Ouch. I’m a glasses wearer too. What helped with that is wearing glasses where the lenses are very close to my eyes. Glasses that sit high up on my nose and are as close to my face as possible.
Forest_rain
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I don't use the viewfinder on any of my digital cameras. I don't really like using EVF anyways, it's easier to use the larger LCD screen. I like optical VFs on DSLRs though. But modern DSLRs are huge compared to mirrorless, esp when you compare film rangefinders vs film SLRs that gap is much bigger.
Orthogonal
Established
Are you a working professional giving you gear a seriously hard time? If not so much redundancy in your collection is really excessive. If that's the case the most sage advice I could give would be to either sell or give away 2 of your XE bodies and one of your XPros before you even think about anything new. A hard up photography student or similar will be able to make far better use of that body than you will. After that, I would take Ccoppola82's advice and buy a strap for your remaining XPro, no x100 series will fit comfortably in a any reasonable pant pocket.
The X100v is a pretty great camera, but nothing you've mentioned in this thread really indicates why you buy one on top of what you already own.
The guy owns a total of 5 cameras. I would imagine that’s on the low end of the spectrum here at RFF. As far as redundancy... maybe true, but some people like using multiple bodies when photographing. The X-E3 is seriously cheap used... it’s hard to sell for the cash you get. Give away to a hard up student? I think this is generally a myth since cameras are one of the least expensive things you will buy if you are in college... it’s a drop in the bucket compared to tuition. I’ve known many lazy students who wouldn’t put it to better use either.
Forest_rain
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There's an X-E3 on ebay that people are bidding on, it's currently at $390, bidding not over yet...That's definitely not change, especially compared to film cameras.
I would advise the OP not to buy another camera, the size difference is negligible, better to think about what else you could get that would improve your photography that you can't achieve with your current gear.
Well, it was $899 new so ... I’d say $400 is pretty good.
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for those who have not read the whole thread...
the plan is to sell 2 of the xe3 bodies and a few lenses, maybe the 14/18/16-80/90...to cut back and keep the kit smaller.
the plan is to sell 2 of the xe3 bodies and a few lenses, maybe the 14/18/16-80/90...to cut back and keep the kit smaller.
Forest_rain
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IDK - now doesn't seem like a great time to sell. Cameras seem to be going for just slightly less than they normally would. It may not make that much of a difference in the big picture but you might get unlucky if one of your items sells for a low price.
That being said I'm all for keeping things simple. But personally I am having trouble using my E-PM2 mirrorless with just the 20mm 1.7 lens. I plan on getting a 60mm 2.8 lens at some point to complement it, but I'm partial to telephoto focal lengths.
That's a lot of X-E3's as well. I don't see any reason to have so many. Looking at the OPs situation, I don't see any reason to have so many of the same cameras. You also seem to have a huge collection of lenses, but I'd try to keep a medium between having too much and having too little.
Perspective... all of his cameras and lenses cost less than one brand new Leica digital M and a nice Leica lens.
Forest_rain
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I would never buy a Leica, nor could I afford one. I'd be too afraid to even use it or bring it outside.
That being said, there may be something to the "Leica Magic" which people refer to. The lenses surely have a "3d-pop" and something special to them. Supposedly the M bodies couple with the M lenses better than other bodies.
I guess it's just how much you're willing to pay for what kind of quality.
I'm happy with my cheap cameras
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i like to shoot with 2 of the same camera when i head out...thus 2xe3 bodies...i traded a lens for a third body just cause...i traded, sold, gave away several lenses & an older xe2, going from the bigger faster lenses to the smaller slower lenses, i am still working on this.
at best i had 10 lenses and 5 bodies.
Godfrey
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I obtained the Peak Design Travel Tripod recently. It's sturdy enough to handle my Hasselblad easily, yet packs down small enough and light enough to fit into my bicycling backpack without noticing it's in there. Not cheap, but up to the needs. Not the best tripod I have either, but the one that gets carried a lot of the time now as it is good enough and easy to carry.
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It's an interesting tripod for sure...which version did you go for? I think it is something I need to buy since I need it to be compact, but good. I'd like to use it with a Fujifilm GFX-50R.
Archiver
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I've carried most types of digital cameras for everyday purposes, and as much as I like the handling of larger cameras, the smaller the better. Over the years, I went from 5D Mark II to the Sony RX0, which is the size of the Canon's battery. The tradeoff in image quality and versatility is worth it as I really enjoy the small size and unobtrusiveness.
In the past, the Ricoh GRD III was my everyday camera, and I even dreamed about using it on multiple occasions. The aps-c GR succeeded the GRD III, but now both of them are unfortunately malfunctioning. Then it was the Panasonic LX7, the LX10, then finally the RX0. I still carry the LX10 if I think I'll want zoom, but the RX0 does just about everything I want in a pocket sized everyday camera. Way better image quality than a smartphone in the same size as a DSLR battery.
As for whether you 'need' an everyday camera that goes in a pocket, why not? Find a camera which is the best compromise of image quality, operational speed, carryability and stealth. Buy it.
In the past, the Ricoh GRD III was my everyday camera, and I even dreamed about using it on multiple occasions. The aps-c GR succeeded the GRD III, but now both of them are unfortunately malfunctioning. Then it was the Panasonic LX7, the LX10, then finally the RX0. I still carry the LX10 if I think I'll want zoom, but the RX0 does just about everything I want in a pocket sized everyday camera. Way better image quality than a smartphone in the same size as a DSLR battery.
As for whether you 'need' an everyday camera that goes in a pocket, why not? Find a camera which is the best compromise of image quality, operational speed, carryability and stealth. Buy it.
Godfrey
somewhat colored
I bought the carbon fibre version, and added the alternative head option (so I can fit my Arca-Swiss Monoball P0 to if I choose) and the spike feet option. It's a very good and very portable tripod, IMO.
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Thank you. I know myself... it seems like the only tripod I might actually bring with me. Just a beautiful design.
What are the disadvantages of using this camera? I've always been intrigued.
Out to Lunch
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Thanks for the heads-up, Godfrey. I'll have a look if this brand is for sale in Saigon. If not, I am thinking of asking a leather worker with a heavy-duty sewing machine to fabricate me a pouch with a carrying strap for the Manfrotto. Cheers, OtL