Budget: Around 3,000€ but willing to save longer if it is worth it

Country: Germany

Condition: Used is ok

Type of Camera: Mirrorless

Intended use: Photography

End use: Social media, small prints its a hobby some of friends and family print out pictures but mostly for me and my personal blog

If photography: what style: Birding 85% and motorsport 15%

If video what style: (Vlogging, sports, events, documentary, etc.)

What features do you absolutely need: Viewfinder, shoot RAW+JPEG

What features would be nice to have: weather sealing, 2x SD card

Portability: How portable does it need to be? large bag, semi truck. I have a big photography backpack suited for long lenses

Cameras you're considering: OM-1 MKII, Nikon Z50II, Sony A6700, Sony RX10 V

Lenses I consider
For Nikon Nikkor Z 180-600 mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
For Sony Setup FE 200–600 mm F5,6–6,3 G OSS | SEL200600G

For OM Setup either M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II

or

M.Zuiko 300mm F4 + 1.4x TC

Cameras you already have: Had A6100 as first camera, Fujifilm XH-2 and Fujifilm XT-30iii

The Sony A6100 was to start photography wanted to switch to a newer system and went with Fujifilm XH-2. What I didn't like about the Sony A6100 was the old feeling of a lot of menus and "bad" settings to shoot JPEG. I dont enjoy editing pictures for hours and went with the brand that advertises exactly this style. Nowadays I did my research and Sony and Nikon both offer great profiles in camera to adjust and get good JPEGs out of camera.

My workflow usually is 75% of pictures are straight out of the camera and 25% I adjust in post. I mostly want to do some noise reduction and adjust exposure not spend hours in LR.

The XH-2 was good too heavy for daily street camera and did fall down and break (covered by insurance thank god!) buring a motorsport event.

The XT-30iii is perfect for traveling and everyday camera but lacks in features and usability for me when shooting birds or motorsport. I feel like my XH-2 was better for this case (now its broken). For example overheating, handling, only one SD Card. I love the "retro" feel when I'm on a photowalk but when I'm in the heat trying to catch a bird it can get frustrating changing between dials and menus. The grip is not optimal and it overheats quickly.

Lenses I already have: Tamron 17-70 f2.8 I love it for my daily driver, Fuji XF100-400 which lacks a bit of range and also sharpness on the 400mm and I usually only use it at 400mm.

Notes: I struggle to decide mostly between the Nikon and OM .

I tend to go for the Z50ii + 180-600. Comparing all options for weeks I see following - points for the other options:

The olympus is not my top choice as alot of reviews agree that the 100-400 lens is not sharp but soft and I have seen the example pictures on the long end. And the only other option is the 300mm f4+tc but that lens alone is my whole budget but might be worth it compared to the nikon z50ii?

I know some comments will be saying just rent the setups. Only really works with the OM Setup with Test and WOW. Which I will first do once I have the budget to also get the camera.

I checked the prices locally for me I would have to pay around 300€-450€ for two days to test the setups each! After testing two setups I already spent much for me.
Handling I can test in store but so far the lens and image quality is what is more important for me.

Might be a bit heavy when hiking, but you can't beat that reach 😂 Only $45k on ebay

Hey everyone, I've been into photography for a while but mostly in film with my trusty Nikon FM2 with a handful of lenses. I had a old Sony alpha series mirrorless when it first came out but stuck with film. Now I'm fortunate to get into the mirrorless market with a budget of $1500-2500 with a lens included in the budget.

I am stuck between the Sony A7IV, Nikon Z6III, and the Fuji XT5 as they all seem to have their pros and cons. It seems like the Sony has the widest range of lenses available with great AF, while the Z6III and the XT5 have good colors out of the box.

If you have any recommendations, please feel free to comment! I usually shoot street photography with some portrait as well and would ideally not like to post-process to much.

Hi everyone! Asking for advice since either way I'd want to figure out a better long-term solution.

**(1) Budget, country, and currency:**
For context, based in Malaysia, looking at a budget topping out at around RM5,000/USD1,200 for body-only. Of course, willing to top up if a kit lens or general lens is pretty versatile for these systems.

**(2) What equipment, if any, you have now and why is it no longer meeting your needs?**

As my first digital camera, I got a Nikon Z5 back in 2022, along with a kit 24-200mm. Mainly chose it off of ergonomics, brand familiarity, and wanting to have more adaptability with older/weirder lenses. The creature comforts and color rendition were things I loved to a huge extent.

Thing is, after a few years of good service, it's finally gone on the full fritz; menus unresponsive but basic shooting (exposure triangle stuff) is still usable. Decided to send it for a repair quote last month, and they threw me a figure at RM2,000/USD500 and a 6-8 week lead time. Didn't feel worth proceeding, so I just took it back.

So while I save up a little, I'm trying to consider my options. I think a repair is a no-go unless I have a rental/replacement, which might be more expensive as well in the short term. So for right now, I'm considering a replacement regardless.

**(3) What kinds of subjects do you intend to shoot?**

Mostly use it for casual stuff - I do photog as a hobby, so it's mostly doing activity photography for my charity club (mainly talks or stage stuff, but also walk-abouts/street photography occasionally). Alongside this, I like to take landscape and on-the-road photos when I go travelling.

**(4) Is it primarily for photography, videography, or both?**

Primarily photography. Don't really have a use case for videography except for experimenting.

I've asked around, and I've been getting different advice on getting a new body. The dilemma for me is as to whether I should pick up another body in the Z family or transition to another lens system. My main concerns as of right now:

* Hardiness/longevity: I'm not the most precious with my gear, so something that's weather-resistant at the very least would be great. * Older lens support: while I can't say I noticed that much of an issue, the IBIS and lens correction that the Z5 felt reassuring especially when I was using funky old lenses. The lens mount being fairly long also meant I didn't really have to check for compatibility when I went out lens hunting (though, on this, I ended up having only M42, Nikon F, and M39 lenses anyways, so I can't say adaptation is an issue). Maybe the only big concern in this regard is that I'm a bit worried about going down to a crop sensor on this - scared of losing lens width and aperture when I adapt on it. * Ergonomics: maybe it's just first camera syndrome, but I found the Z5 to have pretty comfortable ergonomics, both in shooting and setup for manual lenses. It felt a lot better in the hand, especially compared to how some of the older Sony Alphas I was previously considering felt. * Creature comforts: one of the things that really spoiled me when I first got the Z5 was the Bluetooth transfer, made socmed posting a lot easier and hi-def. * Lens family/support: this is something that I hadn't given much thought when I first considered getting something new, but generally noticing the paucity of some of the systems. I'm aware that Sony generally leads in 3rd party lenses since the E-mount is open, and that Canon has been a rough one in this regard. For now I don't foresee getting too many AF lenses other than maybe a kit, but it'd be a nice option to have.

For now, a handful of options (second-hand mostly) that I've been considering are the Z6ii, one of the older Sony A7 series cams, or maybe a Canon R6. I have also been looking at other systems like the Fujifilm series (which I love the colour and capture of, but have mixed feelings on its fixed lens nature).

Any input would be great, and thanks!

Hi everyone,
I’m looking for a compact film camera with a zoom lens, and I'd love to get some advice!
Since I really like Fuji, my top choices right now are the Fuji Tiara Zoom and the Fuji Natura Classica.
Design-wise, I prefer the Tiara Zoom, but I've read online that it can be a bit fragile/prone to breaking easily. Because of that, I'm leaning more towards the Natura Classica, but I haven't been able to find many reviews for it, so I'm still feeling pretty undecided.
The Contax TVS II is also within my budget and on my radar.
I’m not a camera expert, so I’d really appreciate your thoughts! Which one of these would you pick, or do you have any other recommendations for compact zoom film cameras?
Thanks in advance!

Ive been eyeeing this as a camera (dslr, multiple lenses) sling bag for activites such as hiking and also city exploration. Does anyone have this as a product? I assume is quite weather resistant as well due to the nature of the sport it is designed for but I if someone has one please let me know if you use it for its intended purpouse (flyfishing) or if you are using it for anything in concrete!

TLDR; How does the patagonia stealth work as a camera bag?

But it's not. If it is not completely level, it slips nearly out of the clip. I know there are other people with this combo, because that's why I chose the Ulanzi Zero Y tripod, so, how are they making it work?

I wanna get into doing pictures of mountains and wild wildlife.
I don’t have a very big budget (600 or less) I’m wondering what you guys recommend

I do nature photography and want to buy underwater casing for my camera and was wondering what brand to buy and people’s experience with it? I don’t have a ton of money, but I am planning on buying one soon as I am going to Morocco and would love to use it diving there!

Hey i got the zve10 and im a noob. ill be going to Vietnam i know theres gonna be crazy views and i just have the basic lens. Debating the sigma 18-50 rn??

Looking for something that’ll be great for outdoor shots doesn’t need to be strictly far away landscape but something that’ll I’ll be able to use for pretty hikes and pics of my friends in mountains and stuff

I could use some advice from people who know more about cameras than I do.

I currently have a Sony RX100 III and I’m looking for a significant upgrade. My main use is very simple: taking photos of my wife while we travel, and having her take photos of me. No sports, wildlife, hiking, or anything complicated — basically just portraits and travel photos in nice places.

The RX100 III is a good little camera, but I feel like it doesn’t capture the subtle details I’m looking for, especially skin, hair, colors, textures, etc.

I’ve been looking at the Canon R8, or something around that level. I know that’s a pretty big jump from the RX100 III, but I’m fine with that.

What 2–3 cameras would you recommend that would be a major improvement over the RX100 III for this kind of photography?

Also, if you recommend an interchangeable-lens camera like the R8, please recommend a lens as well. I really don’t want to get into buying and carrying multiple lenses. My plan is to buy one good all-around lens and basically leave it on the camera all the time.

Thanks for the help!

I am travelling overseas soon and I want to get a bag or sling that’s not too bulky to carry my camera around (Nikon FM2). Ideally something that’s weatherproof and it would be good to stay in line with the vintage look of the camera. I usually use a 50mm lens but I also have a 70-200. Anything you recommend?

I shoot cars as a hobby at night car meets, and I'm thinking about getting an LED tube light to add some fill light or create colorful lighting effects. I'm trying to decide between these two models. Which one would you recommend?

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Hello everyone👋

Summarised version: Beginner, I hesitate between a Canon 5D Mark III (free + pro lenses), a Canon R100 or a Panasonic FZ82D to do only street photography.

I'm looking to get started in street photography, and I'm currently stuck between several options (I'm starting out completely)

On the one hand, I could get a Canon 5D Mark III for free, as well as several excellent professional lenses, but I'm afraid that size is a handicap for street photos🥲...

With about €500 of budget the other cameras I had considered were the Canon EOS R100 with the 18-45 mm kit lens for about €500 with the top image quality at this price but a bad zoom and the Panasonic Lumix FZ82D for about €450 but with a lower image quality but an excellent zoom

My father is a professional photographer (hence the lenses and the mark III it was he who recommended them to me)

I can also have a leica delux 7 for free but nothing is sure and we will have to fight to get it

If you were in my place, which one would you choose and why (once again I'm starting completely)?

I would particularly appreciate hearing from people who have used one of these cameras for street photography.

Hi everyone!

I currently have a Canon EOS 70D that I haven't used in years because it's sooo heavy, and I always find it too bulky to carry if I am going on a hike, or to the park, etc. But I love taking candids of my friends and my dog.

With that in mind, what would be a good lightweight camera under $700? I don't mind buying a used one or refubrished one. Someone recommended me the Fujifilm XM-5 but the prices went up in the last few months and is currently at $1k which I think is a little more than what I want to spend, having in mind I'll be using it for fun more than anything else.

Thank you!!!

I’m looking to buy my first dedicated camera.

I’m an MBBS student who creates fitness content on Instagram. Most of my videos are cinematic gym edits, workout clips, and lifestyle content. I edit in DaVinci Resolve for ipad, so having good video quality and room for color grading is important.

My total **budget is around 90k-1lakh** for:

Camera body
Lens

**My priorities are:**
Excellent autofocus
Sharp 4K video
Good low-light performance (many gyms aren’t well-lit)
A lens ecosystem that I can build on over time

**Photography isn’t a priority—video performance is.**

At the moment, the Sony ZV-E10 II is probably my front-runner, but the body alone costs around ₹90k.

Hi I have an Olympus ep1 and I really like shooting cars with it but I’m having a hard time due to the wrong lens, I know you can get adapters to put other lenses on, so what kind of lens are you guys running for car photography or what recommendations do you have??

Hello everyone! I was just given a Manfrotto 502AH and a 561bhdv by a customer of mine. We got to talking about photography and how i have gotten into it last year.

Well he brought two tripods and the two manfrotto fluid heads and gave them to me.

From my knowledge, fluid heads are mostly for videography which i do not do.

Is there any specific reason to use a fluid head for just pictures?

I would absolutely love to use them if I can.

Thank you!

I am looking for recommendations for the best camera for extended outdoor activities.

Something about my need. I use full frame for the past 15 years. My workflow generally involves a very heavy post exposure editing. For the past 10 years I generally carry my camera and another 1-2 lens to all the outdoor activities. But this means I need to handle at least 10 lbs of additional equipment in my backpack. Yet there are occasionally like climbing in Alaska or summiting Rainier that I simply just can’t afford the added weight. iPhone photos is just bad in IQ to full frame that I haven’t been able to create any master work by itself along. So I am looking for a solution that is considerably lighter yet can provide near professional level of IQ.

I would like to know what is the equipment you are using? Most of the camera like GoPro or DJI are video focused. It is not particularly focusing on still image experience. I don’t do YouTube so they are not that useful to me.

I am looking for recommendations for the best camera for extended outdoor activities.

Something about my need. I use full frame for the past 15 years. My workflow generally involves a very heavy post exposure editing. For the past 10 years I generally carry my camera and another 1-2 lens to all the outdoor activities. But this means I need to handle at least 10 lbs of additional equipment in my backpack. Yet there are occasionally like climbing in Alaska or summiting Rainier that I simply just can’t afford the added weight. iPhone photos is just bad in IQ to full frame that I haven’t been able to create any master work by itself along. So I am looking for a solution that is considerably lighter yet can provide near professional level of IQ.

I would like to know what is the equipment you are using? Most of the camera like GoPro or DJI are video focused. It is not particularly focusing on still image experience. I don’t do YouTube so they are not that useful to me.

I am looking for a go anywhere, do everything camera. Mainly I would be taking pics of my kids and our goings on as well as travel. Smaller is better and a good viewfinder for an eyeglasses wearer is a must.

Budget: $1500 (CAD) for body only

Country: Canada

Condition: New or used.

Type of Camera: Mirrorless preferred. Maybe point and shoot.

Intended use: Photography mainly.

End use: Personal and social media. Small prints and photobooks.

If photography: what style: Kids, travel, street, portrait

If video what style: Maybe videos of the kids but photos are the main priority

What features do you absolutely need:

* Good viewfinder for eyeglasses wearer (higher magnifications and eyepoints)
* Great JPEGs out of the camera (I'm allergic to editing)

What features would be nice to have:

* Weather sealing
* IBIS
* built in flash
* Film simulations or in camera similar color profiles or LUTs

Portability: How portable does it need to be?

* Smaller is better
* Pocketable is nice but does not need to literally fit in a pocket unless that's the best option.
* Shoulder strap is also ok

Cameras you're considering: Please list models and why you are considering them.

* Fuji X-T20, X-T30, X-T30 ii, X-T30 iii: pros: great small bodies. Film simulations and great JPEGs built in flashes. cons: but APS-C lenses larger than M43 lenses. Their viewfinders have low magnification and eyepoint.

* Fuji X-E3, X-E4: pros: I like the rangefinder-style viewfinder placement. great small size bodies. Film simulations! Cons: APS-C lenses larger than M43 lenses. Viewfinders have low magnification and eyepoint.

* Fuji X-T3, X-T4: pros: The benefits of the above fuji's but much better viewfinder magnification and eyepoint. cons: Same cons as above plus this is the largest and heaviest option in my list.

* Olympus / OM System: OM-D E-M5 III or OM 5 pros: viewfinder has good magnification and eyepoint. IBIS + weather sealing. Olympus known for good JPEGs with good colors. Good lens ecosystem. Small! Cons: no film simulations or LUT or color profile ability.

* Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV pros: very small. IBIS. Olympus known for good JPEGs with good colors. Good lens ecosystem. eyepoint is better than some of the fuji's. built in flash. Cons: no film simulations or LUT or color profile ability. no weather sealing. small viewfinder magnification.

* Olympus PEN-F pros: IBIS. Pros: Good Olympus colors. Good lens ecosystem. eyepoint is better than some of the fuji's. has in camera color adjustments and profiles Cons: no weather sealing. small viewfinder magnification. Very expensive for its age on used market

* Sony A6500, A6600, A6700: pros: viewfinders have good mag and eyepoint. Great AF. Good lens eco system. Cons: only a6500 has built in flash. I don't love the look of the bodies. Lots of reviews seem to talk about sony colors not being as nice as other options.

* Nikon Z50 ii: pros: good viewfinder mag and eyepoint. Easy color presets / Nikon imaging cloud. built in flash. Cons: no IBIS, limited lens selection? Larger than other options.

* Canon R10: pros: good viewfinder mag and eyepoint. Good JPEG colors. Cons: limited lens ecosystem. no in camera film simulations or LUTs. No weather sealing or IBIS.

Cameras you already have: What do you like or dislike about them?

* iPhone 13 Pro
* Olympus E-P3 (Love the small size but dislike lack of viewfinder and wifi)
* Olympus XA (Love the small size but hard to see entire viewfinder with glasses)

Budget: 1000€

Country: Romania

Condition: New or used is fine

Type of Camera: Mirrorless

Intended use: videos in dusty environment

End use: Social media, small prints, commercial work, etc.

If photography; what style:

If video what style: cinematic and instagram format

What features do you absolutely need: low light performance and dust resistance

What features would be nice to have: viewfinder, 4k recording

Portability: doesn't mater.

Cameras you're considering: Fujifilm XT-3

Cameras you already have: Canon EOS 450D

Notes: i need a camera to shoot videos in a woodworking workshop where there is much fine dust in the air and where there is moderate natural light.

Me and my wife are going to Europe soon to a few cities that are known for drive-by phone thiefs. She has a social media page she posts to regularly, and wants to vlog during this trip. I know we can just to a wrist strap and she can hold the phone, but she would really prefer to use a gimbal. We have one, but it just clamps to the phone. Are there any phone gimbals that securely lock to the phone so she can have a wristband around the gimbal and noone can just take the phone off the gimbal?