Best mirrorless camera for...
May 19, 2016 10:24:56 #
Jbat
Loc: Charleston, SC
I recently switched from Nikon (D800) to a Fuji X-Pro2 and am very happy. The Fuji equipment is excellent and their lens are as good as any. My reason for switching was not lack of quality on the Nikon, it is a great camera. It was strictly to lower the weight of my gear. Fuji is not the lightest but it is standard 1.5 crop sensor and I thought that was a better choice for me.
May 19, 2016 10:26:38 #
ole sarg
Loc: south florida
I find the Sony a6000 great. Others will have other opinions. So to solve the contrary opinions why not go and hold each one. They are basically the same so it becomes a matter of which is more comfortable in your hands and which has the easiest menu system for you to learn.
bsmith52 wrote:
I recently posted a question on who had the best g... (show quote)
May 19, 2016 10:31:22 #
DEBJENROB wrote:
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
actually I find this true of all m4/3 cameras...even my EM1. The Really Right Stuff camera plate (BOEM-1) never leaves my body. It's only 1/4" high, but it provides a nice groove for my pinky finger to slot into. It also doubles as an arca-swiss tripod plate...and yes, even though the IS on the EM-1 is awesome, I still use a tripod for critical landscape/studio work.
May 19, 2016 10:36:39 #
i like fuji X-T1 mirrorless camera.it is very versatile and easy to carry around .it has an excellent electronic view finder,a very good auto and manual focus and works well in low light situations,joseph
May 19, 2016 11:39:23 #
jcboy3 wrote:
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).
I AGREE - I like all the Sony's for their high quality sensors/software like Clear Image Zoom, in camera HDR, sweep panorama, high quality EVF's and - Zeiss glass is a bonus.
May 19, 2016 11:43:15 #
May 19, 2016 11:50:46 #
John_F wrote:
What makes OP think 2yr olds are not fast !
They're too fast for a cell phone...This is one area of photography where I like to use a touchscreen as trying to predict a 2 yr old's movements can be tough to follow unless you're using C-AF. With EM1 I just touch on the screen where I want it to focus and capture the image all in one motion...while still using S-AF mode (which I prefer).
May 19, 2016 12:19:41 #
This s just an observation but it seems like lately we as a group are discussing mirrorless cameras more and more and not so much dslr's. Is this the wind of change? I think so anyway. Just an observation----
May 19, 2016 12:41:49 #
Any of the brands you mentioned would do what you want it to do. I am partial to the Sony brand. You can get good prices on the Sony A6000 with two lenses now.
May 19, 2016 14:07:01 #
bsmith52 wrote:
I recently posted a question on who had the best g... (show quote)
My vote goes to Fuji XT1, have it and Oly EM1, had it. Both feel very good in hand with the battery grip.
May 19, 2016 14:12:04 #
In my pinion the two most impressive mirrorless cameras are the Sony A6000, A6300) and the Panasonic G4. I choose the Sony because of its price, it's features, it's fan support on the internet and it's aftermarket support. I am happy with that.
Currently the A6000 is going for prices that make it a "no brainer" purchase.
Currently the A6000 is going for prices that make it a "no brainer" purchase.
May 19, 2016 16:48:32 #
mas24 wrote:
Panasonic cameras GH4, GX8, and Sony's a6000/6300 ... (show quote)
I might add, I have both a Sony a6000 and an a6300--though may decide to sell the a6000 as it is proving redundant. I love them both and have gotten a lot of excellent photographs from the a6000 (The 6300 is still too new and I've a lot to learn yet--until I get it perfected.
However, no one has mentioned the Fuji line. I bought a Fuji xe1 and used it for a time. I was very impressed by the quality of both the camera and the lens. It handled well. In fact, I'd say that the Fuji lenses are among the best on the market--and the priciest.
May 19, 2016 17:42:16 #
Any thoughts on the Sony A7? I'm ready to upgrade from my Coolpix P530 to the D7100 - 18 -105 lens but I've been looking at the Sony A7 with 18-75 lens. My main subjects are studio shots of stringed instruments, furniture and general subjects when I'm out and about. The Nikon is a size and weight monster compared to the A7.
May 19, 2016 17:46:47 #
I suspect that the a7ii would be a better bet. The ergonomics were refined. The a7 had some issues with button placement
May 19, 2016 19:13:45 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
Reinaldokool wrote:
I might add, I have both a Sony a6000 and an a6300... (show quote)
Glad you are satisfied with the Sony a6300. No need to keep the a6000. Sell it and buy a quality FE lens for the a6300. You won't regret it. I don't have much knowledge on the Fuji Brand lenses or cameras, but I will add them to my get to know list. Frankly, I have never owned any of them. Thanks for reply.
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