Sony Mirrorless vs Olympus Mirrorless Cameras
May 21, 2018 08:27:41 #
I just returned from India shooting tigers in Bandhavgarh National Park and the Taj Mahal. Our Indian guide was shooting an Olympus Mirrorless camera, and one of the group members was shooting a Sony Mirrorless camera. The images from both cameras were really good. The camera is light and the telephoto lens looked to me to be sharp. The photography guide who was leading the trip mentioned that he might get one. He did say that these cameras do not have the technology for noise reduction like the Nikons and Canons do. However, we were shooting at high ISOs in the park, and that did not seem to be a problem when I looked at the photos. These cameras have an internal stabilization in both the camera as well as lens.
Any thoughts on the Mirrorless cameras? I may just purchase one, but which one?
Any thoughts on the Mirrorless cameras? I may just purchase one, but which one?
May 21, 2018 08:50:37 #
I am usually a Nikon shooter (currently a D500 DSLR), but, a couple of years ago I bought an Olympus OMD-5 (and then upgraded to the Mark II model). I looked at both the Olympus and the Sony, chose the Oly because of the four thirds format which meant the lenses were also smaller; the Sony has a standard size (like on the Canons and Nikons( sensor which made it a bit larger than the Olympus). Yes, the cameras are about as half as heavy as the big DSLR, and the pictures are comparable in quality. I really liked my Olympus but found I used my Nikon more for one reason: The electronic viewfinder on the Olympus took several seconds to focus, and sometimes I felt like I lost a shot because of the delay. I ended up selling my Olympus and the related lenses, etc., and went back to the Nikon. I would suggest if you’re interested in a Mirrorless, you need to try it compared to whatever you’re using currently before you buy. I loved the Olympus - I bought it as a “grab and go” that I could travel with, but in the end I couldn’t adjust to the electronic sensor.
May 21, 2018 08:50:47 #
I am usually a Nikon shooter (currently a D500 DSLR), but, a couple of years ago I bought an Olympus OMD-5 (and then upgraded to the Mark II model). I looked at both the Olympus and the Sony, chose the Oly because of the four thirds format which meant the lenses were also smaller; the Sony has a standard size (like on the Canons and Nikons( sensor which made it a bit larger than the Olympus). Yes, the cameras are about as half as heavy as the big DSLR, and the pictures are comparable in quality. I really liked my Olympus but found I used my Nikon more for one reason: The electronic viewfinder on the Olympus took several seconds to focus, and sometimes I felt like I lost a shot because of the delay. I ended up selling my Olympus and the related lenses, etc., and went back to the Nikon. I would suggest if you’re interested in a Mirrorless, you need to try it compared to whatever you’re using currently before you buy. I loved the Olympus - I bought it as a “grab and go” that I could travel with, but in the end I couldn’t adjust to the electronic sensor.
May 21, 2018 08:51:14 #
I am usually a Nikon shooter (currently a D500 DSLR), but, a couple of years ago I bought an Olympus OMD-5 (and then upgraded to the Mark II model). I looked at both the Olympus and the Sony, chose the Oly because of the four thirds format which meant the lenses were also smaller; the Sony has a standard size (like on the Canons and Nikons( sensor which made it a bit larger than the Olympus). Yes, the cameras are about as half as heavy as the big DSLR, and the pictures are comparable in quality. I really liked my Olympus but found I used my Nikon more for one reason: The electronic viewfinder on the Olympus took several seconds to focus, and sometimes I felt like I lost a shot because of the delay. I ended up selling my Olympus and the related lenses, etc., and went back to the Nikon. I would suggest if you’re interested in a Mirrorless, you need to try it compared to whatever you’re using currently before you buy. I loved the Olympus - I bought it as a “grab and go” that I could travel with, but in the end I couldn’t adjust to the electronic sensor.
May 21, 2018 08:51:16 #
I am usually a Nikon shooter (currently a D500 DSLR), but, a couple of years ago I bought an Olympus OMD-5 (and then upgraded to the Mark II model). I looked at both the Olympus and the Sony, chose the Oly because of the four thirds format which meant the lenses were also smaller; the Sony has a standard size (like on the Canons and Nikons( sensor which made it a bit larger than the Olympus). Yes, the cameras are about as half as heavy as the big DSLR, and the pictures are comparable in quality. I really liked my Olympus but found I used my Nikon more for one reason: The electronic viewfinder on the Olympus took several seconds to focus, and sometimes I felt like I lost a shot because of the delay. I ended up selling my Olympus and the related lenses, etc., and went back to the Nikon. I would suggest if you’re interested in a Mirrorless, you need to try it compared to whatever you’re using currently before you buy. I loved the Olympus - I bought it as a “grab and go” that I could travel with, but in the end I couldn’t adjust to the electronic sensor.
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May 21, 2018 08:58:09 #
Sony because you can choose between APS-C or Full Frame.
Get either the 6500 (APS-C) or the A7 III (FF).
Get either the 6500 (APS-C) or the A7 III (FF).
May 21, 2018 09:13:20 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
How did you view the photos, on a quality monitor or on the back of the camera? I'm just curious.
May 21, 2018 09:15:47 #
With Nikon and Canon coming out VERY soon with new Mirrorless cameras is now the time to be buying any camera....? might be some buyers remorse if you jump too soon.
May 21, 2018 09:26:10 #
Kandfoto wrote:
I just returned from India shooting tigers in Band... (show quote)
They’re all different from one another. Pick from Olympus or Panasonic if you want the Micro 4/3 format. They share the same lenses. Fujifilm (APS-C) and Sony (APS-C and full frame) are also good choices.
ALL have excellent lenses. EACH camera platform has a unique set of advantages and deficiencies (just like Canons and Nikons).
There is NO system-wide weight savings with mirrorless UNLESS you use Micro 4/3.
TRY (borrow or rent) before you buy. Read reviews at www.dpreview.com and watch reviews on YouTube. It’s very important to find a brand/model that works for you, not against you! These four brands are all innovative, reliable, and dependable. But they have different ergonomics, menus, controls, and features. Study up!
May 21, 2018 09:43:09 #
I’m a Nikon shooter, owning the D5, D850 and D810. And, after using a Canon for a little while, I’m even more confident in the decision I made years ago to go Nikon. I will probably get the Sony A7 Mirrorless with maybe one telephoto lens. Does the Sony have the electronic viewfinder that cause slight delay in focusing?
May 21, 2018 09:57:16 #
"Any thoughts on the Mirrorless cameras? I may just purchase one, but which one?"
Do you have any interest in using it to shoot video?
Do you have any interest in using it to shoot video?
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