True. I'm normally cautious about where I apply it. I really like it when tramping because it makes it so easy to plot photos straight onto maps, maybe 10 years later, but I'm wary of publishing geotagged photos of things or places which I know some people are sensitive about exact locations getting out too far. When I'm using a camera for non-tramping things, esp family stuff or around the house, the GPS goes off.
know some people are sensitive about exact locations getting out too far.
You mean like that mid forest "market garden"
To me, GPS is something to be used only if I'm deep in the brown stuff, and want to get a location out to rescuers etc.
Handy on a camera so that you don't have to remember exactly where you took the photo. As for 'secret places', I'm pretty safe given my purchase is initially for the TAT.
Getting a GPS-equipped camera won't drain the battery all that much provided you turn the GPS function on/off every time you use the camera.
Love the branched thread to chargers! Something else I'm looking closely at.
Out there on the trail for long periods on your own, your world gets much smaller. So, one thing is for sure, photography will take on a greater importance in your world. Agree with madpom about the phone wrapped up safe and sound. But whatever you use for photos needs to be real handy. I developed a system that was basically a neck strap that tucked under the sternum strap on the pack to stop movement. Thats for the heavier end of compact. With one hand in a few seconds you can have the camera out and photo taken. Waiting 1-5 minutes for gps to warm lock... dudnt sound that flash. The reality is youll know pretty well where you took each picture. Not sure a solution there.
Agree with those who talked about the large sensor compacts, 1.4 lens etc. Lumix LX100. Its not like you can just go back and get a better picture later, right.
http://www.gpspassion.com/forumsen/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=137533
Interesting discussion about gps loggers, incl one with a voice recording function. To be honest thats something id consider seriously for long trips. For my 05 trip the camera i used had this feature and i used it a lot. Helps a lot with trip write ups.
I have a lightweight (250gms) Canon point and shoot camera that I take with me tramping. I brought this wee beast for $27 from Trade Me 4 years ago and have had no problems with it. I also carry a spare battery because it will chew through power, especially if making videos.
It is all I need: basic photos for my own use, some ok video capability and has all the useful functions like timer, long focus, dpi settings, date/time etc.
I have a blog, which is what I use the photos/videos for and I would say the quality of these little point and shoots is excellent for that kind of use.
Hey, Im not Craig Potton so I have no need to lug a kilo of camera gear along...
Till quite recently the only option to take Potton-style photographs (as if!) you had to lug along a DSLR and associated lenses. Large sensor compacts are breathing down the neck of this benchmark… rumours that DSLR's will no longer be made within 10 years are circulating, but I'm a bit sceptical of this when you consider the millions of superb lenses lurking in the camera bags of pros and enthusiasts.
Having owned several compacts and suffered the 'noisy' results of their limited technology it was exciting to see the new generation of larger sensor compacts emerge on the market. At last, something that looked half decent.
Recording the journey is important. When you're laid up for some reason and can't get outside, delving into that photo collection can be a happy past-time and very motivating. If the photos you bring home just leave you disappointed then maybe it's time to retire that camera.
This post has been edited by the author on 19 May 2015 at 16:46.
Lenses are part of the story and compacts will never reach the quality of a full lens purely because the amount they have to refract light and the amount you can get into a small lens.
The real advantage of the slr though is that your viewfinder is the lens What you see is what you are taking. The screens on most compacts are closer to this than a traditional view finder but still not as good. Slr or Dslr is around for a long time yet although only serious photographers will use them and they will remain priced that way
What are you classing as compacts Geeves? Do mirrorless cameras count?
Mirrorless cameras are not compact cameras, although... All compact cameras are Mirrorless...
When people talk of mirrorless cameras they mean a camera with interchangeable lenses but lacking a mirror (But excluding Rangefinders). While a compact is any camera with a fixed lens.
Some compact cameras can be physically larger then some Mirrorless cameras (and even some dSLR). Some compact cameras now have a full frame sensor with top quality lenses.
If you ever read about a "compact system camera", then that is referring to Mirrorless Interchangeable lens camera.
Someone else described mirrorless cameras which is good because I wouldnt of known what they were. To my definition a compact will fit in ones pocket possibly along with there wallet and keys
