I Bought A Compact Camera
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- Опубліковано 29 сер 2023
- I Bought A Compact Camera
#compactcamera #sonycybershot #sony
Indeed. If you watched my last video, you'll recall me mentioning that I'm in the market for a compact camera, which I want to use to experiment with Street Photography and Urban Photography. Will the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX50V cut the mustard?
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I use a Sony Cyber Shot hx90v professionally, as a building expert, where I document my registrations. I have to say, it has never disappointed me. Always unholstered in my trouser pocket. Has taken over 100,000 exposures, been involved everywhere both in the attic and in cramped basements, in rain, snow and frost. And it still works.
I also bought this camera just recently. This camera is amazing. It looks like an older model but in the past ten years, no real improvements have been made on the camera sector. This camera is practically state-of-the-art.
It’s an amazing bit of gear. I keep mine with me all the time just in case there’s a photo opportunity.
Me too. Always. In case you see Sasquatch or a streaker. A big fire. Natural disaster.
I bought a 2nd hand HX90V -- It's a great little camera. I always keep it close, never know when you will need the awesome telephoto lens. These are a good choice for an EDC. Cheers
These cameras are really so versatile
I love my HX90V. Didn’t need the HX99 with 4K version as I don’t shoot video much.
Always keep this in the car. Never know when you’ll see a UFO or “Bigfoot”. 🤷🏻♀️
The case I use is the “Lowepro Tahoe CS 20”.. 12.00 dollars new (unused) on eBay.
It’s a perfect size, with a zippered side for (3) spare batteries. Perfect for the Ricoh GR too.
Bought a used H60 and I loved it, but the weak spot of this series seems to be the wheel on the back. After a couple of years, it springs wildly between the settings and renders the camera almost unusable. Which is a pity because the image quality is more than decent despite the small 1/2.3" sensor, and the room is amazing.
It does seem that the more use these compact cameras get, the more fragile they become. I’ve already notice a few sticking points on my H50!
I have this one, the HX50V and the HX400V love them for travel photography, airplanes, architecture also.
I am enjoying using this camera even though it’s quite old. It’s really practical too!
Great video, two days ago i bought a Sony DSC-HX60 in nearly mint condition. For almost the same reasons. But mostly for the in body build in photo effects wich i truly love. What i also love about these camera's is the zoom and the way how you can imitate old vintage camera's. My HX60 is here to stay!
Sounds like you’re on to a good thing. I’ve loved using my ‘50’ since I got it. It obviously has limitations compared to my DSLR but I wonder if that’s because I still need to take time to learn how it works 🤣
But they are great little cameras and really convenient to use too 👍
@@TudorSmithPhotography thank you, i'm sure that you will learn very fast. These camera's are fast and easy learn. I have the advantage that i'm already familiar with this old Sony menu wich is the same as my old A6000 camera. That camera was also released around the same time in 2014. Since August this my old A6000 has been replaced with the brandnew A6700 as my new main camera. I seriously love it and Sony camera's in general. Good luck wishing you all the best with your HX50!
I bought this exact camera used for £40 about 3 years ago and I find it brilliant for recording my children's Christmas plays. I was surprised how much better the sound of these videos was compared to what the teachers shared with us parents of the same performance. While I normally use a mirrorless camera on most occasions, this little HX50 acts like a telephoto lens which I'm not investing in, but occasionally need.
My photography journey began with the Sony Cyber shot camera, I loved it! Macro was fun, a really good starter camera.. 👍🏼
Do you still have it? I’m amazed at the power and capabilities of this 10 year old camera.
@@TudorSmithPhotography Funny you should say that! Since this video went up I’m trying to locate it! I had it mended twice cause I loved it so much!
I just know I didn’t throw it out!
If that's an HX50 (looks like one) your optical zoom covers 24-720mm (30x24 = 720) equivalent without digital zoom activated.
They're a useful "walkabout" in the pocket "all in one" video/still camera- so long as your expectations of a
reasonably inexpensive pocket camera are aligned with it's output.
I used mine for recording organ recitals ! The audio capture is surprisingly good !
It’s early days but I’m keeping my expectations low. The image quality seems ok but it depends on the subject and focal range 👍
Yes you’re right. 24 x 720 optical.
Then in settings you can turn on “Sony clear zoom” for a little more.
Then also turn on the digital zoom for even more. Yikes. I think better to crop in post. 🤷🏻♀️
Sony has very good cameras, the DSC-HX99 30 x zoom is also a very good camera
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That's an impressive little camera.
The histogram preview will be a game changer in many respects.
But that ZOOM man😅
I'm loving the histogram. No such quality on my entry level DSLR. I reckon this may be my "keep it in the pocket at all times" camera until I wear it out 🤣
I got the same camera a couple of months ago myself. I really like it and like yourself I wanted something with a better zoom than my phone. I like it because of its size and it has manual focus which is nice for macro, also the video is pretty good. I like the watercolor setting too, that is cool. It also can take 3D pictures but I haven`t had a chance to get something to view them on yet. i wanted to add a EVF to mine but it cost three times as much as the camera, bummer.
Yes it’s a pretty cool little camera. 📷 👍
You don’t like the “pop up” EVF on these little Sonys. ?
They’ve been on every model since the HX80. HX90. HX99.
I had one of those little Sony's once... The zoom was great, but unless you have good light, the extreme telephoto was a bit soft in my opinion. I now have the Sony RX100VI, it "only" has a 24-200mm lens, but the camera has a 1 inch sensor. I do prefer it to the HX range, except for that high reach zoom of the HX, however, it is still just as pocketable, and is a great little camera. The only drawback is the Sony RX range is on the expensive side...
This is my first move into compact cameras. If I find I make a lot of use with my 10yr old Cybershot, then I will make some considerations into replacing it with a newer model - and that might not be Sony. We’ll see
no brother! not 270mm at its max zoom. 720mm!!! this camera has a very crazy zoom lens on it, especially considering its form factor.
Yes I got my 2 and 7 back to front. The focal range is amazing for such a small piece of kit!
yes, I bought 2 of these when they first came out; they are really nifty little cameras :)
I’m still quite pleased with my Sony. Do you still own your two?
@@TudorSmithPhotography yes, I do. And since then I got 2 Panasonic LUMIZ tz220
Why do photographers laugh at small cameras. Apparently its not a real camera unless its the size of a cruise missile stuck on the side of a shipping container
Maybe they’re trying to compensate for something 🤣
nice...
Thanks
Got the Panasonic tz90, need a tripod or a steady hand on max zoom..Enjoy
Yeah I’m discovering the need for a tripod for video 👍
was looking at hx60 but can't decide if its really that much better than my wx500?
A friend of mine bought the HX60 after seeing mine. Same megapixels but I think the 60 has a few more features.
Hi sir, could you please tell me where you bought this one? I was looking for it everywhere and couldn't find the shops to buy this, they said it's discontinued :(
Hi. I bought mine off eBay and there are still many for sale 👍
thank you for the answer! wish you a nice day
eBay. I bought a few HX90v from the Japan shops. Had great luck with them.
Super clean like new condition. 350. ish.
Japanese shops take close up photos of the cameras from every angle. Especially the lens.
They describe the condition like.. Mint - or Excellent ++++ and tell if there’s dust in old lenses.
Is there a way to make the camera not compress the JPEG's too much? How are the jpegs coming out of this camera? good enough?
They seem ok to me as long as you don’t zoom in too much. Then I find there’s a lot of degradation in quality. I hadn’t considered the JPGs were being compressed. I’ll have to investigate.
iirc you can shoot raw with this model.
That’s one sexy camera
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