A lighter camera?
May 6, 2013 05:36:17 #
I have had a Nikon D90 with a Nikkor 18-200mm lens, a wide angled lens and a 35mm lens - plus a heavy Manfrotto tripod - for 3 or 4 years and a DS80 before that. They have been absolutely wonderful and I have some great pictures taken with them. My problem is: I am in my 70's now and have developed rheumatism in my arms and hands and am finding the weight of my equipment difficult to cope with.
What would you suggest I change my equipment for? I use Elements 11 and Lightroom and usually shoot in RAW. My main interest is landscape and some indoor macro.
Any constructive advice would be most appreciated.
What would you suggest I change my equipment for? I use Elements 11 and Lightroom and usually shoot in RAW. My main interest is landscape and some indoor macro.
Any constructive advice would be most appreciated.
May 6, 2013 06:11:03 #
Look at the mirror less cameras, Nikon 1 cams eras or the p330
May 6, 2013 06:21:07 #
Take a look at compact system cameras,there are a lot on the market now, but go to a store and physically hold one or two to make sure they are comfortable for you.
May 6, 2013 06:22:07 #
Having a similar problem (I'm basically bone idle!), I recently swapped all my Canon gear for a Lumix GX1 with lenses covering 28 to 400mm in 35mm speak. The picture quality is superb and the total equipment weight and size is about a 1/4 of the old Canon gear. Another benefit is that the equipment is a lot less obtrusive if you are shooting in less salubrious areas and is much less likely to draw the attention of undesirables. Lumix also do fixed lens cameras, but I'm afraid that 'playing' with the equipment is part of the fun of photography as far as I'm concerned. the photo shown was shot in poor weather conditions using the 14-45 lens.
May 6, 2013 06:44:42 #
photocat
Loc: Atlanta, Ga
Check out one of the mirrorless cameras, I have an Olympus OMD-EM5 and rarely use my d700 these days.
May 6, 2013 07:03:48 #
jeryh
Loc: Oxfordshire UK
I know exactly how you feel; for this reason I changed to a Fuji X-Pro 1. Marvellous camera, not heavy, and takes superb images- particularly with the 18-55mm zoom lens. Hope this gives you some encouragement.
May 6, 2013 20:16:53 #
Take a look at the 3000 and 5000 series Nikons. A friend has a 3100 and it seems a lot lighter than my D90. Your lenses will work. No auto focux if the do not have motors. - Dave
May 6, 2013 22:44:36 #
I was looking for a smaller and light camera too. While I still love and use my Pentax K20D I wanted something smaller for a daily take along camera.
What I opted for was a Sony NEX 5N. I got a great deal on it. It has alot of great features, takes nice sharp pics and has the same size sensor as my DSLR does. Very light weight and has some very nice options to add on to it.
Hope this helps,
Cheers,
Tim
What I opted for was a Sony NEX 5N. I got a great deal on it. It has alot of great features, takes nice sharp pics and has the same size sensor as my DSLR does. Very light weight and has some very nice options to add on to it.
Hope this helps,
Cheers,
Tim
May 6, 2013 23:14:51 #
May 6, 2013 23:17:21 #
jeryh wrote:
I know exactly how you feel; for this reason I changed to a Fuji X-Pro 1. Marvellous camera, not heavy, and takes superb images- particularly with the 18-55mm zoom lens. Hope this gives you some encouragement.
Or even lighter the Fuji XE-1. Same Image quality. Both cameras just marvelous indeed.
May 7, 2013 02:24:48 #
Very many thanks to all of you for your help - obviously a lot of research to do, but now I know where to start.
May 7, 2013 05:51:38 #
Also downsized for weight considerations. Now using a Panasonic G5, with 7-14mm, 14-140mm & Samyang 7.5mm fisheye.
Love it all.
Strongly recommend trying any model in store - the buttons on the G5 are quite small and closely placed which may not suit big fingers.
For those of a more senior age whose backs are not as supple as those of more tender years, the articulated screen is a 'god-send' when using a tripod.
Love it all.
Strongly recommend trying any model in store - the buttons on the G5 are quite small and closely placed which may not suit big fingers.
For those of a more senior age whose backs are not as supple as those of more tender years, the articulated screen is a 'god-send' when using a tripod.
May 7, 2013 06:14:39 #
May 7, 2013 06:16:39 #
I have a Nikon 1 V1. It is small and they say 10+ ounces, but if you put a 30 to 110 lens on, it becomes a little "chunky". It takes great photos, but I use a hand strap to be sure I don't drop it. I am 84 and still going strong. The 1 should be one you check out.
---Beagleman
---Beagleman
May 7, 2013 07:15:10 #
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