What brand name should I buy
Dec 16, 2013 08:05:26 #
I would say it depends on what you want to do. I carry my camera a lot and do a lot of hand hold with 2 zooms, Olympus Micro 4/3 14/150 and 75/300 and have had great luck even at 300 mm (600mm full frame) The in camera stabilization works very well. I first owned the OMD EM5 great camera nice light small good lens compact and not a bad viewfinder. When the EM1 came out I was not going to trade up but you know how that goes..lol With the EM1 coming on to the market there will be some good prices on the EM5's I am sure and it is a great camera IMHO.
Dec 16, 2013 08:40:31 #
With all due respect, if you are asking that question for your own personal use it will not make a difference to you.
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Dec 16, 2013 08:40:49 #
With all due respect, if you are asking that question for your own personal use it will not make a difference which brand you buy.
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Dec 16, 2013 08:44:41 #
I may be in the minority, but in my opinion it helps to go to a good camera store and talk with someone who knows about cameras, and lets you hold and operate the different kinds, especially if you are new to photography.
Some cameras just don't "make sense" when you try to figure out the controls and menus. Everyone is different.
I think you might pay more at a real store, but if it's not too much more, probably well worth it.
If you're not in a hurry, try that, then, before buying, ask this forum about your choice, and this will help you to avoid a camera that many people feel is not good.
Good luck!
Some cameras just don't "make sense" when you try to figure out the controls and menus. Everyone is different.
I think you might pay more at a real store, but if it's not too much more, probably well worth it.
If you're not in a hurry, try that, then, before buying, ask this forum about your choice, and this will help you to avoid a camera that many people feel is not good.
Good luck!
Dec 16, 2013 08:51:00 #
Dec 16, 2013 09:35:31 #
Scratch this list, you would have to work really hard to buy a "bad" camera, and besides his list is incomplete..
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Cdouthitt wrote:
Ok, since no one has come out and told you what to buy, I will :-)
Bridge Camera:
Sony RX100
Panasonic LX7
Olympus Stylus 1
Super Zoom
People here swear by the Canon Sx50
Mirrorless
Olympus EPL5
Olympus OMD EM5
Olympus OMD EM1
Panasonic GX7
DSLR (Crop)
Nikon 7100
Canon 70D
DSLR (Full)
Sony A7
Nikon D610
Nikon D800
Now with the mirrorless and DSLR options, you'll need to find some good glass to go with them.
Bridge Camera:
Sony RX100
Panasonic LX7
Olympus Stylus 1
Super Zoom
People here swear by the Canon Sx50
Mirrorless
Olympus EPL5
Olympus OMD EM5
Olympus OMD EM1
Panasonic GX7
DSLR (Crop)
Nikon 7100
Canon 70D
DSLR (Full)
Sony A7
Nikon D610
Nikon D800
Now with the mirrorless and DSLR options, you'll need to find some good glass to go with them.
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Dec 16, 2013 09:51:50 #
sirlensalot
Loc: Arizona
Google is your best friend on this one. Without more specifics, unable to provide best suggestions. All major brands have their strengths and weaknesses. Fit the camera to your needs, or as close as your budget will allow, and grow from there. Good luck.
Dec 16, 2013 09:53:43 #
sirlensalot
Loc: Arizona
Google is your best friend on this one. Without more specifics, unable to provide best suggestions. All major brands have their strengths and weaknesses. Fit the camera to your needs, or as close as your budget will allow, and grow from there. Good luck.
Dec 16, 2013 10:09:22 #
Nguyen Khai wrote:
Which one is better camera ? Nikon Pentax canon Sony Olympus please ?
That's like asking, "Which is better, Ford or Chevy?". You're bound to hear from each one's owner that THEIRS is the way to go. Go look at some, handle them and see which one 'fits' your hands (and budget).
Merry Christmas!
Dec 16, 2013 10:22:12 #
I call "troll"
Joined yesterday. No post since the first.
True, he may not have gotten back to his computer, but it's basically a troll question.
Hello, Original poster, are you still there?
Joined yesterday. No post since the first.
True, he may not have gotten back to his computer, but it's basically a troll question.
Hello, Original poster, are you still there?
Dec 16, 2013 10:48:15 #
Dec 16, 2013 10:50:45 #
sr71 wrote:
Scratch this list, you would have to work really hard to buy a "bad" camera, and besides his list is incomplete..
My list...go create your own...
Dec 16, 2013 10:59:08 #
Dec 16, 2013 11:07:55 #
OK, lets stir the pot a little, with what you know now, pick a cheaper priced camera, then go to keh, adorama, or b&h and get a used one. commit to useing it for five years and during that time read all the mags, the reviews , and the experiences of those at this forum. by 2018 you will know better what you want or need, will have done a lot of second guessing at no cost, and not missed out on taking alot of getting better pictures.
for example. around 2005 i bought a sony a-200, if i had known about keh,adorama, and b&h for used lenses, i could have bought alot of minolta maxxum "G" glass before the prices went up and waited until this year and bought a a-99 24mm ff camera. had 2 camera bodys, 5 lenses, 2 teleconverters, and $13,000,00 extra in my bank account.
for example. around 2005 i bought a sony a-200, if i had known about keh,adorama, and b&h for used lenses, i could have bought alot of minolta maxxum "G" glass before the prices went up and waited until this year and bought a a-99 24mm ff camera. had 2 camera bodys, 5 lenses, 2 teleconverters, and $13,000,00 extra in my bank account.
Dec 16, 2013 11:16:51 #
It also depends heavily on what you are going to do with your camera.
I am a videographer who has been teaching himself photo for the last two years. My business partner, the photographer in the company, shoots with Nikon because of Nikon Professional Services and their ability to send us a loaner.
If I was starting with a blank slate today:
If I were doing to shoot LOTS of DSLR Video: Sony
If I were doing to shoot FULL FRAME Still: Canon
If I were looking for value still: Nikon
I suggest that you go out to www.kenrockwell.com and read camera reviews for several models. I would also suggest a "training wheels" camera that was not overly expensive, such as a used or refurbished camera. I bought two Nikon D90 off of ebay, got good gear and saved a bunch of money. You don't need to buy a NEW camera any more than you need to buy a NEW car.
I am a videographer who has been teaching himself photo for the last two years. My business partner, the photographer in the company, shoots with Nikon because of Nikon Professional Services and their ability to send us a loaner.
If I was starting with a blank slate today:
If I were doing to shoot LOTS of DSLR Video: Sony
If I were doing to shoot FULL FRAME Still: Canon
If I were looking for value still: Nikon
I suggest that you go out to www.kenrockwell.com and read camera reviews for several models. I would also suggest a "training wheels" camera that was not overly expensive, such as a used or refurbished camera. I bought two Nikon D90 off of ebay, got good gear and saved a bunch of money. You don't need to buy a NEW camera any more than you need to buy a NEW car.
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