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Is an upgrade from Lumix G3 viable for a noob photograhper?

Started Jun 4, 2015 | Discussions
BarnET Veteran Member • Posts: 3,581
Re: Is an upgrade from Lumix G3 viable for a noob photograhper?

Ulfric M Douglas wrote:

krj38 wrote:

Lumix G3 ...there are the lenses: 14-42mm kit, 45-200mm tele, and two prime Sigmas: 30mm and 60mm.

It's worth mentioning that I

I'm considering upgrading my camera to either a Lumix camera (GX7 or G5-6-7, which I prefer because of looks) or an Olympus OM-D E-M10.

Yes. A fine choice. I would advise the E-M10 for the sake of having a camera with quite different colours and output, plus it does some clever things which the Panasonics do not do so you've got both worlds.

If he is into Astro Photography you have a very good point. Other then that IBIS obviously makes a big difference. But the Gx7 has this feature too(albeit less effective)

Do not sell your G3, use both until you are happy with the results from your new one.

I don't think he would ever return to the G3 when he has bought an EM-10 or Panasonic GX7/G7.

Not that the G3 is a bad camera the contrary. but these 3 options just outperform it in every way. Well the EM-10 may lose in the video department.

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Henry Richardson Forum Pro • Posts: 21,959
Upgrade your skills using raw
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krj38 wrote:

JPEG, only. And, admittedly, for most of my travel photography, I don't even utilise the 16mpix, shooting in medium resolution to save hard disk space. During the holiday break, I might look into RAW with the more 'artistic' shots. But I feel that it requires much effort, to learn how to handle RAW files, that is. And now I can't get distracted with it. The boosted dynamic range on the newer models is also an allure.

If you just shoot jpegs then I say forget about new cameras. The single biggest upgrade you could do is to upgrade your skills. Shoot raw and learn how to process them and you will see much more of an upgrade than getting a new body and continuing to shoot jpeg. A new body with slightly more DR will not even show much of that increased DR if you shoot jpeg.

A not as good alternative, but better than just using out of camera jpegs is to shoot jpegs, but adjust the camera to minimum contrast and minimum sharpening. Then post-process the jpegs and you will get better results.

If you really just want new gear rather than improving your results then go ahead, of course. It is your money!

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