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Should I Get a New Cam

Started Sep 24, 2015 | Discussions thread
BarnET Veteran Member • Posts: 3,581
Re: Should I Get a New Cam

obb2015 wrote:

Hi,

It's a very general question, any input would be appreciated:

I have a Canon G9 which is still working nicely, and used only on trips, about 3-4 times a year. Day to day it's my phone (currently Xperia z3).

Great phone! in good light at least

I feel envy with new cams' sensor size, 24-28mm equiv. focal lenth and wider aperture, but can't justify investing in something new for only a few times a year. If I'd use more often, then my candidates would be Canong G7x (441$ here) or Lumix LX100 (+200$).

Woah, look these are great camera's but they're meant to be used. I sure wouldn't be able to justify an investment in this case either.

Maybe an older second hand Rx100 or GM-1 that may be possibility given that you can get one cheap. But if not keep using what you have!

Keep in mind, i'm a casual user who likes an advanced experience, using manual modes often.

So...should I upgrade? do you think a new generation camera will give better results?

my next trip will be in December to Barcelona, which should be great for street and architecture shots.

Thanks,

Yeah these camera's do work great in that environment. I would say the Panasonic would be better given that the Canon isn't that great at 24mm equiv. The G7x does a great job from 35-40mm to max zoom though.

But then again. it's just a few days in a limited timeframe.

O.

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