TIRED of CANON 5D-11
Apr 8, 2014 09:08:20 #
David Morrison wrote:
I have lugged my Canon 5-D-11 around Europe twice ... (show quote)
My friend who opted to go lighter threw all his eggs in one basket with the SONY Alpha 7R. He's had great success with it. He mated it with a Zeiss 35mm and uses adapters for all the other lenses he has from his days shooting from a Canon 5D Mark II. Now he's lighter and still has a full frame. :P
Apr 8, 2014 09:10:54 #
I bought a little Sony hx300 as a bridge camera to take to dogshows instead of my big nikon. It zooms out to about 1200 mm. The electronic viewfinder is useless, but the led screen is very good. It lets you use manual, aperture and shutter priorities. I took this photo at 1200 mm, at ISO 1600, through my bathroom window, on a dark rainy day, and was pleasantly surprised. I think this little box can handle anything you throw at it, it is lightweight and extremely versatile. Good videos too. It is the camera I would take to Europe.
Apr 8, 2014 09:21:14 #
Randomeyes
Very cool, do you have a patent? That contraption might just make a million or two! ;-)
Very cool, do you have a patent? That contraption might just make a million or two! ;-)
Apr 8, 2014 09:33:03 #
Peekayoh wrote:
br Ok, so you've pushed me into making a comment.... (show quote)
I'm SO glad we pushed you into making comment(s). I really look forward to them. :hunf:
Apr 8, 2014 09:40:02 #
David Morrison wrote:
I have lugged my Canon 5-D-11 around Europe twice ... (show quote)
If you are looking for a camera with interchangeable lenses then obviously the Canon SX-50 that several folks have suggested won't work for you, but I would encourage you to take a look at it before you make a decision. It has some wonderful capabilities IMO and would be worth a look. Since you have some time, perhaps renting a EM-1 and SX-50 for a tryout would be something to consider. I do not know how large a print you can get from your photos. The largest I have made from my SX-50 are 5x7 for a photo book. May I suggest that you search for Linda From Maine on this forum and take a look at her posts regarding the SX-50. She is quite knowledgeable on the camera. Good luck.
Apr 8, 2014 09:55:41 #
How bout the Nikon Mirror-less series like the Nikon 1 V1 or V2 etc. I have and use my V1 with the Nikon FT1 adapter. This allows this little camera to do the work with all my standard F mount lenses. I have been very pleased with this very small camera. I believe there is now the V3 but do not know much about it. Might be worth a look-see...
R/Kent
R/Kent
1-12-12, Nikon 1 w/ 1 Nikkor 10mm f2.8 shot at f6.3 1/640 AWB ISO 100,
Apr 8, 2014 10:00:06 #
David Morrison wrote:
I have lugged my Canon 5-D-11 around Europe twice ... (show quote)
I would not change, you will regret it
No pain, no gain !!!
Apr 8, 2014 10:05:42 #
AZNikon
Loc: Mesa, AZ
I know what you mean. I have a Nikon D5200 DSLR (local shoots), a Nikon Cool Pix P520 (bridge camera for cruises and trips), and a Nikon Cool Pix S9500 (P&S for dinners, parties, etc.). It's no fun lugging your large bag through airport security and customs. You would be surprised at the quality of my bridge camera shots from Europe. Hope this helps. Thanks, Bob
P.S. Yes, I happen to love Nikon, but the principle is the same no matter what your favorite brand is.
P.S. Yes, I happen to love Nikon, but the principle is the same no matter what your favorite brand is.
Apr 8, 2014 10:29:20 #
David Morrison wrote:
I have lugged my Canon 5-D-11 around Europe twice ... (show quote)
Fuji has some excellent small cameras and the sensor is bigger than Oly
Apr 8, 2014 10:36:53 #
Cdouthitt wrote:
Of course you do. You know it makes sense!I'm SO glad we pushed you into making comment(s). I really look forward to them. :hunf:
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Apr 8, 2014 10:40:19 #
skydiverbob wrote:
Seems to be quite a few people doing this as Canon Sensor Tech stagnates. They must surely have something up their sleeve or are they simply too complacent with their No.1 position?My friend who opted to go lighter threw all his eggs in one basket with the SONY Alpha 7R. He's had great success with it. He mated it with a Zeiss 35mm and uses adapters for all the other lenses he has from his days shooting from a Canon 5D Mark II. Now he's lighter and still has a full frame. :P
Apr 8, 2014 10:41:11 #
The Lumix FZ200 I had been travelling the world with 20 pounds of Nikon and Canon gear around the world for over 30 years untll my back and doctor said STOP. I have spent 3months talking to and testing out various cameras And finished up with the LumixFZ200. After a DSLR any camera is a compromise. As a butterfly photographer I flit to any image I see. (Landscape Portrate Record etc etc) The Lumix was the best fit for them all. The images you get are superb. This is due to the lens (Leica 25mm to 600mm) and f2.8 throughout it,s range. The 2 Downsides are the Terrible manual and one or two controls are a bit fiddly. Checkout Graham Houghton on the net. Sid
Apr 8, 2014 11:32:26 #
Peekayoh wrote:
Of course you do. You know it makes sense!
:thumbup:
:thumbup:
Not hardly. :thumbdown:
Apr 8, 2014 11:48:23 #
David Morrison wrote:
I have lugged my Canon 5-D-11 around Europe twice ... (show quote)
The sx50 people will descend upon you shortly...be afraid...be very afraid
Apr 8, 2014 12:00:20 #
lukan
Loc: Chicago, IL
Sensor size and its capability has a lot to do with the mating of the imaging software to it. Olympus's TruePicVII is superb with the 16mp m4/3 Panasonic sensor they use in the EM-1, sans anti-aliasing filter. The overall picture quality has a lot to do with how large you want to print the image, so if you aren't going to exceed 16x20, then m4/3s on up in sensor size will do you just fine. Try the various cameras in which you might have interest, print out your visual product, and compare everything... especially things that are very subjective, like camera ergonomics, how it feels to you, how it looks to you, and whether you like using it. Then make a decision. B&H and Adorama both, have a 30 day return policy, so you can try 'em out and return what doesn't work for you.
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