What is your camera of choice while traveling?
Mar 26, 2014, 1:58 am
#451
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You have a good camera. Upgrading to the D7100 is sort of a mixed bag of delight and problems. Greater resolution means bringing better lenses to the game. The Pro big dollar lenses really bring out the difference.
Mar 26, 2014, 12:29 pm
#452
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Yep, which is why I'm not doing anything. I figure in a few years I'll upgrade, when there's a bigger leap in features. After all, regardless of what you buy and when you buy it, something else that eclipses it will be released within 12-18 months.
Mar 26, 2014, 1:54 pm
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What I am interested in is the Df, it's full frame but it's around the same size and weight as a D7100. It's just a shame that it will most likely never get more pro features like a separate grip or second card slot.
Apr 8, 2014, 4:26 pm
#456
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Canon Rebel vs. Sony RX100 II in low light?
About 3 years ago I got a Canon digital Rebel that I've been very happy with, especially with its low light performance in places like museums. But now I'm planning a 3.5 week trip with light baggage and am thinking of downsizing the camera. From reviews (and this thread) I've narrowed in on the Sony RX100 II. Does anyone have any opinion on its low light interior performance, especially in comparison to a camera like the Rebel?
Apr 8, 2014, 8:44 pm
#457
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My RX100 blows away my DSLR with KIT LENS. Now if you put a faster lens on the Rebel you will have better low light but honestly, the ability of having a great low light camera that you can stick in your pocket is priceless.
Apr 9, 2014, 1:08 am
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Which Rebel? The original 6 mp camera from over 10 years ago (also called the 300D) or one of the newer versions? The older one is completely obsolete and virtually any new model from any manufacturer will out-perform it in low light. The newer Rebels in the T(x)i series will do much better.
Apr 10, 2014, 5:52 pm
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Purchased a Leica D-Lux6! WOW! Kicks my 5DmIII to the curb for small travel camera.
https://www.facebook.com/gjcphoto for a comparison.
https://www.facebook.com/gjcphoto for a comparison.
Apr 11, 2014, 10:50 am
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(And FWIW, I know a couple of people with the LX5 that it replaced, who are still very happy with that even older model...)
Apr 11, 2014, 5:03 pm
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I feel like when people travel, they spend too much time taking photos, with the exception being people/professionals who travel to places for the sole purpose of taking photos. Taking a good picture with my 5DMkIII is not much different from taking a good picture with my LX7 in terms of everything except quality (quality aren't far off either when you are putting them on a computer screen without zooming in). I think photography should be a minor supplement to the experience of where you're traveling to rather than a big component that takes a significant amount of time and makes traveling companions hate you for wanting to stop every five steps. Unless your next paycheck depends pictures or unless you're going to be making 60x40 prints of your pictures, there's no need to haul around a brick of a camera around. Just my humble opinion.
I usually take my Canon 5D Mark lll. Preferred lenses are 70-200 f2.8 ISII which is my all time favorite lens, 24 f1.4L II, 50 1.4. Sometimes I'll take the 14 mm 2.8L II for landscapes and different architectural perspectives but it's way wide. All this fits in a small camera carry-on backpack. I also use a Black Rapid sling which is light years better than the supplied camera straps as far as neck comfort and placement of the camera and lens on my body go. It keeps the camera inverted at my hip instead of sticking out on my chest in front of me. I can sightsee a whole day and not be tired of carrying the telephoto on the sling. I usually don't travel with my laptop so I bring lots of SD and CF storage.
The only reason I may opt to take my crop body and kit lens is if I want to keep a lower profile and feel there is greater theft risk.