What should be my first 4/3 Mirrorless Camera
Jan 24, 2018 12:01:13 #
I am thinking about what should be my first 4/3 mirrorless camera. I currently have two point and shoot digital cameras, a Canon S-110 5X Optical Zoom ( 5.2-26mm, f/2.0-5.9) and a Sony DSC-HX90V 30X Optical Zoom (2.5-6.4mm f4.1-123). I use the canon S-110 mostly because os its faster lens but the zoom on the Sony and Optical viewfinder are nice to use for long shots. I also have a Canon P 35mm film camera I use ocasionally. I had a Canon D80 SLR but found I seldom used it because of its weight and size. I am considering an Olympus Pen F versus a Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II. What are your thoughts?
Thanks, Big-Koi
Thanks, Big-Koi
Jan 24, 2018 12:09:15 #
OPM-D EMD Mark II?
No such model.
One of theses, perhaps:
E-M1 MK II
E-M5 MK II
E-M10 MKII?
Please check and repost. (Edit: I see that you have changed it)
And tell us what subjects you like to shoot.
That should help with suggestions, though people here sometimes ignore that tidbit.
Welcome to the ‘hog!
No such model.
One of theses, perhaps:
E-M1 MK II
E-M5 MK II
E-M10 MKII?
Please check and repost. (Edit: I see that you have changed it)
And tell us what subjects you like to shoot.
That should help with suggestions, though people here sometimes ignore that tidbit.
Welcome to the ‘hog!
Jan 24, 2018 12:11:48 #
We have both. Each has its advantages. The PEN F is wonderfully compact, especially with the collapsible lens with electric zoom. It has about as many bells and whistles as my Em5 MkII, which is a little easier to use for me, with my larger fingers (the buttons on both are small). I like the more traditional DSLR look and feel of my EM5; my wife likes the retro look of her PEN F. Both are remarkable cameras, and the images they produce are incredible.
Jan 24, 2018 12:18:12 #
Big-Koi wrote:
I am thinking about what should be my first 4/3 mirrorless camera. I currently have two point and shoot digital cameras, a Canon S-110 5X Optical Zoom ( 5.2-26mm, f/2.0-5.9) and a Sony DSC-HX90V 30X Optical Zoom (2.5-6.4mm f4.1-123). I had a Canon D80 SLR but found I seldom used it because of its weight and size. I am considering an Olympus Pen F versus a Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II. What are your thoughts?
Thanks, Big-Koi
Thanks, Big-Koi
Welcome Big Koi to UHH.
What is your budget?
What type of images you like to take?
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Jan 24, 2018 12:24:34 #
Jan 24, 2018 12:26:46 #
Hey there Koi---I have the Oly em5, and the lumix gf7........Both take super pics...Lens are reasonably priced, and dozens of them...If I was looking to get a new camera, it would be the Oly em10ll....Super price right now on B&H....$499 body only & $599 with EZ Soom lens....Good luck and welcome to the Hog! Jim
Jan 24, 2018 12:27:10 #
Budget up to $1200 without lenses.
I shoot grandkids, portraits, outdoor scenes and also when traveling.
I shoot grandkids, portraits, outdoor scenes and also when traveling.
Jan 24, 2018 12:30:44 #
You should really do more research on the various manufacturers and models. I use Olympus cameras now but I have used Panasonic (GX7 and GX8). They are different but one is not necessarily 'better' than the other. There is every shade of capability and cost that you would want. I could tell you to follow my lead and buy an Olympus OM-D EM1 MkII, but its a complex camera to master and it might not be a good fit for you. DPReview is one of the best web sites for getting objective reviews of various cameras as well as the ability for side-by-side comparisons.
Jan 24, 2018 12:40:44 #
Jan 24, 2018 12:54:33 #
Is the Mark III easier to master? I started my research on DPRview. I will continue to do research and will look at the the Panasonic GX7 and GX8.
Thank you for you guidance,
Big-Koi
Thank you for you guidance,
Big-Koi
Jan 24, 2018 13:02:52 #
wdross
Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
Big-Koi wrote:
I am thinking about what should be my first 4/3 mi... (show quote)
If there is any chance of weather in your future shooting, I would suggest moving up to either the Olympus E-M5 mrII or Panasonic GH4. I agree with mcveed that the Olympus E-M1 mrII is a more complicated to learn camera but offers the ultimate in control of any camera on the market. And the new G9 is in that same category of cameras as far as quality. But these just might not be your "cup of tea". As far as the Pen F versus the E-M10 mrII or mrIII, if it is resolution you are looking for, the order of preference would be Pen F, E-M10 mrII, and E-M10 mrIII. Based on what I have heard the differences are between the mrII and mrIII, I would choose the E-M10 mrII. If you can spring for the extra cost, I would go for the E-M5 mrII or GH4.
Jan 24, 2018 15:40:04 #
The best bang for the buck in today's m4/3 space is the Panasonic GX85...Goggle the reviews on this camera before making a decision.
Jan 24, 2018 16:51:46 #
This, from DPReview, compares a number of your choices. Sometimes 'the right to choose' is a PITA.
https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonic-lumix-dmc-g85-g80
https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonic-lumix-dmc-g85-g80
Jan 24, 2018 16:59:20 #
Big-Koi wrote:
Is the Mark III easier to master? I started my research on DPRview. I will continue to do research and will look at the the Panasonic GX7 and GX8.
Thank you for you guidance,
Big-Koi
Thank you for you guidance,
Big-Koi
I don't think you will find a GX7 except as a used one. Most retailers no longer have the GX8 but B&H does for $1200 body only.
Jan 24, 2018 17:00:21 #
Big-Koi wrote:
I am thinking about what should be my first 4/3 mi... (show quote)
Limited to the 2 I would go the Pen-F. I think it looks nicer.
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