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Hello,

So we had this canon eos70d just sitting there for almost six years. It still looks new and have a kit lens + sigma 35mm. We haven't touched it that much, but now I really want to try filming and photography the only downside is that it's really heavy.

One of my relative says i should just sell it and buy a mirrorless camera because it's been trending and easy to use/light weight.

But I guess 70d isn't worth it that much today.. if I sell it same as the lenses and will still be short if I opt for mirrorless.

Please i'm just a beginner! Thank u all.

I have the option buy a Canon r7 with a broken mechanical shutter (gives error but does move), but fully functioning electronic shutter, together with a Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM ART. The package will be EUR ~550.

Is it worth it or is the repair of the mechanical shutter to expensive. Is it usable with only electronic shutter.

Let me know your thoughts

• ⁠Budget: Sub 8K
• ⁠Country: USA
• ⁠Condition: USED
• ⁠Type of Camera: Cinema
• ⁠Intended use: Doc style run & gun
• ⁠If photography; what style: N/A
• ⁠If video what style: Documentary
• ⁠What features do you absolutely need: Incredible lowlight and or incredible potential for post NR - OPENGATE! -
• ⁠Portability: relatively, not an Arri classic or RED ranger but not an FX3
• ⁠Cameras you're considering: RED weapon 8K, Pyxis 12k, RED KX
• ⁠Cameras you already have: A7iv, A6700, S1r
• ⁠Notes: I’m stuck, I’m sure these are all great options I’m considering however I need to be pushed in a direction.

Hey everyone,

I’m planning to buy a camera/DSLR mainly for personal use like travel, casual photography, family photos, nature, etc. One thing I really want is the ability to take clear photos of objects that are far away — around 100 meters or more — without losing too much quality.

I’m confused about:

Which camera brand/model would be best for beginners or normal users?

DSLR vs Mirrorless — which makes more sense now?

What lens/mm range is good for long-distance clear shots? (200mm, 300mm, 400mm?)

Is zoom lens quality more important than camera body?

My budget is flexible depending on value for money suggestions.

Would really appreciate recommendations from people who actually use cameras for similar purposes. Thanks!

Budget: 1200 euro / 5000 pln

Country: Poland

Condition: New for warranty

Type of Camera: Mirrorless

Intended use: Photography AND video to record my kiddo

If photography; what style: kids, portaits, street, indoors, architecture landscapes

If video what style: Vlogging, capturing my kid

What features do you absolutely need: i don't know

What features would be nice to have: no idea

Portability: How portable does it need to be?small bag i guess?

Cameras you're considering: Please list models and why you are considering them. Fuji xm5, xt30 II, Sony a6400, Sony zve10 I or II, maybe omsysyems but not sure which

Cameras you already have: none

Notes: recording my kiddo, shooting nature, portaits, street and architecture. Too many options, no idea what to choose..

Budget: $100-200

Country: Indonesia

Condition: used is fine

Type of Camera: -

Intended use: Photography, something that feels nostalgic

End use: Social media, personal

If photography; what style: some landscapes, faces, and any good memories

If video what style: not really planning anything

What features do you absolutely need: im new here so, something that is beginner friendly

What features would be nice to have: easy to carry around, preferably small size

Portability: need it small

Cameras you're considering: Sony cybershot w570 or dsc w830, nikon coolpix s3300

Camera you already have: none! Hopefully this will be my first

Note: im not looking for anything fancy, or something hd, just trying out photography. Sorry if the terms are complicated

Please excuse my English

Greetings everyone,
Hope you all have a great day!
I am a fellow photographer about to enter a new world of possibilities switching from iPhone mobile photography to finally buy a mirrorless camera system!

In short-
I love the sensor performance of a full frame
And I love the versatility mobility of MFT

USECASE:
30% everyday photo and videography (lowlight possible - street- portraiture etc)
35% birds and wildlife
15% landscape and wide angle
5% Astro and night shots
15% macro

Please help me which path is better, I wish to build my skills and technique further in this field seek guidance?

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Setup 1 - Micro four thirds :
OM1 Mark II
7-14 2.8
12-40 2.8
40-150 2.8 with 1.4 tele
~~~~ after 1 year ~~~~
25 1.2
45 1.2
75 1.8
300 f4
90 macro

Setup 2 - Full Frame
Z6 iii
17-28 2.8
24-120 f4 S
70-200 2.8 VR S
~~~~ after 1 year ~~~~
Either one of 50 vs 85 1.8
180 - 600 5.6 - 6.3
105 macro

Setup 3 - hybrid
OM 1 Mark II with Z6 iii
7-14 2.8 MFT (14-28 full frame equiv) due to live composite of MFT
24-120 f4 S FF
40-150 2.8 MFT (80-300 full frame equiv also use 1.4 tele converter)
75 1.8 MFT (150 full frame equiv)
~~~~ after 1 year ~~~~
Either one of 50 vs 85 1.8
300 f4 MFT (600 full frame equiv)
90 macro MFT (180 full frame equiv)

Key points
Hate tripod / Will not print / Will use DXO denoising

Appreciate your advice and experience in photography?

Hey Photographers.

Would love to hear your set up thoughts. Bullet points questions below.

I have been away to long to see and know the changes.

I have always been into photography and had the odd good camera. However had to sell everything during Covid. Now I am looking at getting back into things. I am chasing everyone's ideas for their ideal set-up. This is what I have considered so far.

I am looking at the Sony a7 V and paring it with sony fe 100mm f/2.8 macro gm. I realise 100mm will not be ideal for what I plan to do but I will add a lens a bit later when money allows.

I was Cannon before. With 3 lens.

I will be looking at doing a bit of videos with the set up for YouTube as well. So really a combo hobby with the odd side of Vlogging.

Budget: $6000 AUD can push to $7300 for the right set up.

Country: Australia

Condition: New only

Intended use: hybrid shooting

If photography; what style: landscape, portrait, street, wildlife (Macro as more of a hobby)

If video what style: Vlogging

Portability: in a backpack with 2 lens

Cheers everyone.

Hello Everyone! I do not know anything about cameras but i wanted to buy my girlfriend a mirrorless camera, she’s been wanting it for a long time, she wanted to shoot aesthetic pictures, videos of self and street style shoots. She’s not a professional, its going to be her 1st mirrorless camera. I ideally wanted to stay under $800 CAD. Any suggestions?

It was a Canon Powershot SD700 IS. Has been a great camera over the years but I dropped it when the zoom was out and now it doesn't focus so am looking for a replacement but I'm clueless about what's going on in cameras now.

Really for the type of pictures/video I take it was fine and quite robust to have lasted this long. Seems this type of camera is not as common nowadays, is there any you can recommend? Build quality is important, equivalent to the one I've had. Thanks!

Budget: $300 USD

Country: USA

Condition: New

Type of Camera: point and shoot

Intended use: Photography & video.

End use: Personal use.

If photography: what style: General use

If video what style: General use

What features do you absolutely need: Basic, what the Powershot has.

What features would be nice to have: Basic

Portability: As portable as the Powershot

Cameras you're considering: Don't know as not finding many point and shoots.

Cameras you already have: Powershot

Notes: None.

So i bought the a6700 the 16th of may and the only email they sent me was an email saying it was processing 3 days ago, has anyone had an experience like this before?

I also sent them an email asking why my product was processing 2 days ago and they still havent answered me.

I was hoping the camera arrived before may 28th but i dont think ill have that kind of luck.