brad_richardson1 Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 In my lunchtime, I walk around the business district CBD and often wish I had a lightweight camera for street photog that slipped into my shirt pocket - but that was not a phone. Perhaps one of those slim Sonys or Canons. Should not be conspicuous. Doesn't have to be a current model either as there many used cameras for sale. RAW would be nice but not a must have. I've never followed these camera models so I am starting from scratch and would appreciate any suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uhooru Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Ricoh GR or GRD any version. New ones have bigger sensor, but they're small, pocketable and do what you want for street. The lens folds in to the body make it small. Its a 28mm equivalent lens. I'm sure there's a gajillion cameras on the market that will do the job. Look at Panisonic, and Olympus 4/3 smaller cameras and I don't know I mean take your pic (pun intended). Go to a camera store, spend some time researching what's out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karim Ghantous Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Maybe the Panasonic GM1 with a low-profile lens (if there is one)? Samsung NX: (5:28) Pentax Q: (18:15) Sigma DP2: (7:49) Or maybe a Sony NEX-C3 with a flat lens of some kind. Etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moving On Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 I love my Canon G9X MKII for just that application. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Vongries Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Had several Canon Powershot ELPH for that purpose over the years - excellent. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/canon-powershot-elph360-20-2-megapixel-digital-camera-black/4866801.p?skuId=4866801 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norma Desmond Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 I use my iPhone for convenience and it can be inconspicuous, though I carry it in my pants pocket because it’s too likely it could fall out of my shirt pocket. Though I’ve tried and like it both ways, lately I’m liking more and more being conspicuous on the street, fine if my bigger dslr draws attention to itself. If I’m out taking street photos, there’s something cool about being up front about it. It can help create an interesting street dynamic. Often, strangers will purposely engage with me because of the camera or with the camera itself in ways that I think can connect with viewers directly and genuinely. We didn't need dialogue. We had faces! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_hutcherson Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 I've been known to carry this in a jacket pocket 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDMvW Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 I've had several of the Canon PowerShots, and all have worked well. On the other hand, why not a phone? I'd think it was less obvious than any camera, and the quality today is up there with most of the 'pocket' cameras. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Vongries Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 On the other hand, why not a phone? In my case, I hate the damn things - bet I'm not alone in that. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDMvW Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 In my case, I hate the damn things - bet I'm not alone in that. I was and am not a big fan of uninterrupted contact with the broader world, BUT you can set privacy mode and no one can call you except people on your list they turn off, anyhow they are much handier than a separate GPS device and can guide you to even exotic destinations in short, I don't use the phone as phone much, but it is a good secretary, if you want, and is altogether useful in so many ways. Like a modern camera, no one forces you to use AE, AF, etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luis triguez Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 the best thing for my view of old man is the Leica C (type 112) because the electronic viewfinder. Not too big, but good enough if you can't see the small LCD screen in the sun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad_richardson1 Posted May 13, 2018 Author Share Posted May 13, 2018 Thank you for your responses - appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moving On Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Great little camera takes great video and has a large sensor for great photos, usually in my pocket nowadays..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaymondC Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 I have a Ricoh GR. APS-C sensor. Others like the Canon G7/9(x) without the price tag of the Sony RX100. To me when I am outside and I am not taking all the other accessories then why carry a larger camera. I don't take action or wildlife etc ... or things like low light events. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jochen_S Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 it’s too likely it could fall out of my shirt pocket. An excellent point that I can unfortunately confirm. Don't shirtpocket anything without a lanyard around your neck! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hector Javkin Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 The Leica C that Luis showed has the same dimensions and nearly identical specs to the Panasonic LF1, a camera I often carry in a vest pocket with a velcro closure. The different models of Sony's RX100 are similar in size to the Leica and Panasonic, as can be seen here, but offer a larger sensor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Helmke Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 I like my Nikon Coolpix, it does pretty well. Rick H, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Vongries Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 An excellent point that I can unfortunately confirm. Don't shirtpocket anything without a lanyard around your neck! Don't put anything around your neck that is not breakaway. An old fashioned watch chain that attaches to a buttonhole works well and is safe. Another option is the breakaway I.D. lanyard used for meetings and events. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles_Webster Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 I love my Canon Powershot G7X, 20 Mpix, RAW, manual everything if desired. The only drawback I find is the zoom range (24-85mm equiv) is a bit short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Naka Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 I use a small P&S. I keep it in it's belt holster. Safer than having it fall into the toilet :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luis triguez Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 You right, Hector. In fact the Leica C is a copy of the LF-1. Germany copying Japan. Incredible!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reginaldsmith Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 I had one of these for years. Wonderful shirt pocket camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Reynolds Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 When not carrying a DSLR I use a Canon S110. Has RAW, images are good enough for my use and very small and light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad_ Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 I use my iPhone for convenience and it can be inconspicuous, though I carry it in my pants pocket because it’s too likely it could fall out of my shirt pocket. Try Apple's silicon case. Overpriced, but after using one for 5 years, my iPhone has never slipped out of my shirt pocket (where I always keep it) when picking something up off the ground or tying my shoes. Another benefit is the silicon cover is extremely tenacious with shirt fabric, especially when pulled out at an angle - and that gives me confidence a thief is much less likely to successfully steal my phone and run off with it in the downtown. www.citysnaps.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norma Desmond Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Try Apple's silicon case. Overpriced, but after using one for 5 years, my iPhone has never slipped out of my shirt pocket (where I always keep it) when picking something up off the ground or tying my shoes. Another benefit is the silicon cover is extremely tenacious with shirt fabric, especially when pulled out at an angle - and that gives me confidence a thief is much less likely to successfully steal my phone and run off with it in the downtown. Thanks for the tip. I may try it, though kept in my shirt pocket it wouldn't be near as much fun when it vibrates . . . :) We didn't need dialogue. We had faces! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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