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Mirrorless camera
Oct 4, 2016 10:34:40 #
New enthusiast taking "how to" course and want to move up from point and shoot. I was referred to Panasonic Lumix GX85 Mirrorless camera instead of a more expensive "bridge" camera.
Oct 4, 2016 10:55:13 #
Many feel that Mirrorless Cameras (MC) is the wave of the future and time will tell if thats true, but clearly Most MC will give you better images. The image sensor is larger in a MC than a Bridge camera, however the total zoom range will be less in a MC than a bridge camera. MC have interchangeable lenses much like a DSLRs. It really depends on you and what you are willing to carry. In order to get the same zoom range in a MC would require additional lenses which you would need to carry. It all depends on what you want, do you want the convenience of having one lens that covers a multitude of focal lengths or do you want higher quality images and higher quality lenses. You may indeed spend less on the MC but in order to get near the same zoom range in the MC that the Bridge camera has will require additional lenses which end up costing you more money than the Bridge camera.
Oct 4, 2016 11:06:50 #
robrodner wrote:
New enthusiast taking "how to" course and want to move up from point and shoot. I was referred to Panasonic Lumix GX85 Mirrorless camera instead of a more expensive "bridge" camera.
Look at the G85 first! It was introduced last month at Photokina in Germany. For just $100 more, it is a much better balance of features. It is a lot like a subset of the classic GH4, with many updated features. The new Dual IS II system is a winner.
https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonic-lumix-dmc-g85-first-impressions-review
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http://hazeghi.org/mft-lenses.html
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Oct 4, 2016 11:41:40 #
Oct 4, 2016 12:36:39 #
Welcome to the group, you will get a lot of advice but it will be good advice.
Oct 4, 2016 13:08:48 #
Oct 4, 2016 13:23:43 #
I am looking at the Panasonic Lumex DMC FZ 1000. I has a long zoom and larger than average sensor and tons of good reviews.
Oct 4, 2016 14:34:15 #
robrodner wrote:
I can see and very appreciated. Bridge camera recommendation for the next "big step" up.
If you are considering a bridge camera, I'd strongly encourage you to look at the Micro Four Thirds lines from Panasonic and Olympus. Bigger sensors and advanced electronics create better images. And being able to share a wide range of optics? That's important.
That said, I'll second a look at the Lumix FZ1000. It got DPReview's Gold Award:
https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonic-lumix-dmc-fz1000/
Oct 5, 2016 05:33:14 #
burkphoto has offered you some very good advice, I currently use two Olympus cameras, an EM10 and an EPL-5, the both take excellent images and are very light and compact.
Oct 5, 2016 05:43:19 #
Oct 5, 2016 07:03:05 #
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Oct 5, 2016 07:13:45 #
robrodner wrote:
New enthusiast taking "how to" course and want to move up from point and shoot. I was referred to Panasonic Lumix GX85 Mirrorless camera instead of a more expensive "bridge" camera.
Welcome to our forum!
Oct 5, 2016 07:29:44 #
Advice is remarkably on target, expert and timely. Unfortunately, also quite diverse. A lot to consider. Thank you all!
Oct 5, 2016 08:48:37 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
Welcome to the forum. All types of cameras are discussed here. Even smartphone cameras.
Oct 5, 2016 09:23:10 #
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