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Small decent camera for travel and selfies (lemmy.world)
submitted 2 months ago by iturnedintoanewt@lemmy.world to c/photography@lemmy.ml
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Hi guys! I'd like to consider a small portable camera to carry around whenever traveling, that takes about as little space and weight as possible. The idea is replacing the mobile phone on a stick, as a lot can go wrong when attempting a silly picture near a lake or waterfall (you get the idea).

So I guess no additional lenses or similar, just a portable camera that takes good pictures. As it might be also for my gf's use, one of the features I'd like it to have probably would be a reversible screen so it can be used to take selfies. And perhaps another one might be an optical zoom, but this might not be mandatory. I am lucky to be in a country where a lot of the models might be available, and even second hand, but I'd need some direction about what would be recommended.

Thanks!

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[–] Jumbie@lemmy.zip 7 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Might not be what you want to hear but the camera on your phone is your answer. Just get a system that makes it safe from loss (strap/water and shock proof, etc.).

Amazon has a lot of options.

[–] fuckwit_mcbumcrumble@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 months ago

Seems like every damn phone cases these days has a wrist strap attachment. Even if you attach it to the selfie stick, then the selfie stick to your wrist you're good.

Also your phone is probably water proof, a camera probably isn't. That includes splashes.

[–] iturnedintoanewt@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Yeah... I like to put it in a tripod in some precarious situations. I'd rather not risk it so much with my own phone.

[–] Jumbie@lemmy.zip 2 points 2 months ago

Maybe something like a GoPro Hero would fit your unique needs.

You could also try a selfie drone.

[–] BorgDrone@feddit.nl 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

If you want to replace the ‘cellphone on a stick’ for precarious situations and selfies, for your budget, I would take a look at a drone, specifically the DJI Neo 2. Sure it’s bigger than a camera but not much and it’s light. It can do all kinds of automated shots, take selfies, follow you, etc. No need to worry about dropping it over a ledge since it actually flies.

For 300 you can get the drone and a few spare batteries.

Here’s a review that shows off some of the features that may match your use-case.

[–] iturnedintoanewt@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

I do have a drone. But then you enter the whole nightmare of checking drone regulations on your destination country. And whether a random police guy with the wrong interpretation of the law might decide to keep it. So...yeah, already have one, but depending on the country, it's a no go to begin with.