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Mar 2, 2016 14:24:13   #
sirlensalot Loc: Arizona
 
Mac wrote:
If so, are you happy with your decision?
Do you have any regrets?
What brand/model did you switch to?
Do you have any comments, suggestions, or advice?

I will be 68 in August and I'm not as frisky as I used to be, and I'm developing some minor health problems. I'm thinking about moving to something smaller and lighter at some time in the future and would appreciate any insight you could offer.



I use both. I guess I am stuck between the two. I have chosen not to abandon one for the other at least for now. I have no regrets, in fact I enjoy using both more than having just using DSLR's or just MILC's.
I use Canon APS-C and FF DSLR's and Sony a6000 with a couple of Sony lenses and adapted Canon EF lenses. Maybe not the best of both worlds, but pretty darn close.
I love the a6000 for the same reason I dislike it - size and weight - depending on how it is used. Love it as my best ever travel camera. Love it for low-light sports, but because of my my big mitts while attempting to keep up with the action, I have changed settings, so I now chimp settings more than shots when shooting sports. lol
There are times when I enjoy the weight and balance of a larger DSLR with lens when doing hand held work such as weddings, parties, portraits etc. Just feels and handles better - nothing better or worse about it image wise IMO.
With the new a6300 now available - I heartily recommend the a6000 still a great value for 2 yr old technology. I really believe for most of us 24MP is all we will ever need.
One of my favorite settings on the a6000 is focus peaking and focus magnifier. Lots of fun for manual focus, it works very well and allows the use of almost any brand of legacy lenses.
Although I have never dabbled into the M4/3 format - it is something I would urge you to research. There are some terrific choices in both cameras and lenses.
I would say just go try a few out. Hard to recommend specifics as we all have our own likes and dislikes for our particular needs.

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Mar 2, 2016 14:43:53   #
Mac Loc: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia now Hernando Co. Fl.
 
Beachbum55 wrote:
Hello, yes I was a devout Canon guy for the last 15 years or so and thought that I'd never switch to anything else. But one of my good friends bought a Sony a6000 and shoots on full auto which drives me mad, he sends me pictures via email of his grandkids and special events and they are absolutely stunning quality (which also drives me mad)....so I started looking into Sony cameras and lenses and finally bit the bullet and bought the a6000 and the a7r full frame and the quality, ease of use, electronic view finder and the intuitive nature of these cameras is simply stunning.
So yes I have made the switch and I'm super happy that I did. Like you I"m getting older and the smaller cameras are really nice. Check out these Sony cameras and you will not be disappointed.
Hello, yes I was a devout Canon guy for the last 1... (show quote)


Thanks beach Bum

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Mar 2, 2016 14:49:10   #
Mac Loc: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia now Hernando Co. Fl.
 
suntouched wrote:
I sold my full frame Nikon equipment 2 years ago to buy mirrorless equipment. I have an Olympus M-5, M-10 and Sony a6000. Why I own 3 mirrorless cameras is too complicated to go into here
:-) but all three cameras are very capable of producing fine images.
There was a lack of high quality, relatively lightweight zoom lenses but that has changed now for M 4/3 and Fuji.
The smaller cameras and lenses fit my active lifestyle. I like the technology of the mirrorless cameras. I think it will just keep getting better.
I sold my full frame Nikon equipment 2 years ago t... (show quote)


Thanks Suntouched.

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Mar 2, 2016 14:52:58   #
Mac Loc: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia now Hernando Co. Fl.
 
dpswbab wrote:
I had Nikon DSLRs for several years and made the switch to Olympus OMD mirrorless cameras with Oly and Panasonic lenses 3 years ago. I'm very happy with the change. Even though I didn't like the electronic viewfinders available several years ago, the modern ones are stellar. I now prefer the EVF's on my Oly bodies to the optical ones on my Nikons. I made the switch to reduce weight, but I like the mirrorless cameras more than DSLRs for several other things as well. These cameras are much more customizable than my Nikons. Since getting my first OMD, I have used the Nikon about 3 times (and regretted it; the weight is a killer at my age).
I had Nikon DSLRs for several years and made the s... (show quote)


Thanks dpswbab

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Mar 2, 2016 15:03:36   #
cboysen Loc: Homewood, IL
 
Mr. Pavich,
We've "talked" before via UHH. I recently Purchased a Leica M7 becauuse I too want to go back to film, at least in addition to digital. Several questions: where do you buy your film? and if you had it developed elsewhere (I think I recall you develop film yourself), where would you send it?
Thank you for your help.

cnarlesboysen@att.net

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Mar 2, 2016 15:09:58   #
Mac Loc: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia now Hernando Co. Fl.
 
Cdouthitt wrote:
The new Panasonic 100-400mm (200-800mm if FF terms) and Olympus 300mm (600mm in FF terms) look great. You can even add a 1.4x on the Olympus. Both these lenses, while large for m4/3 are smaller than aps-c and FF equivalents.


I've also been looking at the 75-300mm (150-600mm equiv)

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Mar 2, 2016 15:12:45   #
Mac Loc: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia now Hernando Co. Fl.
 
Lawrenceb48 wrote:
I carried two pro Nikons and big Nikon pro glass for years. Very heavy, but great gear. I too am 68. Can't carry the big stuff anymore, though I will use it for short outings. After trying every mirrorless setup, I settled on the Fuji XT-1. The DX sensor is excellent and the camera controls are as close to pro level as you would want to be. True, it does not grab focus as quickly as the Nikon, but that it is an issue only if you shoot subjects which move rapidly (sports, birds in flight, etc.). I'm semi-pro (sell my prints in a couple of local galleries) and get great results with a loss less weight. Reasonable trade off.
I carried two pro Nikons and big Nikon pro glass f... (show quote)


Thanks Lawrence
I've looked at the Fuji XT-1. I like the controls on top (like the Nikon Df).

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Mar 2, 2016 15:18:45   #
Mac Loc: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia now Hernando Co. Fl.
 
sirlensalot wrote:
I use both. I guess I am stuck between the two. I have chosen not to abandon one for the other at least for now. I have no regrets, in fact I enjoy using both more than having just using DSLR's or just MILC's.
I use Canon APS-C and FF DSLR's and Sony a6000 with a couple of Sony lenses and adapted Canon EF lenses. Maybe not the best of both worlds, but pretty darn close.
I love the a6000 for the same reason I dislike it - size and weight - depending on how it is used. Love it as my best ever travel camera. Love it for low-light sports, but because of my my big mitts while attempting to keep up with the action, I have changed settings, so I now chimp settings more than shots when shooting sports. lol
There are times when I enjoy the weight and balance of a larger DSLR with lens when doing hand held work such as weddings, parties, portraits etc. Just feels and handles better - nothing better or worse about it image wise IMO.
With the new a6300 now available - I heartily recommend the a6000 still a great value for 2 yr old technology. I really believe for most of us 24MP is all we will ever need.
One of my favorite settings on the a6000 is focus peaking and focus magnifier. Lots of fun for manual focus, it works very well and allows the use of almost any brand of legacy lenses.
Although I have never dabbled into the M4/3 format - it is something I would urge you to research. There are some terrific choices in both cameras and lenses.
I would say just go try a few out. Hard to recommend specifics as we all have our own likes and dislikes for our particular needs.
I use both. I guess I am stuck between the two. I ... (show quote)


Thanks Sirlensalot
There is a mom & pop camera store nearby and I will definitely go there to fondle the equipment before I make a decision.

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Mar 2, 2016 15:35:35   #
Cdouthitt Loc: Traverse City, MI
 
Mac wrote:
Thanks Sirlensalot
There is a mom & pop camera store nearby and I will definitely go there to fondle the equipment before I make a decision.


Don't be surprised if they don't carry mirrorless options other than maybe the a7 or a6000

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Mar 2, 2016 16:43:11   #
Kuzano
 
minniev wrote:
Olympus EM5 and EM1, no regrets but some tradeoffs that don't matter much to me anyway (not as good with Birds in Flight but since I've never been much interested in BIF I didn't lose anything). It does fine for my needs (landscape, street photography, grandkids, soccer and baseball) and I never second guess myself about taking it with me, it is effortless.


BIF?... Twelve Gauge only. Pick out the lead and eat 'em!

:-D

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Mar 2, 2016 16:56:31   #
Lawrenceb48
 
I also own the DF. Like it a lot. The XT-1 controls are less "quirky".

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Mar 2, 2016 17:22:49   #
philo Loc: philo, ca
 
I have a canon 5d mark 2 with a number of lens. i also have a Sony a6000 and 4 lens. If I will be walking around I will carry my sony; if working out of a car i will use the Canon. Both do a great job.
I'm 80 and don't want to carry the dslr all day long.
Some time in the future I may sell the canon, but not right now.

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Mar 2, 2016 17:32:16   #
bkellyusa Loc: Nashville, TN
 
Mac wrote:
Thanks Minniev.
I like photographing shorebirds, one thing Florida has is lots of shorebirds, so I'll have to keep that in mind.


If you want to shoot birds in flight or anywhere else for that matter get a Sony A6000 or the new, even faster A6100.

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Mar 2, 2016 18:02:43   #
tommatlock Loc: Columbus OH
 
Also just bought the 100-400 lens and the 1.4 teleconverter and am very happy with both. In 2 lenses and a converter I now have focal lengths from 18mm to 560. All very clear and easy to carry.

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Mar 2, 2016 18:08:28   #
mcveed Loc: Kelowna, British Columbia (between trips)
 
I got into M43 to bring down the weight of my travel gear. I have a Panasonic GX7 and a GX8 and several lenses. I kept one of my DSLRs (D750) and my birding lenses (Tamron 150 - 600 and Nikon 300mm f2.8) because I heard that the AF on M43 system was too slow. So I have only solved half of my weight problem as wildlife shoot to Africa or elsewhere will still find me travelling with heavy gear. I am really hoping that the coming Panasonic 100-400 f4-6.3 will work as well for me as it seems to be for the guys testing it in this video.
http://naturalexposures.com/leica-lumix-100-400mm/

Watch the seven minute video.

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