Best Non-SLR digital camera

[Solix]

I think you made the right choice. Better shooting interface, more features overall.

[Yardsale]

I like my Fujifilm x10 but the video capabilities on it are abysmal. Definitely an afterthought for them.

[home]

^ contemplating the x10. need a viewfinder of sorts. plus, the thing is damn beautiful. lx3 user here with a little DSLR practice but i know if i splurge on a larger cam it'll sit in my closet.

[Young Bro]

This might not be the best thread to ask, but there doesn't seem to be a thread that's about both SLR and non-SLR.

I need a new camera set-up. I have about $1000-1200 to spend. I need a body, a good 50mm-equivalent prime (ie 28/35mm on an APS-C sensor, or whatever that is in m4/3), and a cheap zoom lens for times when I need all the other focal lengths, but quality isn't all that important for that one. If I'm going Canon I'll probably also get a 50/1.8 because why not.

I really care about ergonomics and manual controls, being able to get the shot I need in the shortest possible amount of time. Image quality is somewhat important, but more in the sense of low-light performance. Photography isn't really a creative pursuit for me, I just need to get the shots that I need to get. I've heard that recent generations of dSLR sensors really improved the low light performance to great extents. The last SLR I had was a Canon 30D. Currently my only camera is an LX3 but while it's great in some situations the performance just isn't adequate for me anymore, and it constantly underexposes everything unless I specifically tell it not to.

Maximum portability would be great of course, but not if I have to make large sacrifices elsewhere to get it. Is there still a large delta in performance between something like a 600/650D and a similarly priced non-SLR, and can the m4/3 lenses compare to Canon/Nikon ones?

[swooc]

^nex-5n? you can pair it with the affordable 35mm 3.5. you lose the ergonomics and manual controls though. but the portability makes up for it imo.

Edited August 21, 2012 by swooc

[Musings]

I use a Ricoh GR 3 and it's been pretty good to me, video kinda sucks, but who buys a point and shoot to shoot pro video anyways?

[home]

x200 to be announced at photokina this year? i hope it's more affordable.

[M4TM]

Full frame mirrorless with 35F20 lens... pretty nice, but damn, $2800?!?

http://www.sonyalpharumors.com/sony-rx1-costs-2799-same-a99-sensor/

[Denton]

le passe

i don't get it, it's not really a compact anymore with that huge lens. i don't know how many people would trade off interchangeable lenses with a slr for a slightly smaller body

[Vampyrvargfesten]

which ones have good video (and audio)

i find that a lot of cameras i take to concerts record the shittiest audio..

everytime there is a lot of bass going on the sound is all muddled

[Yardsale]

which ones have good video (and audio)

i find that a lot of cameras i take to concerts record the shittiest audio..

everytime there is a lot of bass going on the sound is all muddled

From the cameras I've used, the sony nex stuff does a good job with video. Fuji does a shit job. Canon probably does better than Nikon but I haven't really tested those much.

[hahapete]

Full frame mirrorless with 35F20 lens... pretty nice, but damn, $2800?!?

http://www.sonyalpha...ame-a99-sensor/

If it had a NEX 6/7 type viewfinder I would've been much more interested. With that said, though, I can see myself buying a camera like this in the near future.

I hope Fuji has the X100 replacement at Photokina next week. It'll probably be my next digital camera as I'm too pleb to afford a Leica. Ha.

[poly800rock]

sony nex 6 announced

[Denton]

If it had a NEX 6/7 type viewfinder I would've been much more interested. With that said, though, I can see myself buying a camera like this in the near future.

you can buy one for the hot shoe for a mere $600

[M4TM]

RX1 may end up replacing my X100... as soon as the price drops a bit.

[home]

^ although you'll miss the viewfinder..

hopefully the x200 sees a smaller body.

Edited September 12, 2012 by home

[otlyaa]

hope someone can offer some suggestions

i need to buy a camera fairly soon for a class and personal use. my budget is $500, and ill mostly likely be using manual settings. low-light performance, and image quality are important.

raw support, and the ability to mount a viewfinder would be nice also

the models ive looked at so far are the s110, x10, lx7

not really sure what i should be be looking at, but would like a nice all-around compact

any thoughts?

[joelz]

s100 or x20 are the best bets, depending on size, g12 could be awesome.

Edited January 11, 2013 by joelz

[myownparadigm]

one part plug, one part genuinely looking for feedback.

I've designed a tiny fisheye camera, it's got some press recently, was featured in the UK metro and on the Dailymail website.

Let me know what you think?

it's digital fisheye minicam, 12mp, HD video, £65, time lapse feature.

I wanted to incorporate some of the features of shooting with film, and so the camera doesn't have a back screen - that way the developing process is replicated when you plug the camera into your computer and you get a surprise to find out what you managed to capture!

I'm raising funds to put the camera into production on indiegogo - PM me if interested.

getting the word out is difficult though, as I have no budget for advertising.

[koven]

Pretty cool

Good luck!

[baldy]

its more or less like a camera phone no? I feel like its in the same market... anyways what you guys think of the x100s?? same camera, but fixed all/most of the flaws, imma get it lol

[myownparadigm]

yeh! but rather than using an effect to replicate the fisheye effect it has a fisheye lens. also, its a stand alone camera that feels like you're shooting with film (you don't know what you've really taken until you 'develop' it). also! it's really cheap £65 - way cheaper than a smartphone.

[home]

^ true but everyone already has a smartphone.

[myownparadigm]

true. tbh, I made the camera for myself originally because I usually shoot with film and couldnt afford a dslr or a go pro.

Also wouldnt have been able to get the shots I have with an iPhone. This camera is tiny.

Edited March 22, 2013 by myownparadigm

[saintkeat]

I've tried that RX1. Its pretty sweet actually. The friend that has it, hooked it up to his iPad so he can load pics on the go. Great photos too. He has a Leica M9 too, but he leaves that at home now since he has the more compact RX1.

I'm in the market, but unfortunately it seems there isn't something out there that has everything I want. The Olympus OM-D E-M5 comes close. Just seems a tad big.

Here's to hoping more options open up in the next few months. Something within my budget, unlike the Fujis and the Sonys.

[Musings]

not sure if anyone already said that, but ricoh gr4 is a great, small camera

[EG562]

Anyone used the sony nex7 camera?

[myownparadigm]

In photography monthly:

http://www.photographymonthly.com/Blog/2013/3/Student-invents-his-very-own-camera

[Method]

Any thoughts on the RX100mk II?

 

Can't decide if I should spend $500 and upgrade from an S110. 

[emil.ca]

I'm considering getting the Fujifilm X100S. Are there any good competitors in the price range I should check out first? I haven't really paid attention to the market over the last six months. I had a X100 a while back and liked it besides some minor issues, so I'm pretty sure I'd be happy with the X100S but I'm open to others.

Edited July 30, 2013 by emil.ca