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Right people, anyone who knows about photography, I’m looking for some advice.
I’m looking to get a new camera before my travels, one that’s an interchangeable lens camera (a mini-SLR), and I think I’ve narrowed it down to two contenders.
Basically, the Sony NEX-5N and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 have both got great reviews. The Sony is about half a year older, is more affordable, and has a slightly larger sensor (23.4mm x 15.6mm) than the Panasonic (17.3mm x 13mm).
Apparently both take great pictures, even in low light conditions, so I’d like anyone’s views on whether you’ve used either camera, or if you have a view on whether the sensor, lenses, processor etc would make one better than the other?
Let me know in the comments section below.
For my travels I want to spend quite a bit of it getting some really nice photos. If you’re going somewhere as diverse and beautiful as South America, I’m happy I’ve got a camera which has proved over the last couple of years, which is a weatherproof Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT2.
I’ve had it for a couple of years now. I got it because it got some pretty good reviews about how well it withstood abuse, in that it can be used underwater, in the snow, in dusty deserts, on the beach etc.
It’s served me very well, especially when I took it through some frozen waterfalls in Iceland, and I think it will be perfect for the varied landscapes I’m likely to encounter on my travels (from beaches to mountaintops to deserts to being dropped on the floor in salsa clubs…).
The only thing I will say is that as with most compact camera, the sensor in the camera is really quite tiny. In bright conditions this has still resulted in many great pictures, but when the light becomes dimmer then the pictures have suffered. The worst example of this was when I was trying to get a picture of the northern lights in Iceland, the pictures just came out black. This is why I’m after a new camera with a larger sensor (which I’ll talk about in a future blog post). But I’m definitely taking this one. I think there is new version available on the market now, but this one has served me well, so check out the link above if you’re looking for a good quality, rugged camera.
I will also share one more link, which is my favorite mini-tripod. It’s got flexible rubber legs so you can attach it to more or less any surface, which has been great for me when travelling alone, and I’m already looking forward to whatever new creative pictures I can get with it 🙂
I wanted to share the great guide book which my parents got me for Christmas last year. Up until now I haven’t really had a chance to go through it much, but over the last couple of days I’ve started looking over it, especially for Argentina where I’ll be starting my journey.
It’s called The Rough Guide to South America on a budget
I’ve found it really quite useful, especially for planning out hostels, and also because they give a guide price for everything. Since I’ll be going between multiple currencies, this is essential in me being able to budget.
If anyone else is thinking of travelling, especially in finding some hidden gems or good value places, then I’d recommend this book or others in the Rough Guide series.
And be assured that if I do end up going to any of the places recommended here, I’ll be telling you all about it.
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Hi everyone, if you have any good suggestions for interesting places to eat, or local delicacies / street food in any of the places listed on my map, drop them in the comments field.
Thanks.
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Hi everyone, if you have any good suggestions for interesting places to visit in any of the places listed on my map, drop them in the comments field.
Thanks.
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Hi everyone, if you have any good suggestions for hostels in any of the places listed on my map, drop them in the comments field.
Thanks.
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Hi everyone, I know that I’ve been talking about going to South America for a while now. Well, the flights are booked, the overall route has been set, and I’m just about over the stress of the Olympics.
So here we go, it’s happening. Have a look at the travel map (link on the right) and you’ll get an overall idea about what route I’ll be taking and which sights I’ll be seeing.Â
I’m sure there will be hundreds of things not listed on that map, but that’s all part of the adventure.
If you have any suggestions for places you’ve been to, then let me know in a message or a comment.
Looking forward to it.
– Skills
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Samba Skills 