), my camera seems to have officially carked it.. I tried fixing it, and failed.
My thoughts exactlyDynamite wrote:Jeez I dunno mate - taking some nice pics of your explores might upset some people
Buying a new camera is a terrible idea!
Interesting comparison. And more confusion.. I like the Fuji. Looks nice and seems to have more features than the EOS M, but the latter is under $400 with a lens. I agree that DSLR will have many benefits for similar money spent (found a D5100, 1 lens, on ebay for under $500), but the mirrorless ones are just so compact! Decisions decisions.Titan wrote:http://www.gizmag.com/mid-range-mirrorl ... 013/30052/
Once again though for same coin if not less you can get a nice DSLR these days
Haha, long overdue. Apparently autofocus (speed) was terrible on EOS M at launch in regular light, but a firmware update fixed that. I don't think it uses 'phase detection' or whatever DSLRs use, but as long as it beats what I have now, I'll be happy.theedge wrote:Our first guinea pig for a new camera
I wouldn't mind seeing how the eos-m performs in low light. As it's mirrorless, I'm guessing AF might be a bit slow in low light but then you can workaround that by shining a flashlight.
The Canon 6D looks promising and lighter than the 7D. Not as many AF points, but the low light focusing is apparently quite good and has a full frame sensor.
True. The G1X initially seemed the obvious choice coming from the G12. It would be a huge improvement, and no learning curve.Scarecrow wrote:The high-end compact cameras are better than lower-end DSLRs, like the Sony RX100 MkII, Canon G1X, Fuji X10. So much nicer to be able to fit something in your pocket. When I broke my last DSLR I went with a compact temporarily until I'd get a new one. That day still hasn't come.
*waves* Because forest walks and guided tours are the very definition of crime.Draper wrote:Better hurry, otherwise you won't be able to document your crimes for all to see. *waves*
Thanks man. It means a lot coming from you.Draper wrote:Keep up the great work.
HeheheKeve wrote:much sarcasm, much love. you two are adorable
get a canon "beginner" (you can still take the maddest high quality photos) dslr.
anything higher than say a 600D is going to be too precious to smash up in drains.
my opinion anyways, my poor 550D looks like it's been dropped from a skyscraper
but it still does the job. exploration cameras ftw.
But it's pretty old now, and served me well. For that I am happy. I think I'm just going to get the cheapest I can find, be it pro-compact, DSLR or mirrorless. Although I'm leaning towards the latter two mainly for the fact I can use a wide-angle lens. ). Pretty darn cheap if you ask me (please don't post here if you find it cheaper). 
All about the sensor size my friendScarecrow wrote:The high-end compact cameras are better than lower-end DSLRs, like the Sony RX100 MkII, Canon G1X, Fuji X10. So much nicer to be able to fit something in your pocket. When I broke my last DSLR I went with a compact temporarily until I'd get a new one. That day still hasn't come.
jus sayn I would think that better optics/glass on a smaller sensor would outdo crud on a big sensor? I have a beaten and well travelled 600d, massive jump from the kit lenses to someting a wee bit better.Titan wrote:All about the sensor size my friendScarecrow wrote:The high-end compact cameras are better than lower-end DSLRs, like the Sony RX100 MkII, Canon G1X, Fuji X10. So much nicer to be able to fit something in your pocket. When I broke my last DSLR I went with a compact temporarily until I'd get a new one. That day still hasn't come.
If a compact has a 15mm sensor size while crappy DSLR has a 24mm ... i dont see how 15mm flashy looking camera can out-do quality wise what 24mm can...
However, change the lense on a DSLR and its magic... P&S .. well you get what you getDraper wrote:I would think that better optics/glass on a smaller sensor would outdo crud on a big sensor? I have a beaten and well travelled 600d, massive jump from the kit lenses to someting a wee bit better.Titan wrote:All about the sensor size my friendScarecrow wrote:The high-end compact cameras are better than lower-end DSLRs, like the Sony RX100 MkII, Canon G1X, Fuji X10. So much nicer to be able to fit something in your pocket. When I broke my last DSLR I went with a compact temporarily until I'd get a new one. That day still hasn't come.
If a compact has a 15mm sensor size while crappy DSLR has a 24mm ... i dont see how 15mm flashy looking camera can out-do quality wise what 24mm can...
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