Back to square one: Options on Digital Camera to get

Back to square one: Options on Digital Camera to get

  • Nikon D7000

    Votes: 7 19.4%

  • Canon Rebel T4 or 60D

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Fuji Finepix X100

    Votes: 7 19.4%

  • Fuji X Pro 1

    Votes: 8 22.2%

  • Something Else

    Votes: 14 38.9%
  • Total voters
    36
  • Poll closed .
D3200 is a good camera but doesn’t have some of the things I’m looking for (pentaprism, weather sealed, ability to use AIS lenses).

Hold up on the X100 is if it’s ‘ready for prime time’ and if the CDAF is viable enough for my needs at this point. The 450g versus nearly 800g + lens is definitely a factor. My indecision is definitely showing. I’m digging for something I haven’t noticed/thought of to be the deciding factor.
 
I always love the tell me how to spend my money threads.

I like the bit of wisdom passed down which, if I could paraphrase, if you want it bad, then you will get it bad... or you could also say if you want it fast then you will get it fast. Perhaps, some patience..more than sleeping on it might be a good approach. You had a perfectly good camera in the OM-D, but you decided to return it rather than to learn how to use it, or to exchange it if you had a defective copy. I purchased the X100 when it was first coming to market. I couldn't get focus right, but it was a matter of learning the camera. Subsequent firmware updates only made things better. It has been pointed out to you that you don't have any idea what you want in a camera and yet you ask others to tell you what you should have. How can you put together a list that includes larger cameras, smaller cameras, fixed and interchangeable lens cameras? Answer.. You haven't a clue what you do with your photography. Your camera is a tool, but first you must have a defined task. This is up to you and not to a bunch of Internet friends. You can't and nobody else can narrow things for you unless you are willing to take the time to figure out what you do with a camera. If you own any camera then this is where that task starts. You should have kept the OM-D and learned how to use it..
 
First, the OM-D was most likely defective and the store did not give me an option to exchange it. I was willing to talk with them and buy that or another camera from them but they were upset at returned stock and would barely talk with me.

Second, I’m not asking for someone to make the decision for me. I’m collecting opinions to help see things I might have missed in the comparisons I’ve made.

Third, I may not have a clue but if I didn’t wouldn’t it be the kind and proper thing to do to clarify and teach rather than condescend.

Fourth, here was my thinking (again) of why I picked the cameras I did - I don’t believe mirrorless is yet up to taking long pictures of wildlife as well as a DSLR but I would like a lighter set up to do everything else to be easier on my damaged back.

If this thread was inapporiate then fine, consider it closed.

/Thread.
 
What type of photography do you do the most?
What cameras have you owned in the past?
Do you still have any lenses?

This info might help people help you make a better decision.

There isn't anything "wrong" with any of the cameras you've mentioned, the OM-D or the X100, they each have thousands of happy owners.

If being tied to a single focal length is a problem for you, I'd recommend against the X100.

If you like Nikon, then get the best Nikon you can afford and a couple of prime lenses or one nice zoom.

These type of decisions are only as difficult as you make them.
 
texchappy said:
First, the OM-D was most likely defective and the store did not give me an option to exchange it. I was willing to talk with them and buy that or another camera from them but they were upset at returned stock and would barely talk with me.

Second, I’m not asking for someone to make the decision for me. I’m collecting opinions to help see things I might have missed in the comparisons I’ve made.

Third, I may not have a clue but if I didn’t wouldn’t it be the kind and proper thing to do to clarify and teach rather than condescend.

Fourth, here was my thinking (again) of why I picked the cameras I did - I don’t believe mirrorless is yet up to taking long pictures of wildlife as well as a DSLR but I would like a lighter set up to do everything else to be easier on my damaged back.

If this thread was inapporiate then fine, consider it closed.

/Thread.
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You are the one that posted this thread. I responded. If you want to consider my advise to you condescension, then so be it, but I stand by what I said. BTW.. What I said was meant to be helpful, but you would need to see past the emotion to understand where the positive in my response rests. Your photo dealer has now become your ex photo dealer. Perhaps, this is why B&H and Amazon have picked up the lion share of the business in the states. Good Luck.
 
Fuji X1 Pro will have some good lens aditions soon
56mm f/1.4 (84mm) 2013
23mm f/1.4 (35mm) 2013
18-55mm f/2.8-4 OIS Zoom (2012)

a few more

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Just to help you along your path to a new digital camera.
 
At least you don't do what I have done and ended up with 40+ cameras, but honestly one won't do if you have varied tasks. Concentrate on one environment/subject at a time and accept that you can buy another camera at a later date to address the other needs. If you need to shoot fast moving subjects, then a small sensor 4/3 fast autofocus camera is needed, otherwise a good DSLR. That said, I just sent to Japan for repair my manual focus film Contax RTS III which I use for sports... many times leaving my 1DMKIII at home. So, it isn't always the best tool in that the Canon is clearly a better tool, but I also enjoy the challenge of getting focus on a manual camera when shooting sports and I like film and the film process. Most of my shooting is with a 35mm lens (or full frame equivalent), so if you took all my cameras away and left me with my X100, or Leica M6TTL with a Zeiss 35mm mounted.. I would still be happy. So, you must identify your primary need and leave the rest for later. As a generalist one camera, DSLRs still rule. If you don't need fast autofocus, the NEX-7 is tops.. and autofocus is fast just not DSLR/sports fast. Small, fixed lens .. can't beat the X100. DSLR.. I've only one top camera, but it is 2007-2008 top Canon and now outdated technology.. but really a top performer, so I haven't spent $7K to replace it.
 
I ordered an X100. I got the weights of the D7000 and the 1,8/28 I was going to get with it and found something approximately the same weight. Can’t see myself right now with the amount of dysfunction I have in my back using it too much. The X100 lets me see who I like the Fuji feel and gives time for the X mount to develop and see what happens as/if it matures. I kinda hope it does. If it doesn’t I may give M4/3 a little more time (see if Olympus can deliver cameras and batteries to the market or if Panasonic counters with something super).
 
gb hill said:
He's going through that phase we ALL go through here Joe!:D Thank God mine is OVER!!!!!!
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Your GAS is over for now, Greg. But beware GAS can be lurking in the background, ready to pounce.:D

I have been checking out the D7000 cause I have a bunch of manual focus lenses. So far, I am quite happy with the setup especially when mated to the Voight 40mm pancake lens.
 
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