In reply to Post #22
Yup, just as good. The only difference is that the dslr view finder flips down a mirror and prism to mechanically view through the lens and flips it out of the way to take the image, while a compact system camera (sometimes called mirrorless cameras) has a digital viewfinder that repeats the image seen by the sensor without all the mechanical stuff. Some people prefer the analogue viewfinder of a dslr but it makes no difference to the quality of photos the camera can take and comes at the cost of significantly increased volume, weight and mechanical complexity. Many of the best cameras made today are mirrorless and many pro photographers use them in preference to dslrs.
Personally I use the Sony compact system cameras, really rate them. Have an A7RII and a Nex-7. They've done me very well through many years of professional use. A7RII or above would be overkill for what you need, but an older A7R, Nex-7 or newer A600 (replaced the Nex-7) would do the trick for you.
Tbh though I just use my iPhone for capture images.
Yup, just as good. The only difference is that the dslr view finder flips down a mirror and prism to mechanically view through the lens and flips it out of the way to take the image, while a compact system camera (sometimes called mirrorless cameras) has a digital viewfinder that repeats the image seen by the sensor without all the mechanical stuff. Some people prefer the analogue viewfinder of a dslr but it makes no difference to the quality of photos the camera can take and comes at the cost of significantly increased volume, weight and mechanical complexity. Many of the best cameras made today are mirrorless and many pro photographers use them in preference to dslrs.
Personally I use the Sony compact system cameras, really rate them. Have an A7RII and a Nex-7. They've done me very well through many years of professional use. A7RII or above would be overkill for what you need, but an older A7R, Nex-7 or newer A600 (replaced the Nex-7) would do the trick for you.
Tbh though I just use my iPhone for capture images.
In reply to Post #31
The size and weight aspect is massively overstated
The size and weight aspect is massively overstated
In reply to Post #32
Appreciate its subjective, but let's look at two relevant examples to the OP: the Sony A6000 and the Nikon D3500. Both can be bought for £500 with a kit lens (16-50 for the Sony or 18-55 for the Nikon), and both are equipped with a 24mb APS-C CMOS sensor.
Despite the same price and spec, the Nikon DSLR is 30% heavier, 44% taller and 55% thicker than the compact system Sony.
Appreciate its subjective, but let's look at two relevant examples to the OP: the Sony A6000 and the Nikon D3500. Both can be bought for £500 with a kit lens (16-50 for the Sony or 18-55 for the Nikon), and both are equipped with a 24mb APS-C CMOS sensor.
Despite the same price and spec, the Nikon DSLR is 30% heavier, 44% taller and 55% thicker than the compact system Sony.
In reply to Post #33
I agree. The little crop sensor mirrorless jobbies give a size/weight saving significant enough to make a real difference, especially for carp fishing when you're already carrying a fair wad of kit.
Not so significant for the full frame jobbies but there is still a decent difference.
I agree. The little crop sensor mirrorless jobbies give a size/weight saving significant enough to make a real difference, especially for carp fishing when you're already carrying a fair wad of kit.
Not so significant for the full frame jobbies but there is still a decent difference.
In reply to Post #33
Now add three spare batteries to give the same life
By the time you add a few lenses the difference is negligible for comparable quality
I much prefer mirrorless but I feel the 'smaller system' title is false in many cases
Ergonomics also become a problem when you stick bigger lenses on those small bodies, my em5ii has had a grip on it almost permanently, and a battery grip when using long zooms or heavier f2.8 or 1.8 zooms
Now add three spare batteries to give the same life
By the time you add a few lenses the difference is negligible for comparable quality
I much prefer mirrorless but I feel the 'smaller system' title is false in many cases
Ergonomics also become a problem when you stick bigger lenses on those small bodies, my em5ii has had a grip on it almost permanently, and a battery grip when using long zooms or heavier f2.8 or 1.8 zooms
Thanks for all the replies, so many options to choose from!! Are any particular brands/models simpler to use as a beginner or are they all much of a likeness?
Really take a closer look at the Sony A6000/6100, believe me very good camera for portraits, landscapes and night photos
In reply to Post #26
Are you able to use an intervalometer with the M6? I've also just been looking at the M50. The Sonys also look very good so definitely an option.
Are you able to use an intervalometer with the M6? I've also just been looking at the M50. The Sonys also look very good so definitely an option.
In reply to Post #38
Yes you can plug an intervalometer into the M6 . I use a Pixel TW-273 intervalometer which is £39.99 of Amazon with my M6 . It's a wireless remote a dongle plugs into the camera and wireless remote is in your hand set it up press the play button and it continuously takes shots till u press stop . Also good thing with it it actually has a power of and on button and you don't lose the settings when switched of . Unlike a lot of other intervalometer that you need to take the batteries out to turn it of then lose all the settings .And also the M50 Mk1 or Mk11 models doesn't except an intervalometer canon in the wisdom decided not to add an intervalometer jack plug socket in either of them not which is stupid imo
Yes you can plug an intervalometer into the M6 . I use a Pixel TW-273 intervalometer which is £39.99 of Amazon with my M6 . It's a wireless remote a dongle plugs into the camera and wireless remote is in your hand set it up press the play button and it continuously takes shots till u press stop . Also good thing with it it actually has a power of and on button and you don't lose the settings when switched of . Unlike a lot of other intervalometer that you need to take the batteries out to turn it of then lose all the settings .And also the M50 Mk1 or Mk11 models doesn't except an intervalometer canon in the wisdom decided not to add an intervalometer jack plug socket in either of them not which is stupid imo
In reply to Post #39
Thanks mate, much appreciated, can I ask a favour? Any chance you could pm me a few of your catch photos so I can see what they come out like? No worries if not!
Thanks mate, much appreciated, can I ask a favour? Any chance you could pm me a few of your catch photos so I can see what they come out like? No worries if not!
In reply to Post #35
I like the retro look of the EM s but prefer the handling
Of my Pansonic G6. It has a built in grip that sticks out just as far as my 20mm Panny pancake 1.7. So it's functional but in truth doesn't make it any less pocketable.
I like the retro look of the EM s but prefer the handling
Of my Pansonic G6. It has a built in grip that sticks out just as far as my 20mm Panny pancake 1.7. So it's functional but in truth doesn't make it any less pocketable.
In reply to Post #41
I liked the styling but it was a huge upgrade from the g5 in so many ways, and a lot smaller if you didn't need the grip. I wanted the mk3 but they didn't do a battery grip so I got the em1 mk2.
I liked the styling but it was a huge upgrade from the g5 in so many ways, and a lot smaller if you didn't need the grip. I wanted the mk3 but they didn't do a battery grip so I got the em1 mk2.
In reply to Post #37
Can you swing the screen on the A6000 round for self takes?
Can you swing the screen on the A6000 round for self takes?
In reply to Post #43
6000 no 6100 yes
6000 no 6100 yes
In reply to Post #1
To be honest I'd not recommend a camera if you are ONLY using it for trophy shots.
I'm on my 3rd DSLR now, which will in the semi near future be replaced by a mirrorless camera.
Reason is I take thousands of shots of things that are not a carp, so to me that's well worth spending the money on.
I'll take my D500 +2/3 lenses with me when I go fishing for wildlife shots etc.
BUT, I've got a smartphone holder which sits on my tripod, quick easy setup. Add two soft tone lights for night shots if required and you are set.
Get the position/angle/height right, and use a voice command to take the photo, job done. You will get the hang of that in no time and it will cost you peanuts.
The camera on almost all recent years phones will do the job, if not on yours, consider upgrading your phone instead!
To be honest I'd not recommend a camera if you are ONLY using it for trophy shots.
I'm on my 3rd DSLR now, which will in the semi near future be replaced by a mirrorless camera.
Reason is I take thousands of shots of things that are not a carp, so to me that's well worth spending the money on.
I'll take my D500 +2/3 lenses with me when I go fishing for wildlife shots etc.
BUT, I've got a smartphone holder which sits on my tripod, quick easy setup. Add two soft tone lights for night shots if required and you are set.
Get the position/angle/height right, and use a voice command to take the photo, job done. You will get the hang of that in no time and it will cost you peanuts.
The camera on almost all recent years phones will do the job, if not on yours, consider upgrading your phone instead!