M4/3 to 1", now back to M4/3

JaKing wrote:

Doom Scythe wrote:

JaKing wrote:

Doom Scythe wrote:

JaKing wrote:

You have a nice kit. Some of my best images were taken with my E-510 plus its two kit zooms (14-42 and 40-150).

Learn to use the kit you have, rather than one you don't ...

No doubt skill matters a lot more than the gear. But since most of my photography are done during travels, I was just wondering if there is a lighter option to go with.

You may well find that an acceptable 1" camera is both bigger and heavier than what you have, and definitely a lot more expensive!

If you look at my gear list, you will see that I have 2 bodies and lots of lenses. I also have 5 working bags, ranging from tiny (Thinktank Mirrorless Mover 10) to large enough to comfortably take both bodies plus 6x mFTs lenses and accessories. This allows me to play mix-n-match in any desired way - that is, extremely flexible.

Your existing gear also allows this, perhaps to a slightly lesser degree. Take the lens or lenses you think you will use on a particular day.

Maybe contemplate a different body such as maybe an E-M5 MkII ...

I just did some research on the 1" camera, and looks like some of them even weigh up to 1kg which defeats the whole purpose of portability. Better bring a camera with 2 zoom lenses. At least at any point of time, only 500g-600g is on my wrist. Also, the 1" camera does not seem to cover the ultra wide angle range of 20mm equivalent of FF which I shoot frequently.

What you mentioned is exactly what I find myself evolving into these days. I originally only had a E-PL7 with the kit lens and a small bag. But in the past year, as I acquired more lenses, my bag also became bigger as a result. After a few shooting sessions and oversea trips, I realised that a one-bag-fits-all solution may not be the best, which is actually my initial idea of 'completeness'. It's way better to have a multitude of bags of different sizes and only take what we need for that session, with the option to bring everything if the need arises.

As for the EM-5 II, I've just gotten it yesterday. After contemplating for a while, I decided to buy it as it was on offer.

Good thinking. Congrats

Now, to sell off my E-PL7.......

For what you will probably get for it, don't be too quick to do that, unless money is VERY tight. Having a second and tiny body can be extremely useful. This is the role that my E-M1 MkI is relegated to. I have even contemplated buying one of the E-PLx bodies for this very purpose.

The reason I am contemplating to sell is because my dad also has another E-PL7, so if and when I need it, I can loan it from him. The fear is if sits around not doing anything, might as well liquidate it to make way for better lenses.

I know for the price, it ain't that much, but am trying to aim for something like $160.

E-M1 as a light weight body? Don't think it is light or small. Haha. Or may be my definition differs. I feel thay EM5 Mk2 is also not considered small anymore, but still tolerable.