billnourse wrote:
My "always have" camera is a Sony a6000 with an 18-135 lens.
Looks like there are a lot of recommendations for the Sony A6000 with a small, compact, lightweight zoom on it. I agree with Bill. The A6000 with the excellent 18-135 lens is my choice too. I recently bought the 18-135 for my A6000 for a nice compact travel camera and have been very pleased with the combo. HIGHLY recommended.
I would NOT keep this camera in my car in the Texas heat for prolonged periods. However the small size and light weight make it very easy to transport it back and forth from a controlled environment to the car.
I used my smart phone to document fire, OSHA, and Safety violations found when I inspect my company’s repair shops (Penske Truck Leasing)
Easy to carry, always with me, and nice clear pictures, and I don’t have to worry about it getting damaged like I would if it were a camera.
That’s unless you’re having a GAS attack!
Resqu2 wrote:
I have a nice big ol Canon 6d with some expensive lenses but really wanting something to keep with me all the time. I’m with Fire/Rescue and miss documenting lots of stuff because my 6D is safely at home. Thinking mirrorless due to size and would like maybe one good general lens with some zoom. I don’t want to spend a small fortune due to the possibility of it getting stole, lost, damaged, destroyed or who knows what. I always shot Canon but for this possible purchase I’m not looking for a certain brand, just something to document with. Thanks guys!
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Don't keep in car - temperature extremes will damage it...an Olympus PEN-F is small enough with a pancake lens to pocket. A zoom lens is small for that format too. Back in 2014 I bought a small Olympus P/S with a zoom small enough for the pocket when lens collapsed...IQ should be good enough for documentary photography. Panasonic/Lumix also makes small P/S similarly.
Nosaj
Loc: Sarasota, Florida
Resqu2 wrote:
I have a nice big ol Canon 6d with some expensive lenses but really wanting something to keep with me all the time. I’m with Fire/Rescue and miss documenting lots of stuff because my 6D is safely at home. Thinking mirrorless due to size and would like maybe one good general lens with some zoom. I don’t want to spend a small fortune due to the possibility of it getting stole, lost, damaged, destroyed or who knows what. I always shot Canon but for this possible purchase I’m not looking for a certain brand, just something to document with. Thanks guys!
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Simple answer:
Fuji XT3
But - don't keep it, or any camera, in a vehicle!
Resqu2 wrote:
I have a nice big ol Canon 6d with some expensive lenses but really wanting something to keep with me all the time. I’m with Fire/Rescue and miss documenting lots of stuff because my 6D is safely at home. Thinking mirrorless due to size and would like maybe one good general lens with some zoom. I don’t want to spend a small fortune due to the possibility of it getting stole, lost, damaged, destroyed or who knows what. I always shot Canon but for this possible purchase I’m not looking for a certain brand, just something to document e. Thanks guys!
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Consider the temperature swings. I’d *never* store cameras in a car. Here in NC, we can go from the occasional -5F to +145F in a parked car with windows up! Most cameras are not rated for use below 20F or above 100F... or for use above 10,000 feet.
Carry a smartphone instead.
I like my OMD EM10 which I bought as a backup to my OMD EM1. It is tiny. At the Photo Plus Expo I compared it to the Pen F (which I love) and it is smaller than the F.
Adorama has it with the 14-42 EZ (electronic zoom) or the 14-42 II R lens ($599 and $499 respectively). Both lenses are high quality and I have made 24X36 inch enlargements with each. You can put any Olympus M43 lens on it.
I would also recommend as someone else did, the Olympus Tough, since you can be in some bad conditions considering your use.
Any small used mirrorless will fit the bill. Olympus comes to mind.
I agree - for what you are going to use it for the A6000 is a good choice. The cost is not bad, including some lenses.
Be aware though that the A6000 is not weatherproof. So keep it out of the rain.
Best Buy has some good deals on the A6000 from time to time. Camera, kit lenses, sd Card, camera case, and $50 gift card. Worth checking out.
Well I think you hit it right on the head. I have a iPhone 7+ - regular lens and telephoto. It does as great job. With a smart phone, after you have taken the photo you can easily text or mail it to whomever.
Resqu2 wrote:
I have a nice big ol Canon 6d with some expensive lenses but really wanting something to keep with me all the time. I’m with Fire/Rescue and miss documenting lots of stuff because my 6D is safely at home. Thinking mirrorless due to size and would like maybe one good general lens with some zoom. I don’t want to spend a small fortune due to the possibility of it getting stole, lost, damaged, destroyed or who knows what. I always shot Canon but for this possible purchase I’m not looking for a certain brand, just something to document with. Thanks guys!
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What's wrong with the 6D? I carry mine with me everywhere I go. It is certainly not big!
genocolo
Loc: Vail and Gasparilla Island
If you want really good results, use your best equipment. You are familiar with it. Insure it through your homeowner’s policy. You won’t be disappointed like many of us have been, when we look back at our attempts with less than our best equipment. Just did that unfortunately with what I thought was a fairly high quality smaller Lumix. But always ready to admit it may have been the photographer or the liquid refreshments!
Want something smaller? Look at new Canon R.
The issue isn't what camera to bring, but battery life. And remembering to recharge or replace the batteries. Consider the COOLPIX A10 or L32 from Nikon. Both use AA batteries. I have one in each car and a 4 spare batteries.
Canon M5. I purchased a used one this past August and I like it a lot. Takes very nice, sharp photos. Light to carry, too. And if you already have Canon lenses, it's a no brainer.
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