camera - which to take - Digital SLR or digital point and shoot??

[Mugglemama]

Really? Its funny were on opposites on this lol. I guess for me.. I've never really taken a lot of time to explore functions of my PAS and usually shoot in auto on that. I sometimes wonder why I have one since I hardly use it! What settings do you use on your PAS while there? Like I said I am a professional so I would love to see different tricks that you were able to capture with your PAS

I'm just a hobbyist photographer, although I've produced some very professional-looking portraits over the years, and have even done senior portraits for people a few times. And while I don't obviously feel that I get the same "depth" with my digital PAS, I've gotten some great looking shots just on the Auto setting, while at Disneyland. No tricks, lol. Just many, many years of experience in catching the shots I want.

If I want "fantastic" shots, I bypass digital altogether though because, IMHO, everything looks better from a film-camera. But, I digress.

 

[ssstacoma]

Minjo,

I wish I would not have read your thread!! We're leaving for DL on Thursday. Already decided to leave the DSLR at home and bring the Panasonic Lumix instead. Now after reading all the replies, I'm totally on the fence and kind of want to bring the Nikon - I'm sure it would take great pictures at WOC!! Ughhh, now what to do??

 

[Belle Ella]

I always bring both. Sometimes I want a nice, good shot and others I want something quick and fast without precision. I kick myself every time I leave one or the other behind.

 

[DahliaRW]

For the PAS, if you have a "sports" setting that tends to work well for moving pictures. It has a much faster shutter speed.

 

[minjo]

Minjo,

I wish I would not have read your thread!! We're leaving for DL on Thursday. Already decided to leave the DSLR at home and bring the Panasonic Lumix instead. Now after reading all the replies, I'm totally on the fence and kind of want to bring the Nikon - I'm sure it would take great pictures at WOC!! Ughhh, now what to do??

I know what you mean. I go back and forth. We only visit DL once in a blue moon...or it seems like it. At least I have a few months (like 4) to decide which camera to take...

 

[tink2dw]

Okay!

1. with any complicated camera I only get pic's of buttes and the back of heads!!

2. everyone gets annoyed at having to stop and get a pic taken!

3. And I want to enjoy my vacation, too!

So I Vote for point and shoot!!! And only take the camera a couple a times during your visit once for each park!

I did take some pic's of some DIY Projects I wanted to do at home,

And some decorating ideas,

My attempt at decorating!



And some gardening tips!!

 

[Love Tink]

Really? Its funny were on opposites on this lol. I guess for me.. I've never really taken a lot of time to explore functions of my PAS and usually shoot in auto on that. I sometimes wonder why I have one since I hardly use it! What settings do you use on your PAS while there? Like I said I am a professional so I would love to see different tricks that you were able to capture with your PAS

I looked at your trip report. What kind of pictures do you take professionally?

As previous posters said, the sports setting on a (good) point and shoot is as fast as many SLR cameras. You can also set to portrait, obviously, or the landscape setting for wide shots of the park. If you leave it on auto you are letting the camera decide what kind of picture you want, which might explain your shutter speed issues.

You probably know all these settings from your SLR, or do you just shoot manually all the time? (If so, bravo! I'm too lazy to take it off auto unless conditions demand it.)

I have to say that all these posts are making me at least consider bringing a big camera for our next visit. It is tempting, that's for sure. So thanks everyone.

 

[dmked]

This post is interesting. I have always just brought my point and shoot, but I'm considering bringing both this time. We have a baby so someone is going to have to stay off any "big" ride with him so I will always have someone to stay with the camera too (I just don't know how well other people will watch my camera )

I would still bring my point and shoot though, there will still be times I want a quick snap shot and I won't have my SLR on my neck all day (mostly because I will be lugging a baby around and I don't want him breaking my camera!) so I will be watching this thread to help me decide whether to bring my big camera or not. I am leaning towards bringing it, because as you can see in my siggy...I love looking at my pictures after getting home from vacation and the pictures taken with my DLSR are SO much better than my P&S!

 

[blackjackdelta]

I still do film for many pictures that I want super-quality. I have a Hass 503cw that I would never use in DLR. With digital I take snapshots and never PP. Getting complicated and trying to have fun at the same time sometimes just does not workout. I believe with digital, you just snap away and sort out what turns out. If you want to get in DoF and other tweaks that can be done if your P and S has the ability, read a book about "exposure" by Peterson it will make a world of difference
Went to Brooks and USC film school for awhile back in the old days and I see many people get way to serious about taking a photo, just my two cents. You can not legally sell Disney images.

Jack

 

[CrazyDuck]

BTW along with my micro 4/3 camera, I'm bring this bad boy with me on my upcoming trip:

It's a Fuji W3 3D camera... Need some content dor the 3D tv's at home!!!

 

[blackjackdelta]

BTW along with my micro 4/3 camera, I'm bring this bad boy with me on my upcoming trip:

It's a Fuji W3 3D camera... Need some content dor the 3D tv's at home!!!

Interesting camera, I have been reading about it.

Jack

 

[CrazyDuck]

Interesting camera, I have been reading about it.

Jack

I've had it for almost a year now.... Can't wait to get it in the parks!

 

[brookies_mommy]

I looked at your trip report. What kind of pictures do you take professionally?

As previous posters said, the sports setting on a (good) point and shoot is as fast as many SLR cameras. You can also set to portrait, obviously, or the landscape setting for wide shots of the park. If you leave it on auto you are letting the camera decide what kind of picture you want, which might explain your shutter speed issues.

You probably know all these settings from your SLR, or do you just shoot manually all the time? (If so, bravo! I'm too lazy to take it off auto unless conditions demand it.)

I have to say that all these posts are making me at least consider bringing a big camera for our next visit. It is tempting, that's for sure. So thanks everyone.

I basically do it all on a professional level, weddings, sports, seniors, families.. you name it But never with a PAS

On my new PTR those were all taken with a camera phone.. as its easier to upload to photobucket that way. On the last TR it was a mix between DSLR, PAS, and Camera lol

My PAS has a lot of settings, but I really never use it.. except for the video function. The one I am bringing on this trip is a newer one. Because I like the option for panaramic pictures, and underwater pictures. I will also be bringing a DSLR.

When I use my DSLR I usually mix between settings. Depending on what I am doing. I do like to shoot in an manual but that can sometimes require more time to do that.

Im am especially glad to be going with there is Water at GCA! Last time it was drained for the construction of WOC so it will be nice to see that and get some good pictures

 

[starshine514]

Well, given the OP's two choices, I would go with the DSLR or get a better PAS before going. I have a Lumix DMC-ZR1 (I know - soooo last year!) and it doesn't have a noticeable shutter delay. Shutter delay is my biggest pet peeve, I even bought a digital PAS one time and returned it the next day due to shutter delay issues. I don't have a DSLR myself, but 'back in the day' I used to take my 35mm SLR everywhere with me. Now, I just take my Lumix.

 

[Mackysmycat]

I am bringing both with me. Will have my pas with me as a rule, but bring out the Canon Rebel T2i with me when I want some good shots, and then just whip back up to our room at the GCH or send dh back with it to drop it off...

 

[MinnieLovesMickey]

I am happy with my little Sony point and shoot camera, it fits in my purse and takes great pics. DH on the other hand, has a Sony a900 and lugs 2 backpacks full of lens and filters and all those other fun things that go with owning a DSLR. Luckily, he doesn't bring all of that into the park (security would probably think he's one of the pap's).

 

[CMHusband]

SLR no doubt about it.