Hi all,
Now this is going to sound like a strange question. But sometimes (with digital SLR + macro lens in hand) I want to take a shot of (say) the site I'm visiting (for example). The macro lens provides a pretty limited angle of view for this kind of shot and, rather than carry 2 SLRs with 2 lenses - or (even worse) changing lenses in the field (did this once, and will never do it again, since it covered the sensor in dust) - I'd like to carry a compact digital with me - just to get a "record" shot of the site and any other details that the macro lens isn't really suited to.
So - the question then is - what would you recommend? Remember - I don't need a macro facility. I'm after a general-purpose compact digital!!! Compact being the operative word
Thanks in advance for any guidance.
Cheers,
- Pete
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It depends how much you want to spend Pete, but I've been very impressed with my Canon Powershot A95, which set me back a shade over £200 (I believe it has now been superseded by another model). The swivelling screen is also very useful when you want to do self-portraits, as I do when I'm fishing! Here's a shot I took at Arnside Knot.
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Thanks Chris. To be honest, it's more than changing lenses. It's just the hassle and inconvenience. I can guarantee that, just after I've changed lenses, the shot I've been waiting for all my life (whatever that is) presents itself before me - only to find that I have the wrong lens on! Given the subject we're dealing with here, I know (from painful experience) that the difference between an average shot, and a great shot, can be seconds (or fractions of a second). In a nutshell, I want my macro lens attached to my digital SLR 100% of the timeChris wrote:Hi Pete...
I'd overcome your fear of changing lenses! Can't say I've ever had the problem and I change lenses regularly outside. Furthermore... I'm sure there is much more dust indoors? Maybe I've been lucky or you've been the opposite!
Regards,
Chris
But thanks for the encouragement! Yes - had a gust of wind come up behind me when I last changed lenses in the field (most of which ended up on my sensor!).
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I got a Samsung Digimax L85 and is a great premium compact camera. I would only use a DSLR for landscape shots, shots of animals and similar. Not for butterfly or insect pics.
Best thing about it is the great closeups and quick to use (sort off). Wanting a Samsung GX10 DSLR. Looks nice and I would not use one for butterfy shots, to much like you said can happen. Just use a compact, like I do and shoot away.
Best thing about it is the great closeups and quick to use (sort off). Wanting a Samsung GX10 DSLR. Looks nice and I would not use one for butterfy shots, to much like you said can happen. Just use a compact, like I do and shoot away.
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I recently purchased a small compact camera to fit in my pocket when I don't want to take out the SLR, plus for trips away on business. It is the canon A530, I have to say that I'm very pleased with it and although it is only 5 million pixels, takes great pictures.
I would recommend this, as I have been pleased with the results. I'm yet to take any butterfly shots with it as I have not yet seen any this year
I would recommend this, as I have been pleased with the results. I'm yet to take any butterfly shots with it as I have not yet seen any this year