What do you suggest as a good go-to camera for everyday use? I love my Canon 7D, but don't care to lugg it around with me everyday. I want something to just throw in my bag or purse. Just curious what you guys suggest!
Thanks.
LOL, is it bad I just have a smaller DSLR for an everyday camera?! :)
I have a Canon SX20 IS I carry around every so often for everyday. And a Kodak M1033. Now that I got a smartphone, however, I use that. But my D80 DSLR is still my everyday main camera as a backup to the D300. DSLRs kinda ruined me... Oh, and often (esp when traveling) I have my Holga with half a dozen rolls of 120 film thrown in my purse for good measure.
I have a Canon PowerShot SX 120 IS. It's not the smallest camera, but it's also not the most basic, and I've often been impressed by what it can turn out. This is my second PowerShot, and I'd be prepared to recommend pretty much anything that's on the Canon website under "Point and Shoot Plus" on the strength of these two cameras. Or for that matter, anything Canon at all ;o)
I have the 7D too and often use it, but I keep my Canon S90 with me almost everywhere. I would recommend the newer S95. Both shoot in RAW and have manual functionality.
@farge I have the older version of that one and love to have it on me when I don't want to carry my SLR. It has a bunch of manual settings so you can do quite a lot with it. Have had 4 Powershot cameras and have loved them all. They do a pretty impressive job in my opinion.
My 'main' camera is a Canon 50D, but we recently bought a Nikon D40 from a friend, and I'm amazed at how light it is in comparison! I am totally going to use it for those days when Lulabelle (my Canon) is just too bulky and heavy! I know it's not pocket sized, but, wow what a difference.
@heatherlabone if you want to go the 'creative' route, you may want to try the Digital Harinezumi. it's a very compact, weird looking gadget that captures 3mp shots and 8mm-like video, vignette and all in its lo-fi glory.
@nellycious Being the film snob of this site (along with Jordan, haha), I'd suggest to save money and just get the "real deal," aka Holga or Diana or something of the like. Film is still very practical for everyday (I really should've put my Holga on my list, too).
But if digital is a must, if a person has an iphone, Droid, other smartphone, there's plenty of programs out there to replicate crappy film photography. I recently got Vignette for Android, and have been amazed at the results and all the options. I only spent $4 to get the app, and since I have my phone usually all the time, eliminates the need to carry another crappy digital camera with me. Of course, a person has to have the proper phone to have this app...
* Very good image quality, particularly at lower ISO settings
* Versatile video mode and good video quality (although sensor blooming is an issue in some situations)
* High ISO performance very good up to ISO 800 (and higher if processed from RAW)
* Reliable focus and white balance (although colors can be rather cool in daylight)
* Extremely bright F2-3.3 lens
* Useful 24mm equiv. wide angle to 90mm (equivalent) range
* Accessible, quick-to-use manual controls
* Useful external aspect ratio switch
* High-resolution 16:9 and 3:2 aspect ratio modes (thanks to multi-aspect sensor)
see more at: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/q42010highendcompactgroup/
@heatherlabone I have a Panasonic lumix DMC-FZ38 (bridge) its smaller than an DSLR but if you want something smaller i would recommend any Panasonic lumix, its always very popular and gives really good results for a digital camera (i work for a well known electrical retailer in the UK) :)
Thank you all for the fabulous suggestions. Some of them though I might as well purchase another DSLR, LOL. Will let you know what I go with. I'm really leaning towards a Lumix just because its something different than my Canon's. Thanks again!
The camera I always carry around is actually a point-and-shoot Olympus Stylus 7010. I like for it's sleek size and high photo quality. It's perfect for those unexpected "great capture" shots. But for artistry, 365, and anything planned, I use a nikon d3000.
Canon Powershot ELPH 300 HS is what I use everyday. I really recommend it, if you're an amateur like I am. I can get good depth of field on it, and effects, as well. If you're a more professional photographer, maybe not.. But it's small enough to fit into a pocket!! That's what i love about it. I take it everywhere!
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I have a Canon SX20 IS I carry around every so often for everyday. And a Kodak M1033. Now that I got a smartphone, however, I use that. But my D80 DSLR is still my everyday main camera as a backup to the D300. DSLRs kinda ruined me... Oh, and often (esp when traveling) I have my Holga with half a dozen rolls of 120 film thrown in my purse for good measure.
I want the X100 and if the reviews suck I think maybe that leica... I need to find a digital everyday camera I can use.
this is how it looks: http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTO44ww8NW7Ge6UCBEI6DWyDjyBCjPCZuw_GZ64y1XXvH0blSDI
and here are the shots it takes: http://www.harinezumiphotoblog.com/
you may be looking for a serious camera and this might just be gimmicky, but it sure looks like a fun toy. :)
But if digital is a must, if a person has an iphone, Droid, other smartphone, there's plenty of programs out there to replicate crappy film photography. I recently got Vignette for Android, and have been amazed at the results and all the options. I only spent $4 to get the app, and since I have my phone usually all the time, eliminates the need to carry another crappy digital camera with me. Of course, a person has to have the proper phone to have this app...
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
* Very good image quality, particularly at lower ISO settings
* Versatile video mode and good video quality (although sensor blooming is an issue in some situations)
* High ISO performance very good up to ISO 800 (and higher if processed from RAW)
* Reliable focus and white balance (although colors can be rather cool in daylight)
* Extremely bright F2-3.3 lens
* Useful 24mm equiv. wide angle to 90mm (equivalent) range
* Accessible, quick-to-use manual controls
* Useful external aspect ratio switch
* High-resolution 16:9 and 3:2 aspect ratio modes (thanks to multi-aspect sensor)
see more at:
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/q42010highendcompactgroup/