Pietrach Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Hi I am looking for a cheap smallest possible camera which Alamy will accept, with a basic optical zoom. Idea is to carry it in a pocket all the time. Sony RX100 is too expensive, and I am fine with cameras from pre 2010 if they produce good daylight images. Looking at cameras such as Olympus pen light 5 with 14-42 pancake lens, but does not need to be interchangeable lens. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regis Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Ricoh seems to be coming up with a new GR, the GR III. It is an APS-C sensor. If as good as previous GR cameras it should be a good compact one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Morgan Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 I don't know what you're budget is, but you should be able to find one of the RX100 models used for a decent price. I got my RX100 M2 a couple of years ago for $400CDN barely used. Fantastic little camera. Jill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morrison Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 12 minutes ago, Jill Morgan said: I don't know what you're budget is, but you should be able to find one of the RX100 models used for a decent price. I got my RX100 M2 a couple of years ago for $400CDN barely used. Fantastic little camera. Jill +1 Some people seem to trade in their cameras at every opportunity; there are plenty of S/H cameras, half current retail price (or less) that still look and feel brand new. I have the Sony RX100 (Mark III), so I have a camera with me at all times. It's fine - with due care - for Alamy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Morgan Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 39 minutes ago, John Morrison said: +1 Some people seem to trade in their cameras at every opportunity; there are plenty of S/H cameras, half current retail price (or less) that still look and feel brand new. I have the Sony RX100 (Mark III), so I have a camera with me at all times. It's fine - with due care - for Alamy... The person I bought the camera from didn't seem to be aware of all of its capabilities. Probably couldn't figure out how to use all the settings. I use the Sony for about 90% of what I shoot now and the Canon for the other 10%. I simply leave the 70-200 on the Canon and use the Sony for everything else. Jill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pietrach Posted September 27, 2018 Author Share Posted September 27, 2018 Thank you. Anyone using RX100 make 1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bell Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 3 minutes ago, Pietrach said: Thank you. Anyone using RX100 make 1? I used the Mk1 for some time, bought it new. All submissions from it passed QC. I now have the Mk3 as I like the eye level VF. and the improved firmware. The question is not really the size of the camera but the smallest size of sensor. You will find a lot of cameras with 1" sensors now. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pietrach Posted September 27, 2018 Author Share Posted September 27, 2018 22 minutes ago, Allan Bell said: The question is not really the size of the camera but the smallest size of sensor. You will find a lot of cameras with 1" sensors now. Allan I realise tge sensor size determines the image "image quality", at least in terms of Alamy. So far rx100 mk1 look best for me considering budget of sub£150. I dont think any new models come close to this, even second hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bell Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 1 hour ago, Pietrach said: I realise tge sensor size determines the image "image quality", at least in terms of Alamy. So far rx100 mk1 look best for me considering budget of sub£150. I dont think any new models come close to this, even second hand. Sorry was not trying to teach/suck eggs. It is just that some small cameras have much smaller sensors, as I am sure you know already, and those would not be suitable for Alamy QC. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colblimp Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 1 hour ago, Pietrach said: budget of sub£150. You're going to struggle. Why not save and spend £500 on something decent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pietrach Posted September 27, 2018 Author Share Posted September 27, 2018 1 hour ago, Allan Bell said: Sorry was not trying to teach/suck eggs. It is just that some small cameras have much smaller sensors, as I am sure you know already, and those would not be suitable for Alamy QC. Allan No offence taken This is the whole reason I originally asked about a small camera accepted by Alamy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pietrach Posted September 27, 2018 Author Share Posted September 27, 2018 38 minutes ago, Colblimp said: You're going to struggle. Why not save and spend £500 on something decent? I am a hobbyst, and cannot justify spending £500 on a second camera. It is not a matter of finances, just principles. Would rather spend this on a lovely weekend away with kids and create memories with my cheap camera Seriously now, is there such a big difference between say rx100 mk1 and mk2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCat Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 I am still using the mk1 and have had recent images accepted by QC. It actually has a further reach at 100mm. You will not be able to look through a viewfinder but I have become accustomed to holding up the camera and looking at the back. Paulette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colblimp Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 27 minutes ago, Pietrach said: I am a hobbyst, and cannot justify spending £500 on a second camera. It is not a matter of finances, just principles. Would rather spend this on a lovely weekend away with kids and create memories with my cheap camera Seriously now, is there such a big difference between say rx100 mk1 and mk2? Fair enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Brooks Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 PDBJ65 taken hand held in near darkness recently with my trusty Sony RX 100 mark 1. Purchased new and never felt the need to upgrade. Here is another, taken last winter, with the same camera M7RF98: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mitchell Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 I bought a little Sony NEX-3 -- which has an APS-C sensor but no EVF -- with an 18-55 lens (both used) a number of years ago for only $300 CAN , and it has paid for itself many time over at this point. I think that given the choice between a used RX100 Mk 1 and a Mk 2, I would probably go for the latter because it has a tilting screen, which I found very useful when using the NEX-3. Here's an image captured in 2012 with the NEX-3 that licensed just this month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAROL SAUNDERS Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 I have a Nikon AW120 which I got primarily for snorkelling, however it's fine for everyday use also though no viewfinder. Had images accepted on here also. It's handy to have with a 2.8 24-120mm, think there is a more recent version now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bell Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 20 hours ago, NYCat said: I am still using the mk1 and have had recent images accepted by QC. It actually has a further reach at 100mm. You will not be able to look through a viewfinder but I have become accustomed to holding up the camera and looking at the back. Paulette Still have mine and use it sometimes for the extra reach. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bell Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 9 minutes ago, CAROL SAUNDERS said: I have a Nikon AW120 which I got primarily for snorkelling, however it's fine for everyday use also though no viewfinder. Had images accepted on here also. It's handy to have with a 2.8 24-120mm, think there is a more recent version now. You have had images accepted by Alamy QC from the AW120? That is surprising as it only has a 1/2.3 sensor, much smaller than Alamy's 1" minimum sensor. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAROL SAUNDERS Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Allan I was surprised also as I had uploaded a few accidentally with another batch (think just 2 or 3) and didn't realise until they were in QC and fully expected the lot to fail. As I said I got it primarily for snorkelling well trying to anyway ! I think I'll also look at something smaller at some point for everyday stuff though I do like a viewfinder. Carol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bell Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 4 minutes ago, CAROL SAUNDERS said: Allan I was surprised also as I had uploaded a few accidentally with another batch (think just 2 or 3) and didn't realise until they were in QC and fully expected the lot to fail. As I said I got it primarily for snorkelling well trying to anyway ! I think I'll also look at something smaller at some point for everyday stuff though I do like a viewfinder. Carol Ah! that explains it. They were probably/most likely not even seen by QC as they do not check every image in a batch. I am sure if they had been spotted then the outcome would have been different. SHhhhhhh. Don't tell anyone. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAROL SAUNDERS Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 ....... I might have a look also at the Sony MK1 - not sure what else is around so a bit more research me thinks. Carol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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