fahim mohammed
Well-known member
I do not know how to do camera reviews. Either technically or as a document writer.
There are thousands more knowledgeable and better camera reviewers out there.
I have been a Nikon user for over 30 years, a Leica user for over 25 years, a mirrorless camera user for just over two years. I have used Canon Dslrs. A compact user almost since they were available.
I have a collection of legacy lenses in both Nikon and Leica mount.
What follows is my opinion, not a generalization. What I like , why I like it ( if I can put it into words ) and why I would never go near certain brands of photo gear.
The mirrorless cam ( Fuji XT-1 that I have ) is a lovely travel camera for me. I have a decent set of Fuji lenses for it ( Fuji make excellent lenses..bar none. And a complete set, now, not tomorrow ).
I tried the Sony A7xx system. I would not invest in it because the customer support here is lacking.
I have and am investigating mFT..the Olympus OMD EM-5 Mark II, with the 12-40/2.8 and the 75/1.8 lens. Lovely system. Super lenses. But, for me, mFT is a small sensor. I crop a lot. Whatever others might say, a small sensor is limited for a few things that I like to do. But I admire this system.
I do not do video. If I did, I would not buy the Panasonic or the Sony. A Nikon D750 would be good enough for me.
I am used to Nikon. I have a significant variety of lenses for the F-mount. I am not a Formula One sports shooter, nor a birder. I am happy with certain focal lengths...as I found out after considerable expenditure of monies and time.
But I need the best possible sensor, I can afford. ( MF and LF cameras..I have never used ).
The Nikon Df has the best sensor currently available, for my needs, bar none. 16 Megapixels is sufficient for me. More megapixels needs a very good and sound camera technique ( and lenses ) or a tripod. I do not like tripods. I am old and getting older. IBIS and such are fine, upto a point. But they are not for fast moving subjects.
But a camera, for me, does not exist only because of its sensor. Ergonomics are very important to me.
The Df has a silly grip, which I find a very big oversight on part of the designers. I am investigating a grip for it.
There are thousands more knowledgeable and better camera reviewers out there.
I have been a Nikon user for over 30 years, a Leica user for over 25 years, a mirrorless camera user for just over two years. I have used Canon Dslrs. A compact user almost since they were available.
I have a collection of legacy lenses in both Nikon and Leica mount.
What follows is my opinion, not a generalization. What I like , why I like it ( if I can put it into words ) and why I would never go near certain brands of photo gear.
The mirrorless cam ( Fuji XT-1 that I have ) is a lovely travel camera for me. I have a decent set of Fuji lenses for it ( Fuji make excellent lenses..bar none. And a complete set, now, not tomorrow ).
I tried the Sony A7xx system. I would not invest in it because the customer support here is lacking.
I have and am investigating mFT..the Olympus OMD EM-5 Mark II, with the 12-40/2.8 and the 75/1.8 lens. Lovely system. Super lenses. But, for me, mFT is a small sensor. I crop a lot. Whatever others might say, a small sensor is limited for a few things that I like to do. But I admire this system.
I do not do video. If I did, I would not buy the Panasonic or the Sony. A Nikon D750 would be good enough for me.
I am used to Nikon. I have a significant variety of lenses for the F-mount. I am not a Formula One sports shooter, nor a birder. I am happy with certain focal lengths...as I found out after considerable expenditure of monies and time.
But I need the best possible sensor, I can afford. ( MF and LF cameras..I have never used ).
The Nikon Df has the best sensor currently available, for my needs, bar none. 16 Megapixels is sufficient for me. More megapixels needs a very good and sound camera technique ( and lenses ) or a tripod. I do not like tripods. I am old and getting older. IBIS and such are fine, upto a point. But they are not for fast moving subjects.
But a camera, for me, does not exist only because of its sensor. Ergonomics are very important to me.
The Df has a silly grip, which I find a very big oversight on part of the designers. I am investigating a grip for it.