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Jun 7, 2014 09:51:37   #
Robert Russell Loc: Kentwood, MI
 
I sold my Nikon D90 and bought a Sony NEX-7. Fantastic camera!

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Jun 7, 2014 10:16:43   #
PNagy Loc: Missouri City, Texas
 
Cdouthitt wrote:
My entire bag maxed out is 6 lbs and that includes 5 lenses and some accessories. My lightest setup combo is just a touch over 1 pound.


The low weight is a serious consideration for airplane travel. During my last trip to Mexico, I had to jettison a few possessions from my carryon bag to board the plane. If it had not been for two large SLRs and several lenses I would not have had that problem.

Also, a few places would not let me take photos because they did not allow "large cameras." There was no appeal to the 14th Amendment. My two giant Canon sat idle while smaller cameras clicked away.

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Jun 7, 2014 10:27:48   #
bsprague Loc: Lacey, WA, USA
 
Cdouthitt wrote:
My entire bag maxed out is 6 lbs and that includes 5 lenses and some accessories. My lightest setup combo is just a touch over 1 pound.

My GX7 and two lenses in padded bags weigh 4 pounds. The lenses cover from 14 to 300 mm.

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Jun 7, 2014 10:32:54   #
Cdouthitt Loc: Traverse City, MI
 
PNagy wrote:
The low weight is a serious consideration for airplane travel. During my last trip to Mexico, I had to jettison a few possessions from my carryon bag to board the plane. If it had not been for two large SLRs and several lenses I would not have had that problem.

Also, a few places would not let me take photos because they did not allow "large cameras." There was no appeal to the 14th Amendment. My two giant Canon sat idle while smaller cameras clicked away.


I travel a ton for work. The smaller rig makes it easier to pack into my think tank laptop camera bag.

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Jun 7, 2014 10:52:00   #
kevinfairley Loc: Melbourne & Bali
 
I use a Lumix GH3 which is mirrowless, I will put it up against the full sensor camera's any-day, some of my prints for my last exhibition are upto metre square & as sharp as I need them to be…….

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Jun 7, 2014 11:14:39   #
DonORN Loc: Louisiana
 
jerryc41 wrote:
This question, in vary forms, is posted several times a day. Lots of discussion here. Just sit back and absorb the wisdom.

Mirrorless cameras are selling very well, and there is a huge selection. Although they have smaller sensors than DSLRs, they have the electronics to deliver excellent images with a pocket-sized camera. I'm giving thought to the Sony RX100 III. It will be available within two weeks.


Jerry, will the RX100 III let you use different lenses?

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Jun 7, 2014 11:18:38   #
phlash46 Loc: Westchester County, New York
 
CatMarley wrote:
Just try the EVF on the Fuji XT1, and you will be converted. IMHO it is better than an optical viewfinder, - way better.


Agreed and the EVF on the EM1 is excellent as well.

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Jun 7, 2014 11:42:37   #
amehta Loc: Boston
 
DonORN wrote:
Jerry, will the RX100 III let you use different lenses?

No, the RX100 is not an interchangeable lens camera like most of the other ones being discussed here. But the Fuji X100S is the bigger weirdo. :-D

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Jun 7, 2014 11:49:37   #
BasqueLady Loc: Woodburn OR
 
I have the Sony Alpha a7R with the metabone adapter for my canon lens. I love this little camera for its size and picture quality. I have shot pictures with ISO 5000 with little noise. The processing is slow in night shots, but I will not be using it for wildlife, as I have a Canon EOS 1D markIV.

ISO 5000
ISO 5000...



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Jun 7, 2014 11:57:09   #
tdekany Loc: Oregon
 
BasqueLady wrote:
I have the Sony Alpha a7R with the metabone adapter for my canon lens. I love this little camera for its size and picture quality. I have shot pictures with ISO 5000 with little noise. The processing is slow in night shots, but I will not be using it for wildlife, as I have a Canon EOS 1D markIV.


The A7r is a great camera, but your second picture's WB seems to be off. Are these Jpegs?

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Jun 7, 2014 12:06:31   #
Soul Dr. Loc: Beautiful Shenandoah Valley
 
I have the OMD10 and in some ways it is even better than the OMD1 and OMD5.
Check out this part of a review.

http://www.techradar.com/us/reviews/cameras-and-camcorders/cameras/digital-slrs-hybrids/olympus-om-d-e-m10-1216319/review/6#articleContent

Our lab results show that the E-M10 competes very well against popular SLRs such as the Canon 70Dand Nikon D7100, by which we mean it whips their butts. That will give SLR manufacturers and prospective buyers something to think about.

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Jun 7, 2014 12:49:08   #
apoe
 
I am considering the switch to mirrorless later this year or early next. Currently I am considering going with the Sony A7R and a Metabone adapter for my current Canon lenses. As finances allow I will obtain either Sony or Zeiss lenses to replace the Canon glass.

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Jun 7, 2014 13:05:54   #
Reinaldokool Loc: San Rafael, CA
 
minniev wrote:
Don't be distracted by claims that you're giving up a lot of IQ or that you will only be able to print small. Yesterday I printed a landscape at 24x36 that came out great. Yes, you may have to be more cautious with your larger prints than you would with a giant-megapixel camera but people have been making quality prints from smaller files for years, just use good resize software like On One has for maximizing appearance.


I'm still occasionally shooting my D90 (Usually on loan to my daughter who just broke it. <grrrr>) and my D7000 and don't have budget to play with the new cameras--but I will. However, I wanted to emphasize what minniev said about quality. I use the onOne (Perfect Resize) and regularly print 20x30 even from 40-50% cropped photos (That's like a 3x4 foot print.) and they are beautiful.

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Jun 7, 2014 13:07:43   #
Gaddysmom
 
Two years ago I bought a NEX-7 and quickly fell in love. I bought it body only and added the Sony 18-200 lens. My plan was for this to be my "travel" camera, but I used it exclusively for several months to get accustomed to it. I regularly shoot a lot of wildlife and use a Nikon D300S with the 70-300 VR lens. My Sony set-up lacked length and it took me some time to get used to lifting the camera slightly to the left to line up my eye with the EVF, but otherwise, it is a great set-up.

After my couple of months learning it, I now use it mostly for travel and sometimes for walking around, and I have returned to the D300S for wildlife. However, there are a few advantages to the much smaller Sony that no one else has yet mentioned: yes, sometimes you are allowed to use it when the DSLR-folk are told not to, but equally good is the fact that most fellow travelers don't recognize the quality of your gear, so, you are spared the "you have a big camera; you must be a great photographer"- line. And, unlike the past when I traveled with a DSLR, no one has yet asked the Sony me "will we ever get to see the photos you are taking" Would you send me a DVD?"

If you travel a lot, these can be huge advantages! Not to mention reduced neck and shoulder ache!!

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Jun 7, 2014 13:40:36   #
ebercovici
 
Another excellent choice is Sony. Sensor size is better that with Olympus or Panasonic. It is true that image stabilization technology is better with the 4/3 sensor cameras, but this is not important if you use a tripod. The sensors in the Sony A6000 and Nex6 are the same size as in most DSLR's. Prices are much better for the Sonys. There is a greater variety of available lenses for the Panasonic and Olympus, but Sony has some great lenses, particularly their Zeiss lenses. If I were going to spend the price of the top Olympus 4/3 camera, I would choose the Sony A7 with a full sized sensor. Larger sensor = higher IQ.

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