Move from Canon 5d to ?

I guess it's along the same lines as using 4K video for stills, fine for web but what if you need more?
 
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On mine
No need to change lenses with the range this has
picture size 14.7m --8.3m----5.8m
high speed burst still pictures at 50 fps
filter size = I have a Hoya UV (c) 49mm filter for mine
DOF- sorry no information given
low light = flash or af assist and 11 scene modes from bright sunlight to night time

Iris (iso) from f .7 (0db) to(18DB
shutter speed from 1/3 sec to 1/1000 sec

Hope that answers some of your questions
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If the OP can work within those restrictions then its definitely another option, I personally dont feel a camcorder can replace a camera although they are great for their purpose. Other option if he wants to take stills from video is a 4K mirrorless like G7 or GX8.

More to lenses than just zoom
14mp isnt enough for everyone
No RAW Im guessing and IQ wont match a decent camera for stills
Small sensor
Filter systems not size of thread (things like grads, CPL etc)
DOF will be huge on a sensor that small, so you cant do much to control it
Low light will be well below a larger sensor stills camera
1/1000 again may not be fast enough
 
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I do have a nikon D800 as well don't forget. However if arthritis is happening with the OP then one has to look for alternatives

Members have put up a fair arguement for a full DSLR type? camera,and I accept that


but would the OP be still able to use those features in the future as he already has "Due to me having continuing arthritis problems with my thumb" Which may (hopefully not ) spread to the rest of the hand.


. Yes a compact camera is one but I am suggesting another. Hence a camcorder has certain advantages over A DSLR for weight alone and I think more versatile than a Compact. camera £ for £.

It may well not have ALL the bells and whistles of a DSLR type camera but if later on he can't use them then no point in having them
 
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Good point, I guess depending on the type of images taken there's always the option of a quality point and shoot like a Sony RX100, not speaking from personal experience but I understand they're pretty good
 
realspeed said:
I do have a nikon D800 as well don't forget. However if arthritis is happening with the OP then one has to look for alternatives

Members have put up a fair arguement for a full DSLR type? camera,and I accept that


but would the OP be still able to use those features in the future as he already has "Due to me having continuing arthritis problems with my thumb" Which may (hopefully not ) spread to the rest of the hand.


. Yes a compact camera is one but I am suggesting another. Hence a camcorder has certain advantages over A DSLR for weight alone and I think more versatile than a Compact. camera £ for £.

It may well not have ALL the bells and whistles of a DSLR type camera but if later on he can't use them then no point in having them
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If hes looking at a smaller sensor camera then he could look at a higher end compact. The new TZ100 for example. That will also do 4K video, 1" sensor it has a 25-250mm zoom and a host of other features that would make it a good option @300g. Personally, if I were the OP Id scale down to that level WHEN/IF the time came, not immediately, take it in stages.
 
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That Camcorder does look interesting, i think more, as well as a camera, not instead of though, thanks for that.

As suggested i'm going to have to find a shop and handle some of these cameras mentioned, or at least their equivilants, thanks again.
 
You're very welcome, these sort of chats are fun, never had a camcorder suggested before which was interesting, listen to twist on the compact
 
Swizzy pop into Curry's or when in a camera shop and do just at least view the camcorders i think you will be amazed. Most people are still thinking of the old 8mm type recorders. The new digital ones are like comparing a penny farthing bike to a formula one racing car, a completely different animal Take an SD card with you and put it in a display model and try it out at home afterwards.
Link

http://www.photospecialist.co.uk/pa...r=2487-25971&gclid=CInTj-LUoswCFWMq0wod0UUBww

Look down to the spec. further down the page and open it up. Just one I viewed at random
 
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realspeed said:
Swizzy pop into Curry's or when in a camera shop and do just at least view the camcorders i think you will be amazed. Most people are still thinking of the old 8mm type recorders. The new digital ones are like comparing a penny farthing bike to a formula one racing car, a completely different animal Take an SD card with you and put it in a display model and try it out at home afterwards.
Link

http://www.photospecialist.co.uk/pa...r=2487-25971&gclid=CInTj-LUoswCFWMq0wod0UUBww

Look down to the spec. further down the page and open it up. Just one I viewed at random
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Not at all that camcorder has a 1/2.3" sensor, the compact I suggested has a 1" sensor and the same video functions but much better stills functions. The camcorders stills are 7MP, the compact is 20MP. To see the difference between sensor... which applies to most cameras in this post.

camera-sensor-size-12.jpg
 
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I have the 5DMk1 (as my first DSLR and now as backup) and bought the 6D which feels a little lighter and performs so much better. I'm mentioning this as I'm not sure anyone else has and can highly recommend it - it is a super camera.

I've also been looking at the Olympus mentioned above and while it looks like a really good camera I don't think it will perform as well as the 6D - I'm still tempted with it though but also haven't the money at present to justify buying it.
 
JohnN said:
Good point, I guess depending on the type of images taken there's always the option of a quality point and shoot like a Sony RX100, not speaking from personal experience but I understand they're pretty good
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Yes that is a good point. I recently picked up a well used but cheap mk1 RX100 to see what they're like and am quite surprised how good it is. In simple IQ terms it beats any of the smaller sensor compacts I've used including the Fuji X30 which was my grab-and-go camera up to now. I prefer the Fuji in almost every other way though. :)
 
realspeed said:
Not easy on a DSLR but is on a camcorder which auto focus
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But panning wasn't a requirement and why is it easier on a camcorder than a csc or compact shooting video? With a camcorder everything is pretty much always in focus because of the tiny sensor and aperture.
 
Managed to get hands on with a Sony A6000 and a Fuji XT1 yesterday, i already own an X100 so the Fuji seemed familiar, and i quite liked the Sony, need to try an A7 and Olympus before deciding.
 
Trying out an Olympus later today :)
 
Just a thought are Olympus still doing that loan for a few days scheme?
 
Not sure johnN.

Ok the Olympus was ok but i've decided it's either a Sony A6000, or A7 if i can get to try one, versus a Fuji XT-10, XPro-1 possibly a XT-1.
 
Swissy said:
Not sure johnN.

Ok the Olympus was ok but i've decided it's either a Sony A6000, or A7 if i can get to try one, versus a Fuji XT-10, XPro-1 possibly a XT-1.
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Narrowed it down well :)
 
Done well haven't i? :D
 
Swissy said:
Not sure johnN.

Ok the Olympus was ok but i've decided it's either a Sony A6000, or A7 if i can get to try one, versus a Fuji XT-10, XPro-1 possibly a XT-1.
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This was my plan when i posted a couple of weeks ago, it's taking a while because i have to fit the search in with my current work schedule.

Anyway i happened to have half an hour spare today and i could see a camera shop across the road, and made the mistake of trying out a Panasonic GX7, my impressions were quite favourable.

I quite like Panasonic camera's for their video capabilities.

Any thoughts from current or previous owners of this camera?
 
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