To 'upgrade' or not . . .
Sep 23, 2018 06:59:14 #
Sent virtually all my 'old' equipment (including some very nice canon 2.8L glass and 6D body plus Lumix G1 and glass and Sony NEX7 w/glass) to Adorama for trade-in value with thoughts to upgrade to FF Sony A7 III and 24-70 2.8 G lens. Problem is their offer came in way short of the total amount needed to move up even with their 'discount.'
Here's question: With very capable and handy Oly 5 MII and several Oly 'pro' lenses, do I ditch my FF dreams and use the $$$ to upgrade within the Oly system, perhaps to an OM-D E-M1 MARK II and a wide 'pro' prime? Can a guy, with a couple of additions now and then, ever be happy with what he already has??
Here's question: With very capable and handy Oly 5 MII and several Oly 'pro' lenses, do I ditch my FF dreams and use the $$$ to upgrade within the Oly system, perhaps to an OM-D E-M1 MARK II and a wide 'pro' prime? Can a guy, with a couple of additions now and then, ever be happy with what he already has??
Sep 23, 2018 07:16:19 #
Sep 23, 2018 07:18:03 #
You seem to have spent the last several years looking for something different, something better. You’re smart enough to realize that is an endless chase that wastes many hours of your time. Certainly it was for me until I ‘discovered’ Fujifilm cameras and their array of incredibly fast, sharp lenses. I strongly suggest that you consider Fuji cameras like the X-T2 (mirrorless DSLR format) or the X-Pro2 (mirrorless digital rangefinder format) and, my current favorite, the X100F (premium, advanced digital compact with a 35mm equivalent fixed lens). Best wishes on your journey. /Ralph
Sep 23, 2018 07:32:26 #
jerzee.shore.shooter wrote:
Sent virtually all my 'old' equipment (including s... (show quote)
Personally if you are happy with Olympus then go with it and dump your Canon gear and stick with one system and get to know it well.
Inspite of all the banter on this site, all the current systems are pretty much on par with each other.
Your images will take second place to no one here if you do your part. I used an OM1 in the film days for a while and really liked Olympus quality.
So go for it and never look back.
Sep 23, 2018 07:40:28 #
What bells and whistles do you lust after that will allow better photographs than you can get with a 6D and some L glass?
Sep 23, 2018 07:45:39 #
Remember they are out to make money they will never give you full used price you must determine if it is good enough to make the deal. Look at lens selection for the different systems see if they meet your needs.
Sep 23, 2018 08:11:20 #
Size definitely matters when it comes to lugging around a 6D w/L glass collection. Sony offers FF lure in a lighter package.
Sep 23, 2018 08:15:00 #
jerzee.shore.shooter wrote:
Sent virtually all my 'old' equipment (including s... (show quote)
You’ve been on this sight as long as I have, so you must know that when you ask a question like this you will get every conceivable response. Do your research and go with your gut (and pocketbook).
Sep 23, 2018 08:16:27 #
mizzee
Loc: Boston,Ma
You might do better selling on eBay? I have the same camera as you do and had the opportunity to try out the m1 II. Great camera, fast, 2 card slots if slots are important to you. Also tried out the 40-150 Pro lens with it. Also super! Significantly heavier though. I’d stay with Oly and build on what you have.
Sep 23, 2018 08:43:13 #
I am happy with what I have and I have no new cameras or lenses. Some of my lenses are from the 60's, 70's and 80's. My most used dSLR is the Nikon D7000.
I also use Olympus cameras and lenses. In this case it is the EP-5 and the EM-10 Mk II. To get a fair return when selling gear to a camera store is a rare event. I prefer if I have to sell something to advertise it here or somewhere else.
If you are in need of an Olympus EM-1 Mk II you are going to be happy with that camera. I have never used one but I am thoroughly familiar with it and I know it capabilities very well.
Olympus optics are among the sharpest optics I have used.
I also use Olympus cameras and lenses. In this case it is the EP-5 and the EM-10 Mk II. To get a fair return when selling gear to a camera store is a rare event. I prefer if I have to sell something to advertise it here or somewhere else.
If you are in need of an Olympus EM-1 Mk II you are going to be happy with that camera. I have never used one but I am thoroughly familiar with it and I know it capabilities very well.
Olympus optics are among the sharpest optics I have used.
Sep 23, 2018 09:15:20 #
jerzee.shore.shooter wrote:
Can a guy, with a couple of additions now and then, ever be happy with what he already has??
No.
It's human nature to be unsatisfied with what you currently have...if you doubt that, look at the spending habits of much of the world, just count the number of "should I upgrade?" posts here on this one site alone.
You will never be happy, enough is never enough.
Resolve to work through your unhappiness about your gear and shoot more, buy less.
Sep 23, 2018 10:13:19 #
You know that I asked the question that many think it's silly
"Many people here on the UHH said that it's the photographer and not the camera that created those great images. So I guess according to those folks you don't need to upgrade".
"Many people here on the UHH said that it's the photographer and not the camera that created those great images. So I guess according to those folks you don't need to upgrade".
Sep 23, 2018 10:23:37 #
jerzee.shore.shooter wrote:
Sent virtually all my 'old' equipment (including s... (show quote)
From my own experience, I am happiest getting what I really want, rather than settling for second best. Of course, finances play a big part in that, so I have to be realistic. In the of realm realism, I decide what I want and then find a way to get it.
Sep 23, 2018 18:20:42 #
jerzee.shore.shooter wrote:
Size definitely matters when it comes to lugging around a 6D w/L glass collection. Sony offers FF lure in a lighter package.
Oh, so you’ve already made your mind up and just wanted validation?
Sep 23, 2018 19:26:20 #
jerryc41 wrote:
From my own experience, I am happiest getting what I really want, rather than settling for second best. Of course, finances play a big part in that, so I have to be realistic. In the of realm realism, I decide what I want and then find a way to get it.
Me too! I would rather be with nothing than settle for second best. If I don't have enough money I simply don't buy it rather than buying a less expensive alternative.
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