rustedborg
Senior Member
I may be the only one in these forums who thinks this way, but I'm getting tired of more and more cameras getting smaller and smaller. I have average-sized hands for an adult male, so I would think that a few others out there share my opinon.
First, let me say that I prefer digicams over DSLRs because they are smaller, lighter, and draw less attention when you want to shoot candids. That said, I think we're starting to go a little too far.
For example, my current Fuji digicam feels right in my hands ... but it's a few years old now and I am becoming painfully aware that newer cameras are capable of FAR superior performance. I'm now trying to decide on my next camera. Of all the current Nikon offerings that I've messed with,the Coolpix 4500 is the only one that feels PERFECT in my hands. The 5000 is almost perfect, but I have to add the MB-E5000 battery pack to make it perfect ... which then adds size and weight and makes the camera more obvious around my neck. Likewise, the 5700 almost feels perfect in my hands, but requires the MB-E5700 which causes the same problems. I won't even mention the 3100, which is so small I almost had a stroke in the store when I saw it.
I've picked up a variety of other cameras from other manufacturers that are even smaller.
What is going on? How am I supposed to enjoy taking pictures if I can hardly hold the stinking camera? I understand the novelty of having a super-small camera, but what's the point? Do you want to impress your friends with a toy that can fit on a key chain, or do you want to take pictures?
Sorry for the rant. I've been suffering from insomnia over the past few days and REALLY need some sleep. Anyway. I hope the upcoming 5400 feels nice in my hands ... and I hope Nikon doesn't forget that people actually need to HOLD their cameras.
First, let me say that I prefer digicams over DSLRs because they are smaller, lighter, and draw less attention when you want to shoot candids. That said, I think we're starting to go a little too far.
For example, my current Fuji digicam feels right in my hands ... but it's a few years old now and I am becoming painfully aware that newer cameras are capable of FAR superior performance. I'm now trying to decide on my next camera. Of all the current Nikon offerings that I've messed with,the Coolpix 4500 is the only one that feels PERFECT in my hands. The 5000 is almost perfect, but I have to add the MB-E5000 battery pack to make it perfect ... which then adds size and weight and makes the camera more obvious around my neck. Likewise, the 5700 almost feels perfect in my hands, but requires the MB-E5700 which causes the same problems. I won't even mention the 3100, which is so small I almost had a stroke in the store when I saw it.
I've picked up a variety of other cameras from other manufacturers that are even smaller.
What is going on? How am I supposed to enjoy taking pictures if I can hardly hold the stinking camera? I understand the novelty of having a super-small camera, but what's the point? Do you want to impress your friends with a toy that can fit on a key chain, or do you want to take pictures?
Sorry for the rant. I've been suffering from insomnia over the past few days and REALLY need some sleep. Anyway. I hope the upcoming 5400 feels nice in my hands ... and I hope Nikon doesn't forget that people actually need to HOLD their cameras.
