OMG - Spec me a Compact - yes I know!

Raymond Lin · 5 Sep 2011 at 21:49

I am after a compact that throw in the bag and take to gigs and stuff. (mainly because they don't let you take a DSLR!)

Criteria

1 - Shoots Raw
2 - Shoots HD video - 720 is fine.
3 - large aperture if possible

I am asking coz its been about 5 years since i looked into it and no idea what is out there now!

Raymond Lin · 5 Sep 2011 at 21:56

Ejizz said:
Did you not like the X100?

It wasn't mine (I think I mentioned that), it belongs to my brother in law.

I could afford one but i don't fancy throwing £900 on something that I take on going out/gigs etc.

Raymond Lin · 5 Sep 2011 at 22:13

kidloco said:
Have you looked at the olympus XZ-1. I've alway had panny tz series for my compacts but seriously tempted to replace it with one of these.

That is the TOP of the list at the moment.

My brother in law had one before he sold it (too late now!) before he got the X100, and my cousin has one in HK, which I had a play with and really like it.

Raymond Lin · 5 Sep 2011 at 22:31

Raikiri said:
Could wait for the Fuji X10 unless you need one now, in which case I would go for the XZ-1 as well.

I kinda like it now, I have a gig to see on Wednesday!

And I expect the Fuji will cost more than £300, plus its "only" F/2.0.

I mean if I don't take any photos in this gig then I can wait but i want to

Raymond Lin · 5 Sep 2011 at 23:21

BusError said:
The Panasonic LX5 have rave reviews.. It's been on my list for some time too.

"File Format for Still Image: JPEG(DCF/Exif2.3)"

On one hand, I like to take some cool pics at the gig on Wednesday, could take it to Florence at the start of November. On the other hand, the Fuji seems really really cool!

Do I buy the Olympus and suck it up? may be sell it in 2 months or don't take any pics at the gig at all and get the Fuji? I read that the Fuji will be around 500 to 600 euros, which is like £200 more than the XZ-1...thats quite a lot more!

Raymond Lin · 6 Sep 2011 at 07:37

Think I'll go with the Olympus, Fuji is miles away, cost more and I'll have 2 gigs and a holiday before it comes out.

Raymond Lin · 6 Sep 2011 at 12:43

The LX5 is a bit more than I like to spend really, same as the GF2, so I got the ZX-1 now. Will see how it handles tomorrow.

Raymond Lin · 6 Sep 2011 at 13:41

But it's "only" 2.8

I am a sucker for fast glass.

Raymond Lin · 6 Sep 2011 at 15:12

Ashamed? I wear that badge proudly

Raymond Lin · 6 Sep 2011 at 16:39

Russinating said:
I love my S95 if that helps

It fits in my jeans pocket and has all the functions (that I'd use) of my 400D. In fact I haven't even used my 400D since I bought it.

Lol, I don't think I will ever put down my FF set up, but I can't exactly take that everywhere with me, I almost have to plan ahead and know what I will be doing that day before making the decision of whether to take it or not. If the situation allows, the 5D will be out, if not then the Olympus will be around. I might just keep it in my bag all the time even.