Have you ditched a bulky SLR in favor of something more... lug-gable? How did you find it?
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Thanks Jo! I'd looked at the G10 but had a few reservations, but the Canon G1 X sounds more interesting. Will need to check it out next time I'm passing a camera shop.
It will be a little while until our next trip, so I have some time to look around (and hope that a perfect dSLR x compact will be released in that time!).
Reply to this I have also checked out the G1x but in the end I thought that since I was trying to 'slim down' my camera gear I'd go for something smaller - I ended up with the x10 (I think the x20 has just come out) which has a smaller sensor than the G1x, but faster shooting, smaller size and still retains the manual control options.
I should mention that I've been on the road for a few weeks now and haven't missed the SLR as much as expected, except on a few occasions when I missed my 10.5 fisheye... and I do love just being able to throw it in my pocket when I'm on the go.
Reply to this For the past month I have been using a Canon SX50 bridge type camera.
For those who want one camera and not carry a variety of lenses, you will find this a good camera. Night photography is good, low light as in caves is excellent.
With the SX40 I used both optical and digital zoom. With the SX50 and 1200mm equivalent lens, I have turned off digital. Still learning this camera's capabilities, but some good improvements such as manual focus now operates without resetting other functions through accidental nudging of the focus wheel.
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