Jan 07, 2019
Sunsets and camera issues
The best part of today was that it was my first massage since December 23rd. Unfortunately it was not a photo day so I don’t have much to post about.
The sunset last night.
Today was an off and on sunshine type of day with lots of wind in the afternoon. Those winds blew the clouds away. If you look closely in the top right quadrant you will see some grey dots.
Many more dots in this photo. Those are dust spots. I had my camera cleaned on November 30th and here we are, mere weeks later and my camera is already a mess.
Colin says that I could have had even more dust within the camera that recently moved down into the viewing area. So very frustrating. I love my small Canon SX600HS, but it has a weakness with dust getting onto the sensor via the zooming in and out of the lens. So tomorrow my camera goes back to the repair shop.
Meanwhile I am interested in what types of cameras that you use. I really prefer a small camera that will fit into a pocket or a purse. I admit to using my camera off and on all day long. Is there a better camera out there? Something that might not invite dust onto the sensor? What do you use? Have you ever had a problem with dust? You can check that by looking up at a blue sky. If you have no dots or dust spots then you have a good camera. But then do you even use that camera or does it sit in a bag all the time. Any input or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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You already know about mine and it’s less than a week old. It felt tiny at first, coming from a Nikon DSLR but it’s easy to carry and easy to use. It zooms more than 200mm or will take Macro. After you mentioned dust the other day I looked at the design of the lens. It looks like it will be very easy to keep clean, if I am attacked by dust or rain.
It’s the Canon G9 X Mark II
Surprisingly while living between two fields and a high traffic highway, the house collects all the dust, not my cameras. Just like my Nikon D3200, this Canon will be used daily and usually around 75-100 pictures per day.
The thing is, is that the dust simply is inhaled as the lens zooms in and out. No way to clean or control it.
every year when we are here I have to have my camera cleaned. also the spots usually only show when zooming. I have Adobe Photoshop and just use that to get rid of the ugly spots. camera guy said I shouldn’t just carry it in my purse – it should be in a case. But I like to be able to just grab it quickly, not fool with a case. I use a Sony Cybershot. I dropped it and cracked the back of the case so will probably be getting something new when we get home. You sure have been keeping busy. Haven’t gone to plaza at night lately, thought it would be too cold, but you looked warm enough in your pictures from the other night.
You are correct the spot are more evident when zooming. I don’t want to have to be photo shopping each post. Writing a blog takes a few hours as it is already.
I love my Panasonic Lumix DMC TS 30 it is dust proof, waterproof and drop proof, Easy you use and slips in your pocket.
I will check you camera out. Gracias.
In 2009, I bought a Pentax Optio W90, a super rugged camera made for outdoorsy folks. Loved it and got lots of compliments on my photos. Last year, I upgraded my phone to an iPhone 6 and haven’t taken the Pentax out since — I’m that happy with the quality of my photos. I know tons of professional photographers who only use their phone camera + accessories.
I will look into your camera. Thanks for the input. However I can’t see me using my cell to take photos. First of all one can’t control the size of the image. Maybe I simply have no idea how to use it. I did get some pointers in December from our cat neighbor but they were not any better that what I could do with my normal camera. I agree that they are great under low light but the rest??
I’m using a Canon SX730 HS with a 40x optical zoom, and love it! Day to day, however, I like the camera in my Moto G5 Plus (Android OS). There are add-on apps for taking better photos with a phone: one of them is Open Camera which DOES allow you to control the size of your photos (and many other features) but isn’t available for iPhones.
Take a look in the Apple Store for any free apps that might give your iPhone more functionality like your camera. Buena suerte!
Thank you so much re the heads up on those camera apps. I wish I was a techie. I only found out what an app was last year.
I use my iphone 6 – even though I have the DSLR I rarely use it except when photographing animals or for zooming as I have a really good lens for that. You should maybe try taking pictures with it for a week to see how you feel about the quality. I also love that I can just edit it right on my phone, for basic shots (meaning non-Colin quality lol) it really takes nice pictures as well as nice videos.
My iPhone is also a 6 but I have no idea how to use it as well as I can with my Canon. I can’t control the size nor the surroundings, etc.
I use a Google Pixel 2 cell phone. The Pixel 3 just came out. I have a Canon DSLR and my phone takes better photos. Supposedly it has the highest rated cell phone camera.
I guess that I need to hire someone to teach me how to use my iPhone camera.
I have a Samsung S7 phone that takes good photos but..I’m a camera gal! My canon 280hs same as your old camera is scratched and a bit dusty but I work around it and use it on the motorcycle. New panasonic lumix ZS50 is being babied to see if I can keep it clean. Life is full of sand,salt,sea air and dust which is hard on all cameras. At least it’s cheap, and possible to get them cleaned here.
I am going to ask the camera doctor tomorrow which camera he recommends.
My LG phone has a great camera, use it all the time. Remember to always use landscape.