tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post2289680547251073196..comments2023-06-13T08:29:39.914+00:00Comments on MAKING A MARK: I'm shopping for a new cameraUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-29343876727140799972015-12-30T19:58:08.353+00:002015-12-30T19:58:08.353+00:00I have a heavy Nikon DSLR as well, and last year b...I have a heavy Nikon DSLR as well, and last year bought another Nikon Coolpix S3500. It takes great macros, however you will see the background in focus which I don't like. It is very light weight, and I bought it on sale for around $99.00 Canadian dollars. 20.1 Megapixels, and 7x wide optical zoom. Have used it with one hand on a couple of occasions to avoid my own shadow in the shot. It is very small, fits in a man's shirt pocket. For me it is a great light weight small second camera that takes better photos than my Samsung cell phone. It also takes great video as well. It has several shooting modes to choose from, easy to use. No wifi capabilities that I am aware of. Comes with great photo editing software. Terry Krysakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07492022849460652960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-59596462968494459462015-12-29T14:32:23.464+00:002015-12-29T14:32:23.464+00:00Probably Sony RX100 III. It's cheaper now with...Probably Sony RX100 III. It's cheaper now with the new IV.<br /><br />Check out the reviews online. Parkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17581208018640652394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-43284654284739375852015-12-28T15:50:09.018+00:002015-12-28T15:50:09.018+00:00Catherine - thanks for your suggestion - I'd n...Catherine - thanks for your suggestion - I'd not come across the Sony a5000 before and it had me looking up mirrorless cameras! I don't think it's quite right for me but may well help somebody else.Making A Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13509483023337008890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-36435167822186331822015-12-28T15:48:54.344+00:002015-12-28T15:48:54.344+00:00Andy - I take a lot of macro shots and I'm afr...Andy - I take a lot of macro shots and I'm afraid the 12" minimum distance for these is too much for me. My old camera had a zero inches approach. Thanks for the suggestion though<br />Making A Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13509483023337008890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-33444015179150801742015-12-28T11:53:31.759+00:002015-12-28T11:53:31.759+00:00I recently bought a Sony RX100-3, 20+ mega pixels,...I recently bought a Sony RX100-3, 20+ mega pixels, great low light pics, HD movie (with correct memory card), Zeiss lens, the auto settings take great pics, and there are a huge amount of manual adjustments too, I think it ticks many if not all of your of your requirements, there is a small extra grip that can be added for a more secure one handed grip too. Purchased from J Lewis for the same reasons. There are loads of reviews on the web to read. the only negative might be the price, but having used it I think it's worth it.Andy Leenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-88811159843217646372015-12-28T10:16:07.686+00:002015-12-28T10:16:07.686+00:00I have just replaced my big SLR with a Sony a5000 ...I have just replaced my big SLR with a Sony a5000 and it's incredible. It was the smallest body I could find that still had interchangeable lenses, and having just used it for two weeks photographing animals in Africa I can say it checks all of your wish list and more. Takes great photos even in near darkness. I also bought a manual by David Busch which explains the capacity of the camera so I can use it to its full potential, something I never got to grips with with my old camera. It was great being able to download and edit the photos onto my iPad every evening via wifi. <br />So big thumbs up for the Sony a5000, amazingly good value for a fantastic camera. <br /><br />Catherine Inglebyhttp://www.catherineingleby.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-735362790267689692015-12-27T02:23:14.400+00:002015-12-27T02:23:14.400+00:00I have a Canon SX50 which suffers in low light jus...I have a Canon SX50 which suffers in low light just like the SX40 does. When I was looking to upgrade to the SX60 the reviews stated it still suffers from the same issue. I'm still looking for a good, affordable camera for taking pics of my art as the Canon does a poor job of it even with about 400w of lighting in my studio. Jon Oldhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07158994138819808255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-10827711356316933502015-12-27T00:52:07.122+00:002015-12-27T00:52:07.122+00:00There are so many cameras out there that I can'...There are so many cameras out there that I can't help in that regard, but I do have severe issues with my hands. I found that a table top tripod is really good at being able to hold the camera with one hand and press the button with the other hand. It also holds the camera steadier. My tripod is only about 8 inches long. <br />Really sorry about the backpack. A personal violation!<br />MollyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-37653625004371456852015-12-26T19:06:44.793+00:002015-12-26T19:06:44.793+00:00Not camera related but a long shot to find your ba...Not camera related but a long shot to find your backpack - 'Lostbox' on Facebook has great success in tracking diwn missing items - worth a tryEV Wells Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04351059488107118788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-48465654344395579682015-12-26T18:52:30.180+00:002015-12-26T18:52:30.180+00:00http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/reviews/compa...http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/reviews/compactsystemcameras/sony-alpha-5100-review<br /><br />I am hoping to sell my Nikon D60 and buy a Sony A5100 instead because it does the same job as a SLR according to my photographic friends, it is just lighter and more manageable to travel around with and at the same time takes high quality photos with a great lense like the Nikon does. I am waiting for a good offer/sale though!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17885070785994129514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-90275774642058791922015-12-26T18:34:34.069+00:002015-12-26T18:34:34.069+00:00Have you thought of the Panasonic LF1 which I have...Have you thought of the Panasonic LF1 which I have found to be an excellent travel truly pocket camera. This is a rebadged Leica camera, so excellent lens and general quality. Good anti shake. F2 lens, large sensor for this size camera, and 12 Mpix sensor to grab maximum light, gives good low light "flash off" photos. 7x zoom is plenty for normal use, about 28 to 200mm in film camera language. I love the control ring set around the lens which can be set to various functions. In full auto it controls Zoom and is much easier and quicker than using the normal modern camera system. Just turn the ring like a DSLR. Video included. <br />The camera sets up its own Wifi hub, so using the free Panasonic app on Ipad etc, you can upload photos on the move. Also it allows remote control of most camera functions.<br />Hope this helps. Price is below £200 now so is an excellent buy.<br />Sorry about the loss of the gear and sketchbooks!<br />John B<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02294598132363339484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-57586673654929784552015-12-26T15:54:33.444+00:002015-12-26T15:54:33.444+00:00Not sure about what camera to suggest, but I'v...Not sure about what camera to suggest, but I've bought a fair bit from WEX photographic and found them very good<br /><br />www.wexphotographic.com/andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11001308814886105899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-64178736396775046732015-12-26T14:51:22.598+00:002015-12-26T14:51:22.598+00:00I have loved my Panasonic point-and-shoots. Like ...I have loved my Panasonic point-and-shoots. Like you, I want something light enough (in my case, to take with me everywhere). Like you, I want one-handed operation, good image stabilization, and good macro focus.<br /><br />I'm not sure what Panasonic is up to in re low-light -- I, too, have found the phone to be a better camera in low light than my cameras. But my cameras are old, so I don't know....<br /><br />Panasonics have a good amount of optical zoom. I like to carry one (small but not tiny) camera and have it do a lot of different things reasonably well.<br /><br />I need a new camera. This is one I am looking at. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I9OPF2W?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_sfl_title_1&smid=A17MC6HOH9AVE6I need orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16819543886910857718noreply@blogger.com