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The most important consideration for buying a new camera body
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Chris R-UK
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Most important consideration for me at the moment - continuous AF performance because of what I shoot.
Dutch Newchurch
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Lens range.
A body is useless without at least one lens.
Some ranges are more suitable for one's needs than others. One might already own one or more lenses with a particular fitting.
A body is useless without at least one lens.
Some ranges are more suitable for one's needs than others. One might already own one or more lenses with a particular fitting.
I would consider all those and more it's not a single item for me.
With the exception of 4k because if I needed video I would buy a dedicated video camera. If a still camera offered decent video it might be a bonus but it's not really a make or break thing.
I guess thinking about it, the ability to use my current lenses would play a significant role but when the time comes I wouldn't be against a total change.
With the exception of 4k because if I needed video I would buy a dedicated video camera. If a still camera offered decent video it might be a bonus but it's not really a make or break thing.
I guess thinking about it, the ability to use my current lenses would play a significant role but when the time comes I wouldn't be against a total change.
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tbcass
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For than reason I didn't vote. The 4 in no particular order;
Eye level viewfinder, much prefer an EVF and the quality of it is important.
Fully articulated screen, touch not important.
Low Light Performance.
Megapixels.
Not on the list is AF performance.
Of course if a camera has certain outstanding characteristics I can overlook other flaws. One of the cameras I own is an RX10iii which does not have an articulating screen and, because it's a 1" sensor, has so-so high ISO performance. Despite that it's fantastic 24-600mm equivalent lens trumps other shortcomings.
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Tom
Look at the picture, not the pixels
Eye level viewfinder, much prefer an EVF and the quality of it is important.
Fully articulated screen, touch not important.
Low Light Performance.
Megapixels.
Not on the list is AF performance.
Of course if a camera has certain outstanding characteristics I can overlook other flaws. One of the cameras I own is an RX10iii which does not have an articulating screen and, because it's a 1" sensor, has so-so high ISO performance. Despite that it's fantastic 24-600mm equivalent lens trumps other shortcomings.
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Tom
Look at the picture, not the pixels
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hikerdoc
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My three votes would be:
- Resolution appropriate for my primary intended uses.
- Compatibility with my lenses unless I am planning a system change
- Body/lens characteristics consistent with use. (Weather resistance, shutter sound, fps, etc.)
For my current needs things like IBIS, EVF, articulated screen, wifi would not be factors. I have an iPhone to sufficiently cover that stuff.
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- Resolution appropriate for my primary intended uses.
- Compatibility with my lenses unless I am planning a system change
- Body/lens characteristics consistent with use. (Weather resistance, shutter sound, fps, etc.)
For my current needs things like IBIS, EVF, articulated screen, wifi would not be factors. I have an iPhone to sufficiently cover that stuff.
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For me very important things are:
-good color profile when I use a raw converter
-good out-of-camera jpgs (see Google's HDR+)
-good user interface, not too stiff dials and a touchscreen
-good lenses exist and they are not too expensive
-good color profile when I use a raw converter
-good out-of-camera jpgs (see Google's HDR+)
-good user interface, not too stiff dials and a touchscreen
-good lenses exist and they are not too expensive
David Pavlich
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My first consideration is how does the camera feel in hand. If it feels lousy, all that other stuff is moot because I wouldn't buy it.
But, playing along, I voted for low light performance.
David
But, playing along, I voted for low light performance.
David
Chris R-UK
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grsnovi
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The question seems to imply that you already have a camera body which further implies an ILC camera, so to me anyway, the most important consideration would be your inventory of glass and how that would map to a new body.
tbcass
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I have never handled a camera that felt lousy in my hands. Some are better than others of course but I don't think camera manufacturers are that clueless to sell a lousy feeling camera.
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Dareshooter
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Surprised it didn't make the list. Without great IQ nothing on that list is worth squat.
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For me . . . the 1st criteria I look at is . . .
Will I actually use the camera?
If it's too big for what I am doing, it doesn't matter if it has the best specs in the world . . . a camera is not going to do me any good sitting at home. LOL. Or if a camera is too frustrating that I don't want to use it, same difference. LOL.
Once I get past that question . . . I think of my second question . . .
Will it let me get the shots I want?
I shoot different things, different ways. For me, there is no one camera that covers everything. (I sure wish there were, things would be a lot cheaper for me if there was one camera to get. LOL.)
For shooting my daughters at cheer competitions . . . yeah, I want a fast camera that is able to keep up with the action and give me great shots.
But . . . while trekking out to the beach, I'm not going to want to carry around a big camera. For me, going to the beach, I'm more likely to take a waterproof compact camera! LOL.
Take care & Happy Shooting!
Chris Malcolm
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None of the above. I buy a new camera body when the body I'm using has a deficiency which annoys me enough to be worth the cost of upgrading. Plus I need good evidence that the upgrade will make a noticeable difference to enough of my images. I suspect a lot of enthusiastic reviewers of new cameras they've bought are trying to convince themselves that the new magic is worth what they paid for it.
tbcass
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Don't all cameras have great IQ these days? Heck, some people think cellphones have great IQ.
tbcass
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Good point. This is a gear forum so I suspect that many here buy a new camera because, well, it's new! ;-)
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