Mirrorless Camera Recommendation

APoc184 said:
Will then use the cash I saved up to actually buy the camera to get the 35mm prime and spare battery perhaps.
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Check the current claim backs. Should come with a half case and a spare battery.
 
Randhir said:
Check the current claim backs. Should come with a half case and a spare battery.
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Not seeing any promos at the moment. But it is not bothering me too much. I knew I risked the chance of losing out when I did not buy in December.

Technically only paying R3900 for the kit as I am using R10'000 in vouchers for the rest. So do have the spare cash (saved up for F2.8 kit + 35mm prime) lying around for extras. Actually thinking about getting the EF20 flash too. Never been a fan of these miniature pop-up flashes.
 
APoc184 said:
Not seeing any promos at the moment. But it is not bothering me too much. I knew I risked the chance of losing out when I did not buy in December.

Technically only paying R3900 for the kit as I am using R10'000 in vouchers for the rest. So do have the spare cash (saved up for F2.8 kit + 35mm prime) lying around for extras. Actually thinking about getting the EF20 flash too. Never been a fan of these miniature pop-up flashes.
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Can't even find any of those on the online store :confused: Did you get it in-store?
 
PostmanPot said:
They ought to start selling them!
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I mentioned it to the buyer when we exchanged emails.

Think they will really consider it. Can't recall seeing any mirrorless options in store or online.

I'm thinking about winging it with the kit lens for 2 or 3 months until I have enough ebucks for another Makro voucher. Then ask them to order me either the 35mm F2 or the F1.4. They were really keen to help the first time and ebucks paying for a hobby is nicer than forking out the cash. Especially with food prices about to kill us in the next few months.
 
APoc184 said:
I mentioned it to the buyer when we exchanged emails.

Think they will really consider it. Can't recall seeing any mirrorless options in store or online.

I'm thinking about winging it with the kit lens for 2 or 3 months until I have enough ebucks for another Makro voucher. Then ask them to order me either the 35mm F2 or the F1.4. They were really keen to help the first time and ebucks paying for a hobby is nicer than forking out the cash. Especially with food prices about to kill us in the next few months.
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If they can't help you, you could always also sell your Makro vouchers. I sold R5k's worth for R4.5k. Slight knock yes.
 
garyc said:
Some food for thought. Here is the National Geographic list of the top ten compact cameras for travel photography:

http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/top-10-compact-travel-cameras/

These are almost entirely mirrorless types.
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He's got a point about the first gen EOS-M - I mostly keep mine in the car but often find myself reaching for it when I want a second, or third, camera for video.

Pro Tip: Because the autofocus was slow in comparison to other mirrorless cameras, the original version of this camera, the M1, was not a good seller. They are still available for less than $300. That’s a lot of camera for the money. Video shooters are scooping up older versions for use as second cameras to add another point of view to their productions.
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It seems like the EOS M series have maintained Canon's video genes. Interestingly the latest camera market share data has come out for Japan and Canon is in third place for mirrorless cameras.

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I'm so conflicted about buying a mirrorless setup currently, my argument is that if I'm going to spend +-R30k (X-T1 with a decent lens for Astro/Landscape) on a setup then I might as well get a 2nd hand FF Canon DSLR and build on something that will (arguably) provide me with better results - at the cost of slightly bulkier load. :erm:

Such a 1st World problem though.
 
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prOd said:
I'm so conflicted about buying a mirrorless setup currently, my argument is that if I'm going to spend +-R30k (X-T1 with a decent lens for Astro/Landscape) on a setup then I might as well get a 2nd hand FF Canon DSLR and build on something that will (arguably) provide me with better results - at the cost of slightly bulkier load. :erm:

Such a 1st World problem though.
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If you don't need the small form factor and portability, perhaps get the Canon.

But would the 1.5x crop sensor of the Fujifilm not assist in getting closer? Sorry, astro noob here.
 
prOd said:
I'm so conflicted about buying a mirrorless setup currently, my argument is that if I'm going to spend +-R30k (X-T1 with a decent lens for Astro/Landscape) on a setup then I might as well get a 2nd hand FF Canon DSLR and build on something that will (arguably) provide me with better results - at the cost of slightly bulkier load. :erm:

Such a 1st World problem though.
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Fujifilm has just made your decision a bit easier by increasing their prices :). A new Canon EOS 6D full-frame body will cost you R21 695 https://www.ormsdirect.co.za/canon-eos-6d-dslr-camera-body. An X-T1 body is now R 17 995 https://www.ormsdirect.co.za/cameras/digital-cameras/compact-mirrorless-cameras?manufacturer=285. You should be able to get a Nikon full-frame even cheaper since they are running specials at the moment, just watch the lens prices though.

If you are doing astro through a telescope you may want to check out the availability of T-mount adapters for the different bodies.
 
prOd said:
I'm so conflicted about buying a mirrorless setup currently, my argument is that if I'm going to spend +-R30k (X-T1 with a decent lens for Astro/Landscape) on a setup then I might as well get a 2nd hand FF Canon DSLR and build on something that will (arguably) provide me with better results - at the cost of slightly bulkier load. :erm:
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Some info for the Astro bit:

Fujifilm X-T1 Astrophotography Review
http://www.lonelyspeck.com/fujifilm-x-t1-astrophotography-review/

Canon EOS 6D - Review & Comparison Testing For Astro Imaging
http://dslrmodifications.com/6DReview/6DReview.html

Comparison Sony A7s to X-T1
http://petapixel.com/2014/07/30/sony-a7s-astrophotography-review/

If you are looking for affordable tripod mounted trackers for Astrophotography before going the whole hog of Telescopes and EQ mounts then consider 1 of these.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/979344-REG/ioptron_3302b_skytracker_camera_mount_with.html
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...r_s20510_star_adventurer_motorized_mount.html

Lenses that will work for Landscape and very decent Milky Way images:
Rokinon 14mm F2.8
Rokinon 16mm F2
Samyang 16mm F2
Note - Manual focus lenses, none will set you back more than $300 US from B&H.

Lots of Astro info here:
http://www.cloudynights.com/index
 
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