Camera???

[ZacM]

I'm looking at a digital slr for around 300. I saw the Olympus 720UZ seemed pretty nice esp for $150-199. I also saw the canon G11used for around $320. I know past pilgrims have used that but if anyone could help me that would be great!

 

[Anniesantiago]

I'm using a little Canon Elph and I live it

I'm also using my iPhone which takes photos almost as good

Frankly I could have left the canon home.
Less to carry.

 

[newfydog]

I love my DSLR, but it only comes out when photography is one of the major purposes of the trip.

As Annie said,the phones have become quite good for snapshots. My wife is shooting with a $120 Nikon S 01 which is really small and a cut above a phone. I'm using a Panasonic which is still pocket size with 20 x zoom.

All sorts of options, you just need figure out how important photographing the trip is.

 

[skilsaw]

I did my last Camino with a Canon SX20. It was excellent.
In March I drowned it in a canoeing mishap so have just replaced it with Canon G1X.

I'm convinced that just a "point and shoot" with built in flash and 10X to 20X zoom is more than enough unless you are a serious photographer who wants to compose pictures and select camera settings.

 

[Damian27]

Also keep in mind the battery type. If the camera you choose has anything other than AA type batteries then that's another charging system that will be competing for a wall outlet - wether you bring 2 batteries or not. That's increased weight also.

I think a point and shoot with decent specs and AA batteries would be the best Camino set-up for those who wish for something a bit more than a phone camera.

Damian


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[ZacM]

That is another concern. I was considering just buying AA batteries as I go. It's a tough call. I'm pretty good on weight so far so that is not an issue (was also considering bring my Mini Martin travelers guitar. Prob not happening though) I will check out your suggestions!!!

 

[skilsaw]

I think a point and shoot with decent specs and AA batteries would be the best Camino set-up for those who wish for something a bit more than a phone camera.

Using AA batteries was the prime criteria in selecting a Canon SX20 in 2010. I found 4 double A's would last me about 2 weeks and were available anywhere.

I don't know whats available now that takes AA batteries.

If you do end up charging batteries, choose a camera that you remove the battery from to do the charging. Less likely for a battery and charger to get stolen than a camera and charger.

 

[jmcarp]

I'm firmly in the camp that recommends cameras that use AA batteries, although new ones are getting hard to find. I normally use a Nikon DSLR for "serious" photography (not that photography on the Camino is not "serious"), but am taking only a compact camera to conserve weight and volume, plus not having to worry about recharging batteries. I have a Canon SX20 that I ruled against because of size and weight -- it's almost equivalent to a small DSLR. I was going to take my older Canon A590is, which uses 2-AA batteries and has 4x zoom plus PSAM manual control settings, but only does 640x480 resolution movies. However, I found a Canon SX150 on sale for US$120 which is probably what I'm going to take. The SX150 is slightly larger and heavier than the A590is, but it has 12x zoom and does 720p HD video, plus it uses AA batteries, and has PSAM manual controls.

Jim

 

[ZacM]

So I fell into some money and got a pretty nice camera. Its the Sony DSC RX 100.

The thing that did it for me was the scenery pictures. It was suggested I check it out from a friend who does wedding photos and I am very glad I took his advice!!! I did not just buy this for my camino. I am very happy with my purchase and I cannot wait to use it!

Thank you for all of the suggestions, everyone! It was tough! We will see how it goes! I leave on Tuesday!!!

 

[SYates]

Glad you found your dream camera! An extra tip for people that are unsure about the image quality of one or more different cameras. You can do a search by camera on Flickr here: http://www.flickr.com/cameras and have a good look at the image quality that is achievable (or not) with different cameras. Buen Camino! SY

 

[NicoZ]

I'm firmly in the camp that recommends cameras that use AA batteries, although new ones are getting hard to find. I normally use a Nikon DSLR for "serious" photography

For those willing to live with the weight/cost I think all the Nikon add on grips take AA batteries. OTOH between the grip and camera body you can have 2 or 3 camera batteries (I don't mean the AA) . That's a lot of photos.

 

[Anna B]

That is another concern. I was considering just buying AA batteries as I go. It's a tough call. I'm pretty good on weight so far so that is not an issue (was also considering bring my Mini Martin travelers guitar. Prob not happening though) I will check out your suggestions!!!

Zac - bring the guitar!! I hope to cross paths with you and join in a few songs.....
Anna

 

[ZacM]

Zac - bring the guitar!! I hope to cross paths with you and join in a few songs.....
Anna[/quote]


I did not bring my guitar (turns out it I did something to my back a week in but still was able to continue my journey so a guitar was good just being home!) I was able to play a few times which made for some unforgettable moments at the albergues!

Burn camino!

Zac