Best Mirrorless camera under $1,000
Nov 19, 2018 01:49:21 #
chipmt2 wrote:
Pardon my ignorance. What is a “bridge” camera?
A bridge camera is a high end point and shoot that has many of the features of a well featured Interchangeable Lens camera. Bridge cameras do not have removable lenses but mostly have a relatively fast zoom lens with a reasonable focal range. Bridge cameras are more expensive than basic point and shoot cameras and may be more expensive than some interchangeable lens cameras. For example, the Canon G1X III is their flagship bridge camera and it costs more than virtually all their Rebel series DSLR'S and even some of their XXD bodies. The G1X III bridge camera has pretty much all the features of many EOS interchangeable lens cameras except it does not have an interchangeable lens.
There's another class of non-interchangeable lens cameras that are similar to or even are bridge cameras. Super Zooms are point and shoot cameras that have incredibly long reach by use of both optical and digital zoom.
All bridge cameras are mirrorless cameras; not to be confused with MILC'S.
Nov 19, 2018 04:56:51 #
These answers make no sense.
You did say less than $1,000 - right ?
Like an XT-2 with lens is under $1,000 ?
Anyway - just go with the Canon M5. Price way down now that they introduced the R series. Camera is SMALL and super high quality.
You did say less than $1,000 - right ?
Like an XT-2 with lens is under $1,000 ?
Anyway - just go with the Canon M5. Price way down now that they introduced the R series. Camera is SMALL and super high quality.
Nov 19, 2018 06:28:56 #
RWebb76 wrote:
True. The Oly OMD EM1mii is pretty heavy. Add a pro lens and it is no lightwr than a crop sensor camera. But a small OMD EM5 mii with an ez lens or a small prime is exceptionally light.
How heavy is the camera and how heavy is too heavy for a young man?
Nov 19, 2018 10:19:33 #
Nov 19, 2018 10:49:06 #
le boecere wrote:
Bill, is this the lens you and HardwareGuy are talking about?:
Panasonic Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm f/4-5.8 Asph. Mega O.I.S.
Max. diameter 70 mm
Length 84 mm
Weight 460 grams
Panasonic Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm f/4-5.8 Asph. Mega O.I.S.
Max. diameter 70 mm
Length 84 mm
Weight 460 grams
Actually, it is f/4-5.6.
Here is a link on amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0153WGIW8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
As a couple other posters mentioned, you will want to be sure it is the newer version of the two models.
Also, in case you had not picked up this piece of information about micro 4/3 cameras, this lens functions as a 28-280mm as we know it the DSLR world.
Impressive range and reach in a very small package.
Nov 19, 2018 11:49:51 #
markjay wrote:
These answers make no sense.
You did say less than $1,000 - right ?
Like an XT-2 with lens is under $1,000 ?
Anyway - just go with the Canon M5. Price way down now that they introduced the R series. Camera is SMALL and super high quality.
You did say less than $1,000 - right ?
Like an XT-2 with lens is under $1,000 ?
Anyway - just go with the Canon M5. Price way down now that they introduced the R series. Camera is SMALL and super high quality.
Wouldn't the M50 offer more than the M5 at this time...
Nov 19, 2018 12:26:37 #
Good question. It depends on what a "hike" means. In my case it could mean a pretty decent of mileage over high elevations. When one gets to that point, you minimize weight anyway you can. In some cases carrying tents, sleeping bags, lots of water, food, etc. But if it is something less, I agree...weight really should not be a problem. Carried a heavy camera and lenses on long hikes in Ireland and had no problems because we were tucked in a B and B at the end of the day! The pints of beer at the end of the day was a bonus. It just depends on what he is going to be doing.
Nov 19, 2018 13:27:36 #
repleo wrote:
Sony A6000 and 18-135 f/3.5-5.6 OSS E
IMHO for under $1000 the A6000 has no equal both in features and image quality . Do yourself a big favor and don't buy any camera until you check it out. I have both the A6000 and a 7II and the 7II rarely gets used.
Nov 19, 2018 13:30:49 #
HardwareGuy wrote:
Actually, it is f/4-5.6.
Here is a link on amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0153WGIW8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
As a couple other posters mentioned, you will want to be sure it is the newer version of the two models.
Also, in case you had not picked up this piece of information about micro 4/3 cameras, this lens functions as a 28-280mm as we know it the DSLR world.
Impressive range and reach in a very small package.
Here is a link on amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0153WGIW8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
As a couple other posters mentioned, you will want to be sure it is the newer version of the two models.
Also, in case you had not picked up this piece of information about micro 4/3 cameras, this lens functions as a 28-280mm as we know it the DSLR world.
Impressive range and reach in a very small package.
Yes, I did pick up on that piece of information; which is why I paired the M4/3 lens in question to a comparable Sony APS-C lens of similar weight and impressive reach in a very small package:
Sony E 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS LE (SEL18200LE)
Max. diameter 68 mm
Length 97.1 mm
Weight 460 grams
From what I understand, this lens functions as a 27-300mm (35mm equivalent).
The "camerasize.com" page I referenced merely tells me that not all M4/3 camera/lens combos are "lighter and smaller" than a given comparable APS-C combo. Once you and Bill clarified WHICH "14-140" lens you are suggesting, the conversation became a bit clearer, and the assertion more valid.
Nov 19, 2018 13:42:53 #
Why is that "A7 ii never gets used"? I will be converting that model into IR. I would of bought it!
Nov 19, 2018 16:29:19 #
CatMarley wrote:
Check this one out. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1311280-REG/fujifilm_16543016_x_t20_camera_with_xc16_50mm.html
The X-t20 is the little brother to the X-t2 which many pros have made their main working camera. He will love it!
The X-t20 is the little brother to the X-t2 which many pros have made their main working camera. He will love it!
I have this camera with three lenses and a 2x extender...great stuff, small. RJM
Nov 19, 2018 16:33:20 #
Nov 19, 2018 17:29:56 #
[quote=ggenova64]Why is that "A7 ii never gets used"? I will be converting that model into IR. I would of bought it![/q
It does not really impress me. If I could turn the clock back I would have popped for the A7s instead. Images are no better than the A6000 or my Canon 7D or Pentax K-70 and the lenses for those are much more affordable. As to low light usage I see no improvement over the A6000 or K70. Other's mileage may differ. Everyone has an opinion. It is not for sale because I have no need to sell it and I am allergic to taking a bath on a camera that has less than 100 clicks on it. So it is safe and sound in my bag should I ever wish to use it.
It does not really impress me. If I could turn the clock back I would have popped for the A7s instead. Images are no better than the A6000 or my Canon 7D or Pentax K-70 and the lenses for those are much more affordable. As to low light usage I see no improvement over the A6000 or K70. Other's mileage may differ. Everyone has an opinion. It is not for sale because I have no need to sell it and I am allergic to taking a bath on a camera that has less than 100 clicks on it. So it is safe and sound in my bag should I ever wish to use it.
Nov 19, 2018 20:56:49 #
The M50 is a much lower end camera ???
Just because the number is bigger does not mean it is better.
The M5 remains the top of line APSC mirrorless for Canon.
Just because the number is bigger does not mean it is better.
The M5 remains the top of line APSC mirrorless for Canon.
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