AndreasElia
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My name is Andreas and i am from Cyprus (a small Mediterranean island). I would like some help choosing a camera, so in order to be short and specific:
1. I have no idea about photography - i would like to buy a camera and start exploring photography
2. video recording for family moments also
3. After some research i narrowed down my options at Samsung NX500 and Panasonic Lumix G7. I would love NX1 but i dont have the money for it (my budget is around 500USD), although i prefer NX500 dimensions and looks are perfect for me. The other models i looked into are LX100, Nex7, SLT-A77, DMC-FZ1000, a6000.
There are somethings i don't understand:
1. 4K on both cameras - Do i need a good computer to play or convert 4K? Is it the same on both cameras?
2. Will i need to convert also 1080p on these cameras?
3. What is a crop factor and how important it is for me and the purposes that will serve?
4. Should i consider another camera with really good 1080 UHD?
5. NX500 has 28mp Vs Lumix G7 16mp - How important is this gap especially for an absolute beginner?
6. Is there a minimum fps i should look for in terms of video?
7. I was thinking to buy the body only (whatever my final selection is) and buy a lens of something like 18-200mm since i believe that such a length is more for general purposes. Your opinion please.
8. Any other model that would best suit me and my budget?
I know that i am asking a lot, any help and advise would be appreciated, if then again not, thanks anyway for your time reading my post
AndreasE
1. I have no idea about photography - i would like to buy a camera and start exploring photography
2. video recording for family moments also
3. After some research i narrowed down my options at Samsung NX500 and Panasonic Lumix G7. I would love NX1 but i dont have the money for it (my budget is around 500USD), although i prefer NX500 dimensions and looks are perfect for me. The other models i looked into are LX100, Nex7, SLT-A77, DMC-FZ1000, a6000.
There are somethings i don't understand:
1. 4K on both cameras - Do i need a good computer to play or convert 4K? Is it the same on both cameras?
2. Will i need to convert also 1080p on these cameras?
3. What is a crop factor and how important it is for me and the purposes that will serve?
4. Should i consider another camera with really good 1080 UHD?
5. NX500 has 28mp Vs Lumix G7 16mp - How important is this gap especially for an absolute beginner?
6. Is there a minimum fps i should look for in terms of video?
7. I was thinking to buy the body only (whatever my final selection is) and buy a lens of something like 18-200mm since i believe that such a length is more for general purposes. Your opinion please.
8. Any other model that would best suit me and my budget?
I know that i am asking a lot, any help and advise would be appreciated, if then again not, thanks anyway for your time reading my post
AndreasE
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