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Oct 20, 2020 14:55:27 #

Robg

I have not read all of the responses since there are already 5 pages of them, so maybe others have already mentioned this - consider a bridge camera with a powerful zoom and image stabilization features. Panasonic and Sony make some great ones as do the other major manufacturers. But I'm only familiar with the first two.

Oct 20, 2020 15:02:40 #

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

Robg wrote:

I did suggest the Sony RX10 IV.
Mark

Oct 20, 2020 15:17:53 #

truckster Loc: Tampa Bay Area

Photec wrote:

I am in your condition at 74, with my D4 and D850. I bought the Z7 w/24-70 f4 and it is my new walk-around camera that has fixed all my hand holding problems. You might prefer the Z6, which might be a closer match to the D750. IBIS and VR are outstanding! I don't know exactly what all the II models are going to bring to the table, but the 6&7 will definitely drop in price by New Year.

I've read five pages of comments and just about all are giving you something to think about (except the total gym post, LOL). If you are using the camera mainly for street photography I would suggest as Mark did a Sony RX10 ... light and gives you a full range. Another suggestion is the Fuji X100F (now out is the V) which you can pick up on Craig's List. I bought my X100F used on Craig's list a year ago for $500 and love it as a point and shoot. It also has the bells and whistles if you so desire to have total control over what the camera does.

Oct 20, 2020 15:31:58 #

JamesC

Like the woman in CO's reply, many hold the camera incorrectly. I have always braced my upper arms tight against my chest for stability, rested the bottom of the camera body on the left hand between my wrist and palm, and held the grip firmly with my right hand and forefinger over the shutter release. That steadies the whole camera/lens unit enough to get sharp images except where a very slow shutter speed is warranted. She is holding her camera away from her body, suspending it in mid-air. That's guaranteed to get you soft images unless using VR and a shutter speed at or faster than the lens focal length. Even then, it's a tiring posture and likely to result in back pain if not standing straight. Proper camera holding technique will work wonders. BTW, I am 76 and have no soft image issues with that holding technique.

Oct 20, 2020 15:35:20 #

TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

JamesC wrote:

Like the woman in CO's reply, many hold the camera... (show quote)

Yep, I do that also - makes a real difference.

Oct 20, 2020 16:03:24 #

hrblaine

>That is something we are all going to face if we live long enough.

How about if you live too long? I'll be 90 next April and all my old friends have left me. My SO is 70 so I suspect that she'll outlive me. :-)

I still use a Canon 5Dc and have no problems such as you describe. Of course, I don't try to shoot at 1/5, really not below 1/125 as I became wedded to that speed by taking dance and theatre pics when I started over 50 years ago. Old habits die hard. Harry

Oct 20, 2020 16:20:24 #

Toment Loc: FL, IL

hogilbert wrote:

At a young 84 I find I am no longer able to hold m... (show quote)

How about SS of 1000.
Just a thought

Oct 20, 2020 16:41:46 #

Danno1602 Loc: Kentucky

hogilbert wrote:

At a young 84 I find I am no longer able to hold m... (show quote)

Since you do mostly street photography I would look at the Z50. It has the 5 axis IBIS and is much lighter than the 750. It could help you. I do not know what lenses you have but the FTZ adapter allows you to use your old lenses if they have focus motors. If you want to go with the native lenses any of the primes are amazing an the zoom lens like the 24-70 f4 is light and compact.

Oct 20, 2020 16:45:12 #

rdgreenwood Loc: Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

hogilbert wrote:

At a young 84 I find I am no longer able to hold m... (show quote)

I bought a Sony A6000 for exactly the reason you describe. It was inexpensive, lightweight, and sharp. If you bought any Sony, you'd want to buy a CD with a manual, as Sony manuals are terrible and their menu systems aren't intuitive or easy to figure out. That caveat aside, I love my Sony and it's now my "trip camera." Yep, I choose the Sony over my Nikon when I travel.

Good luck.

Oct 20, 2020 17:00:54 #

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

markngolf wrote:

I am the same age as you. 2 years ago, in preparat... (show quote)

Oct 20, 2020 17:08:54 #

tims.ak Loc: Butte, Alaska

hogilbert wrote:

At a young 84 I find I am no longer able to hold m... (show quote)

It depends on what you do with your photos but if you really want to go light you can try a new cellphone camera with a Moment case and lens combo. They take incredibly good pictures for something that fits in your pocket. Each time a new one is released they get better. And you can edit and share directly from the device. Super easy and you can capture images good enough to share.

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Oct 20, 2020 17:21:31 #

Stanroban

I switched from my Nikon DSLR's for the same reason. I am 83 and started using Olympus OMD-10 about 7 years ago along with the Nikon. I started to get used to the Olympus and eventually last year traded all Nikon equipment for the Olympus OMD- EM 1 Mk. ll. I think it's a marvelous camera and the pro lenses are fabulous. The weight is so light compared to the Nikon equipment. I do understand that Nikon has recently come out with a mirrorless Z camera but I am sticking to the Olympus. I also purchased a Sony E that is full frame and very good with the kit lens but also quite heavy and if you purchase any telephoto lenses, you might as well stick with the Nikon. Try the Olympus, they really are fabulous.

Oct 20, 2020 17:45:26 #

laf Loc: Nordland

I sold my D610 for Olympus OMD EM5 II. Sold my "pods" {tri &mono} because of the outstanding IBIS. The Oly lenses are great. Keep wondering why I waited so long to make the change. As an former Nikon fanboy I will never go back.

Oct 20, 2020 17:59:21 #

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

laf wrote:

As an former Nikon fanboy I will never go back.

I NEVER thought I would EVER hear this - especially on THIS forum !!