Camera alternative to using iPhone 6 on trips
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Camera alternative to using iPhone 6 on trips
Hello!
For all of my travels in the past, for the most part, I've used my iPhone 4, 5, or 6 on trips. I have many upcoming trips out of the country, and would like to get a decent camera that is better than my iPhone's camera. Not looking to spend an outrageous amount, but looking for some insight.
On a side note, I've thought about getting a GoPro, but that falls into another category I think.
Thank you!
For all of my travels in the past, for the most part, I've used my iPhone 4, 5, or 6 on trips. I have many upcoming trips out of the country, and would like to get a decent camera that is better than my iPhone's camera. Not looking to spend an outrageous amount, but looking for some insight.
On a side note, I've thought about getting a GoPro, but that falls into another category I think.
Thank you!
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I am really not trying to be snarky at all but have you looked through this forum before posting? There are several very informative threads addressing this very question on the first page alone.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...0-vs-s120.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...oting-p-s.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...00s-x100t.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...ggestions.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...important.html
And several others. If you could look through a few and come up with at least SOME idea of what you want and need, it would make helping you a lot easier. At this point, we don't even know if you want a DSLR or Point and Shoot and if you have any interest in furthering your photography or just interested in taking decent pictures with no extra effort. Any of those would be valid choices.
Help us a bit and we may be able to help you.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...0-vs-s120.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...oting-p-s.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...00s-x100t.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...ggestions.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...important.html
And several others. If you could look through a few and come up with at least SOME idea of what you want and need, it would make helping you a lot easier. At this point, we don't even know if you want a DSLR or Point and Shoot and if you have any interest in furthering your photography or just interested in taking decent pictures with no extra effort. Any of those would be valid choices.
Help us a bit and we may be able to help you.
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I am really not trying to be snarky at all but have you looked through this forum before posting? There are several very informative threads addressing this very question on the first page alone.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...0-vs-s120.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...oting-p-s.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...00s-x100t.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...ggestions.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...important.html
And several others. If you could look through a few and come up with at least SOME idea of what you want and need, it would make helping you a lot easier. At this point, we don't even know if you want a DSLR or Point and Shoot and if you have any interest in furthering your photography or just interested in taking decent pictures with no extra effort. Any of those would be valid choices.
Help us a bit and we may be able to help you.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...0-vs-s120.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...oting-p-s.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...00s-x100t.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...ggestions.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...important.html
And several others. If you could look through a few and come up with at least SOME idea of what you want and need, it would make helping you a lot easier. At this point, we don't even know if you want a DSLR or Point and Shoot and if you have any interest in furthering your photography or just interested in taking decent pictures with no extra effort. Any of those would be valid choices.
Help us a bit and we may be able to help you.
I did read threads you posted in previously and saw that the RX100 was very popular - is this a decent point-and-shoot camera? Any other recommendations? Thank you!
Last edited by FlyingSky; Mar 29, 2015 at 8:00 pm
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Thanks! I'll look into those. I don't mind spending the $$ for a quality, simple-to-use camera that'll last me. As long as it's better than my iPhone camera (preferably substantially better if I am paying a lot of $$$) then I won't regret my purchase.
Last edited by FlyingSky; Mar 30, 2015 at 8:43 pm
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I settled on the first version which can be had for good prices.
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Thanks! I think I'll be going with that! Just stuck on which version to get, the RX100 or RX100 ii. Any major differences other than wifi capabilities and the being able to tilt the LCD screen?
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Don't underrate your iPhone 6 photos.
The video image stabilization is something else on my Plus, produces really smooth videos.
Though I don't think the video stabilization works for time lapse. Not sure about super slow mo.
The video image stabilization is something else on my Plus, produces really smooth videos.
Though I don't think the video stabilization works for time lapse. Not sure about super slow mo.
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I like my iPhone 6 - a lot - and the photo quality is great, but I want something better to remember my major vacations by. That being said, I will still use my iPhone occasionally!
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No doubt, I carry DSLR on my trips.
But more and more I'm using iPhone for easy panoramas -- though I could do it with my DSLR and software too.
My DSLR is capable of sharper 1080p videos but handheld, my iPhone produces better more watchable videos.
But more and more I'm using iPhone for easy panoramas -- though I could do it with my DSLR and software too.
My DSLR is capable of sharper 1080p videos but handheld, my iPhone produces better more watchable videos.
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Same here - love using my iPhone for panoramas. Am leaning towards purchasing the RX100 since my photog skills are not advanced at all. I've been told the RX100 is a really great point and shoot.
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Yeah it's well regarded. But I think it's kind of advanced since it has big sensor.
There are several 1-inch high-end point and shoots. Some come with long zooms, some only come with a fixed lens, no zoom.
There are several 1-inch high-end point and shoots. Some come with long zooms, some only come with a fixed lens, no zoom.
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Thanks!
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The camera is only as good as the operator...
IS. ISO LIGHTING, ANGLE, SHUTTER SPEED, Depth of Field, lot of thing come into play, the cheapest and most long lasting thing you can do is improve your own skills.
Expensive stove does not make a good cook...
IS. ISO LIGHTING, ANGLE, SHUTTER SPEED, Depth of Field, lot of thing come into play, the cheapest and most long lasting thing you can do is improve your own skills.
Expensive stove does not make a good cook...