stay within her current system and interchangeably use her existing lenses could save her a lot of money.
Somehow that made sense to me!!
Have at it!! :lol:
SS
That was not the issue, that makes a lot of sense. The problem is your claim that to make smaller cameras, they have to use smaller sensors. REALLY? :) You know better. Canon should pay you just for trying to get people shoot Canon
Feb 10, 2016 03:16:20 #
I love my Sony A6000. I only use my D300 now when I need a supertelephoto since there are no really long lenses for the A6000. For everything else the A6000 is superior, lighter, and smaller. As someone who likes to hike, but has rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis it it the perfect camera for me. I have the 18-55 and 55-210, covers everything I need for a hike (when I am able to hike, waiting for a hip replacement, but when it is done back on the trails).. Fits easily in a small backpack. 1.5 crop sensor.
Feb 10, 2016 04:08:48 #
An Olympus OM camera would suite you, they are light, lenses are of the highest quality and there are plenty to choose from. A good focal range of lenses, say three, depending on what photography you do, would all fit nicely into a lightweight shoulder bag.
Feb 10, 2016 05:47:32 #
i think any of the new,small point and shoot would be fine,i met a guy last month,i was at his house buying all his gear,i asked what are you
going to buy to replace gear,he smiled and showed me a little sony
point and shoot,he was also a hiker,he went on to show me some beautiful landscape pics(framed)all shot with the little sony,
going to buy to replace gear,he smiled and showed me a little sony
point and shoot,he was also a hiker,he went on to show me some beautiful landscape pics(framed)all shot with the little sony,
Feb 10, 2016 05:50:01 #
Feb 10, 2016 05:54:54 #
Tigerpaws wrote:
Hi Hoggers, I am thinking of trading in my 70D and... (show quote)
Try using your smart phone when hiking. Besides being a decent camera for the type of images you are likely to take during the hike, it is also a GPS, phone, light, weather forecasts, and any number of things with the right app.
It will serve you well in almost any situation especially during an emergency.
Feb 10, 2016 06:04:53 #
frankie c wrote:
some one said mirrorless is a bad word on this sit... (show quote)
It seems your Olympus worked out well for you Frankie.
Feb 10, 2016 06:17:19 #
lukan
Loc: Chicago, IL
Tigerpaws wrote:
Hi Hoggers, I am thinking of trading in my 70D and... (show quote)
For light weight, excellent picture quality, and convenience there are a few ways to go: Oly OMD E-M10 (VERY small), OMD E-M5 Mkii, Lumix FZ1000 (light but excellent picture quality), Pany GX8. Any interchangeable lens camera will tempt you into schlepping more glass on your hike than you need (I'm guilty of that myself), so going small makes sense. The FZ1000 is an all-in-one beautiful beast that'll surprise you with its picture quality. Good luck! :-D
Feb 10, 2016 06:44:29 #
I have an Olympus OMD EM10 and an EPL-5, they are both very light and compact, with the Panasonic 20mm fitted the are less than 3" deep, 4.5" wide, and 2.8" high.
This means the cameras will fit into a jacket pocket or small pocket in your rucksack. Both cameras take excellent images and you will not have to lug a big DSLR camera around.
Panasonic also produce some very mirrorless cameras which are just as good as Olympus.
The other consideration is to take the P&S route, these are even smaller,
I use a Panasonic TZ40, which about the same size as a pack of cards and takes superb pictures. There later models now, so why not look at this range.
This means the cameras will fit into a jacket pocket or small pocket in your rucksack. Both cameras take excellent images and you will not have to lug a big DSLR camera around.
Panasonic also produce some very mirrorless cameras which are just as good as Olympus.
The other consideration is to take the P&S route, these are even smaller,
I use a Panasonic TZ40, which about the same size as a pack of cards and takes superb pictures. There later models now, so why not look at this range.
Feb 10, 2016 06:45:08 #
Tiger, I also own the Canon SL1 with the 18-55mm kit lens. This combo is incredibly light and compact. This is what I take on backpacking trips. All for about $500
Would be kind of nice to be able to keep some of your lenses.
Would be kind of nice to be able to keep some of your lenses.
Feb 10, 2016 06:54:25 #
mas24 wrote:
Mirrorless is a bad word on this site. I do not own a mirrorless camera. But a friend traveled to Europe carrying a Sony a6000 mirrorless with 16-50mm and a 55-210mm kit lenses. Took fantastic photos. If you are a hiker, you may want to wait on the Sony a6300 coming soon. It is slightly heavier and more durable than the a6000. Price may be around $1000.00. Guessing. Check the reviews on each model.
"Mirrorless is a bad word on this site" as you do not own that sort of camera that must be your opinion and yours only.
It certainly is not the opinion of of the majority of UHH members.
Mirrorless cameras have been around a very long time now and is very often the first camera ever bought when starting out in photography.
Feb 10, 2016 07:33:38 #
geezer7
Loc: Michigan
My wife and I have addressed this issue with a Canon S90 point and shoot. Of course this camera is long outdated but similar-sized cameras are available. It depends on your priorities re IQ and convenience. We have trekked in the Alps on 11 day trips and were able to carry the p&s on our clavicle strap for great accessibility. I started a thread on this whose link follows
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-283566-1.html
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-283566-1.html
Feb 10, 2016 07:55:37 #
I'm hiking a lot. Two to three times a week for 3 to 6 hours. Some years ago, I brought with me my Nikon D 7100 with the 70-200 mm f/2.8.
Since I bought my FZ1000 Lumix of Panasonic, which is a Leica of great quality and a 25-400mm, a lot lighter, my Nikon is still at home most of the time. I'm winning contests with that camera, not so expensive.
Try it and you will adopt it.
Since I bought my FZ1000 Lumix of Panasonic, which is a Leica of great quality and a 25-400mm, a lot lighter, my Nikon is still at home most of the time. I'm winning contests with that camera, not so expensive.
Try it and you will adopt it.
Feb 10, 2016 07:56:27 #
I also love hiking in the Sierra, and I carried my Nikon 7100 and an 18-200 lens up Mt. Whitney last Summer. As important as the total weight or your gear, perhaps, is how that weight is carried. Have you tried different slings, chest straps, etc. that may let you take whatever you want more comfortably?
Feb 10, 2016 08:14:35 #
Tigerpaws wrote:
Hi Hoggers, I am thinking of trading in my 70D and... (show quote)
i would keep the DSLR and get a compact for hiking. I use Nikon DSLRs, but I also have a couple of compacts, for when the need arises.
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