Decided to start a new GX-8 thread with images and thoughts,one fact that made me change was the need to reduce the weight of my gear,this I have done.
My DX and 150-600 (giving a FOV = 225-900mm) came in at just over 2,5kg,my m4/3 and 100-400 (giving a FOV= 200-800m,) comes in at just under 1.5kg,in my condition I notice the gain.
In my ignorance I thought if a m4/3 sensor was half the size of a FX then my 20mp sensor would be the same as a 40mp on FX,this I knew would take some hand holding,since then I have been told (and I dont understand it) that it is not so,my m4/3 sensor is equal to a 84.6mp FX.
As I say I dont understand that but the guy that told me took the info from this site Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 vs. Nikon D810 - Sensor Comparison,if any one disagrees and can explain it to me I would be more than pleased.
Mirrorless is a far nicer system than I thought,although I had and still do enjoy the Nikon 1 system I never had any long native lenses for it so when using adapted lenses there where always limitations with the the way it worked, the Panasonic has though far exceeded my expectations.
Would I recommend mirrorless cameras ?
Well yes with reservations,if like me you stood no chance of pursuing your interest due to bulk and weight then m4/3 could be the answer,with DX and FX ime not so sure as the lenses need to be just as large as a DSLR lens to cover the sensor,the only other area I would say needs careful thought is if your into action photography,mirrorless is very good but as of this moment the DSLR has the edge,the new Olympus could change that though.
If action is not your game then a definite why not after all its only a image recorder,for things like landscapes,architecture,holiday images,portraits and many more subjects mirrorless is just as good.
One more thing at this moment,the thing that does remain fairly constant is sensor size and MP in relation to IQ,its still the case IMO that a larger sensor with a sensible amount of MP will give better DR and lower noise than m4/3 can.
I tried not to come across as one of these its the best thing since sliced bread merchants we so often see just because they have done it,it is just another system with advantages and disadvantages,for me I gain more than I lose in this change of gear,others may not.
My DX and 150-600 (giving a FOV = 225-900mm) came in at just over 2,5kg,my m4/3 and 100-400 (giving a FOV= 200-800m,) comes in at just under 1.5kg,in my condition I notice the gain.
In my ignorance I thought if a m4/3 sensor was half the size of a FX then my 20mp sensor would be the same as a 40mp on FX,this I knew would take some hand holding,since then I have been told (and I dont understand it) that it is not so,my m4/3 sensor is equal to a 84.6mp FX.
As I say I dont understand that but the guy that told me took the info from this site Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 vs. Nikon D810 - Sensor Comparison,if any one disagrees and can explain it to me I would be more than pleased.
Mirrorless is a far nicer system than I thought,although I had and still do enjoy the Nikon 1 system I never had any long native lenses for it so when using adapted lenses there where always limitations with the the way it worked, the Panasonic has though far exceeded my expectations.
Would I recommend mirrorless cameras ?
Well yes with reservations,if like me you stood no chance of pursuing your interest due to bulk and weight then m4/3 could be the answer,with DX and FX ime not so sure as the lenses need to be just as large as a DSLR lens to cover the sensor,the only other area I would say needs careful thought is if your into action photography,mirrorless is very good but as of this moment the DSLR has the edge,the new Olympus could change that though.
If action is not your game then a definite why not after all its only a image recorder,for things like landscapes,architecture,holiday images,portraits and many more subjects mirrorless is just as good.
One more thing at this moment,the thing that does remain fairly constant is sensor size and MP in relation to IQ,its still the case IMO that a larger sensor with a sensible amount of MP will give better DR and lower noise than m4/3 can.
I tried not to come across as one of these its the best thing since sliced bread merchants we so often see just because they have done it,it is just another system with advantages and disadvantages,for me I gain more than I lose in this change of gear,others may not.
doubt i will get as good as i could with Nikon but ime more interested in still being able to chase the birds ::what::
