Re: Camera Suggestions Anyone?
 

On Wednesday, April 4, 2012 5:19:39 PM UTC-5, chandler wrote:
> On Mar 23 2012 7:00 AM, chandler wrote:
>
> > Some advice needed, please. I'm about 97% tourist and 3% photographer.
> > Which is to say I like to carry a camera around, but mostly have no clue
> > about what I am doing. I "upgraded" an old sd1000 a while ago with the
> > Sony HX5V and it was an improvement in many ways. Longer wider lense.
> > Faster. Nice display. It did a few tricks. Picture quality was a
> > disappointment, though. Surprised me, given the better sensor on the
> > sony. I didn't think I was an image nazi... So I'm looking for a
> > replacement.
> >
> > Requirements: Small enough to put in a big loose pocket (cargo
> > shorts/jacket) and able to take a decent photo if I choose to display a
> > shot on the wall. Must be at least fast by point and shoot standards.
> >
> > My first thoughts were to go back to Canon. A G12 or something. Small
> > enough with some nice features and good photos, but the speed seems really
> > slow. My solution was to look at some mirrorless cameras, but a lot of
> > these literally stretch the pocket requirement with a modest zoom lense
> > attached.
> >
> > I thought about the the EPL3. A little big, but the lense options for
> > micro four thirds is a plus. Don't know anything about sensor shift.
> >
> > I thought about GF3. Bigger still with the lens. No tilting LCD or
> > hotshoe, but I can live with that. I had some hope when I saw a
> > miraculously small zoom lens was being offered by Panasonic, but the
> > reviews I have seen are not good.
> >
> > The new Nikon (J1?) is small enough, but I'm wondering how the smaller
> > sensor and lens is going to affect photos.
> >
> > The NEX5N with lenses just look too big. Almost might as well be carrying
> > a DSLR....
> >
> > Ideas, anyone? On these or other possibilities.
> >
> > Chandler
> >
> > -----*
>
> I know all other conversation has stopped. I may be too late and several
> have died from over curiosity all ready. heads exploded from raw
> unrelenting anticipation... Saw an EPL 1 with the 14-42 for $200 and
> decided to try it out for size. Literally. If I like it I'll step up to
> a mirrorless that's speedier and more up to date. Something like the G12,
> Olympus xz-1 or Panasonic LX5 may be more in my wheelhouse if it becomes a
> pita to haul around. TY all.
>
>
> Chandler
>
> __________________________________________________ ___________________


You might want to look at the Canon S100, too.

Re: Camera Suggestions Anyone?
 

On Wednesday, April 11, 2012 7:54:18 AM UTC-5, chandler wrote:
> On Apr 7 2012 3:33 AM, otter wrote:
>
> > On Wednesday, April 4, 2012 5:19:39 PM UTC-5, chandler wrote:
> > > On Mar 23 2012 7:00 AM, chandler wrote:
> > >
> > > > Some advice needed, please. I'm about 97% tourist and 3% photographer.
> > > > Which is to say I like to carry a camera around, but mostly have noclue
> > > > about what I am doing. I "upgraded" an old sd1000 a while ago withthe
> > > > Sony HX5V and it was an improvement in many ways. Longer wider lense.
> > > > Faster. Nice display. It did a few tricks. Picture quality was a
> > > > disappointment, though. Surprised me, given the better sensor on the
> > > > sony. I didn't think I was an image nazi... So I'm looking for a
> > > > replacement.
> > > >
> > > > Requirements: Small enough to put in a big loose pocket (cargo
> > > > shorts/jacket) and able to take a decent photo if I choose to display a
> > > > shot on the wall. Must be at least fast by point and shoot standards.
> > > >
> > > > My first thoughts were to go back to Canon. A G12 or something. Small
> > > > enough with some nice features and good photos, but the speed seems
> really
> > > > slow. My solution was to look at some mirrorless cameras, but a lot of
> > > > these literally stretch the pocket requirement with a modest zoom lense
> > > > attached.
> > > >
> > > > I thought about the the EPL3. A little big, but the lense options for
> > > > micro four thirds is a plus. Don't know anything about sensor shift.
> > > >
> > > > I thought about GF3. Bigger still with the lens. No tilting LCD or
> > > > hotshoe, but I can live with that. I had some hope when I saw a
> > > > miraculously small zoom lens was being offered by Panasonic, but the
> > > > reviews I have seen are not good.
> > > >
> > > > The new Nikon (J1?) is small enough, but I'm wondering how the smaller
> > > > sensor and lens is going to affect photos.
> > > >
> > > > The NEX5N with lenses just look too big. Almost might as well be
> carrying
> > > > a DSLR....
> > > >
> > > > Ideas, anyone? On these or other possibilities.
> > > >
> > > > Chandler
> > > >
> > > > -----*
> > >
> > > I know all other conversation has stopped. I may be too late and several
> > > have died from over curiosity all ready. heads exploded from raw
> > > unrelenting anticipation... Saw an EPL 1 with the 14-42 for $200 and
> > > decided to try it out for size. Literally. If I like it I'll step up to
> > > a mirrorless that's speedier and more up to date. Something like theG12,
> > > Olympus xz-1 or Panasonic LX5 may be more in my wheelhouse if it becomes a
> > > pita to haul around. TY all.
> > >
> > >
> > > Chandler
> > >
> > > __________________________________________________ ___________________
> >
> >
> > You might want to look at the Canon S100, too.
>
> Yeah, the s100 looks good. a little wider than the s95, which is one
> thing I've learned to like about my old Sony P&S. I'll see if I can
> borrow one from a Canon rep I know. The real test for whether the size of
> a mirrorless works for me will be Jazz Fest. I'll have it strapped to me
> in crowds for probably 10 or more hours at a time.
>

Is that the one in New Orleans? That looks pretty good. I'm tempted to head over there for a weekend. Looking at the FAQ, it says no video or audiorecording, but doesn't say anything about prohibiting DSLRs (or "professional cameras", as some concerts call them). I may really have to go.

What days are you planning to attend?

Re: Camera Suggestions Anyone?
 

On Friday, April 13, 2012 7:13:54 AM UTC-5, chandler wrote:
> Make sure you have a place to stay if you come. A
> lot of places are completely booked during jazz fest. The town is packed.

Yeah, that could be a problem. I'm still at the "considering" stage, but will need to make sure I don't end up sleeping in my car. Or I can take my wife's van...