Camera recommendations

[grainweevil]

Every abbreviation is open to misunderstanding if the user doesn't use the proper term in the first instance with said abbreviation as well. Then subsequently the abbreviation is quite clear.

Of course hardly anyone follows this rule, which is why I spend 95% of my time online looking things up.

Anyway, before the thread St Bernard is triggered , I would say get something small, light and pocketable. No camera is any good unless you have it on you.

 

[Broch]

Anyway, before the thread St Bernard is triggered , I would say get something small, light and pocketable. No camera is any good unless you have it on you.

That's exactly why I bought the TG5; I wasn't taking my cameras with me because they are bulky, or I wasn't getting them out of the case because I was in the water or it was raining. Something like the TG5, waterproof down to a couple of metres (IIRC) and shock proof, it just slips into a pocket, and goes with me everywhere.

 

[alphaburner]

So had a look at these last night. Are OM and Olympus the same company or are they just rebranding a 3rd party manufacturers camera?

 

[brancho]

So had a look at these last night. Are OM and Olympus the same company or are they just rebranding a 3rd party manufacturers camera?

Olympus is a bigger company that the camera section was. The camera business was split off and named OM digital solutions. Olympus produce medical instruments

 

[brancho]

I would recommend (If possible) going to a shop and trying out some cameras. People gel with the layout of different brands so it is worth trying them.

 

[brancho]

I do, but I've not used Olympus (other than my TG5) for decades (I still have my analogue OM-1 and its 55mm 1.2 lens) and had only seen the abbreviation MFT up till now (I don't tend to follow technology unless I'm actively considering buying). I decided against MFT when I bought the mirrorless for my wife because of the focussing more than sensor size - but I dare say that has changed now.

Canon are catching up with Olympus and Panasonic mirrorless now. Olympus lead the way with weather sealing and Sony lead the way on AF with Olympus catching them.

 

[Dan00001]

Nikon D700 and then spend the rest on some nice glass and any other accessories required.

 

[baggins]

As alot of folk have already said. Go for the best lens you can afford and pair it with a lower end body.
But firstly, go to a decent camera shop and try all the different makes to what feels nice. I have a Nikon D500 but my partner finds it way too big for her small hands, so has a Nikon Z6ii, which she loves but i find too small, lol!
when you've decided on what you like look at places like MPB and buy 2nd hand. Then as you progress and decide what you style of photography you lean towards, you can swap out to a lens more suitable for you without loosing too much money.
All the big makes are good these days and it's just down to personal preference. All have their strengths and weaknesses. But look to see the availability of additional bits. Nikon, Cannon and Sony have a massive marketin 2nd hand.