Changing camera brands
May 21, 2019 10:35:41 #
I am a hobby photographer. My first DSLR was a Canon Rebel XT. Served me well for many years. Then the Canon EOS 70D came out and I bought it along with a wide angle 15-85mm which gave me great landscape and other stuff. I purchased a Canon telephoto 70-300 IS which just a few months ago lost its ability to focus. I used it a LOT. My Canon 70D recently lost the shutter ability. I sent it away for repair and it is now back and working beautifully. But both the wide angle lens and the telephoto are heavy and the camera itself is not small. This fall I am taking a 3-week trip through China and considering purchasing a Sony RX10Mark 4 due to its light weight, smaller less intrusive size and yet still has great features as my travel camera. If I get it a few months early I think I can transition to the Sony interface. Any comments or caveats?
May 21, 2019 10:47:19 #
I had a version 3 and gave it away. The low light auto focus was almost non-existent. The other draw back was getting used to the menu.
I have seen reviews and heard from people who own version 4 who all confirm that the auto focus issues have been resolved. The menu … well, nothing is perfect.
From what I know of V3 combined with what I have been told about V4, the RX10 version 4 should be a very good choice.
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I have seen reviews and heard from people who own version 4 who all confirm that the auto focus issues have been resolved. The menu … well, nothing is perfect.
From what I know of V3 combined with what I have been told about V4, the RX10 version 4 should be a very good choice.
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May 21, 2019 10:52:43 #
OK. I did read about the low light issues in the prior model. I really just want something lighter in weight and even if I went mirrorless, I still have the heavy lenses.
May 21, 2019 10:55:18 #
I had a Canon 50D which I used for many years. Loved it; but with passing time I switched to the Sony RX10iv and never looked back. This is the BEST! I would buy one to use on your trip......light weight,easy to use ,great lens ( no need to switch them) and great photos. Best camera I have ever used and great travel companion. What else could you want!
May 21, 2019 10:59:39 #
May 21, 2019 11:00:30 #
Picture Taker
Loc: Michigan Thumb
If you change do it soon so you can get use to the equipment and find any problems.
I travel with a Canon 5DIV and a Tamron 28-300mm and a Canon 17-3?mm. Did Asia and Europe several times. Just that and a small bag with 1 camera and lens + the other lens, 2 extra batteries and memory cards.
I travel with a Canon 5DIV and a Tamron 28-300mm and a Canon 17-3?mm. Did Asia and Europe several times. Just that and a small bag with 1 camera and lens + the other lens, 2 extra batteries and memory cards.
May 21, 2019 11:11:39 #
EM wrote:
I am a hobby photographer. My first DSLR was a Ca... (show quote)
The Sony is a good camera for that purpose, but it IS very different from a 70D! The Sony menus can be very confusing and do take a lot of getting used to. If you make the move, do it soon and use the camera a lot.
Personally, I'd go on over to DPReview and read this:
https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sony-cyber-shot-dsc-rx10-iv
Also watch the linked video by Chris and Jordan. Those guys really know their gear.
May 21, 2019 11:18:17 #
EM wrote:
OK. I did read about the low light issues in the prior model. I really just want something lighter in weight and even if I went mirrorless, I still have the heavy lenses.
If weight the the deciding factor, you'll be changing brands the rest of your life.
I've always wondered how people that can't hack the weight of a camera go through winters wearing a heavy coat? I guess they end up being "snow birds" and migrate to warmer climates. Moving all the time.
May 21, 2019 11:23:44 #
May 21, 2019 11:24:05 #
Not the sharpest at 600mm but otherwise it produces beautiful images. Getting use to the menus can be frustrating.
May 21, 2019 11:51:56 #
EM wrote:
I am a hobby photographer. My first DSLR was a Ca... (show quote)
That Sony has a pretty small (1 inch) sensor. Check out this link to see the different sensor sizes etc:
http://photoseek.com/2013/compare-digital-camera-sensor-sizes-full-frame-35mm-aps-c-micro-four-thirds-1-inch-type/
May 21, 2019 12:05:52 #
GENorkus wrote:
If weight the the deciding factor, you'll be changing brands the rest of your life.
I've always wondered how people that can't hack the weight of a camera go through winters wearing a heavy coat? I guess they end up being "snow birds" and migrate to warmer climates. Moving all the time.
I've always wondered how people that can't hack the weight of a camera go through winters wearing a heavy coat? I guess they end up being "snow birds" and migrate to warmer climates. Moving all the time.
I think for many people it’s just a matter of convenience. Why lug around a heavy bag with a bunch of lenses if you can accomplish what you want photographically with less camera gear. Just another point of view.
May 21, 2019 12:16:06 #
zug55
Loc: Naivasha, Kenya, and Austin, Texas
EM wrote:
considering purchasing a Sony RX10Mark 4 due to its light weight, smaller less intrusive size and yet still has great features as my travel camera
This camera weighs 2.4 lbs--not exactly small and lightweight. (My full-frame Sony A7III with a 24-105 lens weighs about the same.) And as far as I can see it only has a 1" sensor. Are you sure you don't have the RX100 in mind?
I would look at Micro 4/3 or APS-C mirrorless systems. Fuji, Olympus, Panasonic, and Sony offer great systems that are quite small and portable. (My Sony a6000 with the 18-135mm lens, which I have as a back-up and for when I need to travel ultra light, weighs only 1.5 pounds.)
May 21, 2019 12:23:41 #
You're already set up with canon products, so why get rid of them (mainly the lenses) get yourself a M50, M5 or M6 and an adapter if necessary.
May 21, 2019 12:36:01 #
I switched from a Nikon D5500 to a Sony RX10-IV a while back and kept my Nikon on the shelf on purpose to see if I would need it any more. The Nikon is a little better in low light and is slightly sharper with the right lenses, but not enough to cause any problems.
I am getting ready to sell my Nikon gear since I have not needed it one time in almost a year.
The biggest advantages for me are:
1) The Nikon did not do video well and the Sony does
2) I take the Sony with me regularly when the Nikon kit was just too much to lug around
3) Not having to change lenses is freeing
I am getting ready to sell my Nikon gear since I have not needed it one time in almost a year.
The biggest advantages for me are:
1) The Nikon did not do video well and the Sony does
2) I take the Sony with me regularly when the Nikon kit was just too much to lug around
3) Not having to change lenses is freeing
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