Compare & discuss lightweight cameras good for travel.
Smartphone Photography workshop Thursdays July 10–31, 2025 Tom Dempsey will teach four 1.5-hour sessions on Thursdays from 1:00–2:30 PM — July 10, 17, 24, 31… Read More »2025 PHOTO CLASSES: camera workshops with Tom Dempsey, Seattle
Tom Dempsey recommends the following camera gear for on-the-go photographers: PART A: SMARTPHONES are antiquating larger cameras by revolutionizing photo sharing and improving telephoto power… Read More »BEST 2025 TRAVEL CAMERAS reviewed: midsize, pocketable, smartphone
In April 2021, we boated 226 gorgeous miles down the Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, from Lees Ferry to Diamond Creek over… Read More »2021 April: rafting Grand Canyon 226 gorgeous miles, Arizona
How well can telephoto zoom lenses magnify distant wildlife given their weight and price? For serious photography of wildlife and general travel subjects, my top… Read More »BEST TELEPHOTO ZOOM LENS 300mm+ for wildlife: Sony RX10 IV vs APS-C, 4/3
My favorite jagged rock image from Glacier National Park is now enlarged twice onto a Calgary skyscraper! The image glows on two lightboxes wrapping 64… Read More »2019 Calgary skyscraper glows with Tom’s jagged rock pattern
In 2018, the best and brightest pocketable 8x-zoom camera is Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI / RX100M6 (11 oz, 24–200mm f/2.8-4.5). 2019 UPDATE: the Sony RX100 VII… Read More »Sony RX100 VI pocketsize 8x zoom beats 10x Panasonic ZS100
From 2018–2025+, Sony RX10 version IV (RX10M4) has reigned as the world’s best midsize travel camera, with bright 25x zoom f/2.4-4 lens, remarkably sharp from edge-to-edge from 24-600mm equivalent.… Read More »Review: Sony RX10 IV / RX10M4 upgrades the ultimate travel camera
Are you looking for a great camera having an APS-C-size sensor? The best, most-portable APS-C camera can capture quick sports action and subjects in dim… Read More »Sony A6300/A6000, best APS-C dim-light sports/action camera; rivalled by RX10 III