Looking for a new camera...
And am looking for suggestions. What do you use to capture Corgi smiles?
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Permalink Reply by John Wolff on
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Shepdog has some of the best action /closeup shots you'll see on this site; talk to her.
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My problem is, as a backpacker, I'm limited to a point-and-shoot -- a disposable point-and-shoot that is going to get dropped, rained on, desert dust, etc. -- I can't afford the $$ or weight of a good camera.
So my philosophy is El Cheapo: it's probably good enuf, for me... so I've got a Canon A590 for $100 on Craigslist; it'll just have to do.
I never use the flash, 'cause it's attached (I like off-camera flash), and flash eats batteries, and batteries weigh a ton.
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Permalink Reply by Geri & Sidney on
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And John has the best scenic shots on the site!
I would never have guessed those gorgeous shots were taken with a "cheapo" camera. I can only imagine what you would accomplish with a heavy expensive camera!
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My point is that nowadays, an El Cheapo is a really good camera. Most of my pics were taken with a Canon A75 point-and-shoot, long obsolete. I got a backup A70 for $20 on Craigslist.
But go to shepdog's page and you'll see the difference. A point-and-shoot lens will never get sharp action photos like that, the lens is too small. The A70 is f2.8 at5.4mm. The sensor is also smaller.
But it sure beats lugging around the old Olympus OM-1. Too much gear, and you just won't get there. 2nd-rate photos of 1st-rate places, or 1st-rate photos of 2nd-rate places. But I really, really miss the polarizing filter that brings out those mountain skies. I've tried and tried to use a polarizer with the Canons -- there is an adaptor -- and it is almost too much trouble.
And wilderness environments can kill camera gear, the dirt gets in everything.
The El Cheapo bonus: if your point-and-shoot dies, let your kid fix it. These things are really, really cool to take apart. Amazing magical mechanisms.
We spent the camera money on dogs.
Thanks for the compliment.
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Permalink Reply by CorGeek on
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Wow! You're right, John. Shepdog's photos are awesome.
I hate using the attached flash. By default, it goes off when it thinks it's needed...but if I turn it off, everything's blurry...even if the camera's completely stationary. It's like without the flash, it has no brain. :D
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Permalink Reply by Alice on
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I use my Cannon without flash (except for inside at night) and it's very clear. I hate the flash because it lights up Finn's eyes and somehow he's just not as cute that way. :)
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You can shoot indoor stills without flash. Turn on all the lights. Crank the ISO speed up to 400-800 (it'll start getting grainy). Don't use zoom (telephoto lenses are always slower). You can lower the exposure too. Hold steady and squeeze the trigger.
I always liked detached flash or bounce flash. I guess designing point-and-shoots with that capability was too great a challenge, but I can imagine a flash on a little cord, two hands.
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I agree, Shepdog does have the best pics. I wish she'd come photograph Finn. :)
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No problem. She's in Seattle (me, too). You know what it's like in Seattle this time of year? Just invite her to Arizona. And she's a cardi person. :)
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Permalink Reply by Roger/Laurie on
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I love my Panasonic DMC-FZ28 Lumix. It has an 18x zoom. I can be some distance and away from the action and still get a great shot. This was taken from 15 feet.
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Permalink Reply by Edward and Gemima on
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my husband just got me a new camera for Christmas and I really like it a lot! Broke one on our boat by leaving it in the ledge going over a wave and hated the lag time on my other one! Now I have a shiny new digital Olympus -stylus Tough...it is shockproof and waterproof/should be able to get some sweet water shots this summer, and so far I think it is taking some great outdoor and indoor pics. Had to go with a rough and tough camera for Corgi excursions... hope it helps!
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