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Good (and small) backup to Fuji X-T1

Feb 10, 2015 16:06:47 #

PhotoRichard Loc: Calgary, Alberta

Greetings everyone! I have been diligently reading all posts EVERYDAY! What a wealth of knowledge.

I now have a question and request your guidance.

I have a brand new Fuji X-T1 and absolutely love it! I have kept my Canon 6D and use it primarily for day trips when I drive somewhere, or if I don't need to cart around my camera all day long.

In April, I am going on a trip with my wife to Nepal. My trusty X-T1 coupled to my 18-135mm Fujinon lens are coming. However, on such an exotic trip, I always like to bring along a backup camera . . . just in case.

I purchased the X-T1 for its size, weight, low light capability and photo quality. I can't carry those heavy DSLR's anymore. So my question is: "What would be a good backup camera? I don't want another X-T1, but would want a good quality P&S . . . maybe?

Your collective thoughts and suggestions would be most-welcomed.

Feb 10, 2015 17:12:42 #

ottopj Loc: Annapolis, MD USA

For about $775 (Amazon) take a look at a Panasonic FZ 1000. Can't slip it into your pocket, but it may be what you're looking for.

Review: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonic-lumix-dmc-fz1000

VS Sony RX10: (about $1000 at Amazon)
http://www.gizmag.com/sony-rx10-vs-panasonic-lumix-fz1000/32548/

http://www.dpreview.com/articles/6895395143/panasonic-lumix-dmc-fz1000-compared-to-sony-rx10

Feb 10, 2015 17:14:23 #

terry44 Loc: Tuolumne County California, Maui Hawaii

I think you are set, if you do not want to take the Canon, another Fuji may be the answer as you already have the other items to go with it. welcome to our world, hope to see some photos when you get back, Nepal is one of my bucket list places

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Feb 10, 2015 21:35:10 #

Cdouthitt Loc: Traverse City, MI

Lx100 if you dont want an interchangeable lens camera. If you want lenses, the the gm5 witht the 12-32 is about as small as you're going to get.

Feb 11, 2015 03:05:26 #

rebride

Why not another Fuji. Interesting thing about Fuji is you can get a smaller, lighter less expensive backup camera with the same image quality (sensor).
XE1/XE2, X-M1, X-A1 etc.
Slap the 27mm on it and have some fun, maybe for your wife?

Feb 11, 2015 06:06:48 #

DonBump

I like the Panasonic Lumix. I have had several. One I have now is DMC-ZS8. I broke one in Paris when I hit one of their sidewalk posts with camera in my pocket. So bought another soon as I got home. About $300 on Amazon. Good zoom. But there are many choices and they have been very reliable. Leica lens

Feb 11, 2015 06:58:27 #

rpavich Loc: West Virginia

PhotoRichard wrote:

Greetings everyone! I have been diligently readin... (show quote)

a used X100S or a new X100T.

You'll be set!

Feb 11, 2015 09:30:33 #

Ghspalding Loc: Georgia

Why not stay in the Fuji family. Try a X100s or the update X100t. I love mine and don't use my Nikon much anymore.

Feb 11, 2015 09:42:18 #

magpix Loc: St. Michaels, MD

Why not stay with the Fuji family and get a used XE-1 or new XE-2? With the 18-55mm lens, it's a perfect walk-around camera, and you don't have to learn completely new menus. Best of all, the images will be on par with the X-T1.

Feb 11, 2015 09:55:05 #

PhotoRichard Loc: Calgary, Alberta

rebride wrote:

Thanks for the advice. Very interesting suggestion to stay with Fuji, especially since I've been a Canon guy all my life. I will definitely consider this because it does make,perfect sense to me. Thanks again!

Feb 11, 2015 09:56:02 #

PhotoRichard Loc: Calgary, Alberta

rpavich wrote:

a used X100S or a new X100T.

You'll be set!

I like it! Another suggestion to stay with Fuji.

Feb 11, 2015 09:56:38 #

PhotoRichard Loc: Calgary, Alberta

Ghspalding wrote:

Why not stay in the Fuji family. Try a X100s or the update X100t. I love mine and don't use my Nikon much anymore.

Thank you. I think it will be a Fuji.

Feb 11, 2015 09:57:39 #

rpavich Loc: West Virginia

PhotoRichard wrote:

I like it! Another suggestion to stay with Fuji.

I didn't want to bring this up but now that you mention it...I'd take the trip with JUST an X100T (I recently did just that.)

Have you seen this:?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMpwhHnZs3E&spfreload=10

Feb 11, 2015 09:58:32 #

PhotoRichard Loc: Calgary, Alberta

magpix wrote:

Thank you as well. Looks like I'm staying with Fuji. All your collective inputs are very appreciated. Now I need to make the decision on which model.

Feb 11, 2015 10:55:18 #

sirlensalot Loc: Arizona

Suggest staying with Fuji, but if you are feeling adventurous, check out the Sony a6000. Can be carried in a large pocket with the 16-50 kit lens. Amazing piece of technology.

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