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Post by philkemp on Oct 23, 2018 16:07:10 GMT
I am currently considering a camera upgrade and doing the usual research.
I currently have a Sony DSLR and would prefer not to have to move to a new lens system unless absolutely necessary. With Sony there appears to be an increasing emphasis on the mirrorless camera format.
Has anyone any practical insights (in an aviation context) in the merits or challenges with mirrorless systems against the more "traditional" DSLR cameras please?.
Any insights welcomed.
Thanks in anticipation Phil K
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Post by eLaReF on Oct 23, 2018 17:48:21 GMT
I'm not interested in them as such, but I understood the main advantages were when doing multi-frame shooting i.e. faster and quieter. No mirror clattering up & down every shot.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2018 12:53:40 GMT
Look at final weight, for example a Pentax K1 with 140-450 Pentax lens comes out at 2.7 kilos and when separated to give body & lens you no longer have one item of hand baggage when flying.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2019 18:09:37 GMT
I consider myself fairly ahead of the curve, tech-wise, as part of my job. I have used digital camers since 1998, upgrading every few years since then.
I traded in all my DSLR kit a couple of years ago, and would NEVER go back.
I use a Sony RX10M3, which has a 24 to 600mm optical Zeiss lens, with full image stabilisation.
It is compact, easy to use, fantastic spec, very fast focussing, great frame rate, and an ideal travelling companion.
If you were designing a digital today from scratch, and not having to compromise by using an old mechanical shutter to cater for the old SLR lenses, then this is the camera you would design.
DSLRs are on the way out for a number of reasons, they are old technology.
A couple of unexpected bonuses in using this camera. 1. No need to carry a multitude of different size heavy lenses. 2. It is a very discrete bit of kit, often a bonus in some locations. 3. No more back-breaking lugging heavy kit around on Airshow days.
I repeat, I would NEVER go back.
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