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on: June 07, 2014, 05:13:51 PM
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macr237
Location: South Australia
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« on: June 07, 2014, 05:13:51 PM » |
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It has been a couple of years that I can see since people last delved into the 'what camera for touring' thread. I thought that I would start a new thread, as I am on the scout for a camera to take with me.
Now I am particular about what camera I use. So what I am on the lookout for is a camera that:
Shoots RAW
Manual control settings
Reasonable sized sensor (APS or 4/3 would be nice)
Reasonably light and compact.
Good glass
Fast aperture
Other niceties, that would make this camera better.
USB recharging
Weather, dust, shock resistance.
Anyone have recent suggestions that may meet the above criteria?
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Topic Name: Touring camera [2014]
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Reply #1 on: June 07, 2014, 08:55:52 PM
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stumpyfsr
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« Reply #1 on: June 07, 2014, 08:55:52 PM » |
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Canon G-series shoots RAW and quite compact. I have Lumix TS-4 waterproof but it's all automatic. Lumix LX-3 gives good results but has to be in a zip-lock on those wet days.
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Topic Name: Touring camera [2014]
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Reply #2 on: June 07, 2014, 11:32:16 PM
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macr237
Location: South Australia
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« Reply #2 on: June 07, 2014, 11:32:16 PM » |
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I have a Lumix TS-4, but it doesn't cut the mustard for me.
I am looking at the new Canon G1-X atm to see what that would be like.
I have no issues in storing a camera in a waterproof bag.
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Topic Name: Touring camera [2014]
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Reply #3 on: June 08, 2014, 12:17:54 AM
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stumpyfsr
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« Reply #3 on: June 08, 2014, 12:17:54 AM » |
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Looks like you are already got an answer for your question... I bought Lumix TS-4 for snorkel underwater photography mostly. It doesn't do pro-quality photos yet still allow to capture a moment. Hard to expect superior quality from such a compact camera
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Topic Name: Touring camera [2014]
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Reply #4 on: June 08, 2014, 12:26:58 AM
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macr237
Location: South Australia
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« Reply #4 on: June 08, 2014, 12:26:58 AM » |
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I don't rate it, for what I want to do with with the camera. To understand what I mean, you probably have to look at my Photostream on Flickr. |
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Topic Name: Touring camera [2014]
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Reply #5 on: June 08, 2014, 09:19:45 PM
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stumpyfsr
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« Reply #5 on: June 08, 2014, 09:19:45 PM » |
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Great pictures you've got there. I knew you aiming for similar result when stated about manual control and fast lens. That's why I mentioned G-series. Unfortunately they don't make it waterproof.
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Topic Name: Touring camera [2014]
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Reply #6 on: June 08, 2014, 09:33:21 PM
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THE LONG RANGER
Hi-Ho, Single-Speed, AWAY!
Location: Boulder, CO
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« Reply #6 on: June 08, 2014, 09:33:21 PM » |
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I was looking into waterproof, shockproof, longranger-proof cameras, but the picture quality is less than what a cheap p+s is, which is a bummer.
Camera + waterproof system to put the camera in, between shots seems still the way to go.
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Topic Name: Touring camera [2014]
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Reply #7 on: June 09, 2014, 02:47:15 AM
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smakin
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« Reply #7 on: June 09, 2014, 02:47:15 AM » |
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Sony RX100 ticks most of those points, fits nicely into a Revelate Gas tank, image quality good enough for magazine double page spreads, not waterproof though
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Topic Name: Touring camera [2014]
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Reply #8 on: June 09, 2014, 11:34:37 AM
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macr237
Location: South Australia
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« Reply #8 on: June 09, 2014, 11:34:37 AM » |
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Waterproofing is a nicety, not a compulsory, as I realise that it would be highly unlikely to find something that ticks all boxes.
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Topic Name: Touring camera [2014]
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Reply #9 on: June 09, 2014, 12:55:26 PM
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steelisreal4130
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« Reply #9 on: June 09, 2014, 12:55:26 PM » |
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I have been looking for the same thing and think I'm gunna go with the Fuji X-20. Its basically a fancy point and shoot, but comes with an optical viewfinder and most of the manual settings that I need. Its a pretty hardy camera so it can take a beating butcompact enough to fit in a small pocket.
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Topic Name: Touring camera [2014]
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Reply #10 on: June 09, 2014, 05:37:35 PM
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bmike-vt
Location: Horgen, Switzerland
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« Reply #10 on: June 09, 2014, 05:37:35 PM » |
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Love my G12. Keep it in a Feedbag or gas tank with a bit of foam.
If / when it should ever die I'll get something similar.
I let it sit at aperture priority with low ISO during daylight and normal riding. Can easily roll the scroll wheels to something suitable for night riding, including the 'low light' full auto setting that uses the full sensor to get out a smaller JPG.
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Topic Name: Touring camera [2014]
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Reply #11 on: June 14, 2014, 06:53:32 AM
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Couloirman
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« Reply #11 on: June 14, 2014, 06:53:32 AM » |
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Olympus OMD-EM5. A little bigger, but worth it to me. If you're willing to take a fast prime lens its still pretty tiny
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Topic Name: Touring camera [2014]
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Reply #12 on: June 14, 2014, 12:42:31 PM
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macr237
Location: South Australia
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« Reply #12 on: June 14, 2014, 12:42:31 PM » |
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Hmm, looks like the RX II will be a camera to have. |
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Topic Name: Touring camera [2014]
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Reply #13 on: June 16, 2014, 05:19:46 PM
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