Compact Cameras

[Jon]

I have a good few Compact cameras, such as the Fujifilm XF10 and the Canon G7X. Also a couple of Canon Ixus models, and a couple of Panasonic TZ models. But non of them seem to feel like a proper camera in the hand. Probably does not help that they have LCD screens, rather than a viewfinder.

I would love a Compact camera, that has the feel of a camera. Just wondering what that could be? I am still looking... Oh and no, not a Fujifilm X100V. Too expensive.

 

[milo]

i want one as well, but i think you're last 2 words sums it up pretty well ... the good one's are expensive

 

[Wilt]

One problem is the development of new compact cameras is greatly reduced in the industry, due to the decline of that segment by the usage of smartphone cameras in the general population.

I still like carrying a compact camera when photography is not a primary purpose, and I wish to have a more easily controllable camera that does not have prolonged delay in shutter actuation
...I found I could not photograph a grandchild circling on a merry-go-round because if I pressed the button to take a photo as he came into view at about 9 o'clock on the merry-go-round, the camera would not fire until he was past 6 o'clock and his face was not sufficiently in view...I was forced to shoot a video simply to get one frame!

 

[Jon]

i want one as well, but i think you're last 2 words sums it up pretty well ... the good one's are expensive

I did have the chance to buy an older X100 a few years ago, but I was waiting for the prices to drop. But prices rocketed instead, should have bought it when I had the chance at lower prices.

 

[Jon]

One problem is the development of new compact cameras is greatly reduced in the industry, due to the decline of that segment by the usage of smartphone cameras in the general population.

I still like carrying a compact camera when photography is not a primary purpose, and I wish to have a more easily controllable camera that does not have prolonged delay in shutter actuation
...I found I could not photograph a grandchild circling on a merry-go-round because if I pressed the button to take a photo as he came into view at about 9 o'clock on the merry-go-round, the camera would not fire until he was past 6 o'clock and his face was not sufficiently in view...I was forced to shoot a video simply to get one frame!

Still keeping my eyes open for that certain something, that will do it for me. At my age it may be one of the last cameras I will buy. I tend to keep cameras for many years.

 

[milo]

why doesn't canon make a ricoh GRIIIx for $600 or less? they'd sell like hotcakes and they can practically make them with parts they have lying around ... the ricoh is $1000 and they sell a ton of them

what segment would they be cutting into?

 

[Jon]

why doesn't canon make a ricoh GRIIIx for $600 or less? they'd sell like hotcakes and they can practically make them with parts they have lying around ... the ricoh is $1000 and they sell a ton of them

what segment would they be cutting into?

Surely instead of all the models Canon was making, they could have made one compact with a viewfinder and dials. But maybe they think the moment has now passed. But I am determined to get one more compact, with proper buttons and knobs, oh and a view finder. lol

 

[MMP]

For several years I was on the hunt for a high quality compact. I went through a few options from Canon and Sony, but eventually ended up with the X100V. It would have cost me a lot less had I just increased my budget from the beginning and got the X100V. I've owned it for about 6months now and it checks all the boxes.

After reading the reviews, I thought people were exaggerating and playing into the cult mentality when they commented about how much fun it is to use, and how for some it changed the way they approach photography. I can now completely relate to these reviews.

The overall experience comes from the manual knobs, the overall build quality, the film simulation options, the nearly pocketable size, and the fact that the camera just works as expected without any nonsense. As far as the viewfinder, it's nice to have but I've found that I use the LCD screen equally.

 

[Jon]

For several years I was on the hunt for a high quality compact. I went through a few options from Canon and Sony, but eventually ended up with the X100V. It would have cost me a lot less had I had just increased my budget from the beginning and got the X100V. I've owned it for about 6months now and it checks all the boxes.

After reading the reviews, I thought people were exaggerating and playing into the cult mentality when they commented about how much fun it is to use, and how for some it changed the way they approach photography. I can now completely relate to these reviews.

The overall experience comes from the manual knobs, the overall build quality, the film simulation options, the nearly pocketable size, and the fact that the camera just works as expected without any nonsense. As far as the viewfinder, it's nice to have but I've found that I use the LCD screen equally.

I might start looking again in the new year, hopefully when people want to start freeing up some money from their cameras.
Thanks for your take on things.

 

[Jon]

Slight Niggle with Compact Cameras.
Why is there always a slight delay, when pressing the shutter button, even after focus is confirmed?

 

[Jon]

Following on from my last post above. Do all Compact have a delay, when pressing the shutter button?
I must admit, I am used to the very rapid clank of the DSLR.

 

[Wilt]

Following on from my last post above. Do all Compact have a delay, when pressing the shutter button?
I must admit, I am used to the very rapid clank of the DSLR.

My Canon Powershot S110 seems to be fairly instantaneous! I waited for the second hand of the clock to hit a certain point, pressed the shutter; then reviewed the photo...the second hand was where it was when I pressed the shutter, not passed that point.

 

[MMP]

Slight Niggle with Compact Cameras.
Why is there always a slight delay, when pressing the shutter button, even after focus is confirmed?

I know what you mean. I'm guessing, but it probably has to do with the processor. The same thing used to be very common on most phone cameras, although that seems to be a thing of the past on the higher end models over the last 5+ years. There was zero shutter delay on the ZV-1, RX100VII, and X100V.

 

[Jon]

My Canon Powershot S110 seems to be fairly instantaneous! I waited for the second hand of the clock to hit a certain point, pressed the shutter; then reviewed the photo...the second hand was where it was when I pressed the shutter, not passed that point.

Would never of thought of that, pretty clever and simple idea. Must give it a try.

 

[Pagman]

I have gone back to a Lumix Bridge camera not sure if its relavent here, but quite pleased to have gone back to them, as with modern software and editing tools they can produce some quite decent results.

P.

 

[Jon]

I have gone back to a Lumix Bridge camera not sure if its relavent here, but quite pleased to have gone back to them, as with modern software and editing tools they can produce some quite decent results.

P.

For me I suppose it's the size. A bridge is similar in size to a DSLR. I just love compacts at the moment. Small stealthy and discreet. Oh, and pops into pocket with ease, another big plus for me.

 

[gjl711]

A while back I did some serious looking for a smaller camera, something that i can carry with me much easier, not so muce a SLR replacement, more like another tool in the tool bag. I settled on two cameras. Oh, one of my requirements was that I needed optical zoom, as much as possible, so that seriously limited my selections. The two cameras i asses was the Panasonic Lumix ZS80. It's a true pocket-able camera, very small and the quality is way better than my phone. I use this when out and about and want a decent camera with me as it's so easy to have on me. The other was the Canon SX70. This one was a huge surprise. Because of the 1365mm zoom, at times it does better than the 5DIV with a 150-600 Siggy. It's abridge camera so not quite pocket-able, but still way smaller then the 5DIV with 600mm lens.

 

[PaulH]

Former owner of Fuji X100T.
Probably best non DSLR I've ever owned.
Shame it didn't have interchangeable lenses. I know the other Fuji cameras do, and I did own the original XPro1, but the X100 has something about it that makes it better.

 

[CyberDyneSystems]

I had a wonderful little Nikon 1 kit. (gave it away simply due to lack of use) Sadly no longer made. I guess it was akin to the Canon M series. It was very compact, very affordable, and very capable. They are selling for pennies on the dollar used.

 

[Daffodil Hunter]

I have a good few Compact cameras, such as the Fujifilm XF10 and the Canon G7X. Also a couple of Canon Ixus models, and a couple of Panasonic TZ models. But non of them seem to feel like a proper camera in the hand. Probably does not help that they have LCD screens, rather than a viewfinder.

I would love a Compact camera, that has the feel of a camera. Just wondering what that could be? I am still looking... Oh and no, not a Fujifilm X100V. Too expensive.

u43 is the answer.

Rangefinder type body u43 (Olympus Pen or Panasonic GX) with a pancake lens will be very compact yet will give you a feel of a camera.