Thinking of selling up and getting a compact :O

James J

James J

James J

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Since starting my new job I've come to realise that I have no real time for photography :( I need to take photos as part of my training to prove competencies (as part of my professional portfolio) but my camera is larger than my locker space... Prior to moving to Barnsley, I use to take around 3000 shots per month, yet since being here I've taken less than 100 and half of them was to show my parents and family my new apartment lol.

So, I'm considering selling up and moving to something like an X100 or something. I'm pretty clueless when it comes to the CSC but I know that some people own systems such as the sony RX100 and Fuji X100 so would like opinions on this.
 
The Sony Rx100 isn't a system it's just a very very good compact camera. I had one last year and it complemented a DSLR very well but as a only option you might find it quite limiting.

If I was selling up I'd be looking at the OMD EM5 micro 4/3 camera. I had one before switching to full frame and its a very very good system. The current deal you get if you buy uk stock include either the 2 part grip and 2 x batteries or a 45mm f1.8 and extra battery. The image quality is extremely good for a relatively small sensor and you can get some good lenses to go with it. It's image stabilisation is second to none and in video gives something akin to steady cam like I quality.
 
James J said:
Extremely expensive thought. For that money I might as well get a leica tbh
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Under 3k for the RX1 (new, with EVF) against around 5k for an M9 with a 35 second hand, still quite a difference! You wouldn't be far off the cost after you sell your kit :D The Fuji X100 replacement is out soon as well...
 
Buy rx100 and keep current camera system. If your not much interested in photography anymore then sell up and get an rx100, or maybe an RX1 if the Rx100 isn't sAucy enough.
 
If it's the bulk thing, I'd go with the Fuji system as I suggested. If it's a money thing, then an X100S or whatever the new X100 is called could be very nice, as could an old X100.

I think the thing is you're finding a D3 system too large but then people are saying go for pocketable cameras which seems perhaps a jump too far. I'd certainly not take a jump from a 35mm sensor down to sub APS-C lightly, even m4/3s I'd think long and hard about.

Another thing to bear in mind with the Fuji X systems is that they, by all appearances, are here to stay, and the lenses will likely hold their value as well as the Leica equipment particularly if you buy them second hand to begin wiith. The X-E1 in particular, by that measure, winds up being very cheap - in terms of if and when you sell it, you'll likely not lose much more money than had you gone with an RX100 or similar fixed lens compact.
 
My suggestions would be:

Sony RX100 - Very compact, great picture quality and a lot of control. Downsides are the interface isn't quite as good as some others and you might find it too small. I bought a small grip to make it more comfortable to hold. This camera goes everywhere with us, hard to find a better true compact.

Fuji X100 - Fantastic picture quality, lovely design but the autofocus can be very slow. I loved mine but sold it as I am planning to buy the X100S which promises to sort the autofocus speed. If you don't need quick autofocus then you can pick up an X100 for a very good price second hand. Other downside is the fixed lens so no zoom, personally I enjoy that aspect by you might not. It is significantly bigger than the RX100 but would fit in a jacket pocket and is relatively light.

Olympus OM-D - If you want interchangeable lenses then you'd be crazy not to look at this camera, it's a beauty and still comes with a free 45mm lens (via promotion) which is of great quality too. We had one and sold it as we needed the money but I still regret it. It's got very fast autofocus, great controls, built-in image stabilisation and plenty more besides. You'd struggle to find fault other than it costing quite a bit more than some of your other options. It's also a M4/3 camera so you have a pretty big choice of lenses (more than the Fuji X series).
 
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