Mirrorless camera for wildlife circa 3-4k

FNG · 22 Jan 2024 at 13:55

I am looking to get back into wildlife photography. I fancy a decent mirrorless set up and currently have no equipment or lenses to tie me to a particular brand.

I have been looking at the alpha A7 v, but a lot has changed since I had my micro 4/3rds stuff so I was wondering if anyone was willing to help spec me out a decent kit.

I have around 4k to spend but happy to spend less if I wont really benefit from spending that!

Thanks!

Captain · 22 Jan 2024 at 20:00

If you went via Einfin who are grey market then a Sony RV and a 200-600 is in budget if that’s the route you want to go.

Minstadave · 22 Jan 2024 at 20:07

I use m43 for anything long lens related.

The new G9 mk2 and Pana 100-400 mk II is pretty impressive.

EGuitarStar · 22 Jan 2024 at 22:10

If you've used M43 in the past you could go with Olympus OM1 or as Minstadave has suggested and go with the G9 MII for the extra Megapixels.

Both OM Systems (Olympus) and Panasonic (Lumix) have a wide range of long reach lenses which will in turn be smaller and lighter than a full frame camera.

FNG · 23 Jan 2024 at 12:41

Hmmm. I was thinking full frame but actually for walking around taking pictures the m43 still has major attractions. There seem to be conflicting views on which is best for wildlife stills between the OM1 and g9ii, so that's another choice I need to make!