KEG
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Re: So I got a G5X Mk2 - My thoughts
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RLight wrote:
KEG wrote:
RLight wrote:
KEG wrote:
Apart from lack of built in viewfinder on g7x3, is there actually that much of a difference between G7x mk III and G5x mk ii?
“Better” lens. And I’d argue yes.
The G7x III wins for YouTube, but for stills? G5x II is quite a bit better. I don’t do the YouTube thing.
Now the G7x III is no slouch btw. For the price it’s not bad. But the G5x II’s reach is appreciated.
Took a look at one sample and it makes RF 24-105 stm look like a $3000 ultra sharp L prime in comparision, ouch.
I am considering RX100 mk 7, G5 X mk II and ZV-1 also.
I agree...
Not to insult the G5X II, M6 II, or smaller formats, but I'll tell you having just had the M6 II and now the G5X II, dare I say, they don't matter. FF is where it is, Canon isn't wrong. Harsh.
Now an R won't pocket. A G5X II will, but yes, huge reduction in IQ. It is what it is.
Regarding your options:
1. RX100 VIII will triumph for outdoors/sports needs. It will flounder indoors or low light; SOOC JPEG colors and handling.
2. G5X II will triumph in all conditions, but, lacks in AF for sports-like needs; doesn't have the sheer reach of the RX100 VII. Excels in SOOC JPEG output and handling though.
3. ZV-1 is good if you want to VLOG, and do Sony. Honestly VLOG-ing though? G7x III. Colors will eat you alive (on the ZV-1) if you don't plan to grade your footage. 30 or 60 frames per second of bad colors is REALLY noticeable vs stills. Whatever shortcoming a stills solution has, gets amplified by video. Things like your picture profile which are often overlooked on Canon's despite the wide number of built-in options, or shutter speed selection, become immensely important in video. I can't stress enough that despite DPR's predilection for Sony cameras, don't fool yourself, their colors hurt in video. Bad. Where I can say the RX100 VII is a good choice for pocket sports, I can only shake my head at the ZV-1 for it's intended use.
I am actually back to considering M6 mk II and maybe 18-150 or EF-S 55-250 as a travel package.
Side note, I considered the RF 24-105 f/4-7.1 IS STM, but it won't pocket. It's certainly small enough when married to say an RP.
RP is small enough for straight to single hotel travel but there is nothing capable of touching the EOS Ms when it comes fo iq per size.
It'd be interesting if Canon does an R sensor or R6 sensor in an RP-like package.
https://bit.ly/3xADS6G
It's a big jump in bulk going RF compared to the G5X II, or even the M for that matter.