Mirrorless Camera Recommendation
Mar 3, 2021 08:37:46 #
Mar 3, 2021 08:45:03 #
Bill_de wrote:
I'm confident that if Nikon went out of business today, my Z50 will still work tomorrow. 
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Of Course! Don’t get me wrong. Nikon makes great Cameras and their lenses are awesome!
Mar 3, 2021 08:57:38 #
mizzee
Loc: Boston,Ma
Olympus m5 II with an Olympus 14-150 II lens. This was my first mirrorless combination and I loved it. I’ve added more lenses since and upgraded to the m5 III.
Mar 3, 2021 09:00:43 #
Bill_de wrote:
I'm confident that if Nikon went out of business today, my Z50 will still work tomorrow.
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Nobody told you about the chip??
Mar 3, 2021 09:03:28 #
Mar 3, 2021 09:07:11 #
vintage46 wrote:
My son would like a recommendation for a first mirrorless camera to do mainly family and food photography.
He is a chef and would like to promote the food in the restaurant he manages. His skills are at the novice level, but I think he wants a camera that will allow him to grow and increase his skills.
Thanks for any help
He is a chef and would like to promote the food in the restaurant he manages. His skills are at the novice level, but I think he wants a camera that will allow him to grow and increase his skills.
Thanks for any help
Another vote for the Sony A6000. It was my first interchangeable camera. I have since added a couple of full frame Sonys but the A6000 is the one I use for family and travel.
For food shots, I think learning how to light the scene will be much more important than the type of camera. If the lighting is right, a smart phone will be more than adequate for his purpose.
Mar 3, 2021 09:15:22 #
ggenova64 wrote:
I am skeptical about Nikon’s financial troubles.
I have spent over $6000 this year on Nikon equipment. I have been a Nikon user since the 80’s. I like the products and the quality of glass. I am set for life!
Mar 3, 2021 09:24:47 #
Bill_de wrote:
I must have been out that day! 
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Really? I thought it was mentioned in the user manual. Well, to save you the trouble of reading the manual, which everyone knows you only do after you screw up, here goes: Nikon puts a chip in every camera. It uses dilithium crystals and communicates with Nikon through hyperspace. It is activated by the light switch in the Nikon CEO's office, which is never turned off. (Bet you didn't know that!) However, when the lights at Nikon go out for the last time the chip activates and fries the electronics in every Nikon camera made since 1847. Earlier models will still work. Don't know why. Actually, your camera will continue to work as long as you don't let the smoke out. Once you do, well.... So, if I were you I would get a remote power supply, hook up the interface cord for downloading, and then get a roll of duck to seal that sucker up tight! (Try not to cover the front element of the lens or the viewfinder)
So, there you have it!
You're welcome!
Glad to be of assistance!
I need more coffee.
Edit: Don't try to remove the chip! Only certain highly trained Japanese chefs are certified for such delicate removal. Inproper removal can result in a fatal dining experience!
Mar 3, 2021 09:28:35 #
LFingar wrote:
Really? I thought it was mentioned in the user man... (show quote)
I may be wrong, but it could be that you need something stronger than a little more coffee!
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Mar 3, 2021 09:43:07 #
azted wrote:
The Sony system offers the best opportunity for gr... (show quote)
Hogwash! Most of the name brands have just as much opportunity for growth. There was a time when Sony was ahead of the others with mirrorless technology but the others have caught up. I have one Sony and it’s a great camera, but the menu system and ergonomics don’t come close to either my Nikons or Panasonics.
Mar 3, 2021 09:49:10 #
Mama Bear984 wrote:
Fuji all the way. I moved from Nikon a number of year back. I won’t ever go back. I love the way I can shoot in 3 film simulation modes. I used to shoot RAW all the time. I hate sitting at a computer for hours tweaking. I shoot JPEG only they are just that good.
If he’s have trouble rent one to try.
If he’s have trouble rent one to try.
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 for Fuji.
Mar 3, 2021 09:49:18 #
Bill_de wrote:
I may be wrong, but it could be that you need something stronger than a little more coffee!
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You may be right, but I hate to go extreme. Eight cups at breakfast has always seemed just right in the past. Maybe I'm just having an off day.
Mar 3, 2021 09:49:52 #
ggenova64 wrote:
I am skeptical about Nikon’s financial troubles.
You have no clue what you’re talking about.
Mar 3, 2021 09:57:01 #
For a first mirrorless, it's hard to beat the Canon M50 II with two zoom kit lenses. Very easy to get up and running right away and the menu system seems simpler and cleaner than many of the alternatives. If you're lucky enough to find one on the Canon refurb site, all the better.
Mar 3, 2021 10:33:33 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
vintage46 wrote:
My son would like a recommendation for a first mirrorless camera to do mainly family and food photography.
He is a chef and would like to promote the food in the restaurant he manages. His skills are at the novice level, but I think he wants a camera that will allow him to grow and increase his skills.
Thanks for any help
He is a chef and would like to promote the food in the restaurant he manages. His skills are at the novice level, but I think he wants a camera that will allow him to grow and increase his skills.
Thanks for any help
Sony a7rIII, you can get theses used for a good price. It would make an excellent choose for someone at the entry level who wants to advance.
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