Hey /trv/ picture-takers! My camera is ded, need to grab a new

Depends on your budget and how big of a camera you are willing to lug around.

This ishould be asked on /p/. Find a gear thread and state your requirements.

>>1149004
Thanks. I'd still be interested in what /trv/ uses -- I can figure tech specs and all, but would like experiences with cameras in the travel field.

Weight is not a huge issue, 'm not into lugging extra lenses and the like. Don't need a "rugged" water proof, I have the Lumix waterproof for those situations.

There have been enough good pics posted here that there must be some folks who like their camera.

>>1148961
get a used one - from a family member or a friend
just about any SLR will do
- the older and rougher it looks the better
idea being that no one will want to steal it (or will be less likely to)
there is no worse feeling as a traveller (for me anyway) than in having the locals gawk at your $1,000 SLR camera
even more noticeable in a 3rd world country
its like having a giant poster wrapped around your neck that says 'hey, I got more money than you, this thing around me neck can feed your family for two years and buy you a car too'
- personally, I travel with an old Olympus SLR I have had for years, the labels have fallen off, the view screen finder is roughed up and the shine on the thing has dulled considerably
- if you think a big expensive camera will give you great pictures, that is your choice - i've taken great images with my old Olympus
- it's like penis size, its not how big you are, its what you do with your equipment that makes the difference ;)

OP, you seem like an unpleasant person,. but I'm going to help you, in a way.

>still haven't mentioned a budged
Even though you replied

>wants cool settings
>doesn't want to haul lenses
Do you know the dimensions difference between a macro and a telephoto lens?


And yes, /p/ is the right place. There's nothing inherent in photography that differs with travelling.

From photography or backpacks, the latter belongs to /trv/ more, but I'd even suggest going to /out/ for such equipment, unless it's carry-on specific.

Also literally all of the features you've listed are available on smartphones, except maybe exposers, but seeing the way you type - you don't have a lot of experience with that.

>>1149593
>OP, you seem like an unpleasant person,. but I'm going to help you, in a way.

Sorry. And thanks, in a way.


>>still haven't mentioned a budged
>Even though you replied
Fair enough, maybe upo to around $500, let's say. Obviously spending less for equal quallity is better than spending more than needed. but something in that range won't break the bank.


>>wants cool settings
>>doesn't want to haul lenses

Yeah Not sure why that confuses you. I am o0ot a camera geek, and do not want to be carrying extra lenses and changing lenses -- all-in-one is fine. But I do want it to be able to do some fun stuff such as mentioned -- two cameras back the one I had could force the lens to remain open for 30 seconds or so, the more recent one couldn't do that, I missed it. So that sort of feature is fun to have.

>Do you know the dimensions difference between a macro and a telephoto lens?

No, never have needed to know that. Sorry if that harelips you for some reason.

>And yes, /p/ is the right place. There's nothing inherent in photography that differs with travelling.

Sure there is -- what you use it for. Wanting to tote it around the world with you. Travel-type stuff.

>From photography or backpacks, the latter belongs to /trv/ more, but I'd even suggest going to /out/ for such equipment, unless it's carry-on specific.

I might try that, thank you.

>Also literally all of the features you've listed are available on smartphones, except maybe exposers, but seeing the way you type - you don't have a lot of experience with that.

Last I looked, smartphones had little or no optical zoom. The Everybody says "My phone takes pictures as good as a regular camera now," and then you look at the pictures and they just don't. So that is not an option for me.

But thanks for your semi-friendly reply.

Check out the Nikon CoolPix range like the P900. Goes up to something crazy between 2000-4000mm zoom while the biggest zoom lens on a DSLR is usually 200mm.
Check the features not sure how it is with exposures.

I have a Nikon d5300 and am honestly very impressed, even timelapse inbuilt. Upgrading to Canon 70d for continual auto-focus while filming to make some cool vids.

I recommend a mirrorless camera, they're cheap, lightweight, user-friendly but can do all of the "cool pro shit" dslrs can do. Perfect travel cameras. I use Olympus om-d em10 personally.

>>1150682
>mirrorless
>cheap
Dunno what planet you're living on but memecameras are quite a bit pricier than an entry level last-generation DSLR option

Maybe if you're some /p/ autist who thinks they're a totally affordable alternative to a "normal" full frame DSLR but some people think even $500 is a lot to spend on a camera