Take anywhere camera

SuperSyx · 03-10-2014, 08:31 PM

I absolutely love my Pentax K-30... but in some cases it does not fit and the cell-phone just does not cut it. I was wondering what other camera you guys are using and for what reasons?

I have my Canon S100 on my almost always because it fits in my winter jacket (in a plastic bag). It is winter, i have my winter coat, and the camera follows. Skiing, snow-shoeing... it follows me. I also bring my compact in the hunting season, the mirror of a DSLR is just too loud, event the lens on my compact feels like a ruckus when your are trying to be completely silent.

The only time i try to keep it at home (I know it is a bad idea) is when it's raining. I take pictures, watch rain drop slide in with the lens and fear for the worst. Up to now, keeping the camera in a sealed bag with a desiccant seems to save it.

tt100 · 03-10-2014, 08:35 PM

Originally posted by SuperSyx

I absolutely love my Pentax K-30... but in some cases it does not fit and the cell-phone just does not cut it. I was wondering what other camera you guys are using and for what reasons?

I have my Canon S100 on my almost always because it fits in my winter jacket (in a plastic bag). It is winter, i have my winter coat, and the camera follows. Skiing, snow-shoeing... it follows me. I also bring my compact in the hunting season, the mirror of a DSLR is just too loud, event the lens on my compact feels like a ruckus when your are trying to be completely silent.

The only time i try to keep it at home (I know it is a bad idea) is when it's raining. I take pictures, watch rain drop slide in with the lens and fear for the worst. Up to now, keeping the camera in a sealed bag with a desiccant seems to save it.

I loved my old S95 the best. I gave it to my daughter, got an S100, gave that to my wife and jumped on the discounted MX-1, which so far I regret. The beauty of the Canons was size and low light performance. For some reason I haven't been able to coax equal performance out of the MX-1. I think it's real hard to do better than a Canon S

carrrlangas · 03-10-2014, 09:22 PM - **1 Like**

Ricoh GR has very similar weight and size as canon S compacts and the same sensor as K-30.. Focal length would be the same as canon S90/95 (28mm) and although f/2.8 instead of f/2.0, high iso is that much better on the larger sensor.. I am starting to considering it after seeing I use my s100 at 24 or 28mm almost exclusively...

doribeans · 03-10-2014, 10:17 PM

I have a K20D and an S100...

Just went to Hawaii and took S100 - left K20D home...

I like the S100 - like that I can slip in pocket and carry anywhere...

I'm sure the RX100 is better, but I got the S100 a couple of months ago for 189 - couldn't get an RX100 for anything near that...

I'd have gotten the MX-1 but knew I wouldn't carry it everywhere...

nickthetasmaniac · 03-11-2014, 02:45 AM

Originally posted by SuperSyx

I absolutely love my Pentax K-30... but in some cases it does not fit and the cell-phone just does not cut it. I was wondering what other camera you guys are using and for what reasons?

I'm also a pretty stoked user of the Ricoh GR (APS version).

My main kit is an EM5 with a whole bunch of primes, and I got the GR as a go-everywhere cam. It fits in jeans pockets, it has outstanding IQ (very good sensor and the best wide-angle lens I've used) and it has one of the best user interfaces I've experienced, especially for a compact.

Downside? It's a 28mm equ., which may or may not be your thing.

I've got a 365 project going on with the GR here: above me only sky | An exploration of place – 365 days with the Ricoh GR

jogiba · 03-11-2014, 05:59 AM

The new Panasonic GM1 is the size of the Pentax Q but has a much larger m4/3rd sensor and lenses are much smaller than APS-C lenses.

DougLee · 03-11-2014, 07:43 AM

Another happy GR user here. IQ of this little beauty is better than my K5ii + FA31, handling is suprisingly good. A well thought out design. Easy to take with you anywhere and forget you have it, it's so small. Perfect pocket camera IMO.

6BQ5 · 03-11-2014, 12:23 PM

For me it's a Q with the 01 lens is perfect. Small body, small lens!

JHD · 03-11-2014, 01:21 PM

The Ricoh GR is like having a DSLR in your pocket. Apart from the CoolpixA, it's by far the best pocket-able camera on the market.

Jasvox · 03-12-2014, 05:01 AM

My take anywhere camera for the past 2 years has been my NEX-5n with the 16-50 powerzoom compact lens. Size for quality cant be beaten. When I want better IQ, I just attach my fast 35 or 50 mm primes to it and it performs like a champ. I reckon the new 3N with its even smaller footprint may be a good choice and VERY reasonably priced at the moment for around $300 with the 16-50.

Jason

jogiba · 03-12-2014, 05:24 AM

Originally posted by Jasvox

My take anywhere camera for the past 2 years has been my NEX-5n with the 16-50 powerzoom compact lens. Size for quality cant be beaten. When I want better IQ, I just attach my fast 35 or 50 mm primes to it and it performs like a champ. I reckon the new 3N with its even smaller footprint may be a good choice and VERY reasonably priced at the moment for around $300 with the 16-50.

Jason

I agree, the Sony 3N is the smallest APS-C mirrorless camera with kit zoom lens that is not much larger than the Q with kit zoom lens .

wildman · 03-12-2014, 05:28 AM

Originally posted by SuperSyx

I was wondering what other camera you guys are using and for what reasons?

My Canon S95.
Small, light, well built, versatile, shots in RAW, good low light performance etc.
I like it precisely because it's not an interchangeable lens camera and so completely self contained - grab and go.

dansamy · 03-12-2014, 07:15 AM

I'd like something like the GR with a short zoom range lens that folds in pretty flat like the Canon Powershot cameras.

wullemaha · 03-12-2014, 07:16 AM

+1 on Ricoh GR

love that thing

DDWD10 · 03-12-2014, 08:05 AM

If you're okay with the focal length, you can't beat the Ricoh GR for a pocket camera.

03-10-2014, 08:31 PM	#1
SuperSyx Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Val-d'Or Posts: 112	Take anywhere camera I absolutely love my Pentax K-30... but in some cases it does not fit and the cell-phone just does not cut it. I was wondering what other camera you guys are using and for what reasons? I have my Canon S100 on my almost always because it fits in my winter jacket (in a plastic bag). It is winter, i have my winter coat, and the camera follows. Skiing, snow-shoeing... it follows me. I also bring my compact in the hunting season, the mirror of a DSLR is just too loud, event the lens on my compact feels like a ruckus when your are trying to be completely silent. The only time i try to keep it at home (I know it is a bad idea) is when it's raining. I take pictures, watch rain drop slide in with the lens and fear for the worst. Up to now, keeping the camera in a sealed bag with a desiccant seems to save it.

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03-10-2014, 08:35 PM	#2
tt100 New Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 5	Originally posted by SuperSyx I absolutely love my Pentax K-30... but in some cases it does not fit and the cell-phone just does not cut it. I was wondering what other camera you guys are using and for what reasons? I have my Canon S100 on my almost always because it fits in my winter jacket (in a plastic bag). It is winter, i have my winter coat, and the camera follows. Skiing, snow-shoeing... it follows me. I also bring my compact in the hunting season, the mirror of a DSLR is just too loud, event the lens on my compact feels like a ruckus when your are trying to be completely silent. The only time i try to keep it at home (I know it is a bad idea) is when it's raining. I take pictures, watch rain drop slide in with the lens and fear for the worst. Up to now, keeping the camera in a sealed bag with a desiccant seems to save it. I loved my old S95 the best. I gave it to my daughter, got an S100, gave that to my wife and jumped on the discounted MX-1, which so far I regret. The beauty of the Canons was size and low light performance. For some reason I haven't been able to coax equal performance out of the MX-1. I think it's real hard to do better than a Canon S

03-10-2014, 09:22 PM - 1 Like	#3
carrrlangas Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Joensuu (Finland) Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,761	Ricoh GR has very similar weight and size as canon S compacts and the same sensor as K-30.. Focal length would be the same as canon S90/95 (28mm) and although f/2.8 instead of f/2.0, high iso is that much better on the larger sensor.. I am starting to considering it after seeing I use my s100 at 24 or 28mm almost exclusively...

03-10-2014, 10:17 PM	#4
doribeans Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 41	I have a K20D and an S100... Just went to Hawaii and took S100 - left K20D home... I like the S100 - like that I can slip in pocket and carry anywhere... I'm sure the RX100 is better, but I got the S100 a couple of months ago for 189 - couldn't get an RX100 for anything near that... I'd have gotten the MX-1 but knew I wouldn't carry it everywhere...

03-11-2014, 02:45 AM	#5
nickthetasmaniac Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,361	Originally posted by SuperSyx I absolutely love my Pentax K-30... but in some cases it does not fit and the cell-phone just does not cut it. I was wondering what other camera you guys are using and for what reasons? I'm also a pretty stoked user of the Ricoh GR (APS version). My main kit is an EM5 with a whole bunch of primes, and I got the GR as a go-everywhere cam. It fits in jeans pockets, it has outstanding IQ (very good sensor and the best wide-angle lens I've used) and it has one of the best user interfaces I've experienced, especially for a compact. Downside? It's a 28mm equ., which may or may not be your thing. I've got a 365 project going on with the GR here: above me only sky \| An exploration of place – 365 days with the Ricoh GR

03-11-2014, 05:59 AM	#6
jogiba Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 6,491	The new Panasonic GM1 is the size of the Pentax Q but has a much larger m4/3rd sensor and lenses are much smaller than APS-C lenses.

03-11-2014, 07:43 AM	#7
DougLee Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bar Harbor, Maine Posts: 110	Another happy GR user here. IQ of this little beauty is better than my K5ii + FA31, handling is suprisingly good. A well thought out design. Easy to take with you anywhere and forget you have it, it's so small. Perfect pocket camera IMO.

03-11-2014, 12:23 PM	#8
6BQ5 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,348	For me it's a Q with the 01 lens is perfect. Small body, small lens!

03-11-2014, 01:21 PM	#9
JHD Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,406	The Ricoh GR is like having a DSLR in your pocket. Apart from the CoolpixA, it's by far the best pocket-able camera on the market.

03-12-2014, 05:01 AM	#10
Jasvox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 3,107	My take anywhere camera for the past 2 years has been my NEX-5n with the 16-50 powerzoom compact lens. Size for quality cant be beaten. When I want better IQ, I just attach my fast 35 or 50 mm primes to it and it performs like a champ. I reckon the new 3N with its even smaller footprint may be a good choice and VERY reasonably priced at the moment for around $300 with the 16-50. Jason

03-12-2014, 05:24 AM	#11
jogiba Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 6,491	Originally posted by Jasvox My take anywhere camera for the past 2 years has been my NEX-5n with the 16-50 powerzoom compact lens. Size for quality cant be beaten. When I want better IQ, I just attach my fast 35 or 50 mm primes to it and it performs like a champ. I reckon the new 3N with its even smaller footprint may be a good choice and VERY reasonably priced at the moment for around $300 with the 16-50. Jason I agree, the Sony 3N is the smallest APS-C mirrorless camera with kit zoom lens that is not much larger than the Q with kit zoom lens .

03-12-2014, 05:28 AM	#12
wildman Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Flyover America Posts: 4,469	Originally posted by SuperSyx I was wondering what other camera you guys are using and for what reasons? My Canon S95. Small, light, well built, versatile, shots in RAW, good low light performance etc. I like it precisely because it's not an interchangeable lens camera and so completely self contained - grab and go.

03-12-2014, 07:15 AM	#13
dansamy Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450	I'd like something like the GR with a short zoom range lens that folds in pretty flat like the Canon Powershot cameras.

03-12-2014, 07:16 AM	#14
wullemaha Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Tokyo Posts: 503	+1 on Ricoh GR love that thing

03-12-2014, 08:05 AM	#15
DDWD10 New Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Houston, TX Photos: Albums Posts: 10	If you're okay with the focal length, you can't beat the Ricoh GR for a pocket camera.