corpsol Loc: Cape Cod

I currently shoot with a Nikon D750, Tokina 24/70 2.8. Mostly landscape; sunsets. I really love this gear, but as I approach 80, it has become cumbersome. I would appreciate any advice regarding a transition to lighter gear; I.e. point and shoot or others that might offer a semblance of similarity and quality.
I have seen positive posts re: the Sony Rx100 vii that may be a fit, but would entertain other suggestions, including non point and shoot. Price is not a concern.

Thanks in advance.

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Gort55 Loc: Northern Colorado

An Olympus EM-1 Mk III or an OM Systems OM-1 with 12-40 f/2.8 pro lens is smaller and weighs half as much. A lot easier on us over 80.

Ava'sPapa Loc: Cheshire, Ct.

I'm 75 and I just purchased an RX100 vii for a trip that our family took to Jamaica and didn't regret it one bit (that is not having a FF camera with all of the lenses to cart around). I've had Nikon's: a 610, a 750 and a 500, a Fuji X-T4 or 5, two Canon R6's. They're gone and I now have a Canon R6II with a half dozen lenses. I love it and love to using it around the homestead but when we go on trips, I stick with the point and shoot. When my wife and I went to Italy a few years back I used a Nikon A900 (which I still have) and it was a pleasure to use and I got some wall hangers from it. I also have a Sony A6000, a Sony RX10IV, an Olympus TG-5 (which I also brought to Jamaica) and a Lumix LX 7. The shining star here is the RX100vii. It has a very fast autofocus, nice colors, human and animal eye tracking, electronic viewfinder (which is VERY handy in bright sunlight)...I could go on but I'll leave that up to you to do some reading on your own. Alexander White's "The Photographer's Guide to the Sony DSC-RX100 VII" is crammed with 267 pages of great information and I would recommend that as well. I'll enclose a few pics to illustrate. Keep in mind that it can do practically anything a full size camera can do. You can shoot in manual mode, aperture or shutter priority and different auto modes depending on the situation.......................I just noticed that you mentioned non point and shoot also. In that case I would also recommend the Sony RX10IV as others have. I have and use them both. I don't think you could go wrong with either. Good luck in your pursuit.

gwilliams6

Sony RX10IV with 24-600mm Zeiss zoom lens, stacked sensor, fast 24fps, superior Autofocus with Eye-AF, and super slow-mo video and more

https://www.sony.com/ke/electronics/cyber-shot-compact-cameras/dsc-rx10m4

Cheers

gwilliams6

Lovely images,

Ava'sPapa Loc: Cheshire, Ct.

Thanks G.

Lagoonguy Loc: New Smyrna Beach, FL

I’m closing in on 79 very soon and still have my D750 and four lenses but I seldom use them as my Panasonic G9 and PL lenses are so much lighter and less bulky and yield results only slightly less in quality than the D750. My wife at 75 has the OM-1 and an Oly 12-100mm f4 lens and she likes them very much. We use our cameras for travel photography & video. We also have the Sony RX100 VI & VII, they are very good and of course very light but are not as good as the G9 or OM-1 kits. The stabilization is amazing with all of these cameras, far better than the FX lenses provide. My D750 w/Sigma 24-105 f4 weighs around 61 oz but the G9 & PL 12-60 f2.8-4 weighs 34.5 oz. With our Peak Design camera and wrist straps the experience is liberating. The plus with the M43 cameras is you get the excellent electronic viewfinders that provides a “what you see is what you get” process that eliminates many poor shots, at least for me. Stick with the Olympus Pro & PL lenses and you will be very pleased. The Lumix 12-35 & 35-100 are also very good. The Sony RX 10 IV also possibly a good choice though I do not own one. Good luck!

Peteso Loc: Blacks Hills

I would suggest the Oly 12-100mm f/4.0 over the Oly 12-40mm f/2.8. I have both and never use my 12-40mm. They are about the same weight and the 12-100 is MUCH more versatile. In addition to the obvious longer range, it has has in-lens image stabilization (“ILIS”), which is a game changer for slower exposures.

POVDOV

Olympus OM-1 is small and loaded with amazing capabilities.

Gort55 Loc: Northern Colorado

Let me throw in a comparison. This is a D750 with a Tokina 24-70 f2.8 and an Oly Em-1 with a 12-40mm f2.8 and a photo taken with the Oly combination. Around 4 lbs vs. 2 lbs.

RolandDieter

If going 4/3 also consider the Panasonic GX9 which is smaller, lighter and, like the G9 and Oly EM/OM bodies, also has a real viewfinder. Another alternative is APS. Canon made some M mount cameras which are still available (my favorite is the M50 which has a viewfinder) and are good, small and very light weight. Not many lenses for them but the lenses they do have cover all the range anyone needs and even weigh less than many of the 4/3 lenses. I use them for travel: two bodies and their lenses (11-22 and 18 - 150) left on permanently. Not at all heavy and ultra convenient. I think for travel nothing beats this combination. By the way, I am 86 and feeling it.

stevefrankel

The Sony RX100 M7 is a close-to-ideal choice. I have 20x30" prints around the house that demonstrates the efficacy of this family of cameras. I've owned them all but the M7 is best due to its 24-200mm lens and state-of-the-art fast focusing. I also have a Fujifilm X-T5 that I use with a trio of lenses (10-24mm WR, 23mm f2 WR, XC 50-230mm) when special circumstances arise.

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

Yep. Micro 4/3 offers a lot of bang for the buck, with a fraction of the weight. The OM-1 is especially desirable for still photography. That 12-40 has the field of view of a 24-80mm lens on full frame. The IBIS in the OM-1 is top of class.

My other Micro 4/3 pick is the more video-centric Panasonic Lumix GH6, but if you don't record lots of video, the OM-1 is a much better pick.

corpsol Loc: Cape Cod

Thank you so much for your informed response. I am not a ‘pro’ by any stretch, and sometimes confusion reigns supreme. The photo I attached was taken at f16 1/500 sec. I noticed that both the rx100 and rx10 only go to f11. Would that be an issue with getting the same results.

I noticed some negative feedback on the battery life. Do you see that as a problem?

I don’t mean to take up too much of your time, but really appreciate your opinion.

I know that they are different cameras, but do you have a preference? I actually like the RX10 as a more robust camera.

stevefrankel

If you're looking for portability and unobtrusiveness, the RX10 is like carrying a brick. I've owned both, and the RX100 (particularly the M7) is the way to go. Also, both go to f22, but the best results are obtained south of f16. The sensors and processing engines are very similar to each other. The battery life (especially in the RX100) is only 200-300 shots, but high-quality non-Sony batteries are about the size of a large postage stamp and cost about $10 each. Never shoot with less than two spare batteries in your pocket; you'll be fine.