comparison of mirror-less camera systems
Nov 17, 2014 00:33:47 #
I went through the process when I wanted to downsize from my 7D. I travel a lot which provides plenty of opportunity for photography and I was getting a bit tired of carrying my gear around (normally 7d and 17-55 2.8 with 10-22 Canon lenses)
I chose the Fuji XT1 which I love. The only problem is the focus in lowish light. While taking snaps of my 8 month old grandson, I was so disappointed with the response time and missed shots that I picked up my trusty DSLR and could take photos when I wanted.
Note also a good lens on the XT1 ie the 17-135, will make it a reasonable sized unit, although still a lot smaller than the DSLR.
My solution? I will be taking both setups on my next trip, not really solving my weight problem!
I chose the Fuji XT1 which I love. The only problem is the focus in lowish light. While taking snaps of my 8 month old grandson, I was so disappointed with the response time and missed shots that I picked up my trusty DSLR and could take photos when I wanted.
Note also a good lens on the XT1 ie the 17-135, will make it a reasonable sized unit, although still a lot smaller than the DSLR.
My solution? I will be taking both setups on my next trip, not really solving my weight problem!
Nov 17, 2014 05:07:19 #
mtparker wrote:
It is a rather general statement and I stand by it. There are some very good systems out there but none have the selection of bodies and lenses that the better DSLR systems have.
I know too many pros and experienced shooters who have gone to mirrorless and later back to DSLRs. I'm not ready to commit.
I know too many pros and experienced shooters who have gone to mirrorless and later back to DSLRs. I'm not ready to commit.
But those who use MFT that I know of stay with them.
Nov 18, 2014 10:26:23 #
Delderby wrote:
But those who use MFT that I know of stay with them.
Yes. And, in all fairness, some of those I know who did come back to DSLRs kept all or part of their mirrorless systems.
Nov 18, 2014 11:26:37 #
I am going to the southern Mexican coast, Puerto Escondido in Oaxaca, in a couple of days. I am a die hard Canon DSLR shooter, but I am only taking my NEX-6 with 16-50 PZ lens as it is very small, people don't get intimidated with the little toy camera. I kept going back and forth about taking my Canon equipment or not. One other reason that I am not taking the big boy is that I feel that I will reduce the danger of being mugged/robbed for the camera although this will be my third visit to Oaxaca in a little over a year and it is extremely safe compared to some other parts of Mexico. However, for runway shows, parties, etc. I will usually use the Canon although I did use the NEX-6 for a wedding shower and the pics turned out great, up to beautiful 13x19 inch enlargements that hit the mark. So, you can have both and use both as needed.
mtparker wrote:
Yes. And, in all fairness, some of those I know who did come back to DSLRs kept all or part of their mirrorless systems.
Nov 18, 2014 15:26:03 #
AntonioReyna wrote:
I am going to the southern Mexican coast, Puerto E... (show quote)
What is your favorite lens for your Sony camera? I'm using my a6000 with the same small 16-50 PZ lens and am considering the Zeiss 16-70 which unfortunately is expensive and much larger.
Nov 18, 2014 15:32:29 #
AntonioReyna wrote:
I am going to the southern Mexican coast, Puerto E... (show quote)
Oaxaca is a beautiful area. Is there still an undeclared civil war going on in Tuxla Guiterrez?
Nov 20, 2014 10:34:27 #
My Nikon gear is gathering dust as I haven't used it in about 2 years. I got the SONY NEX7 (no longer mfd) and it's follow up the a6000. GREAT results; read some of the reviews, especially dpreview, as they show IQ of many different cameras.
Nov 20, 2014 10:37:00 #
My Nikon gear is gathering dust as I haven't used it in about 2 years. I got the SONY NEX7 (no longer mfd) and it's follow up the a6000. GREAT results; read some of the reviews, especially dpreview, as they show IQ of many different cameras.
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