billandsue Posted May 18, 2017 #1 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Cruising the Inside Passage in a few weeks. For shore excursions, wildlife, and scenery, my primary camera is a Sony Alpha SLT A-65, with a Sigma 18-250 Macro Zoom Lens. For the days I don't have a shore excursion planned, I'm considering taking my Sony Alpha A3000 as a "walkaround" camera in town. I have extra batteries for both cameras as well as plenty of SDHC cards. The extra weight and space of the A 3000 is not a consideration. Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multi-Cruiser Posted May 18, 2017 #2 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Cruising the Inside Passage in a few weeks. For shore excursions, wildlife, and scenery, my primary camera is a Sony Alpha SLT A-65, with a Sigma 18-250 Macro Zoom Lens. For the days I don't have a shore excursion planned, I'm considering taking my Sony Alpha A3000 as a "walkaround" camera in town. I have extra batteries for both cameras as well as plenty of SDHC cards. The extra weight and space of the A 3000 is not a consideration. Any thoughts? A couple years ago I bought an Olympus TG-860 underwater camera. It produces great images both in and out of the water. Since its pocketable, I find myself using that as my new walk-around camera on the ship as well as at beach port stops instead of my DSLR. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mskaufman Posted May 18, 2017 #3 Share Posted May 18, 2017 I use my Canon SX-40 with a 35X zoom as my backup camera. I agree that it is a good idea to bring one along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlxo Posted May 18, 2017 #4 Share Posted May 18, 2017 My phone is my backup.... then again... vice versa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldsc Posted May 18, 2017 #5 Share Posted May 18, 2017 A couple years ago I bought an Olympus TG-860 underwater camera. It produces great images both in and out of the water. Since its pocketable, I find myself using that as my new walk-around camera on the ship as well as at beach port stops instead of my DSLR. Sent from my iPad using Forums I do not know how the quality of the pictures from a TG-860 are but I have a TG-4 that I bought to use as an underwater camera. The quality of the underwater pictures is OK. However, I made the mistake of taking it with me one day in place of my Sony A6000 because it did not feel like carrying the 6000. Major mistake as the TG-4 out-of-water pictures were unacceptably awful. I would have been better off using my cell phone. DON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multi-Cruiser Posted May 18, 2017 #6 Share Posted May 18, 2017 I do not know how the quality of the pictures from a TG-860 are but I have a TG-4 that I bought to use as an underwater camera. The quality of the underwater pictures is OK. However, I made the mistake of taking it with me one day in place of my Sony A6000 because it did not feel like carrying the 6000. Major mistake as the TG-4 out-of-water pictures were unacceptably awful. I would have been better off using my cell phone.DON Wow, that's gotta be a huge disappointment. I was pleasantly surprised at the image quality both in and out of the water. I used to carry my D7000 on cruises but I got tired of lugging it around so now I bring my Nikon P7800 and my TG-860. In some situations the Olympus surpasses the Nikon, although the Nikon can shoot RAW, which can come in handy when editing and the Olympus can't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pengu1n Posted May 19, 2017 #7 Share Posted May 19, 2017 I had an Olympus TG-2 that I was satisfied with (until I lost it!) It was esp. good with dinner food shots. And because most/if not all of the excursions run rain or shine, I'd rather have some pictures (that maybe are not the BEST) than none at all. It only has a 5x zoom so it's not going to be very helpful for distant wildlife. A new version, the TG-5 will be out next month (not in time for my cruise, boo-hoo!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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