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So I'm new to the forum and have been busily reading through the posts here regarding which cameras to buy.

I'm not new to photography, I've had cameras for the last 30 years, mainly bridge and currently use a Nikon P900.
The quality of the photos is OK but it's slow to focus and I quite often get blurred birds and aminals as a result.

I enjoy wildlife photography, moon photography, Macro and taking photos of our grandchildren.

I'd like to make the move away from my bridge camera and am after some advice. I know I'm not going to get one lens for all my interests but would like a camera and a lens for everyday use and then move on to specific lenses.

I'm open to buying second hand and new and have a budget of £500 maybe a little more.

Many thanks
Dave
 
Dave P33 said:
So I'm new to the forum and have been busily reading through the posts here regarding which cameras to buy.

I'm not new to photography, I've had cameras for the last 30 years, mainly bridge and currently use a Nikon P900.
The quality of the photos is OK but it's slow to focus and I quite often get blurred birds and aminals as a result.

I enjoy wildlife photography, moon photography, Macro and taking photos of our grandchildren.

I'd like to make the move away from my bridge camera and am after some advice. I know I'm not going to get one lens for all my interests but would like a camera and a lens for everyday use and then move on to specific lenses.

I'm open to buying second hand and new and have a budget of £500 maybe a little more.

Many thanks
Dave
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Probably the most cost effective system would be Micro Four Thirds or M43. I like the Olympus cameras, others like Panasonic, both are good. The system is smaller and cheaper than larger formats, and you may cover most of what you want that way.
 
You beat me to it. M4/3 seems to be pretty much the system to have for wildlife photography. It's good for macro too. And the live composite is just the thing for photographing the night sky.
 
ancient_mariner said:
Probably the most cost effective system would be Micro Four Thirds or M43. I like the Olympus cameras, others like Panasonic, both are good. The system is smaller and cheaper than larger formats, and you may cover most of what you want that way.
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Thanks for your reply.
I've been having a read about them. Am I right in thinking you can fit any make lens to them?
 
Dave P33 said:
Thanks for your reply.
I've been having a read about them. Am I right in thinking you can fit any make lens to them?
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Any make lens with the M43 mount, yes. Adapters are available for other lens types, but they are likely to be manual operation only.
 
So with my budget are you able to make any suggestions? With a good 'all rounder lens to get me started
 
I've found a deal, I'm pretty sure it's new.
I don't think I can post a link here incase I get in trouble.
Its priced at £649 -

Olympus E-M10 IV Kit (14-42 EZ)(40-150) Silver​


Any thoughts would be appreciated

Many thanks
 
Dave P33 said:
I've found a deal, I'm pretty sure it's new.
I don't think I can post a link here incase I get in trouble.
Its priced at £649 -

Olympus E-M10 IV Kit (14-42 EZ)(40-150) Silver​


Any thoughts would be appreciated

Many thanks
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You can post a link provided it's not to a site that would be dodgy (scam, porn etc).
 
I'll see if I can find that one then

I did ask on the dedicated OM page suggested but I think that's just for the professionals
 
I purchased from Cotswold Cameras and it’s been a good experience. It is a grey import but hard to ignore the price.
I hope you find what you’re looking for.
 
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