repleo Loc: Boston

The Sony A6000 and its NEX predecessors were originally intended for guys like me – P&S shooters wanting to step up to something better. They turned out to be so good that now 2 out of every 3 buyers is stepping ‘down’ from their DSLR’s and FF cameras. I read that the A6000 is the best selling interchangeable lens camera ever – and with good reason. The A6000 has been supplemented (not replaced) by the A6300 and now by the A6500. The A6000 at $400 body only or $650 for a two lens package (B&H) is still the sweet spot in terms of value for money, but since you are fond of your current 24-105mm I would go for the E 18-105 f/4 G OSS lens instead. It is a really nice lens, at a fair price. Early criticisms of the NEX / A6*** were that there weren’t enough lenses for it, but with all of the cheap adapters out now, you can put nearly any make of lens on it if you can live with manual focus.

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

Sony makes 2 ifull frame 24mp cameras n the same price range as the Canon 6D - the A7II and the A7 - $1500 and $1100 respectively.

mcveed Loc: Kelowna, British Columbia (between trips)

I used Nikon cameras for the past 30 years. They say you shouldn't upgrade your camera until it is holding you back. Well I didn't upgrade. I side graded to micro 4/3 because the weight of the Nikon cameras and lenses was holding me back. I am a nature photographer and one of the most important features of photo equipment is portability. It doesn't matter how good a camera is if I can't get it to where the birds are. My current kit is a Panasonic GX8 with 100-400 f4-6.3, An Olympus EM-1 with 40-150 f2.8, an Olympus 7-14mm f2.8 and a Panasonic 12 -35mm f2.8. That weighs 4.3 Kg or about 10 pounds, about half what the equivalent lenses with a D810 and a D750 would weigh. And it is much less bulky. An added bonus is that I can get by without carrying a heavy tripod into the bush or up the mountain. I now get by with a much lighter, more portable tripod, or no tripod at all.

bsprague Loc: Lacey, WA, USA

You must be really smart! (grin). If you haven't already, take a look at the Olympus Red Dot sight for that kit.

Can you get images like these guys at Yellowstone were looking for?

Bill

mcveed Loc: Kelowna, British Columbia (between trips)

I don't know. What were they looking for?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/128959434@N07/26807720830/in/album-72157667826598261/

bsprague Loc: Lacey, WA, USA

Very nice images. Thanks for the link. You are getting great use from that camera and lens.

Bill

sueyeisert Loc: New Jersey

Look at Fuji, Sony or Olympus. I settled on Fuji after having Olympus. It's personal, you ned to try the different cameras.

jimbo70 Loc: Orange Park, FL.

Fuji

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Keep in mind that with a mirrorless, not only will the camera be smaller and lighter, but the controls will be smaller and closer together. Also, assuming the camera has a viewfinder, it will be electronic. Battery life will be shorter than with a DSLR. I recently got a Sony A6000 with the 16-50mm lens, and I like it, but it's no DSLR. DSLRs seem to last very long without problems. I wonder how mirrorless cameras will hold up over the long run.

Read comparisons and specs, and decide what features are important to you.
(Reviews) https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCameraStoreTV/videos
http://cameras.reviewed.com/
http://camerasize.com/
http://www.imaging-resource.com/IMCOMP/COMPS01.HTM
http://snapsort.com/compare
http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/cameras?utm_campaign=internal-link&utm_source=mainmenu&utm_medium=text&ref=mainmenu


Mirrorless -

http://digital-photography-school.com/how-the-switch-from-dslr-to-mirrorless-changed-how-i-edit-photos/
http://virtualphotographystudio.com/2015/03/photography-tips-mirorrless-cameras/

fotografz

There is little doubt that Mirror-Less cameras are the future of photography. However, there are many considerations to explore when making the transition NOW, not in future.

It all hinges on your personal type of photography, what subjects you like to shoot, what light you tend to shoot in, how you use or display the images, and how ingrained your shooting habits are.

For example, the difference in weight between your Canon 6D and a Sony A7-II is only 7.5oz. However, the Sony is also a FF sensor so any lens has to cover that sensor the same way it does with the Canon ... therefore, comparable lenses (focal length/max aperture) are often comparable in size and weight. So, make sure you do a TOTAL SYSTEM apples-to-apples comparison to avoid disappointment.

When I semi-retired from wedding photography a few years ago, I also made the switch to Mirror-Less ... first the Sony A7R and now the Sony A7R-II. I have still continued some wedding assignments on a limited basis, and found the Sony system to be slower and more complex for that application, has less lighting options and the EVF is poorer/smears in low light due to gain/refresh rate. What really threw me was that you cannot have instant LCD review like a Canon or Nikon DSLR ... if set to instant review it also shows up in the viewfinder ... which is incredibly disorienting while shooting.

If I were to return to weddings like I once did, I'd probably buy a Canon 5DXXX backed up with your Canon 6D.

The point is: do your home work based on your applications, needs, and creative objectives rather than just moving forward and finding out later.

- Marc

Cdouthitt Loc: Traverse City, MI

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Wrong thread.

Cdouthitt Loc: Traverse City, MI

I have no doubt, having used several different Olympus bodies over the years, that their built to last...especially their higher end models.

WleyArchy

Just went mirrorless... chose the Olympus OMD-E1 and love it. Good price as the Mark II is coming out. Reviews say unless you're a video shooter, the current OMD is a great camera. You can't go wrong with Olympus, Sony or Panasonic. I would seek to handle each... that made my decision. Sony 6000 had viewfinder on far left (it's the little things) that annoyed me. Olympus felt great in my hands. I had also owned a Pen 3L so menus were easy. So - it's really your choice but you will love having a more lightweight camera!

suntouched Loc: Sierra Vista AZ

I love the functionality and image quality of mirrorless cameras. However I don't like the ergonomics all that much. I had the Fuji EX2,
Olympus E-M 5, Olympus E-M 10, Sony a6000- it wasn't until I got the Panasonic Gx8 that I found the right fit for my hands. It's a little larger, a little more robust. In the case of mirrorless I think it's important to try them out for size before buying (if that's possible).

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

So many choices today! My advise, go to your local dealer if he or she has a selection of these cameras and lenses and ask to let you handle some models.
You will be able to make a decision on what you need after handling the bodies and running through their features.