Went to get a G80 and ended up with an A7..tips from M4/3 and FF users?

NCV wrote:

I am a bit mystified why Sony is always seen as the FF alternative to M43.
I am testing the FF waters myself at the moment. It all started when I bought a 28PC lens and found my Nikon D300 did not get the most out of this lens due to the restricted angle of view.

Mirrorless, mirrorless....if you prefer an EVF, and want to use adapted lenses, mirrorless makes more sense.

I found an incredibly cheep hardly used D700 to sit behind the lens. Playing around I was quite shocked at the image quality that even this elderly camera gave me. A SH 24-120 F4 was quickly added. The whole lot cost me less than the planned 12-100 was going to cost.

I think it is also worth considering the traditional DSLR if you want to dabble in FF, a used D750, D800 or D610 for example a fine camera. Nikon has a certain pedigree that Sony does not have and it probably shows in some practical areas like menus and white balance.

I bought a D750 last year, and liked it, but the particular one I got ultimately got returned as it had a focusing issue. Even though the D750 is a very nice camera, I still prefer working with mirrorless, personally, but won't touch another Sony.

BTW, the D700 24-120 is not as evilly heavy as a carry around camera as FF is sometimes made out.

It's bulkier, and not terrible, but the D750 24-120mm was enough to give me significant wrist pain, unfortunately. I'm hoping the Nikon mirrorless FF that is rumored will be a little more svelte overall (not that I can afford it at the moment)....

-J