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Best camera system purchase for $399 is still m43???

Started Jan 9, 2016 | Discussions thread
ahaslett
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aLoto wrote:

Chi Pham wrote:

After all the things I learned the past year on this forum why I should not buy m43:

- m43 gather 4x less light than FF

- too much DOF, according to some

m43 system is still highly recommended IMO for these three reasons:

1) Kit lens perform exceptionally well IQ wise.

2) No entry level shooter will care about how much light or lack thereof once ISO3200 is acceptable.

3) It's the most affordable new system when factoring in the lenses.

So now, I came down to two choices that are currently $399:

1) Oly EPL6 16MP with 2 kit lens 14-42, 40-150mm NEW.

2) Refurbished Nikon D3200 24MP with 2 kit lens (similar zoom range equiv).

I am contemplating to suggest #1 to a family member given that IQ is similar given 16MP vs 24MP is awash when looked on a 2MP monitor.

Is there a different m43 camera, maybe from Panny, in the price range I should consider?

Or can there be a better APSC deal I am not aware of?

TIA

Nikon, in this case, no doubt. Your family member will have many more affordable lenses to choose from when him/her want to upgrade and also a much more capable sensor. The Nikon also will give him/her more a pleasant shooting experience from the start if he/she is not looking to save a few grams on weight... but if that was case then you would have specified that in your post :).

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