What is your camera of choice while traveling?
Nov 27, 2011, 3:09 am
#77
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For me traveling means photo opportunities so I always bring my DSLR, which at the moment is a Nikon D7000 with a 16-85mm. I bring my 80-200mm telezoom if I know I will be needing it (wildlife) and/or a prime. Since we usually rent a car carrying luggage is not my main concern except for the flights.
In the past I have also brought a P&S. On my last travel I brought a X100 and was very happy with it. Am going on a short weekend trip in a few days and will be leaving my DSLR behind and only bring the X100 and my recently acquired Nikon J1. Between my DSLR and P&S there have been a few M43s.
I don't print large and the main reason for bringing DSLRs are the better dynamic range and overall image quality. Would love to bring less but old habits are hard to change.
- iau
In the past I have also brought a P&S. On my last travel I brought a X100 and was very happy with it. Am going on a short weekend trip in a few days and will be leaving my DSLR behind and only bring the X100 and my recently acquired Nikon J1. Between my DSLR and P&S there have been a few M43s.
I don't print large and the main reason for bringing DSLRs are the better dynamic range and overall image quality. Would love to bring less but old habits are hard to change.
- iau
Nov 28, 2011, 6:02 pm
#79
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I use a Canon 60D with a large variety of lenses depending on what I'm up to.
After shooting for decades, I've accumulated a large selection of bags.
I recently fell in love with this stealth bag if you go down on the listing, you can see the camera insert paddy that I also use.
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After shooting for decades, I've accumulated a large selection of bags.
I recently fell in love with this stealth bag if you go down on the listing, you can see the camera insert paddy that I also use.
http://www.amazon.com/GT%C2%AE-Heavy...1&sr=8-1-spell
Dec 5, 2011, 4:50 am
#80
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For me the Canon SX230 HS works best.
Initially I bought a Nikon 5100 but the idea of carrying around lenses, a large camera body, etc. for me was overkill and not something I wanted to do while traveling.
The Canon fits the bill for me as a person who likes to take nice pix while traveling.
It has full HD video, a nice 14x optical zoom, excellent image quality, relatively easy to use AND gps tracking and logging!
Again, for me, the Canon fits the bill!
Initially I bought a Nikon 5100 but the idea of carrying around lenses, a large camera body, etc. for me was overkill and not something I wanted to do while traveling.
The Canon fits the bill for me as a person who likes to take nice pix while traveling.
It has full HD video, a nice 14x optical zoom, excellent image quality, relatively easy to use AND gps tracking and logging!
Again, for me, the Canon fits the bill!
Dec 7, 2011, 3:13 am
#81
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Best camera for travel shoot
I have cannon EOS 60D , and its performance is awesome .. so in my opinion cannon EOS 60D is the best choice ..^
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Dec 7, 2011, 5:11 am
#82
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Started with a Canon S95, wanted something a bit nicer, so I upgraded to a Canon T2i...that lasted about a month before I realized I really did not want to carry around a DSLR everywhere. Especially since we are traveling carry-on only which means weight and space are both at a premium.
Eventually settled on a Panasonic DMC-G3 with a 20mm pancake lens. It's small enough to carry around in my day pack, light enough to take on long hikes without it bothering me, has a built in electronic viewfinder for use in bright light, and takes great photos.
Sample shots taken in Hong Kong (click for big):
Eventually settled on a Panasonic DMC-G3 with a 20mm pancake lens. It's small enough to carry around in my day pack, light enough to take on long hikes without it bothering me, has a built in electronic viewfinder for use in bright light, and takes great photos.
Sample shots taken in Hong Kong (click for big):
Dec 7, 2011, 5:45 am
#83
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Olympus E-PL1 with Panasonic 14mm f2.5 attached + Panasonic 20mm f1.7 + 14-42 kit lens along with a VF-2 EVF and plenty of batteries.
Dec 14, 2011, 12:38 pm
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I'm just back from a month in SE Asia. Took my D7000. I really wanted to cut down on the amount of stuff I needed to carry so I had only 2 lenses, a Tamron 18-270 VC PZD and a trusty Nikkor 50mm 1.8. I used the 50 only a couple of times.
I recently invested in the Cotton Carrier system and I have to say it worked out pretty well even though I got some funny looks. It was nice to have for getting on and off boats and walking around ruins and crowded places. The tripod plate was invaluable since I used my tripod a fair bit and it was nice to not have to take the Cotton Carrier hub off any time I wanted to use the tripod. I also got the CC handgrip (I think it was free when I bought the carrier from Adorama) which is really great for when you just want to carry the camera around. I didn't miss a neck strap at all, but I had taken my Op/Tech neoprene strap along just in case.
I recently invested in the Cotton Carrier system and I have to say it worked out pretty well even though I got some funny looks. It was nice to have for getting on and off boats and walking around ruins and crowded places. The tripod plate was invaluable since I used my tripod a fair bit and it was nice to not have to take the Cotton Carrier hub off any time I wanted to use the tripod. I also got the CC handgrip (I think it was free when I bought the carrier from Adorama) which is really great for when you just want to carry the camera around. I didn't miss a neck strap at all, but I had taken my Op/Tech neoprene strap along just in case.
Dec 16, 2011, 10:16 am
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Me too. Had a Minolta XE for many, many years with zoom, wide angle, etc etc. Now I have a plain old simple cheap Polaroid 8 megapixels light conveninet camera.