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Sep 28, 2019 07:34:36   #
My experience:
Shoulders went bad so I switched to Oly EM-1, Em-5 and lenses. Liked it ok but as soon as I was able to hold up a camera again I went back to Nikon.
Never could get comfy with the system, still have my IR converted em-5 tho
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Sep 28, 2019 07:20:01   #
E.L.. Shapiro wrote:
There are a few vital components missing from your question. It's hard to offer meaningful advice without certain criteria.

Firstly, what do you feel is lacking in your present equipment and why are you not satisfied with the results you are producing with it? If you are not pleased with your results, do you feel it is due to limitations in your present gear or can it be related to your technique? What is your output- do you routinely make large prints that require maximum sharpness and resolution or are you viewing your work on a small or moderately large screen?

Too many photographers are bitten by the gear bug and feel the answer to their passion for photography lies in constantly upgrading their equipment. When I hear statements like mirrorless cameras being the "wave of the future" I become suspicious! Your 'future" in becoming a better photographer is dependent on your artistic talent, you work ethic and increasing your knowledge base in technique, composition and seeing light.

Granted, you need good tools to do the work and if you really feel your equipment is inadequate and it is limiting your potential, is too cumbersome or heavy for the tasks you require, and it is not appropriate for the output you are producing, by all means, make the necessary investment.

If you are specializing in landscape photography, unless you are mountain climbing or operating in extremely difficult terrain, you can take your time to compose, use a sturdy and stable tripod, adjust your camera and expose carefully. If you are not shooting fleeting wildlife or rapidly moving action such as in sports photography, camera weight and speed of operation is not a major concern. If you are aspiring to fine detail and large image display, a full-frame or even a medium format digital camera may be an important asset and well worth the investment.

For traditional landscape photography, a focal length just slightly longer than normal for your format is advisable for "as the eye sees it" perspective. Of course, if you are into othere alternatives as to distance and perspective, wide-angle views, panoramic compositions or more compressed perspectives, wide-angle and long focal lengths should be added to you compliment of lenses. 600mm is not your standard focal length for landscape work but should serve you well for wildlife coverage and special effects.

DSLR vs. Mirrorless? After 55+ years as a professional photograher, I can honestly tell you a camer is a camera! In any given price point and category, all things being equal, there will be no difference in image quality between each of theses configurations in cameras of the same level of quality with good glass upfront. Your choices will be a matter of ergonomics, camera handling, weight, portability viewfinder access and type (optical or electronic) and budget.

Personally, I opt for gear that is not overly engineered with too many bells and whistles. I don't like stuff that becomes cumbersome and gets between me and my subjects. If you take the time to read many of the questions, here on the forum, you will notice there are many requests for advice on troubleshooting issues and problems with gear performance. Many of these problems stem from too much technology- too many menu settings that tend to go wrong. When you get right down to brass tacks a camera has 4 settings; aperture, shutter speed, focus, and ISO sensitivity. If you get those down pat, understand all the relationships you are good to go. So many photographers are too preoccupied with their gear, fumble with the equipment and thereby cannot concentrate on the artistry. A decent body with a good metering system, a few convenient programs such as aperture and shutter priority, manual mode for finite control and a fully automatic program for just fun or impromptu shooting will do the trick.

I was at my dealer's shop the other day. He showed me the latest and greatest camera. The menu looked like the instrumentation on the flight deck of a 737! Not for me! Think about it!
There are a few vital components missing from your... (show quote)


This should be required reading for anybody getting into photography, brilliant no bs answer!
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Sep 27, 2019 06:50:58   #
Reverse replacement on both, sold my nikons and went all in on M43, that was two years ago, now I sold the M43, and I am back to slogging Nikons again.
Buy a used m43 for the mean time and sell it when your healed, or do what I did and keep one for the fact they’re small
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Aug 12, 2019 06:03:55   #
A good big man will beat a good small man every time
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Aug 11, 2019 07:05:52   #
All of the earlier lenses work great on that camera
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Aug 3, 2019 19:43:25   #
Oly Guy wrote:
have a coolpix a love it -esp. the cropping in camera-very sharp-have heard of some dust input-not he'd any- otherwise solid camera-good buy!


This is the kind of insight I am looking for, thank you
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Aug 3, 2019 18:24:42   #
Nope, it’s really between those two, apps-c sensor, 18mm primes, both are perfect for what I want
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Aug 3, 2019 18:04:51   #
Which one might take more abuse, bicycle pack, jersey pocket, backpack etc.? The Nikon Coolpix A or a Ricoh GR, I’d be purchasing used.
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Jul 25, 2019 09:08:01   #
Ohhh BTW, No not stolen like some private messages have stated, Purchased both bodies used from Dodd Camera including trade-ins and battery grip from ebay
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Jul 25, 2019 08:36:34   #
dsmeltz wrote:
"serious redundancy issues"? You can never have too much redundancy! That would be like saying GAS is an illness!


So very true
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Jul 24, 2019 10:17:28   #
Ok guys I have my Nikon kit, D700 and 300s with a mashup of decent lenses 35-70, 25-50, 50 f1.4 etc nothing exotic. I have somehow also acquired a Pentax system, K5 and KS-2 with kit lens and 55-300. Couldn’t resist the deal from Dodd Camera.
I’ve got serious redundancy issues now, the Pentax’s are newer, 16 and 24mpxs, whereas my nikons are 12’s.
I’ve used Nikons my whole life, but the newer Pentax cameras really have me questioning keeping my Nikon kit, what would you do?
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Jul 17, 2019 07:37:41   #
I discovered Pentax this year when I bought a used KS-2, what great cameras! I’ve added a K5.
I’ve been on the fence about getting rid of my nikons (D700,300s) I like them so much. It’s the glass that concerns me along with the auto-focus. I read about a lot of SDM failures, currently using the 18-55 kit lens and the 55-300. I have considered trading in my nikons for better Pentax glass but have held off due to reliability and...well I still love my nikons
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Jul 3, 2019 15:39:38   #
dino21 wrote:
As could you have!


No you couldn’t!
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Jul 1, 2019 17:10:09   #
Seriously tho, the Nikon 1, AW-1. Waterproof advanced interchangeable lens camera. Or a used D300’s, those boat anchors can sure take it. for the price of a nice new camera...you could get two tough guys
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Jul 1, 2019 09:00:05   #
Might I suggest something...waterproof? 😊
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