Best Light-Photo Camera???

[Dezy]

What would be a good camera for photography, that shoots raw images?
I would like to keep its weight to about 6 - 9 ounces.
I'm looking at the Sony DSC-RX100/B 20.2 MP for about $500.
Does anybody like another fairly-light camera?

Thanks,
Dezy

 

[apsussex]

The RX100 is a very good camera, also look into micro four thirds like the Panasonic GM1. The sensor is better on the panasonic and the 12-32mm kit lens is tiny but suprisingly good quality (you also have the option of adding other lenses), slightly heavier than the Sony but I stuck one of these on a Phantom and it lifted it perfectly once I had the center of gravity spot on.

 

[Dezy]

Excellent - Thanks, AP

I'll look at the GM1. The ability to change the lens would be nice, and its weight looks to be in the the same range as the RX100.

 

[Racerx1962]

Check out the Panasonic LX100... 393 grams and 4K. Set for release on November 1.

 

[Dezy]

Hi Racer,

Very nice camera, but I'm using a rather small quad and would like to keep the weight of the camera under 10 oz.......

 

[Dezy]

I found a web site that allows you to compare the size and weight of different cameras: http://camerasize.com/

 

[cnewski]

I use a Canon s110 and it's lighter than the Sony RX100. Also shoots raw. I just use the CHDK scripts to take pictures every few seconds.

 

[Dezy]

Thanks, Cnewski

I did some tests to see what I could lift at 50% throttle and found I could lift more than I had originally figured.
So, I bought and NEX-R on Ebay for $270 :tennis:

 

[cnewski]

That's cool. How are you mounting the camera? I've experienced that the heavier the camera and further from the body, the more it shakes.

Thanks, Cnewski

I did some tests to see what I could lift at 50% throttle and found I could lift more than I had originally figured.
So, I bought and NEX-R on Ebay for $270 :tennis:

 

[Dezy]

I hard mounted it to the top of my F550 frame, towards the front, and balanced it with the battery, which is also mounted on top.
I used a piece of 1/8 " modeling plywood and using nylon screws and nuts, using rubber grommets as spacers between the frame and plywood to dampen any vibrations - worked really well!