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Nov 29, 2023 16:58:35   #
rcurrie Loc: Kingsport, TN
 
I got a great deal on a Nikon Z7 this time last year. I don't know if there are left anywhere. But I have been delighted with mine. It doesn't have all the features of the Z7i, but it does everything I want it to do.

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Nov 29, 2023 16:59:09   #
bwana Loc: Bergen, Alberta, Canada
 
gitano48 wrote:
Tapping on either experience or prior research by the astute UHH membership, I would be grateful for suggestions on a late model full frame mirrorless digital camera. Cost vs. quality (value) should be considered. Now using Canon DSLRs and Fujifilm view camera. Not particularly set on either brand.
Your recommendation(s) will save me brand/model and vendor research time and are much appreciated.

I own a Sony A7S, A7 III and A7 V, all great. At present there are some good deals on the A7 III. The Camera Store, Calgary, Alberta, is giving a $500 discount.

bwa

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Nov 29, 2023 18:48:05   #
Burkley Loc: Park City
 
Canon is holding a sale, as is Sony. Nikon has Z 7 II on sale. Good time to buy new.

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Nov 29, 2023 21:06:53   #
DRM Loc: NC
 
Architect1776 wrote:
All your Canon EF/EF-S lenses will work 100% on any FF Canon mirrorless RF mount camera with the Canon adapter and the control ring adapter adds RF features to your EF lenses.
Canon has an excellent array of FF cameras from the R3 to the budget R8, which by the way has high reviews. If the R5 is desired I would wait for the MII in a couple of months. If super high MP isn't needed then the R6 MII is highly regarded with world leading AF, the latest hotshoe that will use all the accessories (The R5 doesn't have this shoe but the MII does. Or if budget is really an issue the R8 has the same MP as the R6 MII and the same amazing AF as the Canon flagship cameras have
It is lacking IBIS and has one card slot to keep the price down but quality of the end shots is right up there with the best.
Finally the Canon menu and controls will be what you are familiar with and you know the menus are regarded as class leading of any system.
And remember, all your current lenses will be great and can then be swapped out later if ever desired. I have only EF and EF-S lenses for my RF mount camera and so far see NO reason to swap them out. Also this way I can still use my EOS film cameras and DSLRs along with the RF camera and not have to have duplicate lenses in each mount. Who knows, you might want to do some film for whatever reason and ALL your lenses will still be there as they will work on all your cameras seamlessly.
Hope that this helps.
PM me for additional information and discussions as I have Canon and can advise from first hand experience and not just guessing.
Thank you
All your Canon EF/EF-S lenses will work 100% on an... (show quote)


Could not agree more. Unless one is dissatisfied with his/her current DSLR, or has very, very little investment in glass for the DSLR, it makes zero sense to switch brands. Pick a Canon mirrorless model that fits your needs, get one of the three Canon EF > R adapters, and enjoy the lenses you have, as well as the familiarity of Canon menus and controls layout. (I would offer the same opinion/advice if you were presently shooting Nikon--that is, stick with the brand you have unless it has underperformed versus your needs and expectations.)

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Nov 29, 2023 21:11:40   #
OldCADuser Loc: Irvine, CA
 
I've been very happy with my Sony mirrorless cameras (I'm on my third iteration). Granted, they're all APS-C formats (NEX-3N, a6000 and a6500) but they've been more than adequate for my needs and I see no reason to divert to some other track. That being said, a good friend of mine went all in on Sony's full-frame mirrorless (he was a life long Canon user) gear and is very happy, but he was willing to spend a lot more money than I was.

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Nov 29, 2023 21:22:44   #
SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA
 
Wallen wrote:
With all seriousness and not being an "a-hole" or wanting to burst the bubble, but my personal recommendation in photography is buy/replace stuffs only if the present gear could not achieve the idea.

Sure GAS is fine if one has the moolah, but IMHO, personal advancement or visiting places to shoot will always be better than new toys doing the same stuffs the old toys do.

But of course, that's just me. I do not know the full story on your side and changing gear might be the right move for you. Anyways, if that is really what you need, My suggestion is to know what you want it for, hence the choice would solve your dilemma. Borrow or rent if possible before fully jumping in.

Good luck and may you have bright lights and smiles, always.
With all seriousness and not being an "a-hole... (show quote)


Once again pushing your short-sighted and narrow view of the reason to upgrade. It’s not just what you can achieve but the enjoyment I get from the features I get with mirrorless.

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Nov 29, 2023 21:32:45   #
CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City
 
Nothing worthwhile is gained without sacrificing the mirror.

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Nov 29, 2023 21:33:18   #
SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA
 
CHG_CANON wrote:
That's a little bit of useful information. But, not enough. What specific body(s) are you shooting today? What lens(es) do you plan to continue to use on a full-frame mirrorless EOS camera? Other than spending some disposable cash, what do you intend to accomplish with this purchase?

Is a new camera that best thing to buy? What software are you using today? What speedlight do you own? What tripod? How is your computer set-up, especially the monitor for digital editing? Do you already have the best lenses? Do you have primarily full-frame lenses in preparation for a full-frame sensor?

The UHH community primarily thinks a new camera is the only way to improve. And, if you don't have the apex model of whatever line you shoot, you ain't nothing. They'll spend your money like their own. Don't fall into that trap if you don't have to ....
That's a little bit of useful information. But, no... (show quote)


Although I shoot pretty much everything except Canon, since the OP has Canon now the R5 MIGHT be the right choice, unless his DSLR is crop sensor and mostly crop lenses then the R7 might be better.

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Nov 29, 2023 22:35:18   #
Wallen Loc: Middle Earth
 
SuperflyTNT wrote:
Once again pushing your short-sighted and narrow view of the reason to upgrade. It’s not just what you can achieve but the enjoyment I get from the features I get with mirrorless.


"changing gear might be the right move for you."
"if that is really what you need, My suggestion is to know what you want it for, hence the choice would solve your dilemma."

First of all, suggesting is not pushing, and if you skim over or not understand the above sentence, then it is you who having a narrow mind. Do you find stepping on other people fun and uplifting?

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Nov 29, 2023 22:38:35   #
CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City
 
Practice is cheaper than another new camera, except within the UHH community.

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Nov 30, 2023 06:04:18   #
wmurnahan Loc: Bloomington IN
 
Sony, they have the biggest selection cameras and the biggest selection of some of the best lenses ever made between the G-series and Zeiss. They are the leader in sensors.

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Nov 30, 2023 08:03:53   #
CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City
 
LOL

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Nov 30, 2023 08:07:37   #
BebuLamar
 
rcurrie wrote:
I got a great deal on a Nikon Z7 this time last year. I don't know if there are left anywhere. But I have been delighted with mine. It doesn't have all the features of the Z7i, but it does everything I want it to do.


If I go mirrorless I think I get the Z7 and not the Z7ii.

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Dec 1, 2023 17:10:53   #
tillmanb
 
I am very pleased with my Canon R3. I held off upgrading from a 1DX II for a long time because I misunderstood how the viewfinder functioned. The Sony I rented a few years ago was too much of a challenge for me to learn. The vast majority of my Canon lenses are compatible with an adaptor. The SD card, when used, slows down the bursts after the buffer is full. The CFexpress card is much faster and does not present a problem. Mirror slap was a big factor in my desire to go mirrorless. I am now able to shoot actual performances in addition to the dress rehearsals.

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Dec 2, 2023 09:05:34   #
Miker999
 
I was a Canon shooter from 1981 to 2018 (most recently a 5Dmk3).
Then I wanted to go mirrorless. I was not going to rely soley on reviews, so I tried cameras from Sony, Canon,Nikon, Fujifilm and Olympus. I even took the same image with each camera and viewed them on a computer. The salesman thought I was nuts. I chose a Fujifilm X-T3. Yes, I went back to APS-C. The sensor technology today is far better than it was years ago.
Ergonomics and the ease of accessing menu features are also very important things to consider. All cameras are quite capable, but they are not all built the same and neither are we.

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