Do you still take camera's with you on trips

[amaroo]

We view via apple TV on the big screen TV or switch them over to shuffle mode on the TV while the music is pumping thru the BOSE system......good way to see a massive meshing of years of holiday and family snaps!

 

[Pushka]

I'm the same now.

I have a massive photo collection that I never look at due to spending many past holidays with my eye behind a lens.

These days I just enjoy the moment. I might take a few quick snaps with my phone, but that's really about it.

I create hard cover coffee-table books from my photos. I have all my favourite photos on my phone and tablet and refer to them frequently. I love my photos.

Alanslegal, we have the same idea. And I think the same camera.

 

[RB]

We view via apple TV on the big screen TV or switch them over to shuffle mode on the TV while the music is pumping thru the BOSE system......good way to see a massive meshing of years of holiday and family snaps!

Similar situation here & I also use a photo based slide show as a screen saver on the laptop that is my main computer

 

[irv]

Always take a camera but if you want to take photos of food (which I do) the iphone is a little more subtle

With no disrespect, I can't work out why people take photos of food?

 

[vitagen]

I use a Sony rx-100 on holidays... such an awesome camera

 

[harvyk]

With no disrespect, I can't work out why people take photos of food?

Yeah it's a weird one, prob to do with things like masterchef becoming popular.
(yes I've been guilty of doing this once or twice )

 

[blu]

MrsB takes Pentax KR with a 18-200mm walkabout lens. Importantly it has a small body & is easy to carry for travel. She is creative. Whereas I just have a GoPro for the snow. Would like a mirrorless DSLR if there was a 300mm lens (for surf photography). We rarely take portrait type pics (& selfies).

 

[erkpod]

Overseas - yes.
Domestic - not so much.

I want to get a Canon P & S with wifi. Any recommendations?

 

[DGW]

Overseas - yes.
Domestic - not so much.

I want to get a Canon P & S with wifi. Any recommendations?

I'd be going with the Powershot S120 (Canon PowerShot S120: Digital Photography Review) or the G16 (Canon PowerShot G16: Digital Photography Review) if you want more manual control. The G16 is the update to the G15 which I bought a couple of months back and have taken to the US and Singapore, and I've been really happy with the results (the G16 adds Wifi and an updated processor). I contemplated the s120 for the more "pocketable" size, but went with the G15 because I prefer to have more dials and buttons to change settings quickly, rather than having to dig through menus.

 

[erkpod]

I'd be going with the Powershot S120 (Canon PowerShot S120: Digital Photography Review) or the G16 (Canon PowerShot G16: Digital Photography Review) if you want more manual control. The G16 is the update to the G15 which I bought a couple of months back and have taken to the US and Singapore, and I've been really happy with the results (the G16 adds Wifi and an updated processor). I contemplated the s120 for the more "pocketable" size, but went with the G15 because I prefer to have more dials and buttons to change settings quickly, rather than having to dig through menus.

I'll have to have a look, thank you!

 

[GCC]

I have an Olympus EPL5, which has the same sensor as the OMD but is quite a bit smaller and cheaper. It's very versatile, fitted with a panasonic 14mm pancake lens is not much bigger than a compact so great for street shooting. Or I can put on a 14 - 150mm lens (that's equivalent to 28 - 300 in a full size DSLR) and seperate EVF and I have the equivalent of an SLR for landscapes etc.

I have children aged 1 and 3 so really enjoy taking photo of them, particularly on trips. If I'm on business and without family, then I now stop and think before each trip though whether I am actually likely to take photos and need the camera or whether the Iphone will do. Generally for interesting cities (eg recently NYC, Portland) or great scenery (eg recently Whistler) the camera comes along, if I know I'm going to be in meetings most of the time or going to familiar places I don't bother.

 

[jetlagger]

I have an assortment of cameras, which I usually bring along 2- an DSLR & a waterproof one for the beach/river/lake/snow shots.
IMO the iPhone or similar has no where near the quality & capabilities of a dedicated camera.

 

[equus]

Have Canon 5d iii and an iPhone... iPhone great for quick snaps, especially those posted to social media. SLR especially good for fast action and low light situations.

Interesting how new age camera "lore" has evolved.
In my world it's all about the glass..and the pixels are not so important.
I do see the usefulness of my iphone for opportunistic happy snaps , but the basics of photography will never be met by an iphone because the laws of physics prevent it.

Echo both of the above (they are sort of the same thing, really). iPhone is great for always having for opportunisitc snaps, but for anything other than a snap, there is no way to get around the size of the glass as far as capturing an image - so full size (which basically means SLR unless you start getting into exotic medium / large formats, and other specialised set ups) rules.

Photography is about capturing light - it doesn't matter how many pixels are available in the sensor if the capture device (the lens) doesn't let the subject matter through. No amount of digital interpolation, or smart algorithms can really replace the missing information as accurately - although it can try, with greater or less success.

 

[Pvcmenace]

Our family trips have involved more cameras rather than less. We each have an iphone plus a Nikon D7000 and a Samsung little compact camera. Strangely all get used for various purposes.

 

[Audrey Lichfield]

I take my Canon and lenses everywhere, for me an iPhone (which I have) is just not the same, doesn't feel like a camera and although it undoubtably takes good shots, you can't beat the real thing

 

[erkpod]

I'd be going with the Powershot S120 (Canon PowerShot S120: Digital Photography Review) or the G16 (Canon PowerShot G16: Digital Photography Review)

Leaning towards the G16. Now to find one for a good price!

 

[DGW]

Leaning towards the G16. Now to find one for a good price!

Keep an eye out for 15% off cameras at JB, it seems to come around pretty regularly. I bought my G15 there and combined with the TRS refund it was a decent saving.

 

[erkpod]

Keep an eye out for 15% off cameras at JB, it seems to come around pretty regularly. I bought my G15 there and combined with the TRS refund it was a decent saving.

JB is my electronics store of choice. I don't like my chances of a pre Xmas camera sale but will keep my eyes open. I fly out New Years Day but want to try it out first, especially the wifi function.

 

[DGW]

JB is my electronics store of choice. I don't like my chances of a pre Xmas camera sale but will keep my eyes open. I fly out New Years Day but want to try it out first, especially the wifi function.

Try these guys: http://www.digitalcamerawarehouse.com.au/prod10272.htm.

$420 after a $50 cash back, vs $499 at JB post-cash back. Cash back deals are a pain, but it's helpful in this case because you'll be able to claim the GST back on the $470 purchase price, making the overall cost about $377 if my calcs are any good. Win!

 

[erkpod]

Try these guys: http://www.digitalcamerawarehouse.com.au/prod10272.htm.

$420 after a $50 cash back, vs $499 at JB post-cash back. Cash back deals are a pain, but it's helpful in this case because you'll be able to claim the GST back on the $470 purchase price, making the overall cost about $377 if my calcs are any good. Win!

I think we have a winner! I don't think I'd be able to beat that price anywhere!

*goes to order*

Thank you very much, DGW!