Downsizing from DSLR
Jun 15, 2018 07:22:53 #
PixelStan77 wrote:
Consider the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Mirrorless M... (show quote)
Shop for used gear. The GX85 or G85 or even a used GH4 would fit your needs nicely. You would still be able to choose from over 90 native lenses.
Jun 15, 2018 08:02:25 #
mizzee
Loc: Boston,Ma
Consider Olympus micro 4/3s. I traded my beloved Nikon gear for the Olympus OMD E Mark 5 II and I've never been happier. I doubt that going to a point and shoot will make you happier. Dropping the load will.
Jun 15, 2018 08:09:12 #
Keep what you have and if it is necessary learn to operate the D5300 to the best of your abilities.
Your photography will be better that way.
Your photography will be better that way.
Jun 15, 2018 08:14:12 #
Jun 15, 2018 08:32:40 #
Canon makes some great 'pocket size' quality cameras. I was looking at one at Sam's just the other day, 40 zoom, 20 Meg, for $259.00. Great 'walk around' always handy camera.
Jun 15, 2018 08:36:40 #
Mr. SONY
Loc: LI, NY
SONY RX100M5
The new RX100M6 offers a longer zoom. I will be staying with the 5.
I switched from a Nikon D7000 with a Nikkor DX 17-55 f/2.8 lens.
Got tired of the size and weight.
I've looked at a SONY 6500. Not bad size. Not heavy. Perfect right?
Only until you add a HUGE lense to give you what the RX100M5 gives you in a small. lighter package.
The RX100 series of cameras are a no-brainer for someone looking for a high quality (picture wise) pocketable camera.
YES the Nikon, Nikkor combo was little easier to use.
But I could never figure out how to put it into a coat or pants pocket to have it at my beck-an-call.
The new RX100M6 offers a longer zoom. I will be staying with the 5.
I switched from a Nikon D7000 with a Nikkor DX 17-55 f/2.8 lens.
Got tired of the size and weight.
I've looked at a SONY 6500. Not bad size. Not heavy. Perfect right?
Only until you add a HUGE lense to give you what the RX100M5 gives you in a small. lighter package.
The RX100 series of cameras are a no-brainer for someone looking for a high quality (picture wise) pocketable camera.
YES the Nikon, Nikkor combo was little easier to use.
But I could never figure out how to put it into a coat or pants pocket to have it at my beck-an-call.
Jun 15, 2018 08:38:25 #
One thing I always like to mention to folks who are "upgrading" or "downgrading" or otherwise changing their equipment:
A camera is a tool. It simply records an image. It has SOME effect on the impact of an image.
But more important — in most cases — is the nature of the scene or subject you are recording, and the skills with which you light it, time the capture, compose it, pose it, expose it, and so forth. The most important photographic tool you "own" is YOU. Your experience, training, reading, and knowledge are more important than whether you use a particular brand, format, or model of camera.
It has oft been said that a great photographer with an average camera is far more capable than a newbie with the best camera on the planet (whatever that seems to be). Having spent decades working for pro photography companies, and having seen what goes through a lab, I know that to be true.
Whatever you do, invest in time, books, videos, photo outings, and self critiques. Concentrate on getting the best images from your current gear. We split hairs here all the time about whether a D850 or an A7s III is the best in class, or whether one lens is sharper than another. But arguing over how many angels can fit on the head of a pin is not a useful exercise! Actually using your equipment, reviewing your, and others' images, reading about the craft, and watching how to videos are activities that will fuel your creative and technical approaches to photography.
A camera is a tool. It simply records an image. It has SOME effect on the impact of an image.
But more important — in most cases — is the nature of the scene or subject you are recording, and the skills with which you light it, time the capture, compose it, pose it, expose it, and so forth. The most important photographic tool you "own" is YOU. Your experience, training, reading, and knowledge are more important than whether you use a particular brand, format, or model of camera.
It has oft been said that a great photographer with an average camera is far more capable than a newbie with the best camera on the planet (whatever that seems to be). Having spent decades working for pro photography companies, and having seen what goes through a lab, I know that to be true.
Whatever you do, invest in time, books, videos, photo outings, and self critiques. Concentrate on getting the best images from your current gear. We split hairs here all the time about whether a D850 or an A7s III is the best in class, or whether one lens is sharper than another. But arguing over how many angels can fit on the head of a pin is not a useful exercise! Actually using your equipment, reviewing your, and others' images, reading about the craft, and watching how to videos are activities that will fuel your creative and technical approaches to photography.
Jun 15, 2018 08:46:16 #
hj wrote:
The OP wants to downsize to a POINT-N-SHOOT. Why do responders insist on offering suggestions for expensive cameras with interchangeable lenses?
In my short time here I have seen many do answers just like politicians. Don't care the question, I have my canned answer. Been interesting seeing suggestions for $1,000 to $2,500 rigs to "downsize" from an $800-900 DSLR kit.Jun 15, 2018 08:56:38 #
randik wrote:
... but I'd love to downsize ...
I did not "downsize" to a "point and shoot" but did get a Canon SX60HS ... it has everything I need (right now) ... if the need/desire arrises I can always "upsize" to a more robust camera ...
Bob S
Jun 15, 2018 08:58:26 #
I just bought the Oly OM-D E5 Mark II with the "power pancake zoom" and am enjoying learning to use it (steep learning curve, however) and it replaces my long ago and rarely used Nikon D60. I used Olympus film cameras (OM2s plus Oly lenses) for many years on trips and really missed the compactness, the sturdy build, and the lenses. I got my Oly OM-D from KEH. I was able to examine a few cameras at the KEH warehouse in Atlanta, but normally they are online/by mail only. I am planning a trip to Morocco in November and wanted to have a "pocket size" camera. As someone noted, this configuration (the Panasonic is almost identical to the Oly) does fit in a pocket and a longer lens can go in another pocket. I am not an art photographer, but I enjoy travel shots of people, markets, and architecture.
Jun 15, 2018 09:18:30 #
Jun 15, 2018 09:23:20 #
I had to go to a Bridge camera also, for various reasons, health being one of them. Contrary to what all the DSLR Loyalists write, you will be happy in the future. Can I ask, what do you primarily shoot?? Nature, portraits, family, etc??
And if you are comfortable with your Nikon, you might want to stay with that brand.
And if you are comfortable with your Nikon, you might want to stay with that brand.
Jun 15, 2018 09:25:19 #
Out of the 5 cameras I have with the top end being an older Canon 3Ti , then an SX50 and a couple old Minkotas, I use my Canon G16 about 90% of the time. One handed operation if need be, view finder which I would not buy a camera without. Bought it on Ebay about 5 years ago. Had a couple G series before it.
Jun 15, 2018 09:26:57 #
Just got back from a trip to Lake Tahoe with my new Lumix ZS-100. Wow, is my first reaction. Great photos, excellent zoom, lots of features. A winner in my book.
Jun 15, 2018 09:42:32 #
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