Spec me .... Something that costs a grand.

SickAsAParrot · 21 Nov 2013 at 09:05

I have a dilemma, I've got a long service award coming up where I have to chose a 'thing' and they'll pay for it.

I have an old Sony A200 and a few lenses, and since the A77 came out I've wanted one of those, and get a wide angle zoom with the rest.

But, 95% of my photography is days out and holidays, which I use a Lumix TZ P&S because taking the SLR is a pain, so I'm seriously thinking should I get a CSC instead, it would get used a hell of a lot more.

I could get a fairly high-end one with one lens, or a middling-end one with a couple of lenses. It's very tempting, but I'm yet to be convinced that the IQ is as good.

It would be nice if it had a proper viewfinder and a hotshoe.

SickAsAParrot · 21 Nov 2013 at 10:54

An Exception said:
Fuji X-E2.

Could be interesting if it comes in under a grand with a lens.

And I could probably get an adaptor and use my old OM lenses with it.

SickAsAParrot · 21 Nov 2013 at 12:24

An Exception said:
If you want it for under a grand (with lens) you will need to use Digitalrev or similar.

Indeed, X-e2 w/lens £999

But, A77 w16-50/2.8 £989, Aaaaaarrrrgggggg!!!

Also, is the X-E2 really worth £300 more than the X-E1?

SickAsAParrot · 22 Nov 2013 at 08:07

BadMojo said:
Sorry, nothing useful to add other than I got a certificate, printed on the office laserjet and shoved in a poundshop frame for my long service award.

Yeah we get one of those too!

Thanks for your comments, as you can probably tell from the bargain basement gear I currently own, this amount of money is a huge opportunity for me to get something actually good, and I don't want to get the wrong thing.

I don't think any of my alpha lenses will work with the full-frame A7.

To me, Image quality (especially at high ISO's) is by far and away the most important thing to consider, I'm not bothered about video, slow autofocus or slight differences in size and weight. I know I could get a high end NEX but i'm not convinced the IQ is that good, certainly the Fujis wipe the floor with them in that respect. I would consider a M4/3 system there is a lot to chose from.

I still have a couple of months to decide, lets see what transpires.