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Subjective camera preferences.....

Started May 19, 2014 | Discussions thread
jeffharris
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Re: Subjective camera preferences.....

jalywol wrote:

I was wondering how many other people out there have had what should be the "perfect" camera, but end up using something else for most of what they do?

"Perfect" camera? HAH! Good luck on that one!

I kind of have the same experiences with the GH2 and GX7, though my only real folly was buying a GX1, when they were dirt cheap, and never really liking it.

I love(d) the GH2! What a great camera on so many levels, but far from perfect. The GX7 is kind of the same, though I don't quite gave the same attachment to it as the GH2.

I tend to think about lenses more, especially since cameras have become disposable electronic devices, and lenses you have for years, maybe decades… but maybe that's just me. With cameras, it's how they feel and get out of my way. My favorite was my Nikon FM2… a 20mm f2.8 and 35-135mm macro zoom. It was dead simple, all manual, no BS. Still have the same kit and use the lenses on my GX7.

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