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Leica just announced the M11 and it's only $9k
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I'm not a Canon shooter, but if I were, I'd try to find a used EOS 5DS R. It's 50MP and is currently sharing the "King of Cameras" crown with the Nikon D850 over at Photography online. Henry's in Canada has a used body (8+) on sale for $2100 CDN
Ah! Sorry, Bill...I'm clearly not a Canon shooter - I have enough trouble trying to keep on top of the various permutations of my Nikon lenses.....That was/is a great camera, as is the 5D Mark iv, alas with Canon I have committed to the RF mount so that would be a step backwards for me.
In good light and a stationary subject - Nearly any camera will do a good job.If you really really cared about image quality under good light and shooting conditions, really liked mirrorless, and didn't worry that much about bird eye AF, frame rate, buffers, battery life, high speed memory cards, etc. would some non-flagship cameras be just as good as flagship cameras?
I shoot Canon but I'm interested in every brand you want to bring up. I'm hoping for something like the EOS R mark ii, if it ever becomes reality. Something around $2500 that I'd hope would be tops in IQ with around 30 megapixels but not necessarily other features. Would/could a camera at this level equal the image quality of a flagship?
Birds-in-flight with film? I heard of people going on Africa safaris with several suitcases of film rolls.Ever consider an EOS3 - go back to tried and true, FILM
My first trip to Africa was 2000. In 3 weeks I shot 275+ rolls of film. Film and process cost me more than the tripBirds-in-flight with film? I heard of people going on Africa safaris with several suitcases of film rolls.
The Z6 is slightly under your target of 30 MP and the Z7 is slightly over your target. Both are excellent cameras and probably could find a used Z6 for (guess) $1500 and Z7 for (guess) $2200-2400.If you really really cared about image quality under good light and shooting conditions, really liked mirrorless, and didn't worry that much about bird eye AF, frame rate, buffers, battery life, high speed memory cards, etc. would some non-flagship cameras be just as good as flagship cameras?
I shoot Canon but I'm interested in every brand you want to bring up. I'm hoping for something like the EOS R mark ii, if it ever becomes reality. Something around $2500 that I'd hope would be tops in IQ with around 30 megapixels but not necessarily other features. Would/could a camera at this level equal the image quality of a flagship?
The first camera I thought of when I read your post was the Z7. If you're not doing heavy action work, it's a heck of a good choice. In fact, if tomorrow I decided to go out and do some macros or landscapes, I'd reach for the Z7 (the MKii in my case since I don't have the original Z7 anymore) and be done with it. Small, light, effective.
I bet less. I sold a mint Z6 in box with FTZ last year for $1200The Z6 is slightly under your target of 30 MP and the Z7 is slightly over your target. Both are excellent cameras and probably could find a used Z6 for (guess) $1500 and Z7 for (guess) $2200-2400.
need to check used camera pricesI bet less. I sold a mint Z6 in box with FTZ last year for $1200
Justed check fred miranda. Z6 is around $1000, z7 is around $1600 (quick look, not a full search)I bet less. I sold a mint Z6 in box with FTZ last year for $1200
IQ on my iphone is not bad. Now that raw is an option - it was before in LR. Biggest challenge I see is limited focal lengthsI guess the answer is cell phone....if I didn't care about IQ, etc.................
I guess the answer is cell phone....if I didn't care about IQ, etc.................
My mistake. Since the title said "didn't care" I thought they were listing things that one might not care about. I didn't read very well. A bit distracted lately....sorry....What if you didn't care that much about frame rate, bird eye af, battery life, etc.
If you really really cared about image quality under good light and shooting conditions, really liked mirrorless, and didn't worry that much about bird eye AF, frame rate, buffers, battery life, high speed memory cards, etc. would some non-flagship cameras be just as good as flagship cameras...bcgforums.com
My mistake. Since the title said "didn't care" I thought they were listing things that one might not care about. I didn't read very well. A bit distracted lately....sorry....
I have no idea about Canon. Many folks are happy with the Nikon mirrorless Z6's, Z6, Z50 and Zfc. But I waited until the Z9 to dive into mirrorless. My guess would be that user interface and color rendering would be differentiating factors. Regarding image quality, it appears that Sony, Canon and Nikon all offer viable options. I really don't know about products from other brands.It's all good, but what are your thoughts? Can I equal the IQ of a flagship just by giving up some of the advanced features like bird eye focus, 2nd slot, high frame rate, etc. I'd rather keep with Canon, but could switch.
I have no idea about Canon. Many folks are happy with the Nikon mirrorless Z6's, Z6, Z50 and Zfc. But I waited until the Z9 to dive into mirrorless. My guess would be that user interface and color rendering would be differentiating factors. Regarding image quality, it appears that Sony, Canon and Nikon all offer viable options. I really don't know about products from other brands.
Brief thread hijack....I drive a Subaru SUV as well - love it! I have the base trim level, even though I can afford the higher trim models as well, but either don't want or refuse to pay for the higher grade fuel required for some of the models. The only drawback I had was having to wait for a model to be built and shipped from Japan as I was probably one of the 10 or so people in Canada that wanted the base model. This was in 2018, I can only imagine the wait times now.....thread hijack over.I drive a Subaru SUV, perfectly happy with the middle trim level and don't think I'm missing anything by not ordering the highest trim level, even though I could. I guess I'm looking for the camera equivalent to the that. Z9 looks like a real winner though.