What is your camera of choice while traveling?
Feb 20, 2014, 8:35 am
#421
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Just packed for a 2 week trip.
D700 w a 50mm f 1.8, 80-200mm f 2.8, 300mm f 4, 1.4x teleconverter and a D90 as a backup body.
iPhone 5 as my walk around camera.
Decided to leave my S95 at home.
D700 w a 50mm f 1.8, 80-200mm f 2.8, 300mm f 4, 1.4x teleconverter and a D90 as a backup body.
iPhone 5 as my walk around camera.
Decided to leave my S95 at home.
Feb 20, 2014, 9:10 am
#422
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I can only assume that you are after wildlife with that list of equipment.
Feb 20, 2014, 9:27 am
#423
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I did a review of what cameras I used on my last big trip. It was my iPhone (quick snaps mostly shared through instagram + other social media) or my DSLR setup.
I am thinking of giving away the S95—all it is doing is collecting dust.
Feb 20, 2014, 1:37 pm
#427
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What phone, what lens on the T5i, and are you using live view?
My T3i is noticeably faster to focus using standard SLR mode than either of the phones I've had much experience with (vastly so compared to my Galaxy Note 2, not noted for an especially good camera, and somewhat so compared to my wife's HTC One which is supposed to be above-par.)
Live-view is another matter, and is definitely not the forte of Canon DSLRs (the 70D possibly aside); the 6D is not much better than the T3i with live view.
My T3i is noticeably faster to focus using standard SLR mode than either of the phones I've had much experience with (vastly so compared to my Galaxy Note 2, not noted for an especially good camera, and somewhat so compared to my wife's HTC One which is supposed to be above-par.)
Live-view is another matter, and is definitely not the forte of Canon DSLRs (the 70D possibly aside); the 6D is not much better than the T3i with live view.
Feb 20, 2014, 4:04 pm
#429
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OTOH, a conventional DSLR is probably not the right tool for that job.
Feb 21, 2014, 8:56 pm
#430
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Broadmoor Hotel (5 second exposure)
Pikes Peak Bugle (0.8 second exposure)
I do recommend it. I enjoy the EVF and focus peaking. I think one of the knocks I hear about the a77 is noise, but at 24mp on an APS-C sensor that is understandable. Having said that, I don't find it problematic. I will generally keep the ISO to 800 or less and that is quite workable (though I do prefer 200). Even though I have the 16-50 f/2.8, I generally prefer the ZA16-80 f/3.5-4.5, which is what both of the above were taken with.
What are your concerns?
Feb 27, 2014, 6:34 pm
#432
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Considering upgrading my small travel camera (currently an Elph 300 HS). The only thing I like about my current camera is it's wide angle lens and underwater scene mode. Wide angle lets me fit in things all in one shot, rather than cutting them out and underwater scene mode speaks for itself.
Thinking about upgrading to either the Canon S110 or the Sony RX100 I. I generally just shoot in auto mode, but do like to shoot underwater too (I'm a diver). It's a travel camera so I only want these small-ish, light-ish type cameras. Obviously the Canon S110 is cheaper but I've read great things about the Sony. Anyone have any experience with both? Suggestions?
Thinking about upgrading to either the Canon S110 or the Sony RX100 I. I generally just shoot in auto mode, but do like to shoot underwater too (I'm a diver). It's a travel camera so I only want these small-ish, light-ish type cameras. Obviously the Canon S110 is cheaper but I've read great things about the Sony. Anyone have any experience with both? Suggestions?
Feb 27, 2014, 7:37 pm
#433
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Nice pic! I got married at the Broadmoor and we go back with the family for a few days around Christmas. Some great pic opportunities, especially if the place has meaning for you. I took a short video if the fire place with he 'B' script screen in front of it. My very own Yule log.....
Feb 27, 2014, 8:59 pm
#434
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I have a new favorite: Leica M.
It's easy to use, takes outstanding pictures, and people in general don't see as you weird tourist hauling around a giant SLR. Also easy adjustments are great. Finally it's very compact, yet powerful.
The only issue is it was really expensive.
It's easy to use, takes outstanding pictures, and people in general don't see as you weird tourist hauling around a giant SLR. Also easy adjustments are great. Finally it's very compact, yet powerful.
The only issue is it was really expensive.
Feb 28, 2014, 6:20 am
#435
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Thinking about upgrading to either the Canon S110 or the Sony RX100 I. I generally just shoot in auto mode, but do like to shoot underwater too (I'm a diver). It's a travel camera so I only want these small-ish, light-ish type cameras. Obviously the Canon S110 is cheaper but I've read great things about the Sony. Anyone have any experience with both? Suggestions?