📸Photografers! If I wanted to buy a small digital camera, which one would you recommend? Or is it completely unnecessary to have something else than a phone?

@ndreas Not very familiar with the smaller cameras, but I’ve heard (here as well) great things about the GR…

@maique you’re talking to a novice, what’s the GR?

@ndreas Sorry about that 🙂 Ricoh GR III.

@maique thanks 🙂

@ndreas Not at all sure if you’re looking for something like this, now that I think about it. No zoom, fixed lens, but a pretty good one.

@odd I’m sure they do, yes. I lost track of all the different models a while back, but I’m sure @ndreas will find something there as well 🙂

@ndreas Can you let us know when you found something. I'm also interested ✌️

@odd @podiboq @maique I’ll let you know if I find something I’m interested in. I guess I’ll come to the conclusion it’s not worth the money considering my not so extensive photographing.

@ndreas @podiboq @maique @odd

I believe it is better to ask yourself whether you want to carry another item with you when you're on the go, how much weight you could add without feeling bothersome, and how frequently you see yourself deciding to bring a camera with you. Then you can decide on a budget, which will determine the brand, camera type, and lens, or you may decide you don't need one at all.

Personally, I adore my Fujifilm X-T20. I used to carry it with me whenever I went out with other people. But lately, I've settled on the iPhone 13 Max and only bring the camera and all the lenses on trips.

Is a camera better than a camera phone? Yes, the quality is far superior. Is the quality worth the hassle? That is the real question here, and it is a very personal one.

However, I can recommend Fujifilm. It fits perfectly in my small hands, and I really like the look of the entire lineup--whether mirrorless or compact--it's a joy to use.

@ningkantida @ndreas @podiboq @odd Well written, and I agree. Most of the time, for me, carrying a camera is not worth it. It’s something I have to, literally, carry, on top of everything else, another item on the backpack, or hanging from my shoulder. Not something I’m looking forward to, with tinyMovieStar requirements factored in.

Then it’s another set of batteries that will need charging, on top of the other pile of batteries.

I do miss a few photos but, all things considered, I will not carry it often. And, important, I do have them already, so there’s no extra expense involved.

@ndreas I never used, but also heard great things about the GR III. I own a Fujifilm X-E4 and I love it for it's size. It can be extended with different lenses, but so far, I am sticking with the low profile 27mm and I love it.

@ningkantida you just convinced me not to bother about a new device. Thanks for sharing.

@ndreas Fujifilm x100; going to buy one as soon

@hjertnes @ndreas This is what I'll end up with if I get a camera. Black and white for the win.

@hjertnes

@ningkantida checked out your blog. Interesting. Would you say Tiago Forte is worth reading?

@ndreas was this reply supposed to be empty?

@hjertnes oh sorry. No it wasn’t. I meant to say that looks like a nice camera. Giving this some thinking, and giving the post from @ningkantida some thinking, I have come to the conclusion I don’t need a camera right now. I wouldn’t bring it.

@ndreas If you've never read any of his articles, or if you don't know much about note-taking or productivity in a digital environment, I'd recommend this book. He laid a lot of groundwork for how to approach your digital space. I'm working on an action plan based on his book, which I may share along with my book review.

I still think it's worth getting a camera if you don't already have one. It's something you'll appreciate when you go on a trip. Even with a simple compact camera, there are some places that are well worth the trouble. Just make sure to adjust your budget based on your needs and only when you feel the need to do so.

@ningkantida I do know some things of note taking and productivity in a digital environment. I work in media as a journalist and do all my note takings and meetings and writing online/in a digital way.

@ndreas Then I believe this summary of his course is enough for you to grasp his concept, and you can read more if you are interested. But, in essence, he wants you to have a dedicated quick inbox, organize your files by when you'll use them, summarize key points of your captured notes, and use your notes to kickstart your project before searching the internet. But most importantly, you will be able to trust your system by conducting regular reviews to revise or reorganize your notes. That's all.

@ningkantida thanks! I’ll look into it.

@ndreas in my freelance journalism role, I review tech products. Snapping photos of the reviewed items helps build a storyboard that can cross-pollinate a traditional newspaper column as well as support an in-depth review behind a paywall. My blog's RSS feed combines my written words with my recent annotated Flickr uploads. Throughout this process, some of Tiago Forte's BASB principles improve my workflow.

@topgold ok! Thanks for the input.

@ningkantida this seems way too complicated for me. I’ll stick to my unorganised way of taking notes. There isn’t that much I have to make notes about actually 🙂Thanks for sharing and taking your time, much appreciated.

@ningkantida I'm stumbled across your conversation. How does one get to take this course? I'm interested!

@ndreas No worries. Though you can choose only the parts that you believe will benefit your workflow, I understand that sometimes introducing new things into what already works for you isn't worth the effort.

@Alligator I only read his book but you can join the course here.