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G9X mk11 for industrial interiors

Started Oct 25, 2019 | Discussions
kayaker353 Senior Member • Posts: 1,261
G9X mk11 for industrial interiors

My daughter asked me to look into point and shoot cameras for her use.  She plans to use the camera to document features and equipment of ship an barge interiors as part of planning an overhaul or refurbishment project.  Her price limit is about $400.  Some situations will be quit confined and may require stitching to get a single image of a scene.  I would appreciate any comments relative to the suitability for this camera, or any other, for this type of work.  Thanks.

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Chaplain Mark
Chaplain Mark Veteran Member • Posts: 6,539
Re: G9X mk11 for industrial interiors

kayaker353 wrote:

My daughter asked me to look into point and shoot cameras for her use. She plans to use the camera to document features and equipment of ship an barge interiors as part of planning an overhaul or refurbishment project. Her price limit is about $400. Some situations will be quit confined and may require stitching to get a single image of a scene. I would appreciate any comments relative to the suitability for this camera, or any other, for this type of work. Thanks.

G5X might be a better choice....very similar to G9Xii but with wider angle lens (by just a little) plus a very nice EVF and swing-out rear LCD viewscreen.

Not quite $400 used on Amazon.

I bought the G5X instead of the G9Xii because of the EVF and the swing-out rear LCD screen.

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rdsatkaycee Regular Member • Posts: 347
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yes, for the price the g9x is a great little camera.  I think the best smallest camera.

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richsfusa Junior Member • Posts: 47
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I have no idea what "ship an barge interiors" means, but for interior architectural photos one would usually want and ultra-wide lens--the equivalent of 15 - 16mm on a full frame camera.  I doubt if you will find that in any point and shoot camera however.

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Anders_K Contributing Member • Posts: 896
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Wide-angle and low-light capabilities are required here.

Apart from compact cameras (most don't go below 24mm) or interchangeable lense cameras (fish eye helpful?), a smartphone camera might be sufficient (fwiw the LG G8 ThinQ has a 107 degree field of view) and is within the budget. Photos could be sent directly to back-office if she is working for a team.

BTW I am a happy owner of the G9XII and would use it here too. Some panorama stitching included.

saaber1 Senior Member • Posts: 2,164
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My suggestion would be to let her borrow your d800 and rent an ultrawide lens. Or you could buy a Samyang/Rokinon 14mm for $125 to $250ish used. Or even better an Irix 15mm for $300 used to $425 new.

The results would be much better. The g9xII is a very capable camera but really an ultrawide is needed here to do a good job. If the standards are low for the project/work then I suppose a g9xII would do but I wouldn't mess with it personally due to focal length. But everyone's needs and standards are different. I own a g9xII, g7xII, and D750 (and Irix 15mm) for frame of reference.

john3 Junior Member • Posts: 27
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I do like using an ultra-wide lens in interior photography, but one drawback is that it can give an impression of a much larger area.

If a realistic assessment is to be made from the images, I suggest that a more standard focal length be used, but in addition to the still images, do a video of each interior and make comments while recording of any pertinent information that may apply to your needs.

Jerry Castro
Jerry Castro New Member • Posts: 10
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kayaker353 wrote:

My daughter asked me to look into point and shoot cameras for her use. She plans to use the camera to document features and equipment of ship an barge interiors as part of planning an overhaul or refurbishment project. Her price limit is about $400. Some situations will be quit confined and may require stitching to get a single image of a scene. I would appreciate any comments relative to the suitability for this camera, or any other, for this type of work. Thanks.

Bad choice due to the lens not being very wide angle vs the G7X

Anders_K Contributing Member • Posts: 896
Re: G9X mk11 for industrial interiors

Jerry Castro wrote:

kayaker353 wrote:

My daughter asked me to look into point and shoot cameras for her use. She plans to use the camera to document features and equipment of ship an barge interiors as part of planning an overhaul or refurbishment project. Her price limit is about $400. Some situations will be quit confined and may require stitching to get a single image of a scene. I would appreciate any comments relative to the suitability for this camera, or any other, for this type of work. Thanks.

Bad choice due to the lens not being very wide angle vs the G7X

Yeah, 28 mm vs 24 mm is a killer. 

Stu Brennan Regular Member • Posts: 330
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The first question should have been about how much light will be available in the ship and barge interiors.  Not much perhaps?  Will a large external flash be needed, or a tripod for  long exposures?

That said, I just used my G9X mk II to photograph an sunset beach party that became a night beach party, with a few tiki type torches for light.   Hand held.  People kept telling me the flash wasn't firing, but ISO 12,800 produced some decent results, after a bit of post processing, of course.

OP kayaker353 Senior Member • Posts: 1,261
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I might give her the D800, but won't let  her touch my 20mm.

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OP kayaker353 Senior Member • Posts: 1,261
Re: G9X mk11 for industrial interiors

She is currently using a lesser model Canon with built-in flash.  Haven't been able to get the model number, yet.  She says the flash is adequate.  A new camera may not give her any larger field of view, although would certainly give better image quality.  I talked with her about the standards and methods that photographers use to photograph real estate interiors.  That level of perfection is above her needs and willingness to pursue.  She wants something small and fast that she can always carry with her.

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Smallpox
Smallpox Contributing Member • Posts: 510
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kayaker353 wrote:

My daughter asked me to look into point and shoot cameras for her use. She plans to use the camera to document features and equipment of ship an barge interiors as part of planning an overhaul or refurbishment project. Her price limit is about $400. Some situations will be quit confined and may require stitching to get a single image of a scene. I would appreciate any comments relative to the suitability for this camera, or any other, for this type of work. Thanks.

You will need a wide angle lens camera ie wider than 28mm...

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Re: G9X mk11 for industrial interiors

Smallpox wrote:

kayaker353 wrote:

My daughter asked me to look into point and shoot cameras for her use. She plans to use the camera to document features and equipment of ship an barge interiors as part of planning an overhaul or refurbishment project. Her price limit is about $400. Some situations will be quit confined and may require stitching to get a single image of a scene. I would appreciate any comments relative to the suitability for this camera, or any other, for this type of work. Thanks.

You will need a wide angle lens camera ie wider than 28mm...

Provided one realises that the interiors will be massively distorted with subjects thrown in to the far distance. 24mm will document what is there but make the size of the interior appear far larger than it actually is. Fine for estate agents selling the property but if accurate representation is needed not so good.

Better to stitch a pair of 50mm equivalent images using a prime lens on a tripod in a panorama if a representative view is needed as this is what your brain is doing.

Smallpox
Smallpox Contributing Member • Posts: 510
Re: G9X mk11 for industrial interiors

You will need a wide angle lens camera ie wider than 28mm...

Provided one realises that the interiors will be massively distorted with subjects thrown in to the far distance. 24mm will document what is there but make the size of the interior appear far larger than it actually is. Fine for estate agents selling the property but if accurate representation is needed not so good.

Better to stitch a pair of 50mm equivalent images using a prime lens on a tripod in a panorama if a representative view is needed as this is what your brain is doing.

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Interesting proposition, allbeit time-consuming. Wide-angle distortions have a charm of their own...

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Fujifilm X-A5
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I have loaded some holiday snapshots using a Casio ZR5100 at 19mm equivalent (4.06mm) to give some idea of what things look like. Modern smartphones can go even wider. These are just snapshots going around and some of the levels are a bit wonky though the distortion does not help. It could be the artist in me imagining rolling in a storm rather than my slapdash approach to most things.:-)

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