Considering a mirrorless camera to keep in my vehicle, any recommendations?
Dec 14, 2018 07:22:34 #
Resqu2
Loc: SW Va
I have a nice big ol Canon 6d with some expensive lenses but really wanting something to keep with me all the time. I’m with Fire/Rescue and miss documenting lots of stuff because my 6D is safely at home. Thinking mirrorless due to size and would like maybe one good general lens with some zoom. I don’t want to spend a small fortune due to the possibility of it getting stole, lost, damaged, destroyed or who knows what. I always shot Canon but for this possible purchase I’m not looking for a certain brand, just something to document with. Thanks guys!
Dec 14, 2018 07:35:05 #
Regardless of what model you wind up with Summer heat and Winter cold probably would not be good for it.
Maybe keep it by the door?
Maybe keep it by the door?
Dec 14, 2018 07:36:03 #
Dec 14, 2018 07:41:48 #
I’m kind of partial to the Olympus OMD line, but I think that a bridge camera with a good zoom range might be a better fit.
Dec 14, 2018 07:46:57 #
Dec 14, 2018 07:52:05 #
An Olympus Tough can handle being in the car all the time, plus some of the extreme environments you end up going into.
Dec 14, 2018 07:55:37 #
Resqu2 wrote:
I have a nice big ol Canon 6d with some expensive ... (show quote)
Do you have a budget? What zoom range are you looking for?
Right now B&H has the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 (a 1" sensor) for $497.99 with a SD card and a carry case.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1073850-REG/panasonic_lumix_dmc_fz1000_digital_camera.html
Dec 14, 2018 07:56:10 #
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Dec 14, 2018 08:00:31 #
dougbev3
Loc: Pueblo, Colorado
I worked for the RR for 40 years as a conductor on trains. I had a point n shoot camera that I took with me , because I didn't want my good camera to get messed up. The shots I took during those years were not very good at all. Finally I took my good camera to work and things started improving. But the day I saw a cougar chasing a deer and my lens was not good enough to catch it, I started bringing my best long lens. So what I am saying is, point and shoot is ok for some things, but your good camera sitting at home is more likely the way to go. Find a way to protect it and keep it safe and take really good pictures. You don't want to see something you will never likely see again and you end up with a bad picture.
Dec 14, 2018 08:00:35 #
jccash wrote:
Sony a6000
B&H has the Sony Alpha a6000 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 16-50mm and 55-210mm Lenses with a case and a SD card for $648
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1381662-REG/sony_alpha_a6000_mirrorless_digital.html
Dec 14, 2018 08:01:15 #
Saw a used em5ii on fred miranda yesterday for $375...the body had some wear on it, but overall, it looked like a good deal. Then you'd need a lens or two, which shouldn't be too much more (depending on your preferred focal length). Or you could go super cheap and adapt an old manual focus film lens with a cheap $10-20 adaptor for your lens. I used to use a lot of Pentax M42 or Olympus OM mount lenses on mine when I first started out.
Dec 14, 2018 08:04:43 #
Cdouthitt wrote:
Saw a used em5ii on fred miranda yesterday for $375...the body had some wear on it, but overall, it looked like a good deal. Then you'd need a lens or two, which shouldn't be too much more (depending on your preferred focal length). Or you could go super cheap and adapt an old manual focus film lens with a cheap $10-20 adaptor for your lens. I used to use a lot of Pentax M42 or Olympus OM mount lenses on mine when I first started out.
Well. I can leave this thread. With Cdouhitt here, you are in good hands. Probably knows more about mirrorless and smaller format cameras than anyone else on UHH.
Dec 14, 2018 08:05:47 #
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