[RBW] camera recomendations?

2013-08-18 Thread NWAJack
Anyone have a recommendation for a decent, non fancy camera for rides? Preferably one that fits in one of the front pockets of a acorn handlebar bag. Thanks! Jack in Arkansas -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe

Re: [RBW] camera recomendations?

2013-08-18 Thread cyclotourist
Semi-fancy, but a great camera:http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-DMC-LX7K-Digital-Intelligent-3-0-inch/dp/B008MB719C Warehouse sale on one right now for $300: http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B008MB719C/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8condition=used Fast lens, extra-wide angle, metal body. Only

Re: [RBW] camera recomendations?

2013-08-18 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Now you're really in my comfort zone, photography is my first passion... as I'm used to using a larger SLR camera and having the benefits of interchangeable lenses I wanted to retain that in a smaller camera. Good news is there are bunch of small, interchangeable lens camera systems out

Re: [RBW] camera recomendations?

2013-08-18 Thread Bruce Herbitter
@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] camera recomendations? Anyone have a recommendation for a decent, non fancy camera for rides? Preferably one that fits in one of the front pockets of a acorn handlebar bag. Thanks! Jack in Arkansas -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [RBW] camera recomendations?

2013-08-18 Thread Eric Norris
The Panasonic is indeed a nice camera (I have a Lumix LX-2). The biggest downside for me is that lens cap--using the camera involves 1) extracting it from the pocket or bag, 2) fiddling one-handed with the lens cap, which then dangles around, 3) turning it on, 4) taking the photo, and 5) steps

Re: [RBW] camera recomendations?

2013-08-18 Thread cyclotourist
I have one of these http://www.amazon.com/PANASONIC-Camera-MagicFiber-Microfiber-Cleaning/dp/B009K4QYWU Works good, but increases the bulk of the camera a bit. On 8/18/13, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: The Panasonic is indeed a nice camera (I have a Lumix LX-2). The biggest downside

Re: [RBW] camera recomendations?

2013-08-18 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 08/18/2013 05:03 PM, Eric Norris wrote: he Panasonic is indeed a nice camera (I have a Lumix LX-2). The biggest downside for me is that lens cap--using the camera involves 1) extracting it from the pocket or bag, 2) fiddling one-handed with the lens cap, which then dangles around, 3)

Re: [RBW] camera recomendations?

2013-08-18 Thread Eric Norris
That's a great idea. I'll look into that. Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy On Aug 18, 2013, at 3:38 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On 08/18/2013 05:03 PM, Eric Norris wrote: he Panasonic is indeed a nice camera (I have a Lumix LX-2). The

Re: [RBW] camera recomendations?

2013-08-18 Thread Eric Platt
The Panasonic LX series are very nice. My problem when I had an LX3 was the mode dial turned too easily. Had a lot of photos taken during the trip to San Diego not come out well Right now my go-to point and shoot is one of these -