Readers: What Camera Should I Get?

PetiteLittleGirl's post about her new camera has inspired me to write one of my own. I am definitely looking for a new one, but the question is this: which one? Do I want something more compact, or should I go for a full-out DSLR? For the past two years or so, I have been using a bridge camera (e.g. below), but the pictures just aren't "good enough."  My quest now is to get something which I can use both for Shorty Stories shoots and to carry to events I'm covering for DelectablyChic!.



Sony Cyber-shot DSCH50 9.1 MP Digital Camera with 15x Optical Zoom with Super Steady Shot

There are two types of cameras I'm looking at. The newest cameras on the market right now are compact interchangeable lens cameras (below) - a small camera (similar in size to most people's point-and-shoots) with the kind of lens you would find on a DSLR. 



Samsung NX100 - Digital camera - mirrorless system - 14.6 Mpix - Samsung NX 20-50mm lens - optical zoom: 2.5 x - supported memory: SD, SDHC - black

The advantage of a small camera like this is that I won't have to haul heavier equipment with me every time I go to an event (especially for Fashion Week, when I also take my netbook).  The disadvantages are that because the camera is much smaller, the pictures aren't going to be as good due to stability (at least according to this post).  The lenses used in these cameras are just as big as those for true DSLRs, and can tilt the camera downwards if you're using longer, heavier lenses.  And of course, these compact cameras don't look as "professional" and cost a bit more than many introductory level DSLRs. 

Sony Alpha SLTA33 DSLR with Translucent Mirror Technology (Camera Body only) (Black)

As for the DSLR?  If I go for one, it would be one of the less expensive cameras, ones many consider "introductory" or "hobbyist" level.  One that is on the smaller side, similar in size to my current bridge camera like the Sony Alpha SLTA33 above  However, unless I actually get a camera like the one above, I would still need a separate camera for video capture as most DSLRs do not have a video mode (the above camera is also pretty expensive - $750 Canadian.  This means that if I get a DSLR, I will also need to get a separate video camera, which cost around $150 (unless I use the video mode on my phone, which probably isn't as good), bringing the total to be just a little less than $750.

So readers, what camera should I get?

Non-Standard Size Fashion (Media) Industry Challenge - UPDATE

Remember the challenge I issued to the world of fashion media back in July? As the only REAL publication to publish something that's truly petite-related was the January 2008 issue of US Glamour, I'm reposting the video (this is the second time I'm doing so. I did an update about a month after the video was originally posted at Shorty Stories), hoping that this time, more media people will catch on. The video DOES say that it should be done within the "next fourteen months or so", which means that it would expire in September of this year. I DO realize that most of you plan well in advance, and September might not be enough time, so I'll extend this challenge to December 2008 (for a January 2009 issue). Up to it, media? I hope so and let me know!

5ft2in Fashion Show Video

Back in October, I profiled California based petite designer, Sunny Suppa and her line of pants, 5ft2in. Her debut fashion show video is now available on YouTube and you can watch it right here at Shorty Stories!

Once again, I wish Sunny the best of luck with her line! Maybe we'll see her name at New York Fashion Week some day (and prove to the world of fashion that not all models are tall and really, really skinny!)

Advice on hemming pants

While the video is on hemming pants, it can be applied to other alterations as well, especially skirts and dresses. I also found a video advising on hemming by hand, for those of us who do not have a machine.

Dressing the Petite Body from Expert Village

Susan Jacobs gives great advice for petite women. There are fifteen videos in all, ranging from shoe tips, to skirts, cropped pants (according to Susan, the difference between cropped pants and capris is length. Cropped pants can be as short as just below the knee (which is a great length for petites, IMHO) while capris are just above the ankle)

Susan's videos from Expert Village:

http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/1431_petite-fashion.htm

What do you think of her videos? Did you learn anything new from these or is it just the same old you've heard from on other websites, magazines or television shows? Most of Susan's videos focus on the workplace, or more specifically, an office. What about other types of work? Some of her tips don't, for example, apply to an elementary school teacher (though it may for someone who teaches say, high school English). And what about a more casual wardrobe? Formal? What would YOU do?

Acknolwedgement!!

While surfing the net this morning, I found that someone linked my video (see above, created this past summer) to their site (Petite Fashionista's site is linked too). I do agree with the writer that we get little acknowledgement when it comes to our size issues and that we really are "act that petite size women most often feel like the unwanted stepchildren of the fashion industry." Hopefully, as more and more petite blogs and websites pop up, things will change.

Note: Due to a technical glitch last night, the December Survey had to be reloaded. Unfortunately, results tabulated over the first two days have been lost. Feel free to fill it out again. Sorry about that!

VIDEO: Petite Availability at Malls in Canada

The lack of choice is very disappointing. I know that there's always cross-border shopping, but that isn't always convenient, especially on weekends. The wait at the border can take two hours!

Video: Comparing Petites with Regular Sizes

OK guys, the video that compares petite sizes with regular sizes is now up. I know it's a little choppy, but it's the first time I've edited a video on my computer! :-) I promise that there'll be more videos to come in the future.

Please feel free to make comments and also, let me know what kind of videos you'd like to see!

Potential Video

Hi guys!

To those of you who've suggested that I post a video of a petite person trying on clothes, comparing regular missy to petites, yes, this is something that I intend to do. But how should I do it? I mean, filming at a store is next-to-impossible, unless they let me in before it opens or after it closes. Since I don't know anyone who works in such stores, it wouldn't happen. I could also buy a few outfits, both in petite and regular, and then film it in another location, but what would the stores think when I return most of the clothes? Please let me know if you have any suggestions/ideas.

Thanks

C

Plus sizes get much more attention than us petites-WHY?

I came across an article in the LA Times the other day about a video called "Fat Rant" made by a girl in California who wanted to tell the world that she's happy being who she is. Her You Tube video has had several thousand viewers and comments. She has even been featured on Entertainment Tonight! I don't know why, but it seems that much more attention is paid to people who are plus sized. Body image acceptance websites cater more to plus sizes, regardless of height than to short people in general. (They often say that they accept all sizes, but at the same time label people under size four "anorexic," regardless of height, and would say that anyone under size fourteen is "normal." (I am a short woman. "Big" for me is probably something much smaller than "big" on a six foot woman.)) There are also many more websites catering to plus-sized women, for them to vent about their issues (I will talk about media issues and petites in more detail at the end of the month, when June poll results, which asks whether the media purposely pay less attention to petites, are tabulated).

I did post a video in response to Ms. Nash's video, which you can see here

Como Tirano TVES

Una revolución de "etiquetas", de lugares comunes, tan solo de adjetivos, amparada en repartir prebendas a manera de comprar apoyo. Sr. Chávez una revolución basada en su ego hinchado no es revolución sino una involución y un insulto al pueblo que usted lamentablemente oprime.

Tves sin derechos

Tves sin espacio

Tves sin críticas

Tves en una burbuja

Tves en la fantasía (pesadilla del Gobierno)

Tves solo(a)

Tves con la misma práctica habitual de VTV

Tves que VOLVEMOS AL PASADO.

Hugo Chávez TVES como un TIRANO (un TIRANOSAURIO REX)

Himno Venezolano propalado en la despedida de la señal RCTV.
Gloria al Bravo Pueblo
que el yugo lanzó.
Y si el despotismo
lenta la voz
seguid el ejemplo
que Caracas dio.

RCTV
Medios Venezolanos amenazados por el Gobierno

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