New pocket camera....

[Harry Neil]

After 5 years or so of banging around on various hunts and trips, the Olympus Stylus pocket camera is getting worn down....Soooo from the camera buffs what is your recommendation for a pocket camera that takes quality pics....

[Jay Gardner]

You will have a hard time finding a better point and shoot camera than the one found in an iPhone.

[Harry Neil]

Admittedly the IPhone has some great capabilities...Yet even they are not the equal of the one I currently have that is starting to fade mechanically....

[Steven Groh]

https://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/recommended-cameras.htm#pocket

[Harry Neil]

Thanks, one on the list is being seriously considered..

[edgarspencer]

I use my iPhone most of the time, but when it's a shot that has to be right, I use either of my two pocket cameras. The Nikon is older and agreat camera, with an accessory filter attachment. I bought the Canon, because there was an available underwater case, which wasn't available for the Nikon.
I have an App on my phone that connects with the Canon, and stores every picture taken.

The picture of the Canon was taken with the Nikon, and vice versa.

[Mark Ray]

I phone 11 pro is better than my stylus ever was, even in shallow under water.

[Jay Gardner]

Sony seems to be the hot brand right now. Lots of pros are dumping their Canon, Nikon, or Fijifilm for the new Sony mirrorless cameras.

[Harry Neil]

Perhaps the iPhone 11 can do better, but the 8 I have doesn't come close to the 5 year old Stylus....Throw in the telephoto capabilities of the Sony Rx100 VII and the iPhone can't keep up....

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[charlie cleveland]

nice picture so sharp and clear....charlie

[Michael Moffa]

I've been shooting for a long time. Started with a Zeiss Ikon Contaflex B (Dad's) then to a Contax RTS, added a Hasselblad 501C. Went point and shoot digital in late 90's with Olympus, then with the advent of 24mp sensors (finally caught up to Kodachrome 64) I went Nikon FX DSLR (D610, D750, D850) and swapped the D610 and money for a Mirrorless Z7.

All these decisions were based on a concept known as image quality. IQ on the Z7 is outstanding. It's not to big even with the Kit zoom (24 - 70 F4). At 46.9 megapixels you will be able to pick out the eyelashes on the photographer reflected in the iris of the subject"s eyes.

If you just want snaps then use your camera phone, if you want pictures then get a real camera. BTW I still have all the above gear except for the D610. Just my 2 cents.

[Harry Neil]

One can't question the difference between a 'Real camera" and the lesser options..

Now we get into portability...while at the same time wanting the best pic possible, even with snaps. Up, round and down, the camera will be carried on what may be a long day. The weight of something like you Z7 is not that big of an issue..however convenience of carry along with a shotgun or rifle is.

One could throw it in you pack, but that doesn't seem wise.. nor would one want it around your neck..

Solution????

[Richard Flanders]

I've been a staunch Canon point and shoot fan for a long long time, but they aren't much good any longer and don't last long and many have issues straight out of the box. I have three S 100's now and when the primary unit barfs I'll just toss it and get another out of the box. They work well enough and have a built in GPS which is nice for me, but overall, they're not near as good as they used to be.

[Michael Moffa]

Do you need to shoot digital? If not an M3 Leica has Great IQ and is very portable.

[Harry Neil]

No, not necessary....Just would like something to up the image quality....
Thanks, will look into it...

Addition....Now isn't that a blast from the past....Very cool!!!!!

[Patrick Butler]

I would recommend one of the Panasonic LUMIX "point and shoot" cameras. They are great for travel and hiking and they use Leica lenses for very sharp pictures. Mine has an optical zoom lens which works very well. You can find new "old stock" on eBay for half price. Be sure to buy an extra battery and make sure it fits that exact camera.

[Patrick Butler]

Do you need to shoot digital? If not an M3 Leica has Great IQ and is very portable.

Yes, the M3 is very nice, but I am too old to fuss with film and spent my Leica dollars and day pack weight on a pair of Ultravid 8 X 42.

[Rick Losey]

Do you need to shoot digital? If not an M3 Leica has Great IQ and is very portable.

especially with the collapsible 50mm lens on it - I carry it in an inside pocket on a sport coat or lightweight jacket - but few folks want to shoot film any longer - no instant gratification :corn:

[Michael Moffa]

Mr. Osthaus:

Very nice Leica. For point and shoot while traveling for work overseas I use a Nikon Coolpix with 12mpeg sensor. Nto being able to really control the DOF and exposure are the only draw backs. One thing about the Nikon Mirrorless Z cameras is that the big mount lets me shoot my Contax Zeiss glass using and adapter.

[Rick Losey]

Mr. Osthaus:

Very nice Leica. For point and shoot while traveling for work overseas I use a Nikon Coolpix with 12mpeg sensor. Nto being able to really control the DOF and exposure are the only draw backs. One thing about the Nikon Mirrorless Z cameras is that the big mount lets me shoot my Contax Zeiss glass using and adapter.

thanks -

the Nikon point and shoots are quite nice- I got one of the newer ones as a gift for my wife a couple years ago, takes very nice photos (but then again - i've been a Nikon guy since the 60's - I still carry an F2 in the truck)

the digital camera market has stratified over the last little while - point and shoots or as I call them PHS (push here stupid :whistle: :rotf::rotf::rotf: ) have been especially affected

the entry level / lower cost models have been over whelmed by cell phones

and the good ones are not much less expensive than the entry level mirrorless cameras so demand is declining for them

[Harry Neil]

A sony Rx100 vii should arrive today....

[Tom Jay]

Leica C-Lux or D-Lux are also very good or their Panasonic equivalents