tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408027123075357822.post8261021144014055..comments2024-03-28T17:01:28.060+00:00Comments on Travelling Man: Big fish and camarasTravelling Manhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13072857145839783661noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408027123075357822.post-65976809829984957962012-05-03T19:38:17.993+01:002012-05-03T19:38:17.993+01:00I've never noticed that reply to button before...I've never noticed that reply to button before, technology eh! I've now discovered a mate owns an SX40 and it produces some cracking pictures, that zoom makes it very tempting as a good all rounder if I can persuade myself to carry it.loughborough soarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16689930577281555050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408027123075357822.post-66730287842593271382012-05-03T18:09:32.419+01:002012-05-03T18:09:32.419+01:00Depends what you're after, but you can get som...Depends what you're after, but you can get some good bargains on ebay.<br /><br />If you are looking for a camera that can shoot exceptionally well yet remain with a smaller footprint compared to a dslr, then the Panasonic G3-DMC is more than capable, with the 14-42 mm kit lens it weighs around 15ozs so very useable on trips where you wouldn't wish to carry something overly bulky, but at the same time wanting to produce some very high quality photos, it comes with a flip round screen and has one of, if not the best lcd viewfinder, optional remote and if you like hd video, it has this with stereo sound, (mics placed on the roof of camera)near the flash. You can normally get these on ebay, but usually they go for around £300.<br /><br />the Canon SX10IS is a very good performer given its age, with a 20x zoom, flip round screen, capable of being set to take multiple self takes and it also comes with its own wireless remote control. This camera also records hd movies, the picture of the kingfisher on my blog was taken with an SX10IS. <br />these can be picked up for £125.<br /><br />You can pick up the Canon SX30is for as low £170, this does have a flip round screen and is capable of being set to fire off 10 shots consecutively on up to a 30 second self timer and that way you usually will have a good picture or two from that set of pictures and I have never found a need to have a remote with it. the fact that it is compact whilst still retaining a 30x zoom is a nice bonus. That and 720p stereo video recording capability. However it is not the fastest of shooters and I do feel that coupled with too manay pixels on the image sensor, can sometimes result in noisier pictures. The newer model the Canon Sx40hs has gone a long way to remedying that and is also capable of shooting at a more rapid pace, useful for wildlife.<br /><br /><br />If However a long zoom and video recording are not so much of an interest, take a look at the Samsung EX1. This has some of the best image quality I have seen and also one of the brightest lens, on a camera of its size, also shoots in raw and has a very bright amoled flip round screen, these pop up on ebay sometimes going for £130 and I cannot stress how good the IQ is on this camera for stills, that and the casing feels rugged firm, almost bombproof, alas it does not have a viewfinder however.<br /><br />One thing I would stress, is that you should go into your local camera shops and have a good look around first and foremost.<br /><br />Phil if you're interested in some excellent third party firmware for the EOS 60D, I would suggest taking a look at the Magic Lantern.<br /><br />http://magiclantern.wikia.com/wiki/Magic_Lantern_Firmware_WikiMarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14811261242243976198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408027123075357822.post-13556504891072979442012-05-03T07:32:16.587+01:002012-05-03T07:32:16.587+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.loughborough soarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16689930577281555050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408027123075357822.post-36145594849237914172012-05-03T00:20:20.047+01:002012-05-03T00:20:20.047+01:00Jeff that made me chuckle. Until that time can an...Jeff that made me chuckle. Until that time can anyone recommend a good quality self take camera, Im due an up grade, prefer a flip round screen, any advice would be appreciated, cheersWyeanglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08316432319223432782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408027123075357822.post-41099342846887236702012-05-02T19:43:19.157+01:002012-05-02T19:43:19.157+01:00In 15 years time you'll be able to take pictur...In 15 years time you'll be able to take pictures with your own eyeballs, I reckon. 30 years, with your own thoughts! 100 years, cameras will realise they have their own intelligence and make plans to use us to take pictures for them. 1,000 years, cameras will start having sex with each other and create their own offspring. 100,000 years they will start to overthrow humans. 1,000,000 years they will rule the planet!<br /><br />I'm already having bleedin' arguments with mine, as if it's a wife or something. Perhaps my estimates are too conservative?Jeff Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16164198326538064799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408027123075357822.post-36091781718084704602012-05-02T17:50:32.776+01:002012-05-02T17:50:32.776+01:00Yes I've looked at that too Phil, felt a bit p...Yes I've looked at that too Phil, felt a bit plasticy but thats by the by and not really important, the zoom is very impressive and it would be lovely to have that option but the size is creeping up towards SLR and the quality is down a bit from the G12. No remote as you say but there is an intervalometer facility that allows you to set it to fire off a given number of shots with a defined pause between. On that subject you may or not be aware that you can actually upgrade a lot of Canon's software wise, have a look here<br /><br />http://chdk.wikia.com/wiki/CHDK_in_Brief<br /><br />I don't know, I'll stick with what I've got until I'm certain, in an ideal world I'd have a G12 and an SLR but that aint going to happenloughborough soarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16689930577281555050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408027123075357822.post-74169502218957564792012-05-02T14:15:28.154+01:002012-05-02T14:15:28.154+01:00I looked at the SX40 which has quite a profile but...I looked at the SX40 which has quite a profile but no IR remote but you could look at the SX30 similar to my current SX1 but with a 30X optical zoom and good normal photo options as well. Just over £300 I think.Travelling Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13072857145839783661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408027123075357822.post-6954094108346825022012-05-02T14:06:26.393+01:002012-05-02T14:06:26.393+01:00I've been battling with myself over cameras fo...I've been battling with myself over cameras for a few months now, I'm using a Canon G5 which I bought as a stop gap after my Canon Pro 1 packed up. The Pro1 was excellent and the G5 certainly isn't a bad camera either, both have flip screen and remote which I wouldn't be without either. <br /><br />The G12 is strongest contender at teh minute, size is an issue with me as I more often than not carry very little kit, an SLr adds a lot of bulk and in fact wouldn't fit in some of my fishing bags, but then I know you get better quality with the slr. The other option is Canons fairly new G1X, £500 for something without changeable lenses makes me think on that although it does have an slr quality sensorloughborough soarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16689930577281555050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6408027123075357822.post-25978825211108706642012-05-02T13:24:12.339+01:002012-05-02T13:24:12.339+01:00The 60D is a brilliant camera Phil and the picture...The 60D is a brilliant camera Phil and the picture taken of that tench is wonderful, I do agree that it is a tad heavy for using when roving. The flip round screen is a real plus, especially as it is a rarity on most dslr's.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14811261242243976198noreply@blogger.com