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03/06/2008 07:18:34 PM · #1 |
whilst making my way to and from places and work and back i try to train my photographic eye and look for good images, however i have a big camera - the 5d and it isnt exactly pocket freindly especially when my ipod might get scratches by the lump of a camera!! so i want to know what you the good people of dpc keep in their pocket as their second camera? or what i should get i cant afford the g9 but im looking for something that does not get hampered by low light, as i like to while away my spare times dark places where the music is loud! so what shall i get ... help
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03/06/2008 07:40:34 PM · #2 |
Good low light, & Point& Shoot don't go in the same sentance. I have the G9 and at 800 ISO it's not very good, nor was the S3 that I had before. They are nice cameras but the high ISO noise is unavoidable in a P&S, especially when compared to your 5D, the mother or low noise. IF you are willing to spend $325 or so you can get the S5, lots of features.
ETA, the S5 and the G9 both have hotshoe mounts for a external flash, though you have to carry a flash with you.
Message edited by author 2008-03-06 19:44:39. |
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03/06/2008 07:51:06 PM · #3 |
| cool im not looking for something to replace my 5d but something good for the pocket in both senses, has anyone had any experience with the lumix range |
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03/06/2008 08:15:39 PM · #4 |
| my sister has the lumix panasonic DMC-FZ5, and she's come out with some exceptional "point-and-shoot" shots. If I wanted a lighter weight camera, it would probably be this one. I can send some sample shots if you pm me. |
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03/07/2008 02:20:33 PM · #5 |
| I have no vested interest in this photographer's web site, but he answers almost all of these types of questions... www.kenrockwell.com |
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03/07/2008 02:43:18 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by trevytrev:
IF you are willing to spend $325 or so you can get the S5, lots of features. |
Can tell you from experience that high ISO noise is probably the single biggest issue the S5 has. Other than that it is a wonderful camera that can do almost everything. |
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03/07/2008 03:01:20 PM · #7 |
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03/07/2008 03:06:22 PM · #8 |
Check ebay for a fujifilm f10
should be ~$100
fantastic low light, reasonably fast and responsive |
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03/07/2008 06:44:24 PM · #9 |
| I have a Fuji F30 - probably the best low-light P&S ever made, churns out some very acceptable shots indeed. |
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