Bill, Neal is right, the flash makes ALL the difference in the world. I use a small Canon G10, doesn't take the best pictures but with the Cannon 500EX flash (or some number, been replaced with the 600 EX-RT) the camera is simply fantastic. With the adjustments with the flash the quality of the shots are totally stunning, with a better camera it would be even better.
Also, I use the Black Widow Spider for the small camera, makes it so easy to carry. For the larger cameras the Spider Dual Pro where the camera also hangs beside you along with another lens if you wish. I only use this when traveling and am taking bunches of photo's. http://www.spiderholster.com/dual-camera-system.html http://www.spiderholster.com/black-widow-kit.html John On Aug 24, 2012, at 4:05 PM, Neal Hammon wrote: > Bill- > > In the old days when I was using a Nikon SLR, I had a 24mm lens, and I would > simple put that on the camera, and hold it over my head to take pictures in > crowds. No flip out screen needed, and it did a good job, but you might have > to crop the photo somewhat. > > But the real reason I am sending this is to offer some more unsolicited > advice. Be sure to buy a camera to which you can attach another flash. The > built-in flash units on about all cameras are really weak sisters, and limit > their use. The useful range of most of the built in flash units is not very > far, but even the smaller attachable flash units by the major companies can > overcome this fault. I have the little cheap Nikon stick-on flash that fits > my D-40 SLR, and it does a good job. > > Another thing about a SLR camera is that the basic package suggested in the > stores is with a big zoom, but these cameras can also be purchased with > non-zoom lens some of which reduces the size and weight considerably. Most > professionals get along fine with a 24 or 35 mm, a 50mm, and a 100mm, > equivalent that can be pulled out of your bag and used on the unit. Without > the 100 mm you do not even need a bag- pockets will do. Only spies use the > long range (200+mm) zooms. > > Neal > > > > On Aug 24, 2012, at 3:11 PM, Bill Rising wrote: > > On Aug 24, 2012, at 12:35 , Neal Hammon wrote: > >> Bill- >> >> I also think you are getting good advice. > > OK... I guess I should be going to try seeing how these cameras feel in my > hands and how well I like working with them. I'll also have to look around to > see if anyone carries the Panasonic. One feature it has which matches my > current camera is a flip-out (I think the word is 'articulated') screen. I've > found this very good for taking shots over the heads of crowds and at other > strange angles. [1] > > Thanks for the info, > > Bill > [1] Oops, now I've probably gone and identified myself as a rube ;<) > _______________________________________________ > MacGroup mailing list > [email protected] > http://www.math.louisville.edu/mailman/listinfo/macgroup > > > > _______________________________________________ > MacGroup mailing list > [email protected] > http://www.math.louisville.edu/mailman/listinfo/macgroup > _______________________________________________ MacGroup mailing list [email protected] http://www.math.louisville.edu/mailman/listinfo/macgroup
