A6500 for the Baltic

Thanks again Aavo.

Miranda I hear what you are saying re P&S, but I don't want to buy a P&S that is not going to be used again, like the basic Nikon's/Canon's/Sony's etc. I would rather spend a bit more on something that offers better quality, versatility and stabilization, which we are more likely to use in the future. I am still looking at all options though. Thanks for your input.




Edited by ABDurbs - 01 November 2018 at 13:38

OK been doing plenty research and consulting with my wife. She prefers the idea of a compact pocket camera, which is not complicated and not expensive. So I am now seriously considering an RX100 which is relatively inexpensive, RX100iii, Olympus TG5 or Olympus Pen e-pl9 with a 14-42mm pancake.

Value for money the RX100 makes a lot of sense, but I love the Pen E-PL9 looks and ICL option for later use. Obviously the Sony has a longer zoom which may be of more use.

Any further thoughts?

Edited by ABDurbs - 05 December 2018 at 17:31

If you select what ever small camera, my opinion is, that EVF is needed when shooting in sunlight, surely in harsh light.

Aavo wrote: If you select what ever small camera, my opinion is, that EVF is needed when shooting in sunlight, surely in harsh light.

Hi Aavo
Yes agree, but it adds to the cost. A camera is still going to be better than her other choice which is a phone camera. Both fail in sunlight, but one produces better images than the other   

Aavo wrote: It was just from my experience.

I decided to buy an Olympus TG5. My wife wanted something easy to carry, weatherproof, easy to use and not too expensive. Thought the TG5 was the best camera for the job.

Thanks for all your help and comments. I guess simplicity and price won the day.