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What Would You Buy?
Nov 5, 2018 08:24:01 #
I would wait to get burglarized at the end of 2019 or early 2020.... Then I would have to say goodbye to my Canon 7D MKII and say hello to my new and improved Canon 1DX MK III (just released) . I wouldn't replace all the Canon L glass just a few like 100-400 MK II, 70-200mm f/2.8, 24-70 f/2.8, 70-200mm f/4 and the 24mm-105mm f/4. Wouldn't replace 100mm, 135mm, 200mm. This is what I would do...yes I do have insurance on my gear.
Nov 5, 2018 08:38:52 #
mizzee
Loc: Boston,Ma
I would repurchase my OMD e-M5 II, the 14-150 II, my 50mm 1.8, my 60mm macro. I’d purchase the Oly wide angle zoom
Nov 5, 2018 08:55:13 #
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Nov 5, 2018 08:58:55 #
tomad
Loc: North Carolina
Sony A7III or Sony A7RIII, or both (depending on the insurance payout) with a full set of Sony G Master lenses.
Nov 5, 2018 09:04:30 #
I have A Sony A7RIII as my primary camera and an Sony A6500 as a secondary with Sony lenses 24-70 f2.8, 70-200 f2.8, 16-35 f4, 35 f1.4 and a 2X teleconverter. The A6500 can use all the lens with a 1.5 crop factor. I couldn't be more pleased with my equipment. My wife and I went on an African Safari last June/July, I used the 7RIII and she used the 6500 and we traded off a little. I have it all on a rider on my homeowners. If someone broke in and stole it all I'd replace it with the same exact equipment except Sony is about to release an upgrade to the A6500 which will be an A6700 or an A7000. Couldn't be more pleased with this equipment.
Nov 5, 2018 10:00:49 #
ronf78155
Loc: Seguin Texas
I have a Canon 80D with at least 6 L series lenses. If I lost them all I think Id seriously look at a Sony as a replacement !
Nov 5, 2018 10:04:55 #
MrBob wrote:
Since M43 is dead prices should be falling like a rock... A OMD Mark ll and 12-100 zoom will give me all the focal length I would need for 95 % of most situations..... One body, one lens, one happy human body with one small kit. !!!
M43 is dead? Is that because Tony Northrup said so? That's a debatable opinion.
I think your comments about what a great rig you would have shows it is not a dead format.
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Nov 5, 2018 10:19:15 #
My current gear is less complicated than most. One M4/3 body with two lenses and a larger sensor pocket camera for travel.
I'd be tempted to go even further toward the less complicated with getting a Sony RX10 IV.
I'd be tempted to go even further toward the less complicated with getting a Sony RX10 IV.
Nov 5, 2018 10:32:05 #
Mr Bill 2011
Loc: southern Indiana
I don't know what I would buy, but I know it will never be another DSLR.
Nov 5, 2018 10:49:37 #
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Mr Bill 2011 wrote:
I don't know what I would buy, but I know it will never be another DSLR.
Nov 5, 2018 11:26:44 #
rpavich wrote:
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I would buy (or I guess re-buy) what I have now: Olympus Trip 35's, and Nikon FE2 or FM2's and lenses. The Oly Trips for when I just want to snap and not even worry about focus, and the FM's or FE's for any other time.
I would buy (or I guess re-buy) what I have now: Olympus Trip 35's, and Nikon FE2 or FM2's and lenses. The Oly Trips for when I just want to snap and not even worry about focus, and the FM's or FE's for any other time.
I concur.
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Nov 5, 2018 11:32:44 #
JFCoupe
Loc: Kent, Washington
I think I would purchase a pocket sized point and shoot for an interim camera and wait to see what Olympus does for an upgrade to my current EM1 MKII. If nothing happens in the next six months I would seriously look at Sony, Fuji, Lumix and again at replacing my Olympus gear.
Nov 5, 2018 11:46:33 #
[quote=Shutterbug57]If you were burgled or had a fire and all your gear was gone (and let’s assume insured), what gear would you buy to replace it? Assume that you have no bodies, lenses, flashes or other items that would tie you to a brand.
Shutterbug, As for burglars, we have the finest anti-burglar systems to send burglars out and down to their demise to meet Beelzebub; for a fire, we have halon and overhead sprinklers. All gear is in a fireproof safe at the moment.
Our insurance is all replacement cost, doesn't matter if it's a bottle opener or a Nikon, as long as we have the records and photos; that's what our insurance requires for 100% reimbursement, but would hate to ever use it. Quite happy with what we have. (Your agent told me he saw your post... :) sv.
Shutterbug, As for burglars, we have the finest anti-burglar systems to send burglars out and down to their demise to meet Beelzebub; for a fire, we have halon and overhead sprinklers. All gear is in a fireproof safe at the moment.
Our insurance is all replacement cost, doesn't matter if it's a bottle opener or a Nikon, as long as we have the records and photos; that's what our insurance requires for 100% reimbursement, but would hate to ever use it. Quite happy with what we have. (Your agent told me he saw your post... :) sv.
Nov 5, 2018 12:12:51 #
SAVH
Loc: La Jolla, CA
Interesting approach to getting people to consider the answer. I have been a Nikon user for well over 50 years and have, not surprisingly, collected quite a large set of bodies, lenses and ancillary equipment. Consequently, when reading about all the new "stuff," I am pretty well locked into Nikon. If I lost everything in a robbery or say due to an earthquake or fire, I have to admit that at this point I would certainly consider the Sony mirrorless equipment primarily because I have seen how it is lighter and seems to perform quite well. At 77, lugging around my D-850 (which I truly love) is getting to be a chore sometimes. Lacking such a tragedy, however, I have no plans to transition at this point.
Scotty
Scotty
Nov 5, 2018 12:56:08 #
Scotty, In the same age bracket' after 60+ years pressing a shutter, barring such a horrible disaster, I'd try a mirrorless on approval just for the heck of it, or rent one to see if the hubris/hubbub is worthy of out investment. As heavy as any of our body/lens plus battery grip is, the tripod with gimbal has opened new vistas, and is a great joy to shoot with as far as the larger lens goes; small lens are still fairly easy to deal with. As long as I can pack the rig around in a nice Think Tank holster, I can handhold it long enough, and a clipped on seat with rest helps. It tends to wear on your hands and shoulders' loved gallivanting in the rivers and mountains, but it's definitely a game for the younger folks.sv
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