i suggest that you consider either Fuji X-T1 or Fuji-XT3 .you can also buy Fuji lenses at moderate price.it is very versatile, easy to carry around, less intimidating.the
electronic view finder,the auto &manual focus, the ISOs,the focus points and the ability to take pictures in low light situations without a tripod is amazing.good luck.
AndyT
Loc: Hampstead, New Hampshire
rjaywallace wrote:
Consider mirrorless cameras from Fujifilm - X-T2 (probably used) or the new X-T3. Great features, exceptional image quality, creative options.
I agree with rjwallace. I have the excellent Fuji X-T2, and keep one lens on all the time. No fumbling or missing shots while changing lenses. The 18-135. Great image quality, excellent ergonomics. I think I paid $2700 for camera (platinum edition), lens, card and spare battery. The XT-20 was less, but not as much camera.
MT Shooter wrote:
If you are needing "smaller and lighter" than a D5300 then you will have to look at the M4/3s choices as the Nikons are Pro build Magnesium weather sealed bodies and they are larger and heavier than the D5000 series cameras. Even the Canon EOS R Full frame mirrorless is larger and heavier even though its a plastic body.
Since smaller an and lighter seem major criteria, M4/3 seems the way to go. The new FF mirrorless cameras are not going to be lighter. The D5300 body is already lighter than the new FF mirrorless line up by around 1/4 LB. Some of the M4/3 are close to 1/2 the weight of these new offerings.
About the only moving part that matters in the 'worn out' category is the shutter activation count. Shutters can easily be refurbed to factory specifications. The threading in lense barrels do not wear out in any serious way.
Bill_de wrote:
but they are about worn out.
How did you determine that?
Surprises are nice, but unless your daughter-in-law thinks it's a good time to go mirrorless she may have to force a smile on her face as she turns 50.
If she has indicated it's time to go mirrorless, I think the Z6 would be a good fit. I obviously haven't handled one, but I am confident enough that I have a Z6 w/24-70 on order.
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suntouched wrote:
Have you considered the new Nikon mirrorless system, especially the less expensive one that is soon to be released? That and the mid length lens might be an excellent package along with an adapter so she can continue to use her present Nikon lenses.
I would second that very sensible suggestion!
Fredrick
Loc: Former NYC, now San Francisco Bay Area
JRowe wrote:
Thanks for the thoughtful replies. My son and I thought we would take a trip to the very good local camera store and have her try several, but wanted to learn more about mirrorless systems and narrow the field a bit. I have bought on line, but think this is a good chance to “buy local.”
I agree with many of the comments in this thread about giving her a gift certificate, or letting her choose.
If she wants mirrorless, then I would HIGHLY recommend the Fujifilm X series of mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras. The Fuji XT-3 or XT-20 are excellent choices, for example. Their lenses (currently 43 and growing) are very high quality.
The Fuji X series are proven cameras. If buying into the mirrorless world I would personally stay away from Nikon or Canon for awhile until the dust settles with their new mirrorless entries.
Sony mirrorless cameras are also proven, with great lenses ... but you will pay more for Sony systems than Fujifilm systems, with no real increase in quality or performance.
I realize I’m rattling some cages now with members ... and with full disclosure I am a Fuji fan. I have a Fuji XT-2, and the Fuji X100F is my go to camera when traveling in Europe. The X100F is all of one pound and fits in my coat pocket. I just think theFuji X series system is wonderful, and personally believe the Fuji XT-3 is the best APS-C crop sensor out there.
jackpinoh wrote:
Fuji X-T3 system.
The Fuji XT3 is excellent ,but NO IBIS, a real shortcoming. BTW its 26 megapixel sensor is built by Sony. Sony's upcoming A7000 will likely use this same sensor, with IBIS. (due to be announced before Xmas) .Interesting.
gwilliams6 wrote:
The Fuji XT3 is excellent ,but NO IBIS, a real shortcoming. BTW its 26 megapixel sensor is built by Sony. Sony's upcoming A7000 will likely use this same sensor, with IBIS. (due to be announced before Xmas) .Interesting.
And the video is improved so I have read.
Definitely Fuji- XT2 or XT3. I traveled to Maine last week with both bodies and my landscape kit of the 10-24, 18-55, and the 55-200 with all the accessories including a RRS pano plate in a medium size backpack. You just can’t beat the build and image quality in a fun to shoot camera that you can take anywhere!!!! I’m still growing with the camera system and there is a lot of support in a fun community of high quality photographers!!!
I'm not familiar with the Fuji cameras, but have never heard a bad word, but I must say that I still have my Hassselblad xPan, built by Fuji with Fuji lenses, and they are superb and very well made.
Otherwise, you have the best selection of lenses with m4/3 cameras. There are a variety of very very fast lenses if shallow dof is for you. There is only a small difference between sensor size with m4/3 and APSc sensors. And with my m4/3 cameras I can take images up to 16x20 just fine, not tried any bigger but think with care they should get to 17x25 just fine, so I wouldn't fall for the full frame argument.
One caution: rent before buying. I find the Panasonic and Olympus cameras to fir my small hands perfectly. Others with big hams are less good with the size. Also, it is essential that you experience the Olympus menus and judge your comfort with them, as they are far from easy to use.
Let her choose is correct, now what she needs to do is inquire upon this ignoble assortment of misfits and miscreants as to the best choice for her.
If money is no issue, Fuji, XT-3 please, but glass is $$$ and not many choices outside of Fuji themselves.
There’s Sony, wow, yes great quality, in FF, and nearly as many alternative, no! more alternative lenses than even Olympus. But I don’t like Sony Cameras and I don’t know why. My fault I guess.
Z6 Nikon, hey if ya gotta bunch of Fmount lenses that you wish to continue using, well there you go.
I’ve got bad GAS, chronic it is
If money is an issue, the 4:3-m43 family has the greatest and most cost effective assortments of lenses, and 95% of Fuji image quality
Flickwet wrote:
Let her choose is correct, now what she needs to do is inquire upon this ignoble assortment of misfits and miscreants as to the best choice for her.
If money is no issue, Fuji, XT-3 please, but glass is $$$ and not many choices outside of Fuji themselves.
There’s Sony, wow, yes great quality, in FF, and nearly as many alternative, no! more alternative lenses than even Olympus. But I don’t like Sony Cameras and I don’t know why. My fault I guess.
Z6 Nikon, hey if ya gotta bunch of Fmount lenses that you wish to continue using, well there you go.
I’ve got bad GAS, chronic it is
If money is an issue, the 4:3-m43 family has the greatest and most cost effective assortments of lenses, and 95% of Fuji image quality
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I like the tradition of Nikon and the future of MFT’s. Both systems allow for tremendous variety of interesting lenses.
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