Favorite Cruise camera

It's time for me to buy a new midrange camera. I would like something that offers a decent range and shoots well in low light. More interested in great scenery and sunset shots than group photos. Also to be used for concerts and football games post cruise. Love my dslr but need something to carry around. Does not have to be a pocket cam but would like something to fit in a purse or small bag. My firs cruise is coming up soon and I would love to hear from experienced cruisers. What is your favorite cruise camera and what do you shoot?

If you don't mind refurbished, you can buy a refurbished Nikon J1 for $199, which includes a 10-30mm lens:

http://robertscamera.com/refurbished/interchangeable-lens-compacts/nikon-1-j1-kit-with-10-30mm-lens.html

And if you want a second lens (30-110mm), you can buy it refurbished as well for $99:

http://robertscamera.com/refurbished/lenses/1-nikkor-vr-30-110mm-f-3-8-5-6.html

So for just under $300, you can get a nice camera with two lenses.

And if you own a Nikon DSLR, you can get a FT-1 Adapter for the J1 and use your Nikon DSLR lenses on the J1 too...

I added a Sony NEX to my kit to lighten the load and found that the difference in weight was astounding. Smaller body than the Nikon 1 series with a 3x larger sensor (APS-C sensor...same as most DSLRs) you don't give up anything in image quality when you give up the size and weight. With the compact 16-60 PZ zoom and the 55-210 tele, you can cover 98% of photo situations.

The NEX has become my go-to camera with the DSLR serving as backup for when I Need high frame rate or a long fast lens for wildlife and such.

No regrets. Here's a link to our first all-NEX, no-DLSR cruise: http://galleries.pptphoto.com/reflection2013

Dave

I also went with the Sony NEX-6 & 7 with 18-200mm, 10-18mm plus 50mm 1.8. Sounds like a lot but small in size, great in pictures.

Also a GREAT all around camera, I have, is the Panasonic FZ200 18-600mm at a fast (good for low light) 2.8. Check out the review here.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonic-lumix-dmc-fz200

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1694983

Tom :cool:

I spent a ton of time researching before buying my point and shoot. Two things at the top of my priority list were a good zoom and that it takes good low light photos. I ended up with a Canon SX260. It has an awesome zoom. The zoom is equivalent to a 25 - 500mm zoom on a DSLR camera. I've also discovered that it takes excellent low light pics. Sometimes, the pics are even better in low light if you leave the flash off. Check out the reviews on it. If I knew how to upload pics, I'd upload one I took of my nephew sleeping. The room was about 98% dark and you'd never know it by the pic.

I spent a ton of time researching before buying my point and shoot. Two things at the top of my priority list were a good zoom and that it takes good low light photos. I ended up with a Canon SX260. It has an awesome zoom. The zoom is equivalent to a 25 - 500mm zoom on a DSLR camera. I've also discovered that it takes excellent low light pics. Sometimes, the pics are even better in low light if you leave the flash off. Check out the reviews on it. If I knew how to upload pics, I'd upload one I took of my nephew sleeping. The room was about 98% dark and you'd never know it by the pic.

I am considering the Canon SX50 HS as the next purchase. It has optical 50x zoom. An engineer at work was using one and the shots were clear, focused and the zoom capability was fantastic. From what I have seen it is under $400.

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I have used a Canon SX-40 (predecessor to the SX - 50) on my last two cruises and couldn't be happier with it. It is lightweight and has a number of scenes that are fun to play with. For example, it has a vivid color setting and a setting where you select on color and everything else is B&W.

http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff386/mmkbx75/IMG_1005.jpg

http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff386/mmkbx75/IMG_1006.jpg

I have used a Canon SX-40 (predecessor to the SX - 50) on my last two cruises and couldn't be happier with it. It is lightweight and has a number of scenes that are fun to play with. For example, it has a vivid color setting and a setting where you select on color and everything else is B&W.

 

http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff386/mmkbx75/IMG_1005.jpg

 

http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff386/mmkbx75/IMG_1006.jpg

Wow....now I am convinced. I also have a Canon S110 which is small and I like it, but the zoom capabilities of the S50 wins me over. We are sailing in November and am considering leaving the DLSR at home this time. Thanks for the post!

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I have to say that I also travel with the DSLR. Since I own one I do not see a reason to leave it at home. However, when I am ashore only one camera comes with me depending on the situation.