Which camera is best for travel photography?
Jul 23, 2019, 1:07 am
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This. But also probably some variant of the Sony RX100 is what I'd go with.
Small, but a good enough sensor and lens with a lot of flexibility. I'd buy one uses though unless you need the newest one.
Or a Pentax Spotmatic with a 300 f/4 lens and some velvia 50 and portra 400.
Small, but a good enough sensor and lens with a lot of flexibility. I'd buy one uses though unless you need the newest one.
Or a Pentax Spotmatic with a 300 f/4 lens and some velvia 50 and portra 400.
Jul 23, 2019, 1:44 am
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The answer depends on how hefty a camera are you willing to transport with you, how much effort are you willing to expend learning features, what format will you use to display your pictures, and what price range are you seeking?
Jul 23, 2019, 7:31 am
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Oct 6, 2019, 8:37 pm
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APS-C Mirrorless. It's small and takes professional quality pictures, IMO. With certain lenses it's almost pocketable!
I use the Sony A6000 series. With the Sony 35mm f/1.8 (equivalent to 50mm) it's my fav all around lens and is so small! People think my pics are from a massive DSLR camera.
My favorite portrait lens is a Sigma 56m F/1.4 (85mm equivalent), and I can't believe how small these lens are!
I wanna switch to full frame someday but i can't see myself lugging those heavy lenses across the world.
I use the Sony A6000 series. With the Sony 35mm f/1.8 (equivalent to 50mm) it's my fav all around lens and is so small! People think my pics are from a massive DSLR camera.
My favorite portrait lens is a Sigma 56m F/1.4 (85mm equivalent), and I can't believe how small these lens are!
I wanna switch to full frame someday but i can't see myself lugging those heavy lenses across the world.
Oct 23, 2019, 1:15 pm
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Oct 24, 2019, 11:31 am
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Of course to each his own, but I'm not quite sure that a ToL full-frame pro camera, weighing in at 2 pounds for the body only is an ideal travel gear.
Oct 26, 2019, 4:06 pm
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One of Canon's compact DSLRs like the SL3 and their 24mm/2.8 pancake lens. Super lightweight go-anywhere setup, optically great and an excellent walkaround focal length (equivalent to 35mm).
I've gone on multiple trips with nothing but that lens. Leaving everything else at home is incredibly freeing.
I've gone on multiple trips with nothing but that lens. Leaving everything else at home is incredibly freeing.
Nov 5, 2019, 8:02 am
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