Hi guys! I’d like to consider a small portable camera to carry around whenever traveling, that takes about as little space and weight as possible. The idea is replacing the mobile phone on a stick, as a lot can go wrong when attempting a silly picture near a lake or waterfall (you get the idea).

So I guess no additional lenses or similar, just a portable camera that takes good pictures. As it might be also for my gf’s use, one of the features I’d like it to have probably would be a reversible screen so it can be used to take selfies. And perhaps another one might be an optical zoom, but this might not be mandatory. I am lucky to be in a country where a lot of the models might be available, and even second hand, but I’d need some direction about what would be recommended.

Thanks!

  • BorgDrone@feddit.nl
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    10 days ago

    If you want to replace the ‘cellphone on a stick’ for precarious situations and selfies, for your budget, I would take a look at a drone, specifically the DJI Neo 2. Sure it’s bigger than a camera but not much and it’s light. It can do all kinds of automated shots, take selfies, follow you, etc. No need to worry about dropping it over a ledge since it actually flies.

    For 300 you can get the drone and a few spare batteries.

    Here’s a review that shows off some of the features that may match your use-case.

    • iturnedintoanewt@lemmy.worldOP
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      9 days ago

      I do have a drone. But then you enter the whole nightmare of checking drone regulations on your destination country. And whether a random police guy with the wrong interpretation of the law might decide to keep it. So…yeah, already have one, but depending on the country, it’s a no go to begin with.