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Nov 11, 2018 05:43:52   #
Two things. Make sure you have a camera with a fully articulating screen, I can get down there but cannot guarantee to get back up again, so if I can view a screen from above, I don't have to kneel, or lie on the ground for those interesting low angle shots. Secondly, take a sturdy, long stick with you, it is amazing how easy it is to correct your balance by digging it in to the ground, it may also double as a weapon if needed. Opportunist robbers tend to be cowards and will probably flee at the first sign of resistance.
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Oct 13, 2018 06:17:43   #
I have had the Fuji XT3 for one month and switched from Nikon. The autofocus is pretty fast and accurate depending on which lens you are using. It is just so much lighter to cart around, if you do not need the bigger telephoto zooms and has excellent image quality. The film simulations add to the fun. I also think that Fujifilm listen to their customers and improve things with regular firmware updates. Personally, I have no regrets and tend to take my camera out with me more often now.
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Sep 8, 2018 11:04:17   #
Yup, they have hidden the Made in China behind the LCD apparently. It is not actually available until September 20th. I have been tempted to jump to Mirrorless for some time and find Fuji the most attractive proposition. Love the idea of not having to dive into menus all the time, or at least, cutting it down to a minimum. As always it is all about making a decision X-T20, or now the X-T3. the other alternative is to wait for the X-T30 but you could wait forever, there will always be something new just around the corner. I also like the way that Fuji seem to listen to their customers, something that is not quite so apparent with some of the other brand names.
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Aug 20, 2018 14:23:52   #
I believe your equivalent would be "go for it" as in whatever the cost.
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Aug 20, 2018 10:50:51   #
Ok, well as so often happens I changed my mind in the shop. I decided to forgo the long zoom in favour of the faster lens and ND filter. So I bought the Sony RX100 VA. It fits the shirt pocket and admittedly lacks the long zoom of the VI but is just that little bit smaller, quite a bit cheaper, Sony are offering £150 cash back in the UK , so pretty good value. Love the tiltable screen and clear EVF, it has the updated processor of the VI, so IQ performance should be good. The Panasonics are just that bit bigger and would be better for a jacket pocket. Just got to charge it up and get out for a play now.
Thanks for all the replies.
Grumpy
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Aug 19, 2018 03:58:50   #
What started me on this path were two lost opportunities where I needed a quick start up and by the time I had faffed about getting my camera out of it's bag the chance had gone. Not being, any longer, in the full flush of youth, I needed something I could just get out of my pocket, switch on, focus and fire. Lightness is also a factor of course. I find that in those circumstances a purely screen based composition does not suit my sometimes less than steady hands, hence the need for a viewfinder where i can steady everything with my arms pressed into my body. Either, I will have to go for medium IQ with one of the smaller (cheaper) point and shoots, not my preferred option by any means, or push the boat out and go for a one inch sensor camera. I won't know that until I try out some different models for useability next week. Although as one contributor has already pointed out, some of the shortcomings are not immediately apparent and only rear their ugly heads in real world useage.
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Aug 19, 2018 03:14:28   #
Wow, thanks for that, the Lumix was one of the cameras on my list, those sort of shortcomings are rarely mentioned in reviews. I am going to a camera shop next week to try some models. I am also coming to the conclusion that long zoom in a small camera is almost useless in any case, due to the loss of sharpness, 200mm looks to be pretty much the longest usable zoom before IQ starts to suffer, due to the smaller aperture you can use. The new Sony is incredibly expensive but may be worth it, or I may have to forsake the long zoom and go for something with a faster lens but only shortish focal length. All the comments have been very useful but it appears you really cannot have your cake and eat it in this segment.
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Aug 16, 2018 15:33:13   #
Thanks everyone for your replies. As always it is a matter of which features you need and those shiny ones you will probably never use. In the end I think it is down to IQ with slightly less zoom. I think it is between the

Sony RX100 series and Panasonic TZ200, a bit of a pity about maximum aperture on both but they look pretty impressive for real world use.

Thanks again for all your feedback.
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Aug 16, 2018 07:44:39   #
Thinking of buying a lightweight compact for those days when I don't want to lug my full kit around. I have read the reviews of the latest Panasonic and Sony offerings but there is no substitute for actual field experience. So I wondered if the good people on UH had any first hand suggestions? I would like a reasonable zoom range and good IQ, I realise that there will always be trade offs when looking at these type of cameras but am prepared to sacrifice some lens speed and control for convenience. I should also say that some sort of viewfinder is a must, I find LCD screens difficult to read on bright days.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks,
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Dec 3, 2014 06:15:23   #
I have just picked up my 150-600mm Nikon fit lens, after a long,long wait. It is a pity that Tamron choose not to supply some form of case with their lenses. Their argument is that they assume people will keep it in a case with the camera, all very well but not when you don't require it on a shoot. I got the Optech XXL Snoot Boot, which fits fairly well with hood reversed.
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Aug 16, 2014 05:36:55   #
Hi,
I use a Three Legged Thing for hiking and travelling. They all have names of rock stars but don't let that put you off, they are well made,light and sturdy. They are also designed by photographers. The one best suited to you would be called Brian I think. They are a small British company but I believe they are now available in The States. I hope this helps.
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Oct 31, 2012 09:06:16   #
Hi ,
Being a Nikon D7000 user and of advanced years I would quite like a Nikon DSLR with stabilisation in sensor. Nikon uses in lens VR at the moment I wonder why they do not consider in camera IR which would enable the use of some older lenses and even something like the 24-70 in all conditions. There must be a good reason for this? I hope all you members on the eastern seaboard of The States and Canada are managing to survive the terrible conditions.
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Oct 12, 2012 12:09:46   #
Unfortunately no, as I do not have this feature on my camera. My question was really posed because I am thinking of getting a full frame Nikon. The D800 has focus peaking but the more affordable and lighter D600 does not. I was really wondering whether manually focusing using live view was as accurate as having a focus peaking aid.
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Oct 12, 2012 10:31:15   #
It is an aid to manual focus, where the part of the image that is in focus usually changes colour, or is highlighted in some way according to which system is used.
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Oct 12, 2012 10:09:40   #
Do we really need focus peaking? I would be interested in other opinions as I am not sure myself.
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