Mirrorless camera (Page 3): You can add the 2 compact, inexpensive RF 600mm and RF 800mm lenses That are light and priced for us mere mortals to buy.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

AHK wrote:

I sold all of my Great Canon SLR and moved to the new R 7. It is the cropped 7D and so much more. The weight is now an easy hand hold.

A good match is the Canon 100-400 for the R series. For many more $’s the 100-500 for the R series is outstanding but a bit heavier.

You can add the 2 compact, inexpensive RF 600mm and RF 800mm lenses That are light and priced for us mere mortals to buy.

gwilliams6

Architect1776 wrote:

Actually Canon has prefocus on the R7 and likey others as well. With a far greater IQ than M4/3 and low light capability.
The R7 is very light and compact vs FF cameras but is not so small as to create ergonomics issues when holding, especially with long lenses.

The first line of my post, "Is full frame better than Micro Four Thirds? "

I was just comparing micro 4/3rds and fullframe, not APS-C. Yes some APS-C and some fullframe also have pre-focus. Soon they all will have it, as folks want it.

As I said at the end of my post," There are many great choices in all mirrorless formats."

Cheers and best to you.

NaomiB Loc: Montreal/boca raton

Thank you for your reply. That makes it easy. I probably should stick with my trusty canon
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gwilliams6

ORpilot wrote:

I have Sony RX10iv, a9 and A1. I use to own the a7... (show quote)

R.G. Loc: Scotland

Since weight is the main issue you definitely don't want to go to full frame, especially with telephoto lenses. The R7 plus adapter will give you a small saving in weight, but if you're having problems that will get worse with the passage of time you'll be looking to get either APS-C mirrorless lenses for another small weight saving or alternatively you could consider the Sony RX10 in its most recent version (mk iv) which will give you fast autofocus and fast frame rate, but if that's not an issue for you an older version would be cheaper. M4/3 gives you smaller and lighter lenses but not cheap and it would be a whole new system to have to learn.

MarkSki

Consider Olympus M 5/3. Together, their cameras and lenses weigh far less than what you’re using.

Picture Taker Loc: Michigan Thumb

I have a 5R and 6R I use a Canon 200-400 lens and have a Canon 2X extender. Some don't think it's the best and are correct but, "It works fine for me". Know the limits that's all.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

If weight is a concern, look online for the weight of what you're using now and what you might buy. I haven't found a significant difference between my D750 and Z6 II.

Mama Bear984 Loc: Langley, BC Canada

Check out Fuji cameras they have so many different effects.
I use the old XT2 but I hear the 4 is fabulous

willaim Loc: Sunny Southern California

Well, since you have a Canon camera and lenses that go with that camera, take a look at the Canon R6 mark ll. With a RF-EF lens adapter you can use those lenses with the R mount. You will not lose any MPs or stops. Plus the fact, you'll save $$$$ not purchasing RF lenses. Should you go to a new system, Sony, Nikon, you have to buy all new gear. BTW, I have the R6 and use my ef lenses with it.

SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

SunnyDays wrote:

I have been a canon user for years. as I age I find the canon d60mll heavy
I would switch to a mirrorless camera. There are so many choices today.
I am interested in bird photography and floral photography. Multiple exposures as well.
What do you recommend? Does not have to be pro quality
Naomi

If you’re willing to switch brands look into OM Systems, (Olympus). That’s how you can really save weight. I’m shooting their newest, the OM-1, but you might be interested in something like an EM5-MkIII or its replacement, the OM-5. Not only are the cameras smaller and lighter but you’ll really see the size and weight savings in the lenses. Not only is my Olympus 100-400 smaller and lighter than my Nikon 100-400, but with the 2x crop factor it’s equivalent to shooting 200-800 on FF. And if you like shooting things like multiple exposures then you’ll probably love what Olympus calls their “computational photography” features.

SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

Delderby wrote:

Look at and seriously consider Panasonic M4/3 G series. Latest have Dual OIS/IBIS which negates low light probs.
They have some great lenses with a wide choice in terms of range and quality.

As one who has shot both Olympus and Panasonic M4/3 I’d say that if video is more important go with Panasonic, but for still photography it’s Olympus. Either can do both adequately but Olympus is better for stills and Panasonic for video.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

gwilliams6 wrote:

The first line of my post, "Is full frame better than Micro Four Thirds? "

I was just comparing micro 4/3rds and fullframe, not APS-C. Yes some APS-C and some fullframe also have pre-focus. Soon they all will have it, as folks want it.

As I said at the end of my post," There are many great choices in all mirrorless formats."

Cheers and best to you.

Dodging APSC

SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

wildweasel wrote:

Olympus EM 1 Mark II, micro 4/3 and the Panasonic 100-400 tele for your first lens. The Micro 4/3 eqvilelent of the 100/400 is 200/800 field of view and that lens is only about 10 inches long. You can check out some of my bird photos with that lens here.www.facebook.com/RayReederPhotography

The Panasonic 100-400 is a fine lens but I’d prefer the Olympus 100-400 on an Olympus body. If you use the Panny you have to choose between the IBIS in the body or the OIS in the lens. With the Olympus lens the IBIS and OIS works together for better stabilization. I’ve shot both and the Olympus is just as sharp. The Panasonic is f/4-6.3 while the Olympus is f/5-6.3 but it’s really a non-factor as the Panasonic quickly gets to f/5 when you zoom and you’re rarely shooting a 100-400 lens at the 100mm end.

bwana Loc: Bergen, Alberta, Canada

SunnyDays wrote:

I have been a canon user for years. as I age I find the canon d60mll heavy
I would switch to a mirrorless camera. There are so many choices today.
I am interested in bird photography and floral photography. Multiple exposures as well.
What do you recommend? Does not have to be pro quality
Naomi

Take a serious look at the Sony RX10 IV; 24-600mm lens and great image quality.

bwa