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Title: Camera Thoughts Anyone
Post by: Joel on May 29, 2019, 09:58:35 AM
Looking for  input on cameras to replace a  very old digital  camera that sometimes has a mind of its own, like not taking a picture while under power lines.
We are going on a road trip next month and want something that will be under
$500.00 range.
Haven't looked into new cameras and don't want the sales guy to just take advantage of my ignorance in what to look for to get the most for the money spent.
Title: Re: Camera Thoughts Anyone
Post by: grim on May 29, 2019, 10:46:37 AM
I use an Olympus TG 5 .
Title: Re: Camera Thoughts Anyone
Post by: muddypaws on May 29, 2019, 10:56:55 AM
DJI just came out with one for video...
Title: Re: Camera Thoughts Anyone
Post by: r0de_runr on May 29, 2019, 07:10:09 PM
I have an older Olympus and it still does everything I want in a DSLR.  And it's not very big, easy to pack on a bike. 

Not the latest and greatest but I can even get lenses cheaply now.  Get a really fast focus auto .
https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/buying-guides/best-olympus-camera

They are 4/3rds sensors.
Here is what I have and I love it!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Olympus-E-520-10-0MP-Digital-SLR-Camera-Kit-Black-w-14-42mm-40-150mm-Lens-MINT/254244317811?epid=100098909&hash=item3b32246a73:g:LYwAAOSweldc6rKh
Title: Re: Camera Thoughts Anyone
Post by: 2soaper on May 29, 2019, 07:52:17 PM
I have wrapped up lots of dough in first Canon SLR with Lenses and then changed over to Sony Mirrorless full frame with several expensive lens's.  But now I by far use my iPhone 10s takes great pictures not of course in the same ball park as the Sony but I always carry the iPhone and take lots more pictures.
Title: Re: Camera Thoughts Anyone
Post by: Indenial on June 25, 2019, 12:47:03 PM
I find it is hard to beat a Canon SureShot for quality, ease of use, packability, and price.  When set to high resolution, I can have a 20X30 print made and hang it in my office and it looks fantastic.   I attach and o-ring to the camera and then hang it around my neck on a lanyard, so it's there for all the pics from the saddle on the road.  Very convienent, but probably not the safest.
Title: Re: Camera Thoughts Anyone
Post by: ultrarider123 on June 25, 2019, 12:58:03 PM
I find it is hard to beat a Canon SureShot for quality, ease of use, packability, and price.  When set to high resolution, I can have a 20X30 print made and hang it in my office and it looks fantastic.   I attach and o-ring to the camera and then hang it around my neck on a lanyard, so it's there for all the pics from the saddle on the road.  Very convienent, but probably not the safest.

We purchased a Canon PowerShot SX730 HS prior to our 2017 Yellowstone/Sturgis trip.  It's the best little hand held camera I've ever had and a zoom that's outa dis world.  Here's an example:

This first shot is normal, no zoom and shows where we were standing.  There is a nest in the middle of this picture on the top of one of the finger rock formations.  I have to make it a bit smaller to fit the site's size requirements.
Title: Re: Camera Thoughts Anyone
Post by: ultrarider123 on June 25, 2019, 01:00:24 PM
Here's full zoom, two Osprey's in that same nest.  We have all kinds of pictures like this from that trip.  I HIGHLY recommend that camera.
Title: Re: Camera Thoughts Anyone
Post by: Joel on June 25, 2019, 04:52:45 PM
Haird that is some good pictures for sure. looked the camera up on line and amazed at the zoom capabilities.
 We ended up with a Minolta D5600, been a Minolta owner for awhile, my 35 mm was always a great camera except the time it didn't have a roll of film in it, only I will know those pictures I took when the train jumped the track and fell off the bridge down beside the HI way.
Title: Re: Camera Thoughts Anyone
Post by: CVODON on June 26, 2019, 04:30:23 PM
Although we have some very good cameras we never use them anymore. I have tried Iphone's a few times but never liked them and a few years ago went back to Samsung. The current 10S we both have take amazing pics. No longer worth it to carry a separate camera in my opinion. I at one time made fun of people taking Cell Phone pictures but now, if you can hold it still and use the correct mode the pictures are great.