lanceman
Trail Wise!
Off the beaten track and far from the madding crowd is where I try to be
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Post by lanceman on May 10, 2016 6:40:18 GMT -8
I shifted from a DSLR to a mirrorless two years ago, amongst the more sensible things I have done. I used to lug an Nikon D7000 with a 18-50mm (I think) and a 55-300. Today my entire gear of a Fuji X T10 with a 18-55mm and a 55-200mm and 35mm f1.4, weighs about a third of what I used to carry. In fact when I am trekking I find that all I need is the 18-55mm, but I also carry the 35mm prime just because I have it. The camera is an APS-C sensor same as the Nikon, the results are spectacular and it is about a third in weight and volume. Please see the details of my journey to Mirrorless at my Blog here. |
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rebeccad
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Post by rebeccad on May 10, 2016 7:12:09 GMT -8
I wanted to throw in an update on my Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50, after a couple of trips.
--Function: works great, and it is easy to use most of the controls with thin gloves on, or even the more clumsy gardening gloves I wear hiking.
--The adjustable eyepiece is great. That one is a deal-breaker for me, since I can't focus on the LED screen at less than about 3" beyond arm's length.
--There is a built-in level, which I need to leave turned on all the time. That will be a huge help, as for some reason almost all my photos are a few degrees off the level (let the snide comments begin!).
--It's hard to keep my fingers out of the way of the flash, but if I manage it, the flash works well for what it is (a built-in flash on a small camera).
The main negative I have is that the sensor is small, and that means that images get grainy fast, especially in lower light conditions and at full telephoto. I am working to learn to compensate--with more fill-flash, slower "film" speeds (and maybe will start using my mini-tripod again), etc. Any tips will be appreciated.
Overall, I liked the old Lumix a little better for everything except weight and bulk. The new one wins by a mile there, and may just edge out the old one for the macro.
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