The dependably pink sunsets were best enjoyed with some sand between our toes.ISO 320 | 1/60 sec | F2.8
What makes a good travel camera? I`ve taken a Nikon D80 to Chicago, a Nikon D700 (plus lenses) to Nepal, a Fujifilm X100 to the Sasquatch! Music Festival, and a Nikon Coolpix A to Japan. Basically, I made room in my luggage for whatever my best, smallest camera was at the time. But I don`t think any of them were really ideal for me.
Years ago, I got so used to carrying my D700 around with me everywhere that it didn`t seem a burden the way it does today. Today I crave something as small, light and unobtrusive as possible. Something with Wi-Fi so I don`t need to bring a card reader or a computer with me.
The Canon EOS M100 is the first camera I`ve reviewed and then subsequently bought
But I don`t want to compromise substantially on image quality, and since I still don`t fully enjoy photography on a smartphone, the latest Pixel or iPhone are both counted out. Oh, also, it can`t cost the earth, since traveling is expensive enough already.
A month or so ago, I picked up a second-hand Canon EOS M100. It`s the first camera I`ve ever reviewed and then subsequently went out and bought, and I brought it with me on a short trip to Mexico to attend a wedding. And though it`s far from perfect, this trip cemented the fact that it`s a really good fit for me right now for casual travel photography.
Why it works for me
Poolside portrait.ISO 100 | 1/640 sec | F4
Notice the heading says for me. I`m allowed to have an opinion. It says so right in the URL - `opinion`.
Anyway. The EOS M100 is among the smallest and lightest cameras with an APS-C sized sensor inside of it. It`s not the absolute smallest, but with the EF-M 22mm F2 pancake prime lens (literally the only lens I own for it), it`s still just about pocketable. But I hear you: There are other options I should consider!
Get the new Ricoh GR III, you say! Same resolution, more dy ...
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