Conpact trip camera: size a major factor.

[rossi]

Originally Posted by Flyingdoctor

I'll need a 12v charger too, if I get one, so a link to the ebay seller would be appreciated.

Here you go

I have posted a few more pics taken with the DP1, including some riding in Spain with Red Tread at the weekend (A Christmas and birthday present form my lovely wife ). I have put them on Flickr rather than Photobox so you don't need to suffer the banner ads this time.

[BigEd]

Well I 'upgraded' my cannon 6mp powershot (a610?) just before Christmas to a fujifilm j32 12mp (same as j37, just an Argos ‘exclusive’). I say ‘upgraded’ as the photo quality actually isn’t much better (Megapixels aren’t everything).
However the camera is a LOT smaller and lighter. The cannon, although it falls into the compact category is just too big and heavy to carry in a pocket, mostly due to the fact it uses AA’s- the main reason I bought it in the first place!!
The downside as already mentioned is that you loose a lot of manual control and the ability to record raw (the cannon doesn’t officially but with the addition of excellent chdk you can set theses little powershots free!).
Of course it’s not as good as a DSLR, but then I won’t be taking a DSLR most places either because of the weight or the value of the thing- it only cost me £80, so although by no means disposable, I’m not afraid to stick it in my pocket for a bike trip/night on the p1ss.
The exposures can be a little out (especially when in low light) but nothing that hasn’t been able to be sorted out very simply with the level and curve adjustments in photoshop (literally no more than a 2 minute job for a complete photoshop numpty like me!).
I’ll be off in a few weeks with just the compact..... and a holga

[dlsinak]

Opinions about cameras are just that, opinions.

My choice for travel is the Canon G10. I like it so much I bought a second for a backup. It is compact, 14.7mp and records in raw format, which to me is extremely important. I use Adobe Lightroom to manage my photos both at home and on the road. I'm a control freak with my photography and this camera produces what look for.

After all the fuss and indecision about which camera to use (I shoot Nikon dslr gear), I settled on the G10 for my travel camera. If you take care and shoot on a solid support, be it a gorilla pod, bean bag, full size tripod or whatever you like and use a remote shutter release, it is possible to get stunning results.

Do your homework. List what your desired results and needs are, and then, and only then, choose which tool (camera) to use. You may surprise yourself and find a gem that will do everything you want and more.

Good luck, Dennis and always, YMMV

[Bjorn]

Originally Posted by motoreiter

I would check out the Panasonic LX3 and GF1, both great little cameras.

+1

Much better than the Canon Pwershot G9/G10... I had a G9, and found it VERY annoying that the "lens cap shutter thingy" actually scratched the front element of my lens when it was a bt cramped inside the tankpag. It's too close to the actual front lens. Very happy with the LX3 now, and would also consider a GF1.

[Sirakor]

I am also very happy with the LX3. Having said that, the LX5 is just around the corner, and it has even a tad more zoom. If the lens is as good as on the LX3, it could become a truely amazing camera.

If you're in the market for a more all-round type of camera (and slightly more budget too), I think this is a good read (and the reason why I posted in this thread just now):

'Compact Super Zoom' Camera Group Test (Q2 2010) Review: 1. Introduction: Digital Photography Review

[jeanied1]

Hi guys,

Has anyone tried the Panasonic Lumix?

I too am looking for a reasonably-priced digital camera that fits snugly in a riding jacket pocket and takes high-quality pictures. There are adverts all over the TV here in Oz at the moment for the Lumix - it looks good...and unbreakable!! Has anyone tried and tested one??

Jeanie

[PocketHead]

You might be able to make both ends meet (DSLR & Point and shoot) with the Samsung NX 10

It has HD, interchangable lenses, it's very small as well. Personally if I had the choice I would gladly swap two cameras for one of these, it would give me much more room on my bike....

[MountaineerWV]

The Sony alpha NEX may be an option to try out.

Lots of great features/functions, interchangeable lenses, relatively compact, and not a great deal of $$.

Most of the reviews over at dpreview only have good things to say about the NEX.

[oldbmw]

Originally Posted by jeanied1

Hi guys,

Has anyone tried the Panasonic Lumix?

I too am looking for a reasonably-priced digital camera that fits snugly in a riding jacket pocket and takes high-quality pictures. There are adverts all over the TV here in Oz at the moment for the Lumix - it looks good...and unbreakable!! Has anyone tried and tested one??

Jeanie

You dont say which one?
I have a lumix tz7 and it is a really good camera. shoots near hd video, or less and has a 12x zoom at full 10mb resolution. If you switch to 5mb resolution the zoom is near 17:1.

[PocketHead]

Originally Posted by HillbillyWV

The Sony alpha NEX may be an option to try out.

Lots of great features/functions, interchangeable lenses, relatively compact, and not a great deal of $$.

Most of the reviews over at dpreview only have good things to say about the NEX.

Geez, that really does look amazing! If I was in the US right now I'd buy it for sure :S

[Bjorn]

In case someone's looking for HD video capability: be aware that most pocket cameras do NOT offer real HD quality, although they claim to do so.

Full HD would be 1920*1080 px!

Also: check out if the camera still lets you focus & zoom AFTER you press the "record" button. Most pocket cameras probably won't.

[toeff-tombel]

This ist the Best Compact Camera i ever had. I like it very much. And she make movies in HD 1920x1080 px.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 review: design, lens, GPS, movies | Cameralabs

This cam has a GPS reciever inside, and you always knows where the picture was made.

Steven

[Belle]

Husband bought a Panasonic Lumix FP3 yesterday and so far is very impressed. 14.1 megapixels, small, compact - fits easily into a top pocket, and the picture quality is superb. There is none of that lens retracting business either - less to go wrong and get stuck.