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Canon T1i vs GF2 - Size Weight Comparison

Started Apr 7, 2012 | Discussions thread
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007peter
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Canon T1i vs GF2 - Size Weight Comparison

I love canon dslr, I used to travel with these in my bag everywhere

  • Canon 30d

  • Canon 430ex flash

  • 8 AA batteries + 2 lithium backup for 30d

  • Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 for portraits

  • Canon 17-85mm IS for wide angle

  • Canon 50mm f/1.8 for lowlight

  • Canon 70-200 f/4 for telephoto

You can't never have too many backup batteries or too many lens

At last carrying these gears has taken a toil on me. I downgraded my 30 to a Rebel XTi to lighten the weight The XTi is later upgrade to XSi, then to a T1i. I sold off Canon 35 F2, 50 F1.8, 85 F1.8 and replaced them with a single Tamron 17-50 (non-VC). I upgrade the Tamron to a Sigma 18-50 f/2.8 Macro, then to my lovely Canon 17-55 f/2.8 IS USM . I also consolidated my Telephoto lens collection from Canon 55-250 + Canon 70-200 F4 (nonIS) + Canon 100mm F2 + Canon 200mm F2.8 to just a single Canon 70-200 F4 IS . Now I have everything cover with just 2 lens: Canon 17-55 + 70-200 F4 IS. This also enable me to dump my camera bag and use a Black Rapid RS-4 sling strap instead.

Black Rapid sling strap, unfortunately, worsen the ZOOM CREEP on my expensive $1100 Canon 17-55 f/2.8 which doesn't have a single zoom-lock to prevent zoom-creep. Fearing for the longevity of my Canon 17-55, which is heavy and bulky at times, I bought a Tamron 17-50 F2.8 VC (with zoom lock ) for traveling with Black Rapid RS-4 strap.

While I'm content with my Canon T1i + Tamron 17-50 F2.8 VC setup, I'm not 100% satisfied. Due to the size and weight of DSLR, I find it necessary to bring along a point/shoot to cover times when using DSLR isn't desirable . So I broke down and just bought myself one of those "trendy" mirrorless camera

GF2 is not the smallest or the lightest m4/3 you can buy, but it is CHEAP and comes with a HOT-SHOE and is compatible with my lovely Canon 430ex flash.

  • canon t1i + tamron is 1141g or 2.51*lbs

  • GF2 + 14-42 + battery is only 494g or 1.089*lbs

I don't think mirrorless (today) is going to replace my Canon T1i dslr yet. But my Canon SD4000 point shoot with a tiny 1/2.7" CMOS sensor is toast. I'll leave my canon dslr gear at home for serious shooting, and travel with a m4/3 mirrorless when I want lightweight.

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