Comments on: How to Choose the Best Digital Camera for Traveling http://www.havepack.com/how-to-choose-the-best-digital-camera-for-traveling/ Travel tips and stories for backpackers, budget travelers, and those wanting to discover the world through something more than a simple vacation. Fri, 09 Jul 2010 03:44:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: New and Innovative Cameras for Adventurous Travelers | Have Pack, Will Travel http://www.havepack.com/how-to-choose-the-best-digital-camera-for-traveling/#comment-880 New and Innovative Cameras for Adventurous Travelers | Have Pack, Will Travel Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:24:55 +0000 http://www.havepack.com/?p=797#comment-880 [...] How to Choose the Best Digital Camera for Traveling has been discussed here before.  The truth is, just about any camera will work for most jobs.  [...] [...] How to Choose the Best Digital Camera for Traveling has been discussed here before.  The truth is, just about any camera will work for most jobs.  [...]

]]> By: Scintilla http://www.havepack.com/how-to-choose-the-best-digital-camera-for-traveling/#comment-712 Scintilla Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:36:34 +0000 http://www.havepack.com/?p=797#comment-712 I have the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ25 and I love it! The zoom is strong at 10x and above all the colours are true. That was the main reason why I chose it rather the others with similar characteristics. And very important when you are shooting in places with a great light like on the Amalfi Coast. Great tips and blog overall! I have the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ25 and I love it! The zoom is strong at 10x and above all the colours are true. That was the main reason why I chose it rather the others with similar characteristics. And very important when you are shooting in places with a great light like on the Amalfi Coast.
Great tips and blog overall!

]]> By: Nik http://www.havepack.com/how-to-choose-the-best-digital-camera-for-traveling/#comment-660 Nik Thu, 14 May 2009 08:53:01 +0000 http://www.havepack.com/?p=797#comment-660 Great post! Also enjoyed your 10 Travel Photography Tips. I actually just received a Canon PowerShot SX10 for a birthday present and am loving it. I'm no pro tho, so I'm still trying to figure out how to take great sunset/sunrise photos with it. Or scenery in general. I always seem to mess up some settings and what not.. What I do enjoy however, is the Super Macro and the 20x Zoom Lens. Sounds like overkill actually, and it probably is, but it's a lot of fun! Tips would be appreciated =) Cheers, -Nik Great post! Also enjoyed your 10 Travel Photography Tips. I actually just received a Canon PowerShot SX10 for a birthday present and am loving it. I’m no pro tho, so I’m still trying to figure out how to take great sunset/sunrise photos with it. Or scenery in general. I always seem to mess up some settings and what not..

What I do enjoy however, is the Super Macro and the 20x Zoom Lens. Sounds like overkill actually, and it probably is, but it’s a lot of fun!

Tips would be appreciated =)

Cheers,

-Nik

]]> By: McKenzy http://www.havepack.com/how-to-choose-the-best-digital-camera-for-traveling/#comment-640 McKenzy Tue, 12 May 2009 00:01:59 +0000 http://www.havepack.com/?p=797#comment-640 2 cents: I think Panasonic point and shoots are GREAT. For the money, I would put them at 2nd on my list of pocket cams. Number one is Canon. IMO I'll be honest, I'm not a big fan of Nikon in the point and shoot area as I find the image detail a bit blurry, and the LCD screens are a joke. Sounds strange from a guy that ONLY shoots Nikon DSLRs huh? I have used and know a few people with Panasonic Lumix pocket cams which go all the way up to a 10x Optical zoom and shoot really, really well in low light. My newest pocket cam (2 weeks old) is a Canon SD780. It packs some serious features into a VERY small package. A 12.1 megapixel (just in case you want to make a poster of your image) automatic 'scene' detection ... if you'd prefer fully full auto. And my FAVORITE thing about this camera...720p HD video function! The quality of the video capture is BETTER than my Flip MinoHD cam, and considering this camera ALSO shoots beautiful still pics, you can leave your video camera at home. Brilliant! One more thing! Don't forget to purchase an EyeFi Explore Wireless SD card for your new camera. If you are a traveler, and you wouldn't be here at havepack.com if you're not, you'll LOVE the geotagging feature, and new wireless video uploading to flickr and other photo sites! 2 cents:
I think Panasonic point and shoots are GREAT. For the money, I would put them at 2nd on my list of pocket cams. Number one is Canon. IMO

I’ll be honest, I’m not a big fan of Nikon in the point and shoot area as I find the image detail a bit blurry, and the LCD screens are a joke. Sounds strange from a guy that ONLY shoots Nikon DSLRs huh? I have used and know a few people with Panasonic Lumix pocket cams which go all the way up to a 10x Optical zoom and shoot really, really well in low light.

My newest pocket cam (2 weeks old) is a Canon SD780. It packs some serious features into a VERY small package. A 12.1 megapixel (just in case you want to make a poster of your image) automatic ‘scene’ detection … if you’d prefer fully full auto. And my FAVORITE thing about this camera…720p HD video function! The quality of the video capture is BETTER than my Flip MinoHD cam, and considering this camera ALSO shoots beautiful still pics, you can leave your video camera at home. Brilliant!

One more thing! Don’t forget to purchase an EyeFi Explore Wireless SD card for your new camera. If you are a traveler, and you wouldn’t be here at havepack.com if you’re not, you’ll LOVE the geotagging feature, and new wireless video uploading to flickr and other photo sites!

]]> By: Jeffery Patch http://www.havepack.com/how-to-choose-the-best-digital-camera-for-traveling/#comment-638 Jeffery Patch Mon, 11 May 2009 22:33:26 +0000 http://www.havepack.com/?p=797#comment-638 CJ, You'll hear no knocks about Panasonic's from me. From the browsing online I've done they seem top notch but to be honest, I don't know anybody who has owned or even used one. They have some enticing models that are worth checking out. CJ,

You’ll hear no knocks about Panasonic’s from me. From the browsing online I’ve done they seem top notch but to be honest, I don’t know anybody who has owned or even used one. They have some enticing models that are worth checking out.

]]> By: CJ Calcroft http://www.havepack.com/how-to-choose-the-best-digital-camera-for-traveling/#comment-637 CJ Calcroft Mon, 11 May 2009 22:21:57 +0000 http://www.havepack.com/?p=797#comment-637 Great post, I’m looking at the moment myself. I’m surprised the Panasonic Lumix range haven’t been mentioned though, considering they received the best travel camera in the world award for the last couple of years. Sorry, i don’t have the time to find the link to the awards but a quick google search should point you there. Anyhow, the top notch one is the TZ7 (link below) http://panasonic.com.au/products/details.cfm?productid=7160&contextID=6 Though the TZ6 is perfectly adequate for most people, the only difference is a 2.7 as opposed to a 3.0″ LCD screen and 10mp as opposed to 12mp. it costs around $100-150 less. (link below) http://panasonic.com.au/products/details.cfm?objectID=4898 For the rugged camera (waterproof, dust proof, shock resistant), Panasonic have just released this little beauty, which uses the same award winning Lumix technology and wide angle Leica lens. (link below) http://panasonic.com.au/products/details.cfm?objectID=4956 Hope that helps! Cj Great post,

I’m looking at the moment myself. I’m surprised the Panasonic Lumix range haven’t been mentioned though, considering they received the best travel camera in the world award for the last couple of years. Sorry, i don’t have the time to find the link to the awards but a quick google search should point you there.

Anyhow, the top notch one is the TZ7 (link below)
http://panasonic.com.au/products/details.cfm?productid=7160&contextID=6

Though the TZ6 is perfectly adequate for most people, the only difference is a 2.7 as opposed to a 3.0″ LCD screen and 10mp as opposed to 12mp. it costs around $100-150 less. (link below)
http://panasonic.com.au/products/details.cfm?objectID=4898

For the rugged camera (waterproof, dust proof, shock resistant), Panasonic have just released this little beauty, which uses the same award winning Lumix technology and wide angle Leica lens. (link below)
http://panasonic.com.au/products/details.cfm?objectID=4956

Hope that helps!

Cj

]]> By: Keith http://www.havepack.com/how-to-choose-the-best-digital-camera-for-traveling/#comment-635 Keith Mon, 11 May 2009 17:51:56 +0000 http://www.havepack.com/?p=797#comment-635 Thanks for this article. I agree with you, I only look at Nikon or Canon cameras. I currently have a Canon which I'm very pleased with. One factor I also look for is an image stabiliser, handy if you're taking a picture from a moving vehicle or if you have shaky hands! Cheers, Keith Thanks for this article. I agree with you, I only look at Nikon or Canon cameras. I currently have a Canon which I’m very pleased with. One factor I also look for is an image stabiliser, handy if you’re taking a picture from a moving vehicle or if you have shaky hands!

Cheers,
Keith

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