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For those of us who love photography, the Camino presents a dilemma. Leaving behind the large print and low light capabilities of an SLR can be stressful. There's nothing worse than taking in the perfect sunset, only to have it rendered as a noisy mess on your point and shoot LCD. As someone who used to take my big DSLR everywhere, I urge you, leave it behind! You will not miss it. Trust me, you will miss so much of the beauty on the Camino if you have your face planted firmly behind the viewfinder all day.
As an alternative, there are two viable options. The first is to purchase a mirrorless camera with a compact prime. Second, I would suggest that you just use a smartphone and make the apps work for you. I used ProHDR and Camera+ for my iPhone and am really happy with the results.
I walked from St. Jean to Finisterre, you can see all of my photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/drewrobinson/sets/72157631571051507/
Message me if you would like any tips on how to get the most out of your iPhone camera.
Hi D, I've been completely inspired by your post and have downloaded both apps tonight in the hope that I'll get to grips with them before I go in my camino in Sept.
How did you decide which app to use for each picture? And tips?
Give me a DSLR any day, give me a fancy app and I get all confused!
Lots of great info here and undoubtedly a decision for avid photographers on "what to take" . I always try to keep in the back of my mind.....
A Simple Chart Every Photographer Should Keep in Their Back Pocket as a Reminder.
http://petapixel.com/?s=pie chart
Which I believe to be very very true.
I took a LOT of low light interiors, mainly in the churches and cathedrals. Flash is usually not allowed, so think about taking a small Gorillipod or something similar you can clamp onto the back of a pew or piece of furniture for long exposures with timed release.... considering you won't be taking a lot of pics in low light...
Bystander, I've been looking at the Canon sx 280. What is your opinion on it.Spot on, Michael
I have two Canon DSLRs with various lenses, a Canon SX40 HS bridge camera and a Canon SX280 HS pocket camera (all part of my professional work)
BUT
I will take only my iPhone on the Camino.
Bystander, I've been looking at the Canon sx 280. What is your opinion on it.
Despite what I said earlier about not taking anything apart from my mobile phone as a camera I am dithering over taking the Canon sx280.
Whether I will or not is now dependent on the forthcoming iPhone 6 and its camera capabilities.
As to the sx280 itself. I like it and use it a lot.
PROS
It is "pocketable", has a great zoom length and takes good quality pictures.
Video (but see cons below)
It has built-in WiFi and GPS (but see cons below)
GPS would be very useful for locating your photos when back in Sarasota (went there way back in '74!)
CONS
If using WiFi, GPS and/or video it eats battery life, so take 2 spare batteries (they don't weigh much but only buy Canon's own batteries)
No panorama mode (but I VERY seldom take panoramas - and in any case there is software to "stitch" photos together later to make one)
No viewfinder and in bright sunshine you need some shade over the display to see image clearly but that applies to nearly all compact digital cameras
The main rival is Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ60 - check it out in a shop.
There is a newer Canon the sx700 hs but this loses the GPS and some of the picture quality of the sx280 hs.
And the GPS is one of the reasons I still thinking of taking my sx280
I am used to Canon camera setting system which is one of the reasons I have brand "loyalty" and therefore don't switch brands and have to learn a new set-up
I see the Amazon USA price is 215$ here in the UK it is 322$ !
edit
Meant to add I have PacerPoles on the top of one of which is a camera mount. Have yet to test them, with the sx280 attached, to see if it affects balance.
Despite what I said earlier about not taking anything apart from my mobile phone as a camera I am dithering over taking the Canon sx280.
Whether I will or not is now dependent on the forthcoming iPhone 6 and its camera capabilities.
As to the sx280 itself. I like it and use it a lot.
PROS
It is "pocketable", has a great zoom length and takes good quality pictures.
Video (but see cons below)
It has built-in WiFi and GPS (but see cons below)
GPS would be very useful for locating your photos when back in Sarasota (went there way back in '74!)
CONS
If using WiFi, GPS and/or video it eats battery life, so take 2 spare batteries (they don't weigh much but only buy Canon's own batteries)
No panorama mode (but I VERY seldom take panoramas - and in any case there is software to "stitch" photos together later to make one)
No viewfinder and in bright sunshine you need some shade over the display to see image clearly but that applies to nearly all compact digital cameras
The main rival is Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ60 - check it out in a shop.
There is a newer Canon the sx700 hs but this loses the GPS and some of the picture quality of the sx280 hs.
And the GPS is one of the reasons I still thinking of taking my sx280
I am used to Canon camera setting system which is one of the reasons I have brand "loyalty" and therefore don't switch brands and have to learn a new set-up
I see the Amazon USA price is 215$ here in the UK it is 322$ !
edit
Meant to add I have PacerPoles on the top of one of which is a camera mount. Have yet to test them, with the sx280 attached, to see if it affects balance.
Do you find that 12.1 is enough mp.
Thanks, Linda
Well, you convinced me to go ahead and get the SX280. Few problems... Best Buy only had one in the whole area and it is opened box, but the salesperson said it looked like it hadn't even been taken out of the box. So they are shipping it to my local store and for a great price of $169.00 I'll give it a try and return it if it is a dud. Guess they have fazed this model out, but I don't want to spend lots more for the SX700. Unfortunatally, I'm a procrastinator when it comes to making purchases and have been trying to decide for the last month whether to get this one or a Nikon. Thanks for the heads up. I figure if you are a professional, you must know your cameras.Linda, this was taken indoors at our house at night, so with a flash.
But may give you an idea of the definition of the sx280 in monochrome mode.
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I don't want to con you, yes I do make money out of taking photos but it is not my main source of income for I am actually an architect so not, technically, a "professional" photographer.I figure if you are a professional, you must know your cameras.
All my Nikon gear will be staying at home when i start my Camino in 2014, I am currently looking at getting a good compact and the Sony RX100 looks to fit the bill, with 20MP i better get some big SD cards to take along
Dave
http://www.wildlifeinfocus.com
http://www.davidcourtenayphotography.com
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