Got Cameras? Why Add a Point-and-Shoot?

[wxwax]

Lots of folks on this board have more than one camera. At least some of you have larger rigs, plus a small point-and-shoot. :yeah:

Here's my question: how did you decide which point-and-shoot to get? And more importantly, how do you find yourself using it? And are you OK with the compromise between image quality/camera features, and the stuff you produce with your fancier gear? :ear:

[john gomes]

Lots of folks on this board have more than one camera. At least some of you have larger rigs, plus a small point-and-shoot. :yeah:


In my case I have used several P&S cameras in the past...with the last being my current, the Coolpix 995.

I upgraded to the 10D as I wanted the higher quality. Yet for what I do which is mostly on the web the 995 still works great, and there are times when it is actually handier to use than the 10D.

[patch29]

Lots of folks on this board have more than one camera. At least some of you have larger rigs, plus a small point-and-shoot. :yeah:

Here's my question: how did you decide which point-and-shoot to get? And more importantly, how do you find yourself using it? And are you OK with the compromise between image quality/camera features, and the stuff you produce with your fancier gear? :ear:

I bought the Canon S50 to compliment my gear and give me a camera to carry/have around most of the time. It fits in my pocket, is easy to use, used CF cards, I was familiar with Canon and I liked the size and feel. I am fine with the quality, typically I am taking more quick snapshot type photos that will be posted online so it works great and can still produce a good print. I feel better about taking it along when I go out then dragging out the larger, heavier, more expensive gear, much less to worry about.

[ian408]

I bought the Canon S50 to compliment my gear and give me a camera to carry/have around most of the time. It fits in my pocket, is easy to use, used CF cards, I was familiar with Canon and I liked the size and feel. I am fine with the quality, typically I am taking more quick snapshot type photos that will be posted online so it works great and can still produce a good print. I feel better about taking it along when I go out then dragging out the larger, heavier, more expensive gear, much less to worry about.
Ditto. I will sometimes take the 10d in a side case but keep the S50 in my
pocket. The kbasa method works reasonably well for on-boards. It can be
worked one-handed.

I think image quality is roughly the same between the S50 and 10d for most
of what I post.


Ian

[patch29]

pocket. The kbasa method works reasonably well for on-boards. It can be
worked one-handed.

I think image quality is roughly the same between the S50 and 10d for most
of what I post.


Ian

I am working up to the onboard/in motion photos. One day I will be brave enough to try.

The images are fine for me, most of them only go to the web.

[kbasa]

I like this one, but wish it had a little more blur in the surroundings and the road.

http://kbasa.smugmug.com/photos/1677985-M.jpg

I think I like this one better, though. I think it's got a better sense of motion.
http://kbasa.smugmug.com/photos/1838793-M.jpg

I took both of these with a point and shoot. I don't know how I would have done them with a larger format camera.

[fish]

I am working up to the onboard/in motion photos. One day I will be brave enough to try.

The Nikon 950/990/995 work spectacularly for that, since they have the swivel body. Just swivel and point. My S400 is much harder to use in motion stunts. And I don't think I have the cojones to try it with my 10D yet.

http://fish.smugmug.com/photos/226429-M-1.jpg

BTW, that's my friend kbasa behind me.

[patch29]

The Nikon 950/990/995 work spectacularly for that, since they have the swivel body. Just swivel and point. My S400 is much harder to use in motion stunts. And I don't think I have the cojones to try it with my 10D yet.

http://fish.smugmug.com/photos/226429-M-1.jpg

BTW, that's my friend kbasa behind me.

I am not going there with a DSLR or with traffic around, not yet at least. I need to find a nice empty straight road to try it.

[kbasa]

The Nikon 950/990/995 work spectacularly for that, since they have the swivel body. Just swivel and point. My S400 is much harder to use in motion stunts. And I don't think I have the cojones to try it with my 10D yet.

http://fish.smugmug.com/photos/226429-M-1.jpg

BTW, that's my friend kbasa behind me.
I learned everything I know about digital photography by watching fish.

No joke.

[patch29]

I learned everything I know about digital photography by watching fish.

No joke.

I would not mind watching some of the in motion shooting, from a safe distance.

[kbasa]

It's easy. I use an old credential neck loop. It has a nice clip on the end, which I attach to the wrist strap of my camera. I have a 'stich and just hang the camera in the big right hand pocket. I can reach it with my left hand and shoot while I'm riding down the road. I sort of guess about what I'm going to capture, so I take lots of pictures with slight variations in camera position and angle. Every once in a while you get a good one. If I think the ride requires more attention, I just put the camera in my lap and get back to it when I'm ready. Even if I dropped it, it wouldn't go anywhere, it'd just dangle around on the tether or fall in my lap.

And actually, Rich Loving inspired me on the neck strap thang.

[patch29]

It's easy. I use an old credential neck loop. It has a nice clip on the end, which I attach to the wrist strap of my camera. I have a 'stich and just hang the camera in the big right hand pocket. I can reach it with my left hand and shoot while I'm riding down the road. I sort of guess about what I'm going to capture, so I take lots of pictures with slight variations in camera position and angle. Every once in a while you get a good one. If I think the ride requires more attention, I just put the camera in my lap and get back to it when I'm ready. Even if I dropped it, it wouldn't go anywhere, it'd just dangle around on the tether or fall in my lap.

And actually, Rich Loving inspired me on the neck strap thang.

I bought a neck strap for just that purpose. I just need to get out there and practice. The camera does fit well in my roadcrafter pocket.

[wxwax]

Watching Freak shoot in motion was an education. Going down the freeway, he gets ahead and then turns around in his seat to snap a pic. Nice bike... err I mean camera control.

http://buddy.smugmug.com/photos/280860-M.jpg