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So here I am looking at the X-T3 and I could actually stump up the cash for it this time. But although the thing I miss from my X-T1 is the big EVF, I think I'm going to wait for the X-T30. The X-Txx line really hits a sweet spot in size for a mirrorless system. The only time it does feel a little small is with the 50-140mm - but then I just use the relatively inexpensive Meike addon grip I got from Amazon.
The whole point of the XTs is to make the best small-ish camera they can, and I don't mind that they don't have IBIS. It would add weight and cost, and the zooms all have OIS anyway, so there's really not much need.
Seems to me lots of photographers are afraid to use the ISO. My X-T20 can take perfectly usable shots right up to ISO 6400.
If at all really, as higher ISO’s are no longer an issue, so you can just increase shutter speed and ISO while shooting wide open if you need.
The only lens I have ever owned which had it was the Nikon 70-200 f2.8 VR, and it was quite useful, but that was over 10 years ago and things have improved since then.
Going to wait until next year... Something tells me some bargains will be around.
Than xt2 would be nice, an a7ii would be ace... And there are a lot of mirrorless cameras being announced.
I also had another play with a Panasonic gx80 - holy CRAP that thing is amazing! Fast autofocus, sharp photos, lovely looking grain and tiny - best street camera? Cheap as hell used...
It allows me to shoot below the reciprocal rule and allow me to get sharper images.
It isn't a deal breaker that a camera doesn't have it but in terms of technology goes, it has slowly become the defacto standard now, the more and more bodies has it, the more strange that one that get released without. Especially if you are buying a camera that costs thousands, it would be like buying a Mercedes or Rolls Royce and find it missing Power Steering. Once upon a time it's a luxury but it is now expected.
On a side note, I shot a wedding on the weekend, and since I still don't have any flashes for the Sony…I had to resort to this.
I am pretty sure this hasn't been done many times before if at all….2 completely separate system shot on the same job.
I’m not up to speed as I shot my last wedding, and last job as a photographer, 3 years ago. I didn’t realise it was such a common and expected feature now.
I still feel nervous when thinking back to shooting weddings and hand holding a ‘Blad at a 60th with a 135mm as the tripod was elsewhere.......
I was hardcore manual flash only, but for fast paced stuff once I'd tried ttl I couldn't go back... Just dial fill compensation and boom.
Plenty of options for Sony - I have used lencarta (basically import godox kit but warrantied and honoured with proper repairs). Good value, reliable and good service.
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The a7ii is not good enough. It's more like two generations or more behind for autofocus, and the ergonomics were absolutely horrible
The a7iii was out-of-this-world. If I had the money, I'd get it. I'd even consider a second hand a7ii to get into the system if they had the lenses (Sony, where is your fast affordable 35mm f/2 or f/1.8?). Ergonomics were subtly different to the a7ii but worked for me and my small hands. However, it was eye opening to see the size of the lenses - the system was much lighter than equivalent slrs and the camera more comfy for me, but the lenses were still large, even the 85mm 1.8 wasn't as small as I might have expected.
Then I tried a fuji xt2 not really expecting to fall in love, but I did. It had the kit zoom on, which was fine but not immensely sharp (sharp enough, but some reviews are overstating it's wide open sharpness for sure). However, I put on the 23mm 1.4 and the 56mm 1.2 and it all came together. The lenses are chunky, but not huge like a 35mm 1.4 or 85mm 1.4. They autofocused very well, accurate and quick, and the ergonomics were spot on. Not only that, but the evf allows you to preview your jpeg settings - I might save a couple of jpeg presets in camera and shoot raw+jpeg rather than raw+raw as they did look really nice coming out of the camera.
Auto white balance was the best I've used too, even in the horrible mixed John Lewis lighting. Battery life sucked - which is a pain. However, I mostly shoot for fun and will hire a grip for the event in January I'm shooting.
So I went home, went on mpb and traded in for an xt2 and 23mm 1.4, as 35mm is my do-it-all lens. In time I'll be getting the 56 1.2 but for fun I have a couple of old 50 1.4s and a 55 1.4 that'll do the trick. Can't wait for it to arrive
Edit: forgot to mention, one of the immediately biggest pros of the xt2 was not the lenses or the handling, but the eye relief. I wear glasses and this camera is fine with that. My D7200 wasn't terrible, the a7iii didn't seem as good and I found myself needing to look around to see settings.
You should get around 300 shots per battery and as they are small and cheap just have a couple in your pocket.
Don't waste your money on genuine Fuji ones though, ExPro were my choice, and I think for less £40 you can get two batteries and a dual charger.
and FWIW, the 23mm 1.4 and 56mm 1.2 are good lenses, but the 35mm 1.4 was one of the best lenses I have ever owned so don't ignore it.
I'm still not able to get out with my cameras yet, I may try a few photos in the back garden with my macro lens, there's no end of creepy crawlies especially false widow spiders!