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<blockquote data-quote="Marcel" data-source="post: 272615" data-attributes="member: 3903">I guess we all question our choices when it comes to camera size vs quality... I came very close to getting myself an Olympus 4/3 Pen EPm2 (16mp) with an electronic optional viewfinder and flash. The price was right but... when I took it in my hands, I found the control buttons so so small that I just couldn't decide. I know it was a lot lighter, but, the feel, the tiny viewfinder (I don't think I'll ever be able to use a camera that doesn't have a viewfinder), I didn't feel right.Now, this thing about theft, just get a good insurance and forget about it. I think they are more after wallets and iPhones than anything else. A D800 with lenses is probably harder to resell than a Fuji or Nex6. If you get a good bag with shoulder strap AND belt, you can carry the weight and you'll have the quality you want. But, for a short vacation, I'd be tempted to get a Fuji X20 or a really pocketable camera. the Olympus, as small as it is couldn't be stored in a pocket since the lens protrudes too much.Good luck with your decision. Whatever you decide, just make sure you enjoy the time with your wife more than the time with your camera. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile&nbsp; &nbsp; :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></blockquote>

[QUOTE="Marcel, post: 272615, member: 3903"] I guess we all question our choices when it comes to camera size vs quality... I came very close to getting myself an Olympus 4/3 Pen EPm2 (16mp) with an electronic optional viewfinder and flash. The price was right but... when I took it in my hands, I found the control buttons so so small that I just couldn't decide. I know it was a lot lighter, but, the feel, the tiny viewfinder (I don't think I'll ever be able to use a camera that doesn't have a viewfinder), I didn't feel right. Now, this thing about theft, just get a good insurance and forget about it. I think they are more after wallets and iPhones than anything else. A D800 with lenses is probably harder to resell than a Fuji or Nex6. If you get a good bag with shoulder strap AND belt, you can carry the weight and you'll have the quality you want. But, for a short vacation, I'd be tempted to get a Fuji X20 or a really pocketable camera. the Olympus, as small as it is couldn't be stored in a pocket since the lens protrudes too much. Good luck with your decision. Whatever you decide, just make sure you enjoy the time with your wife more than the time with your camera. :) [/QUOTE]

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