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I-Hate-Hulse · 05-14-2010, 05:10 PM

That GF-1 and all looks great, and I'd consider one over a SLR, but at the end of the day you'll still have to lug around a least a couple of lenses (20mm + zoom). If you go for a multi length zoom you'll lose a lot of the "compactness" that's one if it's main features.

I've always believed that the best camera to have is the one that's actually in your hand when the shot presents itself, so I value portability a lot on my trips. I'm not quite sure where you are going but if you're going to areas with inhospitable environments, you'll also only be as good as the camera case you have.

So what's worked for me in this dual priority situation? For me, it's been the Canon G7.

- Good quality images.
- Full Manual Controls
- compact
- decent wide / zoom lengths
- Fits into an inexpensive $25 hard lexan Pelican case (clear lid) that's 100% water / sand proof).
- relatively inexpensive at $~500

Maybe it's the way I travel but I could never fathom having a giant camera bag of valuable stuff through the generally less developed places I go to (I backpack). This solution works great for me.

Have a look at the Canon G11 and see if it strikes your fancy. It does lack HD video but I would expect the G12 due this year will have it.

05-14-2010, 05:10 PM	#3
I-Hate-Hulse Franchise Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sector 7-G Exp:	That GF-1 and all looks great, and I'd consider one over a SLR, but at the end of the day you'll still have to lug around a least a couple of lenses (20mm + zoom). If you go for a multi length zoom you'll lose a lot of the "compactness" that's one if it's main features. I've always believed that the best camera to have is the one that's actually in your hand when the shot presents itself, so I value portability a lot on my trips. I'm not quite sure where you are going but if you're going to areas with inhospitable environments, you'll also only be as good as the camera case you have. So what's worked for me in this dual priority situation? For me, it's been the Canon G7. - Good quality images. - Full Manual Controls - compact - decent wide / zoom lengths - Fits into an inexpensive $25 hard lexan Pelican case (clear lid) that's 100% water / sand proof). - relatively inexpensive at $~500 Maybe it's the way I travel but I could never fathom having a giant camera bag of valuable stuff through the generally less developed places I go to (I backpack). This solution works great for me. Have a look at the Canon G11 and see if it strikes your fancy. It does lack HD video but I would expect the G12 due this year will have it.