Looking for point and shoot camera for traveling
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 May 27 2018, 04:18 PM
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QUOTE(Current Events guy @ May 27 2018, 03:12 PM) Have you had the opportunity to test the RX100 M3 in cold weather? I'd like to take some stills when skiing and was wondering if the battery would die quickly. ? How u planning still when skiing?  Mirrorless (unless lastest A7 sony series) battery kinda suck in cold. Would probably consider old mirror dslr for the job. |
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May 27 2018, 05:03 PM
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QUOTE(Current Events guy @ May 27 2018, 04:34 PM) I'll just stop, bring the camera out, take pics of scenery/friends, put the camera back in, and continue skiing. Like i said, any mirrorless (unless the lastest model with bulky grip) will have same problem. However i believe if worse come worse probably reduced to 200 shots in freezig temperature (have to check specs) so should be enough as long you dont go trigger happy. However i belive rx comes with usb charging so bringing a powerbank would help. I usually do this with my phone and gopro, but the battery drains quickly for these. Secondly......may have to take note, if you wearing glove, have to take out everytime using that smallist rx100. Or get a add on grip. |
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May 27 2018, 10:11 PM
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QUOTE(cactuscch2 @ May 27 2018, 09:19 PM) Had 3 incidents when my RX100 failed on me, luckily just temporarily hmmmm......probably won't recommend keeping it warm then taking it out in the freezing cold due to condensation issue. Perhaps better take out the battery and keeping that warm separately in your pocket and use sparingly when you want to take pictures.- Korea Mt. Sorak, camera too cold and battery stop functioning and the lens sticking out. Change a fresh battery and it came back to life. I didn't count how many photos taken but definitely battery life shorter. Later I just keep it under my armpit when not taking photo, and it's fine. - There is a function when I long press the play button to review photos without switching on (also lens not moving). After reviewing for 30+ minutes, the camera won't start anymore. Remove & re-insert battery will solve the problem - Change button too quickly and it hang. Remove & re-insert battery will solve the problem One thing though, better bring a camera bag and put your camera inside. If you suddenly go from freezing cold to your warm lodging, the water may form inside your camera and lens. The bag helps retain some coolness inside and gradually warm to equivalent temperature before you take it out. |
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Jun 25 2018, 11:11 PM
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QUOTE(Spitzer @ Jun 25 2018, 09:00 PM) ok i know i'm going to get alot of shit for this but; Nothing wrong with smartphone. In fact I get a number of good shots with my half a decade old phone. for a 2k budget, why not stick with your smartphone? Or get a better smartphone as it's extremely mobile, lasts the whole day, and discreet. But smartphone itself is limiting like low dynamic range, unable to control shutter speed and aperture and no matter what it's fiddly to handle compared to a dedicated camera and nothing discreet about it. And unlike smartphone, a point and shoot may actually save you more money cause you don't have to change it like you change phone every 2 to 3 years,  . |
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