Grip on mirrorless camera
Aug 4, 2014 08:57:18 #
HughB
Loc: Minneapolis MN
I just treated myself to a birthday present for my 70th: a Panasonic GX7 4:3 Mirrorless. It has a built in grip. I also bought 2 lens: f5.6 14-42 and f5.6 45-200. And it has a very comfortable built in Grip.
What a gem! It is light, has an EVF and LCD and they both are adjustable up and the LCD ALS out and down for taking photos above the crowd.
This camera has more bells and whistles than my Canon 6D!!
I will still take my 6D on travels but for hiking and quick availability I will grab my little gem. I always shoot in Raw and the photos so far are great and I am told enlarging them even up to 20 x 30 is still very possible.
What a gem! It is light, has an EVF and LCD and they both are adjustable up and the LCD ALS out and down for taking photos above the crowd.
This camera has more bells and whistles than my Canon 6D!!
I will still take my 6D on travels but for hiking and quick availability I will grab my little gem. I always shoot in Raw and the photos so far are great and I am told enlarging them even up to 20 x 30 is still very possible.
Aug 4, 2014 09:23:04 #
amehta
Loc: Boston
HughB wrote:
I just treated myself to a birthday present for my... (show quote)
I'm not if the OP is thinking of the grip like on your GX7, or a battery grip for the 6D.
Aug 4, 2014 09:30:31 #
HughB
Loc: Minneapolis MN
amehta wrote:
I'm not if the OP is thinking of the grip like on your GX7, or a battery grip for the 6D.
Sorry, I am somewhat confused by your reply: could you further explain please?
Aug 4, 2014 09:33:37 #
The image quality, performance, and technology in the best mirrorless cameras exceed that of all but the best DSLRs. That is the MAIN reason for buying mirrorless.[/quote]
Totally,not true!
Totally,not true!
Aug 4, 2014 09:35:33 #
I have the Sony NEX, and love the results. I don't miss the weight and size of my former DSLR camera one bit. It is often said in UHH to go to a store and try out whatever you are planning to buy.When you transition to a mirrorless, consider selling off your old lenses and select the new, more compact and excellent lenses that fit the E-Mount. An adapter is available so you can screw on your older lenses, but that is not the way to go, in my opinion. Good luck!
Aug 4, 2014 09:36:24 #
"I purchased LR 11, but never installed it."
Did you mean LR = LightRoom? If so no wonder you did not install it, it is only up to version Lr 5.6 currently (or something like that). It's so new it's from the future. :-)
Did you mean LR = LightRoom? If so no wonder you did not install it, it is only up to version Lr 5.6 currently (or something like that). It's so new it's from the future. :-)
Aug 4, 2014 09:57:24 #
Gregger wrote:
I seem to notice many mirrorless camera owners are... (show quote)
I have no comment on the issue of grips other than to say I rarely use mine that I have for one of my DSLR's (so I would not get one for the other two). For me with arthritis the added weight to an already heavy DSLR is too much most days. In fact all my DSLR's weigh a lot more than any of my film SLRs.
As for Mirrorless Cameras. I second that the main reason for a mirrorless is not just weight. Think of all the moving and shaking parts "missing" -- a penta-prism is a precision piece of optical glass. And eventual lower cost for higher quality. I've been watching the market and talking to my classmates who have them. Most seem very happy with them. Personally from being an old school film shooter I'd want a Mirrorless that also has a viewfinder with LiveView in addition to a LiveView screen. My old point-n-shoot Kodak has both so why not a pro camera with changeable lenses and the works. Also I'm probably waiting for a Full Frame Mirrorless.
Aug 4, 2014 10:08:32 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I've noticed the same thing. It's like adding a large lens to an iPhone. Counterproductive.
Not counterproductive at all if you compare the size and weight of a DSLR to a mirrorless even with the grip attached. My EM-10 with the grip just feels great in the hand, secure and well balanced.
Aug 4, 2014 10:15:46 #
minniev wrote:
I shoot mirror less and have no interest in adding a grip. But some people like mirrorless for other reasons than size and actually want to make them bigger or easier to grip, and those folks often cite long lenses as a reason they want extra bulk. They also like the extra battery they can keep there or the extra buttons. I'd rather keep my extra battery in my pocket and I want all my buttons right on my camera.
I'm with you, but, I can see where someone with large hands or using 4/3 lenses on a small m4/3 body might prefer the grip; or someone who wants the extra battery right in the camera. I love he small size and lack of weight and use only m4/3 lenses and carry a couple of extra batteries in a Black Rapid strap.
Aug 4, 2014 11:14:19 #
davidcaley
Loc: Utah
I have the Panasonic G5 and rarely pick up my Canon 5D II anymore. However the white balance kept changing on the G5 without my knowledge. There is a quick "Menu/Set" button on the right rear edge of the camera body that my thumb kept brushing. I bought an "L" bracket from ProMediaGear with removal of the problem and a much more manageable camera.
Aug 4, 2014 11:31:14 #
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Aug 4, 2014 11:31:17 #
nicksr1125 wrote:
I can't speak for the rest of the Hoggers but, anything that makes a camera more stable is a benefit even if it adds a little weight. I'm not a fan of mirrorless & therefore no viewfinder cameras. They're inherently unstable because you don't have a viewfinder to put up to your eye to help stabilize them. Somebody out there is going to argue against my observation.
Your observation must be very limited. Mirrorless cameras DO have viewfinders. I don't know why anyone would want to add anything to my little XT-1 which has a great viewfinder AND a super LCD screen. Why add a big grip just for extra battery? The batteries are tiny and I can carry as many as I want in my pocket. The ergonomics of the camera are great - it fits naturally in the hands with minimal weight, and the weight balances the kit lens just fine. I have stopped using my Nikon D600. It feels like a Brontosaurus after using the Fuji.
Aug 4, 2014 11:38:00 #
londonfire
Loc: NY to NC
When I bought my first Oly EM-5 I noticed right away it wasn't a comfortable camera, at least for my hands. I then mounted the grip and said 'OK', this works. I think they could have designed the body with a better built in grip without adding much, if anything, to the bulk. The camera/grip combo reminds me of my Canon 1D stuff. Although they weigh a lot I think they're very comfortable to shoot with. Canon/Nikon didn't desigh their pro bodies that way just for looks.
Aug 4, 2014 11:44:55 #
nicksr1125 wrote:
I have a Sony DSC-H400 which can be used with either the EVF or live view LCD screen. Holding the camera so I can see the LCD screen so it is stable and still take a picture is very unnatural & not comfortable. I'm much more comfortable with a viewfinder & traditional style of holding a 35mm camera. About the only time I use the LCD screen on my H400 is when it's on a tripod for stability.
I don't understand! If you have a camera with a viewfinder, why complain about taking pictures with the LCD screen. Use the darn viewfinder, why don't you!
Aug 4, 2014 11:52:48 #
I like the Flipback G4 silicone press-on grip - available from B&H and others for about $10. It attaches with sticky tape, is removable and weighs about an ounce. It is hollowed out to fit over the small ridges some camera makers call a '"grip". I have put it on Nikon P310, Canon EOS M and Nikon V1. I don't use a strap and like the secure feeling that I will not drop my camera. It is also more comfortable than a "death grip" on a slippery metal body.
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