whats the best camera 2 use for candids.

ethan · 15 Feb 2006 at 18:51

what would you prefer, a compact or slr and why?

Joe T · 15 Feb 2006 at 18:53

I would probably prefer to use a compact or other small camera (such as a film rangefinder) due to its unobtrusiveness. A leica would be awesome!

spell · 15 Feb 2006 at 21:42

A compact which has decent high iso's so that you don't miss the shot.

hoodmeister · 15 Feb 2006 at 23:05

Compact or an SLR with a telescopic lens... But you need decent light for that.

Continuous drive can be handy for getting those interesting expressions

rG-tom · 16 Feb 2006 at 01:43

1DmkII and a 1200mm F5.6

could take candids from 2 miles away at 8.5fps

Tom.

Space Cowboy · 16 Feb 2006 at 09:07

Small SLR or rangefinder with a 50mm lens.

ethan · 16 Feb 2006 at 20:36

yeah! The reason I asked the question is usually when you are out and about you find this amazing photo opportunity but have no camera. I use a digital slr wwhich is a bit too bulky 2 carry everywhere. Also I feel a bit 2 self-conscious unless of course you're carring a large lense.

Dfhaii · 17 Feb 2006 at 12:12

I think i'd take a leica with a 50mm f/2 summicron. It's small, easy to use and takes shots of fantastic quality, certainly a time where the tools can't be blamed for a bad shot.

Col

yer_averagejoe · 17 Feb 2006 at 12:24

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