idahobob
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Post by idahobob on Feb 23, 2016 20:44:26 GMT -8
What cameras do the photographers among us use when backpacking? I have a canon g12 and am thinking about getting a fairly light camera that is a bit of an upgrade. Maybe a 4/3 camera.
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Post by tigger on Feb 23, 2016 21:08:58 GMT -8
I'm currently using a Canon T2i camera body. I'm using an EF 70-200 for my primary lens. I sometimes carry a 50 and a 24-70 lens as well.
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Post by Coolkat on Feb 24, 2016 5:19:03 GMT -8
Olympus TG-4 for me. I've barely had it a year now but I'm extremely happy with it. It'll even save gps coordinates if you wish.
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Post by daveb on Feb 24, 2016 6:10:30 GMT -8
I shoot with a nikon d810 which is big and heavy but when paired with my nikkor 16-35mm I get some beautiful landscapes.
My old crop sensor d7100 was a good camera and with weather proofing and much lighter.
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Post by rebeccad on Feb 24, 2016 8:19:03 GMT -8
Didn't we just have this conversation? I have my new Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50, which is very light for something with a substantial zoom and good quality. But I do realize that I've had to give up some serious macro capabilities, which saddens me. I like being able to do very close macro shots, but I'll just have to adapt.
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Post by High Sierra Fan on Feb 24, 2016 9:32:04 GMT -8
iPhone 6s Plus, Canon Sx 260 HS ELPH, Nikon D800 (plus various lenses, currently 20mm, 50mm 1.4, 28-300mm var., 200 mm macro f4). Kit would depend on what your interests are to a degree, overall landscapes and general camp photography or closeups of things like wildflowers or portraits of wildlife in landscapes and or portraits of mega fauna that you have to keep your distance from such as Bison? Or are simply wary and always going to present a long distance shot like many raptors? If you hike and would want to shoot in a lot of weather weatherproofing could be a plus and that's becoming more common amongst some of the current compacts. Nikon has recently announced a new line that has some interesting features, their DL series. www.cnet.com/products/nikon-dl24-500/
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Post by idahobob on Feb 24, 2016 20:19:07 GMT -8
Oops, I now see about the same question recently. Good input, though.
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Post by jj on Feb 26, 2016 1:17:25 GMT -8
We use a Sony A6000, IPhone 6s & a canon sure shot 14mp. Still learning to use the Sony but love it so far - it is replacing a Canon EOS Rebel (much larger & heavier).
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Post by dirthurts on Feb 26, 2016 5:02:09 GMT -8
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Post by amaruq on Feb 26, 2016 5:21:29 GMT -8
Have always used a Canon ELPH 300HS with great results. That is now complimented by a Rebel XS paired with 24mm, 50mm, and whatever the kit lens is (17-55mm maybe?). Although I'm looking to replace the kit lens with some sort of decent 18-200mm that can be left on the body for the majority of shots.
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Post by hikerchick395 on Feb 27, 2016 9:04:11 GMT -8
Hey Rebecca, I got the same camera. It's "OK." I had the ZS19, which I think was superior but it got dust inside the lens. Panasonic wanted to replace the lens, instead of just removing the dust. I could take a decent macro with that camera and it had much better color. I "caved" when offered a three year warranty with this new model and now I have buyer's remorse after learning of this year's models coming out...the ZS60 and ZS100. The zoom is fun on the ZS50 though. (Sad thing is that it's now made in China, not Japan.) Greg still is using the ZS3.
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Post by rebeccad on Feb 27, 2016 9:23:50 GMT -8
Similar case here, HC395. I have dust in the lens or on the sensor or something of my FC47, as well as some scratches on the lens. I do like the light weight of the new camera, but it will take some adjustments. We'll see. If I decide I'd rather carry the weight and have more capabilities, I'll switch out in a couple of years and give this one to one of the offspring.
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Post by hikerchick395 on Feb 27, 2016 9:34:43 GMT -8
Also...Panasonic used the same batteries for all of the ZS series until the ZS40. Greg has the 3, a couple of my friends had the 10, another the 25 (Panasonic sneaked a Lumix lens on that one, not the Leica.) Anyway, all of us could use each others batteries...in Glacier NP we had 4 of the ZS series in our group.
Another reason I didn't buy the ZS50 earlier...no external battery charger, but when one became available, I went ahead with the purchase. (I only buy Panasonic brand batteries and chargers.)
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Post by rebeccad on Feb 27, 2016 9:36:15 GMT -8
Yeah, it's frustrating how many non-compatible batteries we've accumulated over the years as we've worked our way through different cameras in search of that elusive "perfect camera." Though mostly we use them enough to wear out the batteries.
You remind me that I need to order more batteries for my new camera.
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Post by idahobob on Feb 27, 2016 18:44:30 GMT -8
JJ - I was thinking about the Sony a6000. Is battery life a problem when backpacking? What lens does people use on your camera?
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