Asking for a mate who's not on here.
He's after a small non-dslr camera with a flip screen for self takes. Would love to hear any recommendations. I used to have an old G6 that was brilliant but use a mirrorless dslr now myself. He doesn't want the hassle of earning settings etc and just wants a point and click with a timer and flip screen.
Any suggestions?
He's after a small non-dslr camera with a flip screen for self takes. Would love to hear any recommendations. I used to have an old G6 that was brilliant but use a mirrorless dslr now myself. He doesn't want the hassle of earning settings etc and just wants a point and click with a timer and flip screen.
Any suggestions?
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It's not what you are asking for but I used small compact flip screen cameras and used an air bulb release system to fire the shutter button.
It's simple to set up and give excellent control, allowing the button to be half pressed to illuminate the focus assist beam on my canon a630 to provide enough background light to see that me and the fish are presented in frame correctly before committing to taking the shot.
It's not what you are asking for but I used small compact flip screen cameras and used an air bulb release system to fire the shutter button.
It's simple to set up and give excellent control, allowing the button to be half pressed to illuminate the focus assist beam on my canon a630 to provide enough background light to see that me and the fish are presented in frame correctly before committing to taking the shot.
In reply to Post #1
DJI OM 5 a gimbal for his phone , take picures or videos , voice activated or smile activated for pictures , cheap and reliable .
DJI OM 5 a gimbal for his phone , take picures or videos , voice activated or smile activated for pictures , cheap and reliable .
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Also used a Canon G6 for years until relatively recently - since then have been using a Panasonic Lumix G7 and its a great bit of kit if you can source a decent one 2nd hand. (I picked mine up from London Camera Exchange for £280)
Compact (micro 4/3rds) mirrorless, wide lens, decent sized fully articulated flip screen (with touch functionality) and with built in timelapse (intervalometer) and all sorts of other functions that you'll probably never use.
Really simple to operate - multiple jog dials for quick access to the primary functions - mine is set to auto on the right dial and timelapse (pre set to 3sec intervals and a 20x shot limit) on the left dial - once set up just press the shutter and you're away. Has a post focus function where you can crispen up blurry areas and visa versa to create depth of field etc
If you need to 'fiddle' you can mess with the functionality on the touch screen in front of you (fish side) without having to return to the camera (bracketing / white balance / iso etc) - also has wifi so you can link to smartphone via the Panasonic app to transfer images and or completely control the camera with your phone . . .
Also used a Canon G6 for years until relatively recently - since then have been using a Panasonic Lumix G7 and its a great bit of kit if you can source a decent one 2nd hand. (I picked mine up from London Camera Exchange for £280)
Compact (micro 4/3rds) mirrorless, wide lens, decent sized fully articulated flip screen (with touch functionality) and with built in timelapse (intervalometer) and all sorts of other functions that you'll probably never use.
Really simple to operate - multiple jog dials for quick access to the primary functions - mine is set to auto on the right dial and timelapse (pre set to 3sec intervals and a 20x shot limit) on the left dial - once set up just press the shutter and you're away. Has a post focus function where you can crispen up blurry areas and visa versa to create depth of field etc
If you need to 'fiddle' you can mess with the functionality on the touch screen in front of you (fish side) without having to return to the camera (bracketing / white balance / iso etc) - also has wifi so you can link to smartphone via the Panasonic app to transfer images and or completely control the camera with your phone . . .
Looking for a point n'click with flip screen and remote myself as well. Used to have a Canon Eos 600D but got rid as had far too many settings for what i needed. Started to use my iPhone for shots but find the quality is nowhere near a decent camera.
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I currently have a Sony HX90 as I had the same requirements as you. Had it for a few years now and still really like it. Not overly complicated, decent flip screen and has the benefit of NFC so easy to transfer images to my phone and laptop. I pair it with a (relatively) cheap wireless remote I got from Amazon and they work very well together
I currently have a Sony HX90 as I had the same requirements as you. Had it for a few years now and still really like it. Not overly complicated, decent flip screen and has the benefit of NFC so easy to transfer images to my phone and laptop. I pair it with a (relatively) cheap wireless remote I got from Amazon and they work very well together
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is it the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90?
is it the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90?
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Yep. Had it a few years so there is probably a newer version but it does the job nicely for me
Yep. Had it a few years so there is probably a newer version but it does the job nicely for me
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Been having a look but seems to be discontinued. Few second hand on Ebay that i'll have a look at. Does look a very nice camera, small as well. Can you remember what you paid for it new?
Been having a look but seems to be discontinued. Few second hand on Ebay that i'll have a look at. Does look a very nice camera, small as well. Can you remember what you paid for it new?
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Not exactly but think it was in the £200-300 range from John Lewis when they had Black Friday sales on
Not exactly but think it was in the £200-300 range from John Lewis when they had Black Friday sales on
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Ok, cheers mate.
Ok, cheers mate.
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Can it be mounted on a tripod/Bank stick?
Can it be mounted on a tripod/Bank stick?
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All cameras generally have a mount for tripods (its a small threaded socket in the underside) - make sure your tripod has a quick release mechanism and mounting plate included so you can leave the tripod out but remove the camera when it rains etc
No knowledge of the Sony Camera but would say that an intervalometer (either integrated or plug in) is your best friend for total handsfree fishy pics - takes the aggro out of using old skool bulb releases with your knee / having to hold a remote whilst holding a slippery fish / daft verbal whistles and wink commands (mobile phones) . . .
All cameras generally have a mount for tripods (its a small threaded socket in the underside) - make sure your tripod has a quick release mechanism and mounting plate included so you can leave the tripod out but remove the camera when it rains etc
No knowledge of the Sony Camera but would say that an intervalometer (either integrated or plug in) is your best friend for total handsfree fishy pics - takes the aggro out of using old skool bulb releases with your knee / having to hold a remote whilst holding a slippery fish / daft verbal whistles and wink commands (mobile phones) . . .
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I managed to find a photo of the underside and saw the socket. I just used a bankstick with the converter with my old canon and then got an iPhone holder for my phone.
I managed to find a photo of the underside and saw the socket. I just used a bankstick with the converter with my old canon and then got an iPhone holder for my phone.
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Watching this with interest, as I'm currently still using a Canon G6, but want to downsize if possible to something more compact, without the need for an infra red remote. Obviously still need the flip round screen function though.
Watching this with interest, as I'm currently still using a Canon G6, but want to downsize if possible to something more compact, without the need for an infra red remote. Obviously still need the flip round screen function though.
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I use a Canon EOS M6, before this I had a G5.
It's small, can be used with an intervalometer, has a flip screen and takes amazing images.
I'm sure there's newer version now, had mine 3-4 years.
I use a Canon EOS M6, before this I had a G5.
It's small, can be used with an intervalometer, has a flip screen and takes amazing images.
I'm sure there's newer version now, had mine 3-4 years.
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As I see it, if you're not gonna want to buy additional lenses you'd be better off with the g series, and if you are it makes no sense to buy into the eos m kit now it has little prospects for future upgrades, and little chance of adapting the lenses to other systems
As I see it, if you're not gonna want to buy additional lenses you'd be better off with the g series, and if you are it makes no sense to buy into the eos m kit now it has little prospects for future upgrades, and little chance of adapting the lenses to other systems
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It's an absolutely stunning camera and perfect for taking trophy shots.
Pisses on the G series.
It's an absolutely stunning camera and perfect for taking trophy shots.
Pisses on the G series.
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Agree Dave.
I'm considering flogging my M6 + lenses to fund a move to the R system. The camera's not worth much but the lenses still fetch decent money, especially the 32 1.4. I reckon I can get half way to funding an RP with that RF 50 1.8. Problem is, despite the very good reviews of the RF 50 I just know it's not going to be as good as the EFM 32 (which I would miss dearly). Hoping the full frame would account for that.
Sorry to go off topic.
Agree Dave.
I'm considering flogging my M6 + lenses to fund a move to the R system. The camera's not worth much but the lenses still fetch decent money, especially the 32 1.4. I reckon I can get half way to funding an RP with that RF 50 1.8. Problem is, despite the very good reviews of the RF 50 I just know it's not going to be as good as the EFM 32 (which I would miss dearly). Hoping the full frame would account for that.
Sorry to go off topic.
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I know what you mean yonny, there are a couple of mft lenses I love that there just isn't equivalent glass in other systems.
Full frame lenses only have to be half as sharp as crop sensor ones to give the same detail, the trouble is, why would you upgrade the camera for the same image quality?
I'll probably start migrating to canon at some point after they get a few more decent compact lenses, but I'm happy for the minute knowing I still have a couple of body upgrades available in mft.
Once a speedbooster is available the crop sensor R mount body's will be an interesting option
I know what you mean yonny, there are a couple of mft lenses I love that there just isn't equivalent glass in other systems.
Full frame lenses only have to be half as sharp as crop sensor ones to give the same detail, the trouble is, why would you upgrade the camera for the same image quality?
I'll probably start migrating to canon at some point after they get a few more decent compact lenses, but I'm happy for the minute knowing I still have a couple of body upgrades available in mft.
Once a speedbooster is available the crop sensor R mount body's will be an interesting option
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why would you upgrade the camera for the same image quality?
That's it mate, seems crazy to start spending hundreds/thousands for a similar result. But if I don't do it soon the M gear will be worth nothing and wont be supported so I'll be starting from scratch.
Once a speedbooster is available the crop sensor R mount body's will be an interesting option
Hadn't even considered that. Both the crop R's are being released any time now but for 1 or 2 hundred more you can get the low end full frame with kit lens and the 50 1.8 is cheap as chips to add. Never had a full frame and although a man of my average-at-best skills clearly doesn't need one I fooking want one
why would you upgrade the camera for the same image quality?
That's it mate, seems crazy to start spending hundreds/thousands for a similar result. But if I don't do it soon the M gear will be worth nothing and wont be supported so I'll be starting from scratch.
Once a speedbooster is available the crop sensor R mount body's will be an interesting option
Hadn't even considered that. Both the crop R's are being released any time now but for 1 or 2 hundred more you can get the low end full frame with kit lens and the 50 1.8 is cheap as chips to add. Never had a full frame and although a man of my average-at-best skills clearly doesn't need one I fooking want one
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Full frame it is!
Full frame it is!
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So are we asking for the impossible? Is there no such thing as a compact point and shoot camera, with flip round screen and either intervalometer built in, or capable of plugging one in?
I would ideally like to downsize from my Canon G6, which is what I understand to be a bridge camera.
Really don't want to have to upgrade to dslr to get what I want the camera to do, especially when I only catch a handful of fish per year lol.
Ideally, don't want to be spending any more than £400.
If such a camera doesn't exist, then I'll stick with my G6 until it or the remote dies lol.
So are we asking for the impossible? Is there no such thing as a compact point and shoot camera, with flip round screen and either intervalometer built in, or capable of plugging one in?
I would ideally like to downsize from my Canon G6, which is what I understand to be a bridge camera.
Really don't want to have to upgrade to dslr to get what I want the camera to do, especially when I only catch a handful of fish per year lol.
Ideally, don't want to be spending any more than £400.
If such a camera doesn't exist, then I'll stick with my G6 until it or the remote dies lol.
In reply to Post #24
Get a second hand Canon G1X mate. Will do everything you want and much, much more
Get a second hand Canon G1X mate. Will do everything you want and much, much more
In reply to Post #23
Buy used or hire one first mate, going from higher end crop sensors to low end full frame you often lose more than you gain. I kept my omd-em5ii over the a7 1 and 2 6d 1 and 2 and d750. Image quality wasn't in the same league in the situations where the big sensor actually had an advantage and c-af on the em5 was useless but handling, control, features, speed... It wasn't even funny how crap some of those body's were to use.
(I should add I really liked the 6dmk2, might grab one again at some point)
Buy used or hire one first mate, going from higher end crop sensors to low end full frame you often lose more than you gain. I kept my omd-em5ii over the a7 1 and 2 6d 1 and 2 and d750. Image quality wasn't in the same league in the situations where the big sensor actually had an advantage and c-af on the em5 was useless but handling, control, features, speed... It wasn't even funny how crap some of those body's were to use.
(I should add I really liked the 6dmk2, might grab one again at some point)
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Incidentally the rp is basically the mirrorless 6d2!
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Incidentally the rp is basically the mirrorless 6d2!
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