Ep 215: Sony, Canon, Nikon, Panasonic, Olympus or Fuji? Mirrorless or DSLR? Here is what you need to know.

These days, we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to camera gear, lenses, accessories – and everything in between. And advances in technology mean that our cameras can do more than ever. Soon they’ll be able to cook us dinner! However, all this choice can be daunting. And it can be paralysing trying to decide which camera is best for you needs, goals and lifestyle.

In this episode, Gina and Valerie outline how to choose the right camera whether you’re a pro, an enthusiast or an entry level snapper.

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Show Notes

There has never been a more exciting time to be a photographer. We are living in a photography technology boom with camera manufacturers competing for our love by developing bigger, better, faster cameras and lighting systems but which camera should you buy?

In this episode we discuss

  • The camera you want is not necessarily the camera you need
  • Is DSLR dead?
  • Why comparing camera systems is like comparing black combat boots to diamante studded stilettos
  • What should you look for before purchasing a camera
  • What’s the best system for beginners, intermediate and pro photographers and why

What’s the best system for beginners, intermediate and pro photographers and why

PRO

Nikon D5 7000 AU $7000AU
Full-frame CMOS
20.8MP
173-point AF, 99 cross-type
3.2-inch
12fps
4K

Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
Full-frame CMOS
20.2MP
61-point AF, 41 cross-type
3.2-inch
14fps
4K

Nikon D850 approx $4500 AU
Full-frame CMOS
45.4MP
7fps
153-point AF, 99 cross-type
Screen type: 3.2-inch tilt touchscreen
4K video

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV $3300 AU
Full-frame CMOS
30.4MP
61-point AF, 41 cross-type
3.2-inch touchscreen
7fps
4K

Sony Alpha A7R III
Full-frame CMOS
42.2MP
399-point AF
Tilt touchscreen
10fps
Mirrorless

Enthusiastic Enthusiast

Sony Alpha A7 III $3000 AU
Full-frame CMOS
24.2MP
693-point AF
tilt touchscreen
10fps
4K
Mirrorless

Nikon D750 $1500 AU
Full-frame CMOS
24.3MP
51-point AF, 15 cross-type
3.2-inch tilting
6.5fps
1080p

Canon EOS 6D Mark II $1700 AU
Full-frame CMOS
26.2MP
45-point AF all cross-type
3.0-inch angle touchscreen
6.5fps
1080p

Fujifilm X-T3
X-Trans™* CMOS 4
4K/60P 10 bit recording
26-megapixel APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor

ENTRY LEVEL

Nikon D3400 $500 AU
APS-C CMOS
24.2MP
3.0-inch screen
5fps
1080p

Canon EOS Rebel T7i / Canon EOS 800D $1000 AU
APS-C CMOS
24.2MP
6fps
1080p

Quirky/ sexy

Fujifilm X100F
APS-C CMOS
24.3MP
8fps
1080p
Mirrorless

Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
Micro Four Thirds
16.1MP
8.6fps
4K
Mirrorless

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