A New Camera to Come
16/03/25 10:18 Filed in: Photos
I use to photos regularly with both a DSLR and a very decent compact zoom (Lumix TZ-70). The Lumix took over as my camera of choice due to its size and its fab zoom. Eventually like most compact zooms it had to die through the pumping action of opening and closing the camera the zoom inevitably pumps any dust into its gubbins. Once that becomes too much to ignore the camera is no longer viable—there is no simple way of cleaning the compact’s innards and to get it done professionally would cost more than buying another damn camera. Modern times, eh?
So without the compact I’ve been left with just taking photos on my phone. It’s not the same. And I don’t seem ready to go back to the DSLR (assuming it is still okay) as I already carry enough bulk and weight around with me even without a DSLR and lens (or two)..
And so it is that I have decided to buy a new camera. But I’ve gone quite left field with it and bought a small video camera that would be good for both photos (to some extent) and have the flexibility to do video recording, I bought a second hand DJI Pocket 1 last week, but when it turned up the battery was goosed (it’s an internal thing and not designed for replacement (like the pumping action fooking a camera lens, a battery that can’t be replaced… Modern Times). Anyway I’ve sent it back and paid a little more to get the newer, better one: a DJI Pocket 2. Should arrive mid week. Here’s hoping the battery still works or else I’ll have to give up.
Anyway the Pocket 2 (and the 3–indeed the 1) look fabulous. I’m gonna have a good time playing around with it. Who knows, I may end up posting a few Vlogs with it. They would likely revolve around pubs and Pokémon (not necessarily combined) and maybe some guitar strumming. Watch this space (and pray for the battery to come).
So without the compact I’ve been left with just taking photos on my phone. It’s not the same. And I don’t seem ready to go back to the DSLR (assuming it is still okay) as I already carry enough bulk and weight around with me even without a DSLR and lens (or two)..
And so it is that I have decided to buy a new camera. But I’ve gone quite left field with it and bought a small video camera that would be good for both photos (to some extent) and have the flexibility to do video recording, I bought a second hand DJI Pocket 1 last week, but when it turned up the battery was goosed (it’s an internal thing and not designed for replacement (like the pumping action fooking a camera lens, a battery that can’t be replaced… Modern Times). Anyway I’ve sent it back and paid a little more to get the newer, better one: a DJI Pocket 2. Should arrive mid week. Here’s hoping the battery still works or else I’ll have to give up.
Anyway the Pocket 2 (and the 3–indeed the 1) look fabulous. I’m gonna have a good time playing around with it. Who knows, I may end up posting a few Vlogs with it. They would likely revolve around pubs and Pokémon (not necessarily combined) and maybe some guitar strumming. Watch this space (and pray for the battery to come).
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