Need help on picking a new camera.
Oct 8, 2014 00:21:28 #
Ditto: "HI Grandpa May I ask why you want to upgrade from what you have, those are beautiful photo's?"
I presume from your displayed work you have camera skills from your previous photography work.
Many cameras on the market today mount very sharp lenses. You will receive numerous opinions here. I suggest you do Internet searches to read reviews of cameras and lenses.
The Canon 6D comes highly recommended: http://www.kenrockwell.com/canon/6d.htm
Ken Rockwell can also recommend sharp lenses. But surely look elsewhere for a second opinion.
Let me say your displayed work suggests you may prefer a zoom lens. The Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS Lens has superior optics.
Good luck.
I presume from your displayed work you have camera skills from your previous photography work.
Many cameras on the market today mount very sharp lenses. You will receive numerous opinions here. I suggest you do Internet searches to read reviews of cameras and lenses.
The Canon 6D comes highly recommended: http://www.kenrockwell.com/canon/6d.htm
Ken Rockwell can also recommend sharp lenses. But surely look elsewhere for a second opinion.
Let me say your displayed work suggests you may prefer a zoom lens. The Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS Lens has superior optics.
Good luck.
Racmanaz wrote:
HI Grandpa May I ask why you want to upgrade from what you have, those are beautiful photo's?
OH ya, and what is your budget and what do you want out of the camera...what options are important to you?
OH ya, and what is your budget and what do you want out of the camera...what options are important to you?
Oct 8, 2014 00:21:38 #
rehess wrote:
Sony bought Minolta, so their various cameras are the natural descendants of the Minolta cameras. They would certainly fit within the OP's price range, and Sony makes very good sensors.
Very good sensors for virtually every major brand except Canon too...
Oct 8, 2014 02:18:53 #
amehta
Loc: Boston
rehess wrote:
Isn't depth-of-field a lens issue?
Why is it tied to sensor size in our minds?
Why is it tied to sensor size in our minds?
Yes, DoF is mostly a lens issue (with a small sensor component), including both aperture and actual focal length. The wide-angle focal length of the Olympus SZ16 is 4.5mm. That is the main factor which gives a very deep DoF.
Oct 8, 2014 02:31:47 #
amehta
Loc: Boston
Grandpa in the mountains wrote:
Hi, I am interested in upgrading my camera. Back i... (show quote)
Welcome, and as others have said, great shots!
As you have caught the bug, I agree that it would be good to upgrade. (Don't forget a good tripod/monopod, too.) Your success rate will go up, and they will look even more stunning when displayed LARGE. Many cameras will give you more capabilities and quality results than your bridge camera, but there are a few which stand out in particular.
If you have good Minolta A-mount lenses, I think the easiest choice in your budget would be the Sony A7R ($2100), one of the best cameras available for landscapes. If you don't have A-mount lenses, the Nikon D800 (refurbished, $2400) is an excellent choice, though you will go past $3k depending on the lenses you want.
Staying closer to $1k for the camera, I think four of the best choices are
* Nikon D7100 ($1050), generally a great APS-C camera
* Fuji X-T1 ($1300), small camera, excellent sensor
* Olympus E-M1 ($1400), small system
* Sony A6000 ($600), compatible with the A-mount lenses
I look forward to seeing future results! :-)
Oct 8, 2014 08:43:42 #
First look at your pocket book and decide from there. Brand name is of no consequence, but do stick with one, unless you want a light, compact camera for travel conveniences (recently picked up an excellent fujifilm X20).
Pixels are overrated (unless you're show casing 30"x 40" prints) look for color rendition, contrast, all the elements which satisfy your taste. There is only one lens that significantly separates from all others and it costs 4 times the price of other great lenses (Zeiss o t u s 55mm).
Your photos are beautiful. I would suggest looking at the work of certain photographic artists such as Jay Maisel, or in the medium format David Muench.
It's easy to go crazy buying equipment. Stick with the top brands and always remember the camera only transmits the vision of the photographer.
Pixels are overrated (unless you're show casing 30"x 40" prints) look for color rendition, contrast, all the elements which satisfy your taste. There is only one lens that significantly separates from all others and it costs 4 times the price of other great lenses (Zeiss o t u s 55mm).
Your photos are beautiful. I would suggest looking at the work of certain photographic artists such as Jay Maisel, or in the medium format David Muench.
It's easy to go crazy buying equipment. Stick with the top brands and always remember the camera only transmits the vision of the photographer.
Oct 8, 2014 08:53:13 #
While useful guidance, this opinion overstates with this generalization: "Brand name is of no consequence." Objective camera and lens reviews will testify otherwise.
You will find your time well spent in doing some homework on the Internet to learn which photographic equipment suits your needs.
Good luck.
You will find your time well spent in doing some homework on the Internet to learn which photographic equipment suits your needs.
Good luck.
guy03 wrote:
First look at your pocket book and decide from the... (show quote)
Oct 8, 2014 10:00:43 #
Like I said, "the pocket book" determines your needs. Checking around the internet you will find a million different opinions about this and that, mostly useless. It's like looking at golf magazines, trying to find a cure for your slice. They want you to BUY.
What you did with the first photograph, shows you have an understanding of composition, light, and depth of field. I was really impressed with the 3rd. You took a low contrast subject (a very hard thing to do) and subtlety created a visually stunning photograph. The eye is much more important than the equipment.
What you did with the first photograph, shows you have an understanding of composition, light, and depth of field. I was really impressed with the 3rd. You took a low contrast subject (a very hard thing to do) and subtlety created a visually stunning photograph. The eye is much more important than the equipment.
Oct 8, 2014 15:02:38 #
amehta wrote:
Welcome, and as others have said, great shots! br ... (show quote)
Both the Sony a6000 and x7 series are e-mount. They will work with a-mount lenses but require an adapter.
Oct 9, 2014 01:52:05 #
Bruski
Loc: Ellensburg, WA
Have you considered any of the great bridge cameras? 50X to 60X from Canon, Fuji, Nikon, Panasonic etc. Get on Google and see what is available, price, features etc. Also all of the cameras have many reviews on line - take advantage of them.
Oct 9, 2014 17:22:50 #
I agree with Bruski. I have 2 bridge cameras (Nikon P520) and as a serious amateur feel they do a great job at a reasonable price.
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