What is your camera of choice while traveling?
Aug 12, 2019, 8:42 pm
#1096
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Having a pocket camera is handy but frankly, the place you're going to, you're not likely to ever visit again. So an investment in top quality photography gear does make sense, particularly in relation to the overall cost of one or two trips.
I use the Sony A7R3 with a 24-105 f/4 zoom lens because it is probably the best camera available and the lens hits that sweet spot of convenience and quality. Another to consider is the 24-240 but I have some issues with that lens that I can go into more detail. Total cost of this package will be in the area of $3500.
If that is too much, the Sony A6400 is a bit smaller, has amazing eye tracking, and can use a wide variety of lenses.
I use the Sony A7R3 with a 24-105 f/4 zoom lens because it is probably the best camera available and the lens hits that sweet spot of convenience and quality. Another to consider is the 24-240 but I have some issues with that lens that I can go into more detail. Total cost of this package will be in the area of $3500.
If that is too much, the Sony A6400 is a bit smaller, has amazing eye tracking, and can use a wide variety of lenses.
Aug 13, 2019, 9:45 pm
#1099
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Been using a Fuji X-T3 with the 18-55 for travel and it’s great! It’s not the smallest, cheapest, best IQ or best video camera ever, but it is the best balance of all of those things. It’s also incredibly fun to shoot with, so you’ll actually want to bring the camera with you all the time.
Aug 14, 2019, 1:25 am
#1100
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Been using a Fuji X-T3 with the 18-55 for travel and it’s great! It’s not the smallest, cheapest, best IQ or best video camera ever, but it is the best balance of all of those things. It’s also incredibly fun to shoot with, so you’ll actually want to bring the camera with you all the time.
Aug 20, 2019, 2:11 am
#1102
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Camera-travel
When I travel I want to have quality services from all points of view.I always want to be accommodated in a premium hotel, rent good quality cars, eat the mot delicious food and take professional photos. In this case, I choose hotels like Ramada and Mariot, I rent cars from Hertz or Premium Rent, because here I have the best price-quality ratio and from the point of view of the quality of the photographs I bought a Nikon D500 body.
Aug 20, 2019, 2:39 am
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Aug 20, 2019, 1:30 pm
#1104
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In France, it was officially out/available the 12th of August (Monday last week).
But yes Isquare, you were right about the shop I chose - though it was supposed to arrive next week (the 28th), but a mail received today stipulates the camera is now ready to be picked up.
The comparison with the Sony A6300 will be interesting tomorrow...
But yes Isquare, you were right about the shop I chose - though it was supposed to arrive next week (the 28th), but a mail received today stipulates the camera is now ready to be picked up.
The comparison with the Sony A6300 will be interesting tomorrow...
Aug 20, 2019, 1:52 pm
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In France, it was officially out/available the 12th of August (Monday last week).
But yes Isquare, you were right about the shop I chose - though it was supposed to arrive next week (the 28th), but a mail received today stipulates the camera is now ready to be picked up.
The comparison with the Sony A6300 will be interesting tomorrow...
But yes Isquare, you were right about the shop I chose - though it was supposed to arrive next week (the 28th), but a mail received today stipulates the camera is now ready to be picked up.
The comparison with the Sony A6300 will be interesting tomorrow...
Aug 21, 2019, 10:42 am
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Aug 21, 2019, 11:17 am
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iPhone 8 and 2018 iPad Pro cameras for me right now. Easy, accessible, very high quality and multi-use devices. I've gotten some great shots with both of them that are indistinguishable from a DSLR. I can also post process on the iPad with Lightroom - very convenient.
Eventually, I'll step up to a DSLR-esque mirror-less but not at this time. The technology is changing soooo rapidly ... I'm keeping an eye on things. At home I'm still rocking the Canon 60D. I've got my eye on the 90D when it's released but I'm open to Sony as well. As a videographer I've also got my eye on the Black Magic pocket 6K.
Eventually, I'll step up to a DSLR-esque mirror-less but not at this time. The technology is changing soooo rapidly ... I'm keeping an eye on things. At home I'm still rocking the Canon 60D. I've got my eye on the 90D when it's released but I'm open to Sony as well. As a videographer I've also got my eye on the Black Magic pocket 6K.
Last edited by KenTarmac; Aug 21, 2019 at 12:07 pm
Aug 22, 2019, 4:48 am
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When I travel I want to have quality services from all points of view.I always want to be accommodated in a premium hotel, rent good quality cars, eat the mot delicious food and take professional photos. In this case, I choose hotels like Ramada and Mariot, I rent cars from Hertz or Premium Rent, because here I have the best price-quality ratio and from the point of view of the quality of the photographs I bought a Nikon D500 body.
Aug 22, 2019, 4:50 am
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