Mirrorless Camera Recommendations – £1,000 Budget

On Full Frame - FF sensor MP / 1.5 / 1.5 = crop mode file size in MP
eg Sony a7r5 is 60MP so that would be 60/1.5/1.5 = 26MP

Reach (when using crop mode on FF) is a bit of a misnomer as you're not getting extra reach just the equivalent field of view, that is the 'crop' applied to the image.
 
JRJ said:
Sony do a cracking 70-300 G APSC lens, and then a Tamron 17-70 or Sigma 18-50 would give you a really nice range.
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thats a full frame lens.
70-350mm is the ASP-C one.

Both Emount , the ASP-C one is cheaper and may not be quite as good, but it's also a lot lighter. it's the equiv of 525mm on a full frame camera
Although it should have faster auto focus than the 70-300

I filmed this on that lens earlier with an a6700 + shakey hands @350mm camera set to full auto cos was just messing around testing out slow mo
stood 150ft away from it. (tracking was locked on the heron, ducks werent supposed to be in focus)

If you want some kind "all rounder" lens the a6700 comes in a kit with an 18-135mm lens. (works out as a £220 lens to anyone who bought that kit rrp is 500)
maybe you can find one cheap and almost barely used on second hand sites.

18mm on ASP-C is more like 28mm euiv of a fullframe cam though so shouldn't be as wide angle as far as I believe when set to 18mm

get some UV covers for your lens, but google how good each one is, cos some might give you a poopy image quality.
people use them just as an extra piece of glass so they never accidently touch the actual glass on the lens.
also should protect your real lens glass from dust and you never have to worry about accidently scratching an 800 quid lens.
worst that can happen is you need to buy a new filter
 
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arknor said:
thats a full frame lens.
70-350mm is the ASP-C one.

Both Emount , the ASP-C one is cheaper and may not be quite as good, but it's also a lot lighter. it's the equiv of 525mm on a full frame camera
Although it should have faster auto focus than the 70-300

I filmed this on that lens earlier with an a6700 + shakey hands @350mm camera set to full auto cos was just messing around testing out slow mo
stood 150ft away from it. (tracking was locked on the heron, ducks werent supposed to be in focus)

If you want some kind "all rounder" lens the a6700 comes in a kit with an 18-135mm lens. (works out as a £220 lens to anyone who bought that kit rrp is 500)
maybe you can find one cheap and almost barely used on second hand sites.

18mm on ASP-C is more like 28mm euiv of a fullframe cam though so shouldn't be as wide angle as far as I believe when set to 18mm

get some UV covers for your lens, but google how good each one is, cos some might give you a poopy image quality.
people use them just as an extra piece of glass so they never accidently touch the actual glass on the lens.
also should protect your real lens glass from dust and you never have to worry about accidently scratching an 800 quid lens.
worst that can happen is you need to buy a new filter
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My bad, yes the 70-350G is what I was referring too.
 
So quick update, I managed to snag a Sony Alpha a6000, with a Sony SEL 50 mm F/1.8 E OSS for just over £400. It’s not quite the original £1000 I was intending on spending, however I thought I would start of small and build my collection up. Thanks again for all the help!

Please let me know if there are any tips you have for settings and getting started.
 
If anyone has any recommendations, for a good filter, that would also be much appreciated, purely looking for protection purposes not changing the image itself.
 
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henry hoov3r said:
K&F UV filters off the rainforest are perfectly fine.
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theres 2 versions
these ones https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C1YZBPRK?th=1 which apparently arent as good glass and won't give as good a picture as
the nano x series which costs 3 x as much but apparently doesn't affect the image.

OP needs to change the size to match his lens, will be displayed on the lens like this
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they do 4 different models of filters.
differences explained here

K&F CONCEPT Filter Models：Understanding the New Filter Series - K&F CONCEPT

K&F CONCEPT offers a range of filters designed to unlock endless creative possibilities for photographers, aiming to deliver a complete shooting experience. Recognizing the importance of selecting the right filter with minimal time and effort, the brand has revamped its product lineup into four...
www.kfconcept.com www.kfconcept.com

NANO-Klear

Entry-Level Filters: Begin Your Photography Journey

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NANO-Dazzle

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NANO-Xcel

Professional Quality, Exceptional Results

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NANO-Xcel Pro

Craftsmanship Redefined, Ultimate Performance

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· Are the series names only indicative of price?

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Even our entry-level filters feature advanced multi-coating technology to ensure excellent sharpness and color fidelity for everyday photography needs.



· What’s the difference between True Color Nano X and regular Nano X?

Filters with the "True Color" label use a specialized polarizing film and precision manufacturing to ensure uniformity and minimize color shifts. This acts as an additional layer of color correction, offering consistent and stable color performance.



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I have the X series and went to remove my lens cap out in the field the other day... to touch a really smooth piece of glass instead....

literally touched it with 2 fingers like you would the lens cap and it didn't even leave a mark at all
 
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arknor said:
theres 2 versions
these ones https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C1YZBPRK?th=1 which apparently arent as good glass and won't give as good a picture as
the nano x series which costs 3 x as much but apparently doesn't affect the image.

OP needs to change the size to match his lens, will be displayed on the lens like this
x9l4rRH.png



they do 4 different models of filters.
differences explained here

K&F CONCEPT Filter Models：Understanding the New Filter Series - K&F CONCEPT

K&F CONCEPT offers a range of filters designed to unlock endless creative possibilities for photographers, aiming to deliver a complete shooting experience. Recognizing the importance of selecting the right filter with minimal time and effort, the brand has revamped its product lineup into four...
www.kfconcept.com www.kfconcept.com




I have the X series and went to remove my lens cap out in the field the other day... to touch a really smooth piece of glass instead....

literally touched it with 2 fingers like you would the lens cap and it didn't even leave a mark at all
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I watched this video and bought what he linked. He seemed to test them quite thoroughly.

 
henry hoov3r said:
I watched this video and bought what he linked. He seemed to test them quite thoroughly.

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a ten minute video with literally 0 information.....

he tests are also borderline pointless.

literally doesn't really say anything and oddly only links filters with affiliate links..

oddly he links a 60quid one as "bomb proof" after claiming in his basic pointless tests that there is no difference.

wasn;t one of the filter complaints vignetting? yet all his tests are focusing on the centre of the image where the lens is probably most perfect anyway.

literally he is just wasting 10 minutes of peoples times.

it's equivalent of benchmarking a graphics card in minesweeper or something.


also you have to keep in mind the budget £8-£10 lenses I doubt all of them are perfectly equal to the exact same tolerances, surely what your paying for is a tighter tolerance in the glass.

maybe 60% of the cheap ones are fine, maybe not every one has an issue, but they certainly arent going to be binning minor flaws at those prices.

they might even grade the glass like CPUs, the lesser glass used to the cheaper end, the better ones priced appropriately , but all from the same batch.

beginner doesnt need perfect though, may as well start with the cheap ones I guess and see how they go.
 
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Thanks for the advice guys, I ended up going for the this one.


I didn’t want to go bottom of the barrel as I also agree I think the tolerances might not be as tight, and it seems a bit crazy sticking a £7 filter on a £250 lens. So hopefully the mid range one fairs okay and does not have any noticeable impact on image quality.
 
With me being a complete novice, does anyone have any useful videos or guides they recommend to starting to learn my camera setup and how to take good pictures? I envision like many things in life, the best way is to get stuck in and to start taking as many photos as possible.
 
Samwise.Gamgee said:
With me being a complete novice, does anyone have any useful videos or guides they recommend to starting to learn my camera setup and how to take good pictures? I envision like many things in life, the best way is to get stuck in and to start taking as many photos as possible.
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Absolutely, getting out and taking photographs is the key. Reflecting upon them, comparing them to what you wanted to achieve, and having another go is an important part of your growth as a photographer. One thing you may find is that what you like, what you consider to be a good photo, will change over time. I look back at some photos I took 20 years ago which I hated at the time and I absolutely love them now. I also look back at photos I thought were amazing and think they're awful, so bare that in mind and hang on to those photos that might grow on you.

Out of all the crap on Youtube, I came across this guy's channel recently. I really rate him. https://www.youtube.com/@jimmywestphoto


Samwise.Gamgee said:
Well I'm only 2 weeks into photography and I'm already wanting a bigger lens with more reach... (Send help)
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Time to seek help. You're developing a bad case of GAS. It only gets worse.
 
Join a Sony users forum or facebook page. People are usually helpful. Also get familiar with your software, again join a forum for more advice on how to get the most of what you own.
 
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