Tina 2 Loc: New Hampshire

I am a self taught "photographer" and use a Nikon 7100 with an 18-300 AF-S DX Nikkor lens. I love taking pictures of landscapes, architecture, people, actually anything. I love this camera and lens. Unfortunately, due to a recent medical issue with my arms, the camera and lens are too heavy for me to use any more. I'm looking to buy a lighter camera. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I should look at? What about mirror-less cameras? I've done some research but haven't found a replacement yet. Thanks.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

No idea, but welcome to the forum.

Tina 2 Loc: New Hampshire

Thanks.
whe you love a particular camera it's difficult to give it up, no matter what the reason is.

Tina 2 Loc: New Hampshire

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Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

ronpier Loc: Poland Ohio

You may consider the 3000 or 5000 series Nikons. Much lighter and will accommodate the AF-S DX Nikkor lenses.

Mac Loc: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia now Hernando Co. Fl.

Unless you need a telephoto zoom consider the FujiFilm X100V. It is a small, light camera and is perfect for landscapes, architecture and people/street photography. It has a 23mm (equivalent 35mm) fixed lens.

Tina 2 Loc: New Hampshire

Thanks. I will definitely look into the 3000 and 5000 series Nikons. There is a camera shop in Manchester, not too far from me. When I lived in NY B&H was where I went for info and cameras. Now I call or go on line.

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

Welcome to the forum. Consider buying a carbon fiber monopod and use what you have?

fstoprookie Loc: Central Valley of California

Try a Nikon Z50 mirrorless with the 2 kit lens (16-50mm & 50-200mm). runs about $1100 for the camera & both lens - Nice little DX Camera and a heck of a lot lighter. It's an entry level camera with lots of nice features. Look up Ken Rockwell and look for his review. He is NOT a Nikon fan anymore but seems to love this light weight do almost everything camera

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Sony RX10 IV - not the absolute lightest of the genre but, the best .....
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Soul Dr. Loc: Beautiful Shenandoah Valley

If you want a really light, good performing interchangeable lens camera, you might want to check out the micro 4/3 cameras. Panasonic and Olympus have some really nice ones.

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John from gpwmi Loc: Michigan

Well you will need to do your own research, Tina. We can offer suggestions but we can't balance and integrate all the requirements you would like to see. I will throw in the Olympus OM-D, E-M10, Mark IV or the E-M5, Mark III. The build quality is second to none as is the In-body Stabilization. These cameras have a lot of features that are fun to use. Your lens selection may depend on weight. The lighter and less expensive, non-pro lenses are surprisingly good. The Pro lenses like the 12-100mm, f/4 Pro and the 40-150mm, f/2.8, etc. are excellent but being all metal are heavier. These are Micro 4/3 cameras with a crop factor of 2 and the disadvantage is low-light performance. However, the cameras have good noise reduction if shooting JPEG and there are effective post noise reduction apps if shooting RAW. There are a number of well known professionals shooting with Olympus gear and shoot 4/3's because of size and weight in the field. You'll get other useful recommendations and will have to research on-line reviews and videos to satisfy ourself. You may want to consider a bridge camera like the Sony RX10 series. Seems a lot of people really like this camera.

Ourspolair

I agree that you should look at a Z50, since it will accommodate your existing lens with an FPZ adapter and has most of everything that you need at a reasonable price. The Z lenses are supposed to be good as well. I currently use a D5500 and am beginning to find it a bit heavy (moved from a D90 to the 5500 after a wrist accident, but now thinking of getting a lighter body again, so have been doing some research). You should definitely visit a camera shop, though to heft a few bodies around. Please stay well. Hope you find something to your liking - the alternatives would depend on how much you want to spend, as well...

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

There are almost NO APSC lenses available for the Z50 - and the LENSES are where the weight is .....