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Please suggest me a camera for my father

Started Nov 20, 2015 | Discussions thread
Astrotripper Veteran Member • Posts: 8,676
Choose 2 out of 3
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So, you want:

  1. relatively small and lightweight
  2. decent low light performance
  3. long reach

And all at a limited budget.

You can't really get all three at the same time. FZ1000 is 2) and 3). LX100 is 1) and 2). ILC + superzoom lens is 2) and 3). Small sensor superzoom compact will be 1) and 3). You get my drift. And those options that might be closer to meeting your requirements will be more expensive than your budget.

For example, a GM5 + 12-32 + 35-100 will be a very compact solution that covers 24-200 range. But that's 900 EUR. And it still will require the hassle of changing the lenses.

It's a tough call, but you will have to compromise on something.

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