jor23 wrote:
So, to summarize, I now have
- E-M1 and GM1, with 17/25/45 primes, 12-40 pro zoom and the 40-150 tele
- RX100
- LX100
- RX1
I think I am happy with E-M1 being my prime camera. The RX1 is obviously gonna stay (loving it so far).
I am obviously sick with GAS. Any suggestions on what to do?
I like taking pictures of family and friends, plants. Started playing with street. Haven't been able to shoot a good video yet. A little bit of everything .
Although I won't offer specific advice on what gear to keep, my general advice is that you need to make a specific list of what you want to shoot and then figure out what gear you need to realize the goals on your list. So, from what I am seeing on your list:
- Pictures of Family and Friends - That could cover a pretty wide range. Where are you planning on photographing them? Are you going to be traveling with them (and your gear)? If you are traveling, weight is a consideration. Are you thinking about portraits? Maybe a longer focal length is important. Action shots? Maybe quick focusing would be a benefit. Are you going to photograph them in bad weather? At the beach? Maybe you need something with weather sealing. Try to imagine some specific scenarios where you would want to photograph family and friends, and *then* think of what gear you need.
- Plants - Are you interested in macro? You probably need to think about gear with a lot of DOF. You might also want to think about some lighting gear.
- Street -- Something small and unobtrusive is probably good. You don't need much reach. My choice would probably be a 17mm prime on one of the M4/3 bodies. Maybe the RX10 would be good. I have never used one, and so I can't say for sure.
- Video -- Which gear handles video the best? My guess would be the LX100.
You seem to be pretty set on keeping the EM-1 (with lenses) and the RX10. So, which of the remaining three will suit your goals best -- the GM1, LX100, or the RX100? The main argument for the GM1 is that it would be a good backup for the EM1, but you sound as if you have never warmed up to the GM1. You could always use one of the other bodies as a backup. That leaves us with the RX100 or the LX100. Basically, it's a question of which you value more: the smaller size of the RX100 or the video capability of the LX100. Only you can answer which is right for you.