What is your camera of choice while traveling?
Aug 13, 2012, 7:15 pm
#136
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Boston
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Panasonic Lumix
I was using a Panasonic Lumix DMC LX-3. Most of the better photos in my Flickr archive....
http://www.flickr.com/photos/globetrodden/sets/
... were taken with this camera.
Lots of good things about the Lumix, from its compact size to its Leica lens. But my favorite attribute was its extraordinarily long battery life. I could take this camera on a ten-day trip, snapping 250-plus pictures, and never have to worry about running out of juice.
I say "was" because I recently upgraded to a Nikon 1. The jury is still out as to whether or not I made the right decision.
Patrick Smith
www.askthepilot.com
http://www.flickr.com/photos/globetrodden/sets/
... were taken with this camera.
Lots of good things about the Lumix, from its compact size to its Leica lens. But my favorite attribute was its extraordinarily long battery life. I could take this camera on a ten-day trip, snapping 250-plus pictures, and never have to worry about running out of juice.
I say "was" because I recently upgraded to a Nikon 1. The jury is still out as to whether or not I made the right decision.
Patrick Smith
www.askthepilot.com
Aug 14, 2012, 1:44 am
#137
Join Date: Jan 2009
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I find it hard to believe that the Sony outperforms the 5D. Regardless, I'll buy your 5D with L lens off of you for what you paid for the Sony.
Aug 14, 2012, 4:46 am
#139
Join Date: Jul 2012
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I have a Canon EOS550D with the big lens. Great camera, which I mainly use for product shots, but have taken it travelling and it captures truly amazing shots.
It has a slight weakness in night shots (Probably more my lack of knowledge on its many settings) and is too bulky and stands out to carry it anywhere that's not a tourist spot (got arrested in Kuwait for taking a picture of a building at night) so I carry a Samsung point and shoot for more everyday situations.
It has a slight weakness in night shots (Probably more my lack of knowledge on its many settings) and is too bulky and stands out to carry it anywhere that's not a tourist spot (got arrested in Kuwait for taking a picture of a building at night) so I carry a Samsung point and shoot for more everyday situations.
Aug 14, 2012, 7:18 am
#141
Join Date: Jun 2012
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I decided to rent a Nikon V1 for a recent trip to South America (Bogotá, Río de Janeiro, & São Paulo). I usually bring my D3s + 24-70 or 24-120, and 70-200 or 70-300, which makes for a very heavy & visible kit.
I was pretty pleased with the V1. I had the 10-30mm & 30-110mm lenses. Obviously a nice light form factor, fairly unobtrusive, and very good performance outdoors. I shot some surfers in Río and it did very well tracking the fast-moving surfers. Also shot some cars at Interlagos Speedway in São Paulo and was pleased w/ those results as well.
There are some things (more UI) that I didn't like and will wait for a 'V2' to see if Nikon addresses them, but I fully expect it to become my travel kit in the future.
Chris
I was pretty pleased with the V1. I had the 10-30mm & 30-110mm lenses. Obviously a nice light form factor, fairly unobtrusive, and very good performance outdoors. I shot some surfers in Río and it did very well tracking the fast-moving surfers. Also shot some cars at Interlagos Speedway in São Paulo and was pleased w/ those results as well.
There are some things (more UI) that I didn't like and will wait for a 'V2' to see if Nikon addresses them, but I fully expect it to become my travel kit in the future.
Chris
Aug 14, 2012, 7:25 am
#142
Join Date: Jul 2012
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"the big lens"?
If it helps, on the side it says: EFS 18-135mL Macro 0.45m/1.5ft.
Aug 14, 2012, 8:00 am
#143
Join Date: Jan 2009
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Understood. 
Your Canon should easily out perform the Samsung so it's most likely operator error. Check out this book: Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson It did wonders for my photography.
Your Canon should easily out perform the Samsung so it's most likely operator error. Check out this book: Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson It did wonders for my photography.
Aug 16, 2012, 5:10 am
#144
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But I recently can't stop thinking about the Sony DSC RX100. It's looking at me, I'm looking at it. $650 seems a lot for a pocket camera though. What is the board's opinion on this camera?
Is the Sony RX100 noticeably better than my (excellent) Canon S95?
Aug 16, 2012, 7:28 am
#145
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: TPA
Posts: 282
I too have the Nex 5N & I've carried it along with the kit lense & two additional lenses. I bought a nice men's Coach tote instead of a traditional camera bag that I carry the camera & lenses in when I'm out.
Aug 18, 2012, 12:30 am
#146
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The size/weight were very nice compared to my normal Nikon SLR burden. In some bright outdoor situations, I had a hard time seeing the LCD screen to frame the pictures, but the picture did come out looking good.
EW
Aug 19, 2012, 11:08 am
#149
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For non-aviation photos, I tend to use my Canon S95 (awesome pocket camera) and my iPhone.
But if I am going plane-spotting, it is my Nikon D700 with a couple lenses (80-200mm f2.8 and 300mm f4 along with a 1.4x teleconverter) and a 50mm f 1.8 in my pocket in case I want to go walking around.
But if I am going plane-spotting, it is my Nikon D700 with a couple lenses (80-200mm f2.8 and 300mm f4 along with a 1.4x teleconverter) and a 50mm f 1.8 in my pocket in case I want to go walking around.