Need advise, may be loosing it due to quarantine!
Jun 29, 2020 06:34:14 #
Thomas902 wrote:
"Need sound advise." Stay locale until ... (show quote)
"At your age coming up the curve on a new unfamiliar user interface will not be a pleasant ordeal"
Really??? Moronic statement. I think in the future you should stay silent and be thought of as a fool rather than open your mouth and confirm the fact.
Jun 29, 2020 06:34:55 #
Sweetheart it's not the years but the miles. I've used big lenses all my years so photography. As we get older we naturally slow down. I too am '73 but still do everything I used too, only slower. You have a very good size body; take care of it.
Jun 29, 2020 06:37:37 #
hahersh wrote:
I too am a 73 year old Nikon user (D500, D850). I recently purchased a Nikon Z50 with 16-50 and 50-250 kit lenses. This combo is light weight and an ideal travel setup. You have to get comfortable with mirrorless, but as an experienced photographer this should not be too difficult. Also, you can use all your F mount lenses with the Nikon FTZ adapter.
Thank you my senior brother, for your suggestion.
Jun 29, 2020 06:37:52 #
senior techie wrote:
Need sound advise. I am 73 years old 5'3" an... (show quote)
I have basically two kits. A D810+150-600 Sigma Sport - 8.5 lbs - and a 2.5 lb Sony RX10M4 for those days when I feel lazy and don't want to carry around the heavy stuff. The Sony has become my general travel camera. As far as Leica's Q2 is concerned, I think the compactness and weight advantages are great, but being limited to a 28mm lens might be a little too confining.
Anyway, you just might find the Sony to fill the need for a competent camera that has good image quality, German engineered, Japanese built lens, and while not as compact as the Leicas, still can deliver excellent results.
The first two images below were taken with the RX10M3, which I had borrowed before purchasing the M4 - same Zeiss lens, same basic camera.The effective field of view is equivalent to a 24x600mm lens on a full frame camera.
_DSC0026-DSC-RX10M3--(28-11-17) by Gene Lugo, on Flickr
_DSC0061-DSC-RX10M3--(28-11-17) high res by Gene Lugo, on Flickr
_DSC2866-DSC-RX10M4--(19-08-18) by Gene Lugo, on Flickr
_DSC2740-DSC-RX10M4--(23-05-18) by Gene Lugo, on Flickr
_DSC2148-DSC-RX10M4--(19-02-18) hi res by Gene Lugo, on Flickr
_DSC1369 by Gene Lugo, on Flickr
_DSC0748 by Gene Lugo, on FlickrJun 29, 2020 06:50:05 #
Gene51 wrote:
I have basically two kits. A D810+150-600 Sigma Sp... (show quote)
Thanks for the input and the great photos. I am going to my local photography shop (when the current surge has started to recede) and try some hands on.
Jun 29, 2020 06:58:23 #
Jun 29, 2020 07:06:48 #
senior techie wrote:
My quest for perfection has been heightened by the quarantine. Living alone all these months has muted my inner voice, hence my call for balancing opinions
If company would quell the inner GAS, then start Zooming with your friends. It does take the edge off. I too had an issue with too much equipment, TME, is that a thing? I went with a Sony a7III and only two lenses. For really light days, I got the best point and shoot on the planet, Sony RX100 m7. I usually carry one of them when out. Mostly the RX and I don't even know it is in my pocket.
Good luck and stay safe...
Jun 29, 2020 07:49:51 #
I don't own Leica ..(sony here)...but obviously you have been bitten by the bug already.
You already want it...you know that deep down.
It is a fantastic camera system...
Just go for it.
You already want it...you know that deep down.
It is a fantastic camera system...
Just go for it.
Jun 29, 2020 07:55:05 #
I second the Fuji system. A burglar relieved me of all my old Nikon gear and freed me up to start over with whatever I wanted. After playing with all the systems at the camera store, I decided on the Fuji because it was lightweight, fit well in my smaller hands, and was easy to use. I do a lot of hiking and walking on my vacations and I no longer get tired carrying my gear. I love the film simulations and since I don't intend to blow my photos up to wall size, I am very happy with the photo results. But, as someone else said, go to a store and play with your options before deciding..
Jun 29, 2020 08:03:12 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
senior techie wrote:
Need sound advise. I am 73 years old 5'3" an... (show quote)
The only camera I will recommend is the Sony HX99. Shoots raw, has a very sharp 24-750 mm Ziess lens, pop up viewfinder for outdoor shooting, pop up flash that is very accurate for fill flash.
I have a belt pouch for it and that's all I take now around the world.
Jun 29, 2020 08:29:54 #
berchman
Loc: South Central PA
quixdraw wrote:
How I live as a free citizen is more important than the media BS - everyone dies of something. I do not have the disease, until I do, I can't infect anyone. If I become ill, I will stay home, and live or die. Your wife is named Karen?
You're a real man.
Jun 29, 2020 08:49:44 #
senior techie wrote:
Don't let the numbers fool you. I am a retired RN that volunteers time during the current surge time. I live in the land of make believe, aka Florida(h). Back on full lock down and working via zoom. My last trip was with Nat Geo to Antartica, the weight of the backpack made my balance, on icy terrain, unsteady. I did manage to keep up. Not sure when I will be traveling again, all my trips for 2020 have been canceled. Thanks for the lens advise.
We are also travelling seniors and have taken multiple Nat Geo trips. To us travelling light has always been a key component of our travel including carry on only (except to Svalbard in July). Last year we switched from Canon to Olympus gear, saved space and weight and have been capturing more an better images because the gear is lighter and the lenses are very good. Full frame is better in certain lighting conditions, just like a 4x5 will make larger prints than a full frame, it is all about trade offs. Figure out what is most important for you and go with it. For us high quality and lighter beats heavy and full frame.
Jun 29, 2020 09:01:35 #
OlinBost
Loc: Marietta, Ga.
If you really like the Nikon equipment then I would just choose only the lens(s) that be the most versatile for the situation and leave the rest at home.
Jun 29, 2020 09:01:58 #
senior techie wrote:
Need sound advise. I am 73 years old 5'3" an... (show quote)
Don't let anyone talk you out of the Leica Q2. Nothing has reinvigorated my photography like my Q2. I also have a D750, and a D850 and Z7, but when I go out shooting, if I dob't grab my Sony A7riii, I take the Q2. Learning to shoot with a fixed lens at 28mm is a challenge I enjoy. And I am several years older than you (an un-retired professor), and loving the Q2.
Jun 29, 2020 09:03:10 #
OlinBost
Loc: Marietta, Ga.
Oh, I forgot to add. You can carry and extension tube if you might need to take a longer shot.
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