What is your camera of choice while traveling?
#61
Join Date: Jun 2011
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I'm the resident MICRO four-thirds guy ... your "little" lenses are HUGE to me!
I carry a body and 5 lenses (3 primes, 2 zooms, 16-400 equivalent focal length coverage) in the bottom half of a Tenba mini-messenger. One of these days, I'm going to stop at a camera store and see what I could fit in the same space using DSLR equipment.
Note: the above picture is a little old and missing the 8mm fisheye, but its smaller than the 45mm prime in the middle left.
I carry a body and 5 lenses (3 primes, 2 zooms, 16-400 equivalent focal length coverage) in the bottom half of a Tenba mini-messenger. One of these days, I'm going to stop at a camera store and see what I could fit in the same space using DSLR equipment.
Note: the above picture is a little old and missing the 8mm fisheye, but its smaller than the 45mm prime in the middle left.
#62
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I went from travelling with Digital SLR (Canon 1D3 or 5D2) to Micro 4/3rds (Olympus PEN E-P1 or Panasonic GF-1) to a Canon S100 (just got it last week - maiden voyage next week). What drew me to the S100 is the built-in GPS and the auto-logging capabilities. I've already found that the GPS auto-log will zero out the battery in ~24 hours, so a few extra batteries will be needed but if you only use the GPS to tag photos on location (vs always-on for logging your travel), it should last much longer. I really enjoy knowing exactly where my photos were taken and have been waiting for Canon to implement GPS in their cameras natively for a while ^
#63
Join Date: Mar 2011
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I have a Canon 60D that I take with me, along with a backpack to hold the camera and lenses in there. It can be converted to a normal backpack as well, so quite good.
I also have the Panasonic waterproof camera. Have taken some awesome videos with that one. Example..some crazy jetski riding that resulted in the driver and passenger (and camera) falling into the water. One of the greatest videos.
I also have the Panasonic waterproof camera. Have taken some awesome videos with that one. Example..some crazy jetski riding that resulted in the driver and passenger (and camera) falling into the water. One of the greatest videos.
#64
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Norway
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Cameraphone for me, and MAYBE a small DSLR. Nokia N8 will take the majority of my pictures. For an actual photoshoot (portrait), I'd need a DSLR, but for tourist pics? Nope..
#65
Join Date: Nov 2011
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I love seeing all of this camera talk! I have recent become interested in getting a nicer camera---all I have is a point and shoot at the moment. However, I am a little hesitant because I'm wondering how easy or difficult these models are to travel with?
#66
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: MCI
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That's really a personal thing. It's up to what you want out of your tools and what you're willing to carry and deal with. Up until now, I've always traveled with a bag that's the maximum carry-on size allowed by US carriers. It always has two large DSLR bodies and 6-7 lenses plus a flash and a bunch of accessories. Some people only want to deal with a P&S that will fit in the pocket of their pants. A lot of it gets down to what you find acceptable in the end result, your images.
#67
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How do you output the images? (Print - what size? Just computer screen? iPad?)
How much do you want to spend? How much are you willing to carry?
There is a spectrum between portability, image quailty, and price. Generally, a larger camera with specific lenses is going to have better image quality. Personally, I think the "new" mirrorless cameras like micro four thirds (Panasonic, Olympus), and Nikon 1 strike the best balance, as they are 90% of the image quality of a DSLR with about 50% of the space/weight.
#71
Join Date: Jul 2008
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Canon S90. im a casual enthusiast - dont need to shoot in RAW, dont need a collection of lenses.
very impressed by modern cell phone cameras, but theyre still not there yet. ill take it on business trips for quick snaps. but i need a discrete camera for battery life, low light performance, range of adjustments, and optics....
very impressed by modern cell phone cameras, but theyre still not there yet. ill take it on business trips for quick snaps. but i need a discrete camera for battery life, low light performance, range of adjustments, and optics....
#72
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I have several Canon Poweshots. Since 2008 i had a Canon PowerShotSD950 IS and have taken amazing pictures with it. I also have a Powershot ELPH 500 HS, but hardly ever use it. I still love my titanium SD950IS. Nevertheless, what i am currently even using for travels is my D7000.
My old D50 with my speedlight SB 600 flash
My old D50 with my speedlight SB 600 flash
Last edited by mvtm; Nov 24, 2011 at 5:16 pm
#73
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: California
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I have a Canon DSLR + a 50mm f/1.4 lens (the only lens I really use), however I have gotten lazy and tired and I don't feel like lugging it around too often. At this point, my setup is really my iPhone 4 and a Canon P+S.
The S95 is amazing, but the limited optical zoom makes it a no-go for me. I have chosen the Canon SX230 HS since it offers most of the features but with a 14x optical zoom. Downside is that it only goes to f/3.1, but I can live with that. Also, the HD recording on this is great!
The S95 is amazing, but the limited optical zoom makes it a no-go for me. I have chosen the Canon SX230 HS since it offers most of the features but with a 14x optical zoom. Downside is that it only goes to f/3.1, but I can live with that. Also, the HD recording on this is great!
#74
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I have several Canon Poweshots. Since 2008 i had a Canon PowerShotSD950 IS and have taken amazing pictures with it. I also have a Powershot ELPH 500 HS, but hardly ever use it. I still love my titanium SD950IS. Nevertheless, what i am currently even using for travels is my D7000.
My old D50 with my speedlight SB 600 flash
My old D50 with my speedlight SB 600 flash
#75
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