Best mirrorless camera for...
May 18, 2016 00:36:16 #
I recently posted a question on who had the best glass in a mirrorless system among Fuji, Olympus, Sony, or Panasonic. It turned out to be a 7 page thread and had great info.
One poster brought out a good point, besides the glass, about what a person is shooting and some cameras would be better suited for those situations.
So to expand on that, from those with experience, which mirrorless camera/system would you recommend for family gatherings and vacation/landscapes. I do not shoot sports, birds in flight, etc. Fastest object would be 2 year old toddler!
Many thanks.
One poster brought out a good point, besides the glass, about what a person is shooting and some cameras would be better suited for those situations.
So to expand on that, from those with experience, which mirrorless camera/system would you recommend for family gatherings and vacation/landscapes. I do not shoot sports, birds in flight, etc. Fastest object would be 2 year old toddler!
Many thanks.
May 18, 2016 04:08:53 #
THE most important part is how a particular camera feels in your hand. So why not do some testing yourself. The body has to fit your hand.
I really love my gear so I'm biased but you can buy an Olympus EM-5II and using it"s hi-Rez mode, you'll get a 64mp raw file - or the new 20mp pen F body gives an 80mp raw file. Combine this camera with an Olympus 12-40mm 2.8 zoom and you will get wonderful results. You can have both used or refinished for around $1100. Once again any of these cameras are more than capable. Lenses: you'll want fast primes for lower light type of shooting.
I really love my gear so I'm biased but you can buy an Olympus EM-5II and using it"s hi-Rez mode, you'll get a 64mp raw file - or the new 20mp pen F body gives an 80mp raw file. Combine this camera with an Olympus 12-40mm 2.8 zoom and you will get wonderful results. You can have both used or refinished for around $1100. Once again any of these cameras are more than capable. Lenses: you'll want fast primes for lower light type of shooting.
May 18, 2016 07:35:13 #
May 18, 2016 07:48:34 #
bsmith52 wrote:
I recently posted a question on who had the best g... (show quote)
Given your criteria, I wouldn't even bother with an interchangeable lens system. Get a good point and shoot camera, such as the Sony RX100 III or Panasonic LX-100 (my favorite).
May 19, 2016 05:57:50 #
wdross
Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
I agree with Cdouthitt and tdekany too. But I will add that Panasonic has a slight edge in the video department. You will not go wrong with any of the four brands you mentioned. Just see what seems to fit your needs and hands the best.
May 19, 2016 06:40:03 #
wdross wrote:
I agree with Cdouthitt and tdekany too. But I will add that Panasonic has a slight edge in the video department. You will not go wrong with any of the four brands you mentioned. Just see what seems to fit your needs and hands the best.
Some excellent advice from the above members, I use an Olympus EM10 and an EPL-5 although my lenses are all Panasonic.
May 19, 2016 07:30:53 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
bsmith52 wrote:
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Don't waste everyone's time, use your phone for snapshots.
May 19, 2016 07:31:19 #
The best camera is the one you can afford (including lenses and flash) and will use. Play with them all, the one that is easiest to use, you will use. If its hard for you to understand the camera, you will let it sit on the shelf and you will buy something else. Go to a store, rent or borrow one to play with. Join a local photo club and play with the cameras there. For me it was Sony. I bought a a6000 (replaced on the market by the 6300) then a year late bought a full frame Sony as well. So its all what works for you. When your camera becomes second nature to you, you know you bought the best camera.
May 19, 2016 07:39:59 #
bsmith52 wrote:
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People tend to like what they have, so I would rely more on reviewers who examine and test several makes at the same time. I like my Sony RX100 III, but that doesn't mean it's the best mirrorless available for all occasions.
May 19, 2016 07:43:21 #
Jcmarino wrote:
The best camera is the one you can afford (includi... (show quote)
If you want to go play with Canon or Nikon cameras, and if you have a camera store near where you live, then that might be a good suggestion. But camera stores where you can play with mirror less cameras? Not in my large metropolitan area, nope.
And I'm a member of several photo clubs; hardly a mirror less camera to be found there, either.
The only solution these days is to read a lot of reviews. Then buy one, use it, learn what you do and don't like, and repeat. Buying and reselling used gear is a good way to get to what you want. Learn to love eBay or craigslist, and you won't spend much money. Renting will work if you can figure things out quickly, otherwise rental costs will swamp you.
May 19, 2016 07:59:53 #
tdekany wrote:
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Agreed. Both are good landscape/still life choices. Pen-F is a good street photography camera. Another option would be the Panasonic LUMIX GX8.
May 19, 2016 08:01:05 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
Panasonic cameras GH4, GX8, and Sony's a6000/6300 are among the most popular. Panasonic Leica lenses are among the best, and Sony's FE lenses are on the rise, especially Zeiss glass. Olympus cameras and lenses have a very good quality reputation too. They are all good cameras, just some better suited to different folks. Size, features, build, image quality, and price, are generally the determining factors when choosing a camera, mirrorless or non-mirrorless. Read reviews such as DP Reviews. A very trusted one IMO.
May 19, 2016 09:07:03 #
bsmith52 wrote:
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If you are going to look at the Olympus em 10 ..... try it with the optional grip .... if you have big hands the grip makes a world of difference
May 19, 2016 09:21:51 #
You know I'm bias, I like Sony brand cameras only. That's why I sold all of my other gear and went with it.
May 19, 2016 10:01:32 #
Today many professionals are using mirrorless cameras and lenses. Each camera is different and you should follow advise using a particular model you have in mind and see if that makes you feel comfortable and fits your style.
Buy the best lenses you can afford for it but remember, better pictures are more dependent on you than your gear.
Buy the best lenses you can afford for it but remember, better pictures are more dependent on you than your gear.
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