BobT Loc: southern Minnesota

Papa Joe,

I'd be telling a fib if I didn't say I liked that solution.....a lot. My superzoom/bridge camera is the very same SX50. And I do get good results from it, but inconsistently. Perhaps if I were to use it more, I'd get to know it better. Part of my problem is that I rotate my gear a lot; never getting to "really" know anyone camera very well.

RobertW Loc: Breezy Point, New York

I write what I have several times- Because of limitations on mobility for a while, I gifted my Granddaughter with my Nikon DSLR cameras and kit and first tried Olympus Pen EP3 with a 12mmf2.0 and was startled to see the quality of the images, then went to an OMD-EM5 and added a 12-50 Zoom, then went to my current OMD-EM1 and added 40-150, 75-300 and Leica 25mmf1.4 plus a Metz 52 Flash and absolutely satisfied that's all I will ever want or need. The lighter 4/3 kit is producing as good (or better color too) than my huge Nikon kit did!

boberic Loc: Quiet Corner, Connecticut. Ex long Islander

As I see it, because you want to be able to print 16X20, An SLR is a must. There will no doubt be some cropping as well, before the print , so in reality, the print will be larger than 16X20. You did not mention a budget. You did not mention how much money is available. Right now the best bargain in the industry is the Canon 7d. A great camera for $750. Put a decent lens with it and you can heve a really good system for about $1200. Thats my opinion for whatever it's worth.

RobertW Loc: Breezy Point, New York

I write what I have several times- Because of limitations on mobility for a while, I gifted my Granddaughter with my Nikon DSLR cameras and kit and first tried Olympus Pen EP3 with a 12mmf2.0 and was startled to see the quality of the images, then went to an OMD-EM5 and added a 12-50 Zoom, then went to my current OMD-EM1 and added 40-150, 75-300 and Leica 25mmf1.4 plus a Metz 52 Flash and absolutely satisfied that's all I will ever want or need. The lighter 4/3 kit is producing as good (or better color too) than my huge Nikon kit did!

billnourse Loc: Bloomfield, NM

I have found the 16-50 Kit lens to be adequate for prints to the size you quoted though it is not the best out there, and the image quality is probably still better than most 4/3 or smaller sensor single lens cameras. But, what kit lens from any manufacturer is the same quality as their upgraded lenses?

The sensor in the A6000 is a 24 megapixel 1.5 crop so it should have IQ that is as good or better than any crop DSLR with the only limitation being the lens.

I certainly agree that using an adaptor and big lenses defeats the purpose of the A6000. I think an 18-200 E lens might be a good choice on the 6000 body, but I don't I don't know anything about them or their IQ.

Bill

rjaywallace Loc: Wisconsin

After considerable research, I selected a Fujifilm X100T p&s camera for the following reasons: small form factor, relatively light while still robust enough for travel, fixed lens with 35mm field of view, large APS-C sensor, on-camera flash, hybrid live view viewfinder, advanced electronic viewfinder, 9-blade shutter diaphragm, great build quality, and numerous options to customize. The Fuji X100T was recently given a DPReview Silver Award and an overall score of 81% (bordering on Gold).

Algernon Loc: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Regarding the Sony A6000 16-50 kit lens.

I guess it depends on what you compare it to. I am not going to claim it is superior to other similar lens for other systems. You can find many detractors.

However, my primary needs were to go with a smaller sized camera. When comparing the 16-50 to P&S lens' IQ, it is far superior. That makes me happy. Frankly, I am kind of amazed what Sony did with designing such a small lens.

Everyone has different needs and values certain characteristics differently. I think the original poster is asking the right question -- namely, why did we choose our camera, rather than simply asking people to venture their opinions on what camera he should purchase. That way he can make his own value judgements.

River Runner Loc: Minnesota

I have just acquired the new Nikon Coolpix P900. I have had a very short time to see what it can help me accomplish with limited skill. I take mostly nature / landscapes or views of people and scenes on trips.
I decided to get the P900 in order to have a wide range of capability and good quality with just one piece of equipment to carry. So far I am very happy with it!
All three attachments are hand held with no post adjustments.

View from my deck


Closeup of the far riverbank same vantage point


Monday's Moon

Jackdoor Loc: Huddersfield, Yorkshire.

Depends so much on what you're happy to spend, and how pernickety you are, but for me the best compromise is micro 4/3 systems. P&S limited by sensor size or zoom range, bridge by sensor size and huge body, interchangeable lens cameras with larger sensors limited by large size of lenses and systems, except Fuji which are wonderful but limited range of expensive lenses.
Panasonic's GX7 and Olympus OMD E-M10 good value, OMD E-M1 and E-M5II are excellent, but you can get an OMD E-M5 (mark I) and 3 lenses at silly prices: http://www.digitalcamerawarehouse.com.au/prod11864.htm . That 45mm 1.8 is an absolute gem.

Jackdoor Loc: Huddersfield, Yorkshire.

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jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Wow! That's a wide open question. I've been using SLR's for decades, and I'm not about to give them up. I shoot with various Nikons and sell them and move up the line as new models are introduced. I also have some smaller, pocket-sized cameras that I can carry when a DSLR is too big.

Lenses are the most important consideration, of course. I prefer fast to cheap, but I also prefer refurb or used to new. I recently got a pair of previous generation Nikon lenses: 35-70 and 80-200mm, both f/2.8. The two together cost less than one of the modern variety.

Gary Truchelut Loc: Coldspring, TX

I like to shoot wildlife, mostly birds and other moving objects like sports and car racing. The only choice form me was a dslr with long lens. I had a Canon SX50 and didn't keep it long as it couldn't get good in flight shots. I like the live viewfinder of a dslr. I bought my wife a Panasonic Lumix FZ150 which she loves and I use it occasionally but I always pick up my dslr when I'm serious about getting the shot that I want. Maybe someday I'll switch, but for now it's a dslr for me.

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

Hi Clint. What is the longest lens you can get for your setup?

Trentc Loc: Denver, CO

The Olympus EM1 is a great option. Excellent lens selection, light weight, great image quality, weather resistant...the list goes on. Got rid of my DSLR system and have no regrets. I went with the Oly for the same reason many others have listed: wanted a more compact, lighter, and transportable system. Fits that bill perfectly. I have heard a few people complain that many of the lenses are overpriced, mostly because there is a misperception that the physical size of the lens should dictate the price. Good glass is good glass and costs money. Since buying this camera last year, I have become fascinated with the idea of using fixed focal length lenses for 98% of my work, which just makes the system that much smaller and more compact. Plus the fixed focal length lens selection from Panasonic and Olympus is very comprehensive (at least at the shorter focal lengths). You can't go wrong with this system. Once you get a selection of micro4/3 lenses, there is a variety of bodies available to expand your system even more, if you so choose.

Now, with all that being said,there are so many fantastic cameras out there, it is hard to choose (and fun to research and shop around). Here is a deal almost too good to pass up...

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=sony+nex7k%2Fb&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ps

Cdouthitt Loc: Traverse City, MI

Native m4/3 mount:
75-300mm
Later this summer 300mm f4 plus eMC-14

4/3 mount (AF with MMF-3)
300 mm f2.8 plus ec-20 (600mm f4)
Sigma 50-500

Custom adaptor (manual focus)
??? What the longest lens you can use?

My longest lens is a 200mm f4. I used to use my 50-200mm swd with ec14 giving me a 283mm f4 (double that for ff terms) without any issues, but I sold it to fund other lenses.