Moving because I'm an idiot and didn't realize that there's a whole photo section on this forum...
I've been pretty consistently disappointed on how my ipod phone 7 takes pictures these days, even more so when it's dark out. So I've been playing with the idea of getting a cheap-ish dedicated camera for snapping pics.
Therefore I was hoping the magtrust could school me a bit of pros and cons with cameras.
A bit of background and what I am looking for:
- I am most likely going to be getting a new-er phone in the next 2-3 months, and it's most likely going to be a 12 or 13 mini.
- With a dedicated camera I am not looking to break the bank, spending ideally under $300 on something new or used.
- Most shots would be outdoors, while either mountain biking or skiing.
- Also means a high probability of water, dirt and snow around/on the camera.
While I've been looking at used DSLRs, the general form factor does not seem conducive to bring it along while riding/skiing. So, I've been eyeballing point and shoots in looking at either the Lumix lineup or the Powershot lineup. However, are the benefits of a point and shoot big enough for me to warrant over a newer smart phone?
Additionally, if moving to a DSLR I would most likely go with a used offering. Is a ~5-10 year old DSLR body worth a purchase, or are the pictures from something like that going to be a wash? Lastly, for folks using DSLR what is the best method for carry whilst skiing and ski touring?