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I’m not sure if this counts as gear! I’m looking for a decent point-and-shoot. I’m thru hiking the Pacific Northwest Trail this coming summer, so I want something besides my phone. I’d like something around 20 megapixels that has wireless capabilites (so I could upload on the go). Any suggestions? Also something fairly durable would be a plus because I’ve heard about the PNT’s destructive nature. I considered a Canon Powershot, but they are only compatible with android (I have an iPhone).
Hi Chance. I can transfer photos from my Canon P&S to my iPhone through Canon’s Camera Connect app, so I wouldn’t write them off.
You’ll hear several recommendations for the RX100. In my opinion, the mark 3 hits the sweet spot of features and price, albeit still expensive.
Lumix LX100 is worth looking at.
My folks have owned a few of the Lumix DMC-ZSXXs over the years. They currently have the ZS50 and are really happy with it.
The Ricoh GR and Fuji X70 have APS-C sensors which are the largest of the cameras I’ve mentioned thus far.
+1 on the Sony RX100M3. I got tired of coming back with not-so-good photos with cheaper P&Ss, so I went out and splurged and I’ll glad I did. Well worth it.
I feel the Olympus TG 4 is the best point-and-shoot camera for outdoor use.
-> F2 lens
-> Waterprof to 60 ft. with 50 ft. warning alarm
-> “drop proof” to 7 ft.
-> many programmed photo options
-> good video & sound abilities
-> the photos I take with it make me look like a Nat’l. Geographic photographer.
-> GPS tagging
-> Bluetooth & Wi-Fi
BTW, stay well away from Lumix cameras. You’ve been warned.
“BTW, stay well away from Lumix cameras. You’ve been warned.”
Ha! Do tell sir!
I personally like my Olympus xz-2 iHS
I’ve been really happy with the Nikon AW-series (I have both the AW-110 & AW-130). They’re waterproof, shockproof, have the functionality you want (although they won’t transfer photos if either the phone or camera battery is below 50%) and fit nicely in a pocket.
I do not like the camera deciding the final picture parameters when it compresses the shot to JPEG. i only shoot RAW and then I can decide in editing. i use the Canon Powershot S95, I think the current is S120 and it now has all the WIFI stuff. Goes in pocket easy, small, just works. I have a box full of cameras and i always go back to this one. it’s only 12 megpixels, but that is plenty. if it just had a view finder!!
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“BTW, stay well away from Lumix cameras. You’ve been warned.”
Please tell.
Unfortunately I just bought a Lumix DSC-ZS100 so I’d have a zoom to accompany my beloved Ricoh GR. What troubles should I expect?
“What troubles should I expect?”
Can’t speak for the ZS100 but my folks and friends have owned some of its predecessors from the DMC-ZSxx line. Presuming the buyer doesn’t place unrealistic demands beyond what the camera’s specs will deliver on, this is a great line of cameras.
All cameras have their quirks and occasional lemon. I had issues with an open box RX100i purchase from Best Buy, but that doesn’t negate the fact that the RX100x are wonderful cameras. Besides, saying “stay well away from Lumix Cameras,” is a pretty meaningless statement. That’s like saying stay away from Sony, Nikon, Canon, Fuji, etc. Lumix obviously has a wide range of P&S and M4/3 interchangeable lens cameras.
“I do not like the camera deciding the final picture parameters when it compresses the shot to JPEG. i only shoot RAW and then I can decide in editing.”
That’s a must have feature for me as well and all I shoot. But, I do realize that there are many folks who don’t want to bother with post processing and for them, .jpeg is a viable option. I’ve wasted hundreds of dollars on low end P&S cameras (before smartphones became a viable options) because I didn’t know what I didn’t know about photography at that time and have developed my personal preferences along the way.
Nowadays, my list includes (but not limited to):
Many of the afore mentioned P&S cameras can cover these features with varying levels of success.
If you decide on a Sony RX100iii, I just bought one off of eBay in excellent condition for $402. I saw them regularly for 400-450. If the Nikon dl18-50 is ever released I will likely sell my rx100iii and get one. Assuming the reviews are good. I really want that ultra wide 18mm for landscapes.
My wife has had two Lumix cameras go bad after warranty expired! Plus last Lumix was a “…two, three four SNAP” slow shutter.
Some good info over at adventurealen.com
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DPReview has a good overview of the quality, small camera’s available today:https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/2016-roundup-compact-enthusiast-zoom-cameras
The RX100’s are nice. Only the IV and V have 4k video though, so if you take videos that’s a big step up.
I’ve read a lot of good things about the Panasonic LS100. It’s very different than the other LS camera’s (e.g. LS50/60) as it’s way higher end. The serious optical zoom (10x) is way better than all the other good compact camera’s (e.g. RX100). That’s what I’m thinking of getting.
Right now I have a Nikon AW100. No complaints with it and the waterproofing is awesome, but I’d love a high quality/large sensor camera, 4k video, more zoom and video stabilization.
Dan, the ZS100 looks pretty sweet, and it’s certainly a huge leap forward from its predecessors. My largest concern with it is how the 4K crops the image. You’re likely aware of this but in case you weren’t, I’ve provided a link that compares 1080 to 4k (about halfway down). It’s a bit tighter than what I’d care for but as always, YMMV.
http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Panasonic_Lumix_TZ100_ZS100/
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