vincechu
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Hi everyone,
Firstly, apologies I've not been active that much the past week... due to my favourite things... essays and revision
Anyway, I'd like everyone's thoughts on me getting a GXR to 'rationalise' my kit and hopefully save a little money. I also see the GXR as a lightweight and discrete take everywhere camera. As some of you may know I currently have the K5 with the 18-55mm WR and FA31, a Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 macro and a Panasonic LX5.
About the saving money part, i worked out that I can get a GXR with the 50mm macro, 28mm and an EVF for half the amount that I'd get from selling my above kit for average used prices. I wouldn't be losing too much money as I shopped around hard for the best deals on the kit I already have.
I guess it'll be a good idea to say what I like/dislike about the cameras mentioned:
K5 - It has an optical viewfinder and is weather resistant. A wide range of lenses available and superior IQ - especially with the FA31, however I'm no pro and I actually feel bad having such an expensive set up. I'm also not much of a zoom shooter, i prefer primes as they kind of help you visual your photos and think before shooting. Can't beat the bokeh/rendering of the FA31 which I'll definately miss. Built like a tank which is good, but sometimes the size and weight can be tiring.
LX5 - discrete, smallest and versatile... but hate the out of camera colours! LOVE the 24mm wide angle!
GXR - It's small, lightweight and discrete. Very good IQ and I love the jpegs out of camera. However compared to the K5 less options lens wise and worse high-ISO performance (though its pretty good). The upcoming m-mount is very tempting as I want to get a leica or m-mount camera in the future. I should also mention that my girlfriend also has a GXR and I'm trying to get her into photography a little more (she'll be joining the forums after we finish exams in May ) and I feel that if I have a GXR too, it might encourage her to get involved more.
About my shooting style: Taking a look at my flickr, I guess changing from my current setup to the GXR won't really hinder my style, I shoot flowers and objects, a little landscape and want to get more into street and candids. I don't do sport so I wont miss 7fps on the K5. However I like to use available light and no flash where possible, so maybe I'll miss the K5's great high ISO performance.
What are everyone's thoughts and personal views? I know they're alot big differences, but anything I've missed?
Firstly, apologies I've not been active that much the past week... due to my favourite things... essays and revision
Anyway, I'd like everyone's thoughts on me getting a GXR to 'rationalise' my kit and hopefully save a little money. I also see the GXR as a lightweight and discrete take everywhere camera. As some of you may know I currently have the K5 with the 18-55mm WR and FA31, a Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 macro and a Panasonic LX5.
About the saving money part, i worked out that I can get a GXR with the 50mm macro, 28mm and an EVF for half the amount that I'd get from selling my above kit for average used prices. I wouldn't be losing too much money as I shopped around hard for the best deals on the kit I already have.
I guess it'll be a good idea to say what I like/dislike about the cameras mentioned:
K5 - It has an optical viewfinder and is weather resistant. A wide range of lenses available and superior IQ - especially with the FA31, however I'm no pro and I actually feel bad having such an expensive set up. I'm also not much of a zoom shooter, i prefer primes as they kind of help you visual your photos and think before shooting. Can't beat the bokeh/rendering of the FA31 which I'll definately miss. Built like a tank which is good, but sometimes the size and weight can be tiring.
LX5 - discrete, smallest and versatile... but hate the out of camera colours! LOVE the 24mm wide angle!
GXR - It's small, lightweight and discrete. Very good IQ and I love the jpegs out of camera. However compared to the K5 less options lens wise and worse high-ISO performance (though its pretty good). The upcoming m-mount is very tempting as I want to get a leica or m-mount camera in the future. I should also mention that my girlfriend also has a GXR and I'm trying to get her into photography a little more (she'll be joining the forums after we finish exams in May ) and I feel that if I have a GXR too, it might encourage her to get involved more.
About my shooting style: Taking a look at my flickr, I guess changing from my current setup to the GXR won't really hinder my style, I shoot flowers and objects, a little landscape and want to get more into street and candids. I don't do sport so I wont miss 7fps on the K5. However I like to use available light and no flash where possible, so maybe I'll miss the K5's great high ISO performance.
What are everyone's thoughts and personal views? I know they're alot big differences, but anything I've missed?