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So I thought I'd ask you guys for suggestions, I just hope this exists!
- Top mounted controls
- Viewfinder/ or at least shoe mountable
- Removable lenses and possibly adapters for film or other brand lenses
- Wireless Remote (big demand)
- Hopefully <$800
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Help Needed: Micro/Mirrorless Camera
So I'm going crazy looking for a alternative and modifiable camera...
So I thought I'd ask you guys for suggestions, I just hope this exists!
So I thought I'd ask you guys for suggestions, I just hope this exists!
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Your best bet would be the Panasonic Lumix Gf2. It's a M4/3 with interchangeable lenses (you can use other-branded lenses with it, all mix-and-match), has a wireless remote capability, and there are viewfinders for the hotshoe (electronic or optical).
Unfortunately, it's slim on top controls. It's hard to find a camera that does it all, is small, and still has dSLR functionality.
As far as price goes, the GF2 is going for $370 on Amazon. The viewfinder is $250 for the electronic, and the optical viewfinder is $150. I think the electronic is better, though.
The Panasonic Lumix cameras have Leica-manufactured lenses, and are in fact very similar to Leica cameras.
Well, I hop this is helpful. Let us know what you get.
-Caleb
http://www.yarska.com
My buddy made this sweet little set up. It apparently has remote capabilities but might want to investigate that a little more. Now, he DID put a Zeiss lens on there that made it a little pricier than the camera alone. But for a point and shoot (and all my doubts about him investing in this) it looks pretty damn good. (don't let the "porn" in the address scare you)
http://itskalan.com/2011/11/10/camera-porn/
and to check out some evidence just go to his blog
www.itskalan.com
So I'd say Ricoh GXR all the way.
He even skipped on what the previous commenter said (the panasonic) for this.
If I were to get a compact interchangeable today for the days when I don't want to Lug around my D3 it would be the Nikon V1... yes I know it has a smaller sensor, but it's fast the viewfinder is really good and I have F glass that can be mounted with an adapter (50mm 1.4 effectively has the FOV of a 135mm 1.4 but with more DOF). Then again it might not be the most versatile, its just above your budget, and perhaps you would prefer a bigger sensor.
I don't own but have used a Sony NEX 5n... really impressive especially in low light
So my vote ultimately would be a Sony NEX 5n and yes there are adapters for various lenses.
oh, i didn't realize that the nex5n supports wireless flash and has a hotshoe for external viewfinder. i'd definitely get that one, then, instead of the panasonic. it has a dslr-sized sensor, instead of the smaller m4/3 sensor.
I'd take a look at the new Panasonic GX1. Otherwise I'd look at the Olympus E-PL2.
The NEX-5N is the best mirrorless on the market right now - hands down.
http://www.theverge.com/2012/1/2/2663464/camera-buyers-guide
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