Mirrorless system - again
Feb 27, 2017 13:28:52 #
I'm returning to the often discussed topic of mirrorless cameras. I'm looking to add a mirrorless system because my Canon 5D Mk3 and 3 L lenses bag is getting
heavier and heavier as I age. I've followed previous threads on this topic, have read reviews on the new crop of bodies, so here are some thoughts.
New bodies from Olympus, Fujifilm, Panasonic, Sony, etc. are quite impressive. There's an excellent comparison of the Olympus and Fuji high end bodies at
http://mirrorlesscomparison.com/fujifilm-vs-olympus/omd-em1-mark-ii-vs-fuji-xt2/
I still have a long way to go before I decide if and when to add a mirrorless system. The leading candidates are non-Canon so the price of a new system
is a significant factor. I could conceivably use an adapter for my L lenses but I don't know if I'll retain full functionality and the weight reduction may be gone.
The Canon M5 can use my lenses with adapter but the body is not in the same league as the other manufacturers.
Adorama has a promotion for Fuji - you can trade in any body and up to 3 lenses for a discount of up to $800.
heavier and heavier as I age. I've followed previous threads on this topic, have read reviews on the new crop of bodies, so here are some thoughts.
New bodies from Olympus, Fujifilm, Panasonic, Sony, etc. are quite impressive. There's an excellent comparison of the Olympus and Fuji high end bodies at
http://mirrorlesscomparison.com/fujifilm-vs-olympus/omd-em1-mark-ii-vs-fuji-xt2/
I still have a long way to go before I decide if and when to add a mirrorless system. The leading candidates are non-Canon so the price of a new system
is a significant factor. I could conceivably use an adapter for my L lenses but I don't know if I'll retain full functionality and the weight reduction may be gone.
The Canon M5 can use my lenses with adapter but the body is not in the same league as the other manufacturers.
Adorama has a promotion for Fuji - you can trade in any body and up to 3 lenses for a discount of up to $800.
Feb 27, 2017 13:37:45 #
In a notebook, begin writing down all features that are most important to you. This will make it easier to decide which mirrorless camera and lens will best serve your needs.
Feb 27, 2017 14:21:26 #
wdross
Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
crphoto8 wrote:
I'm returning to the often discussed topic of mirr... (show quote)
You are right to wait since you are still willing to carry the system you have. There will come a time that the system image quality of the smaller systems will meet or surpass the image quality of your present system in your eyes. At that time, you should consider adding a smaller system for traveling afar or replacing your present system all together. There is no rush since the smaller systems are only going to get better. Just look at the Olympus E-M1 mrII and the new Panasonic GH5. These cameras are right up there with any of the pro cameras available. And at a much high cost than previous 4/3rds cameras. But if these are not quite up to or equal to the equipment level you already have, or in some ways fails to meet your needs, then there is no reason to change at this time.
Feb 27, 2017 14:44:42 #
Correction - The Adorama trade in is for Olympus systems, not Fuji. My apologies.
Feb 27, 2017 15:51:16 #
crphoto8 wrote:
I'm returning to the often discussed topic of mirr... (show quote)
Despite the rampant claims of mirrorless being the fastest growing camera segment, their sales have been literally flat for four years now. But their performance is better than DSLR sales and MUCH better than P&S sales over the same period.
Feb 28, 2017 06:05:29 #
crphoto8 wrote:
I'm returning to the often discussed topic of mirr... (show quote)
Metabones make adapters for Canon lenses to fit Olympus bodies. The Metabones website has a chart which shows the functions available for each Canon lens. Olympus offers a stunning camera in the EM1 mark II and a wide range of M43 lenses. Their older four thirds lenses may also be used via an Olympus adapter. I am biased toward Olympus because I have an EM1 mark II: but I was really tempted by the Fuji X-T2.
Feb 28, 2017 06:12:03 #
Feb 28, 2017 06:27:57 #
The Sony A6000 is the best bang for the buck in mirrorless right now and Canon lenses adapt well to it. However to get the most out of the lightness of the system you should add a couple of the E (as opposed to (FE) lenses.
Feb 28, 2017 06:44:46 #
Jeffcs
Loc: Myrtle Beach South Carolina
I've taken the plunge and picked up the Olympus omd m1mark2 with their trinity of lenses and I can tell you it's almost 25% of the weight of my beloved Nikon system with the same lens coverage at said I'm not giving up on my Nikon system I'm simply traveling with the Olympus stuff let me tell you sharpness is awesome
Feb 28, 2017 06:49:47 #
sueyeisert
Loc: New Jersey
I switched from Nikon to Fuji and I'm happy. I have back and shoulder problems.
Feb 28, 2017 06:59:27 #
Just got a Lumix G85. It's a micro 4/3. A lot smaller and lighter than my D500. Cost $900 with a kit lenses. The 4K burst mode 30fps(?) leaves my D500's 10 fps in the dust. Image quality excellent. Unlike the D500, it uses IBIS ( in body image stabilization) plus lens image stabilization for greater stability. They say that will help those of us who leave our tripods at home.
Feb 28, 2017 07:00:38 #
Feb 28, 2017 07:34:07 #
I am in the same boat, thinking about a mirrorless camera. I had one a bunch of years ago and it worked okay,but for the electronic viewfinder.
I two words, it sucked. And the lag time between you pushed the shutter and the actual photo was taken, seemed like forever.
Are these items up to snuff with a DSLR? or are they still a problem
Thanks gang.
I two words, it sucked. And the lag time between you pushed the shutter and the actual photo was taken, seemed like forever.
Are these items up to snuff with a DSLR? or are they still a problem
Thanks gang.
Feb 28, 2017 07:54:58 #
Jeffcs
Loc: Myrtle Beach South Carolina
Mirrorless means there is no penaprism so viewfinder must be "electronics" ok I got used to it in about a days shooting and there is 0 lag shutter release to shutter action see above for sharpness
Feb 28, 2017 07:57:20 #
I had the same frustrating problem with the Lumix FZ1000. I sold it and got a Lumix G85. Big, big difference.
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