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Compact kit with best IQ for travel?

Started Dec 18, 2017 | Discussions thread
RichSnaps Junior Member • Posts: 32
Re: Compact kit with best IQ for travel?

zuikowesty wrote:

RichSnaps wrote:

zuikowesty wrote:

RichSnaps wrote:

Leave all that gear at home and pack a Ricoh GRII

I might consider something like that, except 28mm EFL is not my favourite (although I did survive with it for several years using the FT kit lens), and I don't think I could do without an EVF for any serious photography. I do have two small Oly compacts (one waterproof) that I can use as a pocketable option, and they are ideal for travel as they charge by USB, something I wish my other bodies did.

I thought the same regarding the viewfinder for a while but I think an EVF is not a requirement for serious photography.

Agreed, there are times when an LCD is fine. However, I find it easier to compose and check level, focus and DOF with the EVF, and only every use the LCD on my E-M5s when shooting at very low angles.

There is something very refreshing about travelling super light (pocketable, no bag light). Not everyone wants to do it (especially with nothing but 28mm) but I like the way it strips away everything, changing lens, bags, gear, etc and lets focus solely on your surroundings.

Love it!

Worth doing every now and again.

Yes, I do like the simplicity of small fixed FL camera, and a 17mm on my E-PM2 should do nicely I think.

E-PM2 with a 17mm would be spot on. Perfect workaround pocket setup.

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Sony RX100 III Ricoh GR II Olympus OM-D E-M10 II Sony a6300 Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm 1:3.5-5.6 II R +3 more
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