£1k family camera

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Got 1k to spend for body plus lens, what would you pick? Main use is as a family camera, days out, portraits.

Prefer primes or light zooms.

Thinking a used D750 and 35 F1.8, or a a6400 and 28 f2....maybe Fuji?
 
You have to remember with the d750 / 35 1.8 idea you would need to get the full frame version of the 35mm. Not the cheap version designed for aps-c.

The full frame version is much more expensive.
 
Caerus said:
You have to remember with the d750 / 35 1.8 idea you would need to get the full frame version of the 35mm. Not the cheap version designed for aps-c.

The full frame version is much more expensive.
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Should be able to do that for 1k, used d750, grey lens.
 
twist said:
What happened to the D750/Z6/A7iii?
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Moved from a D750 to a z6 last year but need to release some funds hence sale.
D750 is the obvious choice, but the addiction on the 6400 is tempting.
 
Go for the D750, cracking camera with excellent DR and low light capabilities, love mine, you can get a brand new one with the 24-120 f4 VR for £1275 or body only for £930, and if you could wait, that price will come down when the D780 hits the streets.
 
Why not go for a d700 and spend the saving (over a d750) on lenses?
 
Why go for a full frame relatively heavy camera for family use for taking on days out, I would of thought a smaller APSC or Micro 4 thirds with an 18-55mm lens would of been more versatile and lighter to carry. XT2 and kit lens, Panasonic G85. What do you normally use that could be used for this?
 
If this family camera is going to be handed to anyone else I'd avoid DSLR's as they're too big and heavy and too bulky and fiddly for many to use and the pictures others take will probably be out of focus.

Personally I'd go for a GX80 with a 17mm f1.8 and a 14-42mm mega ois zoom, the teeny tiny one. Other than that I might go for a Sony A6000 with a similar prime and zoom set up. I'd use the zoom for almost everything and switch to the prime for low light and camera geek indulgent fun. Something like that is small and light enough to take on family days out, doesn't scream "Geek with a DSLR" and wont frighten people when you hand it to them in green square mode. Personally I'd avoid Fuji for several reasons some of which are covered in a thread in this section.
 
Grey Olympus EM5-II with 12-40mm f2.8 and 45mm f1.8

Fuji x-t100 with 15-45mm (£349) and 35mm f1.4 or 56mm f1.2.
 
iPhone 11 Pro.


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But in all seriousness, I've all but given up carrying my camera gear unless I need reach or to control strobes. My iPhone is always on me and always ready to go, I find that with family these criteria are far more useful than better ISO or lens options.
 
Ned's iPhone comment is actually a good suggestion - I often take phone shots at locations just for the hell of it and although image quality isn't amazing if you're into pixel peeping, you can still get excellent images and they're so easy to use. Edit with Snapseed and it's just a fun way of shooting and no need to carry heavy kit.
 
Scirocco_09 said:
Ned's iPhone comment is actually a good suggestion - I often take phone shots at locations just for the hell of it and although image quality isn't amazing if you're into pixel peeping, you can still get excellent images and they're so easy to use. Edit with Snapseed and it's just a fun way of shooting and no need to carry heavy kit.
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My Mrs and her mates use smartphones non stop and the results can often look stunning on a phone or tablet but on my computer they just fall apart if I look closely. Plus I just don't like holding a phone in front of me and jabbing at it with my finger. I just can't get any fun from smartphone photography at all so I'd rather use a camera even if it was to give worse results.

Having said all that... My sister wanted a smartphone picture printing out and my printer needed a new cartridge so we went to ASDA to print it out. The machine said the quality was too low to print at the size we wanted but the attendant over rode the machine and the final picture looked very nice framed. So, if the op doesn't mind or even likes smartphone photography and can resist pixel peeping a phone could be a good choice as it's probably always there and most people will find them easier to use than a big fat DSLR and (relative) monster lens.
 
Caerus said:
A little bit of corner darkness lol. Good luck to him
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I have a sister who used to use a lens with the wrong hood on it. It caused extreme vignetting but she just liked the look :D
 
Used X-T2 can be had for £500, maybe less. The 23mm f1.4 & the 18-55 should see you straight, and if all used probably about on budget.
 
AndrewSt said:
What do you think of the XT3?
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Love it! Was using the x100f more than d750 so easier to change, great lenses, nice build, great functions, light too. I do miss the rugged feel of a dslr, the cheaper options of long lenses (150-600) and the FF dof but would not go back.
 
For something to use on days out etc, why not get something small and light? You'll probably find you'll soon tire of carrying a large full frame camera around and not actually use it.

Get a small Panasonic GX800 or Fuji X-A5, both can be brought for well under £500, the change from £1k can be used on days out with the family making memories!
 
You haven’t mentioned what you will use the photos for - just social media, small or large prints, photo books, video?
If it’s just online use then a newer generation iPhone will be enough but if you intend to create larger prints and like higher quality, more detailed outputs then you will probably want something more specialised.

nx4737 said:
For something to use on days out etc, why not get something small and light? You'll probably find you'll soon tire of carrying a large full frame camera around and not actually use it.
the change from £1k can be used on days out with the family making memories!
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I agree with this.
Canon and Sony make great compacts with 1 inch sensors which are perfect for family use and are the next step up from a Smartphone.
- Canon G7x MkII or MkIII
- Sony RX100 line (better for video)
 
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SDK^ said:
You haven’t mentioned what you will use the photos for - just social media, small or large prints, photo books, video?
If it’s just online use then a newer generation iPhone will be enough but if you intend to create larger prints and like higher quality, more detailed outputs then you will probably want something more specialised.


I agree with this.
Canon and Sony make great compacts with 1 inch sensors which are perfect for family use and are the next step up from a Smartphone.
- Canon G7x MkII or MkIII
- Sony RX100 line (better for video)
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The Canon G7X, Mk11 is much better than the next step up from a smartphone, the small compact sensor cameras such as 1/2.3 and such like, are the next step up.
Well I do own a G7X, so I do have to sing its praises. ;)
 
Id definitely rule out FF DSLR's as family cameras for days out. They'll quickly become Paper weight cameras collecting dust on a shelf.
Compacts, APSC or M4/3 mirrorless with kitzoom are more likely to be brought for days out.
Though I like my X-T3 very much it has some heft to it and the A6xxx line is more compact and lighter and deliver similar IQ. I the fuji lineup the smaller cameras e.g. the X-T20 would be a great option.
 
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iPhone 11 Pro.
Then get a Canon Selphy / Fuji Instax Printer to print the photos out (6x4)
You will notice very little difference between the iPhone 11 Pro and a bigger sensor camera body.
 
Jelster said:
Used X-T2 can be had for £500, maybe less. The 23mm f1.4 & the 18-55 should see you straight, and if all used probably about on budget.
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This. I don't care what anyone says, no phone camera can get close to a half decent APSC sensor, or M43 for that matter. Not if you plan to shoot above ISO 200 and like to view your images on a large[ish] monitor at any point.
 
Cagey75 said:
This. I don't care what anyone says, no phone camera can get close to a half decent APSC sensor, or M43 for that matter. Not if you plan to shoot above ISO 200 and like to view your images on a large[ish] monitor at any point.
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and there is no way in hell it will get anywhere near a D750, man up and get a proper camera :)
 
jonbeeza said:
The Canon G7X, Mk11 is much better than the next step up from a smartphone, the small compact sensor cameras such as 1/2.3 and such like, are the next step up.
Well I do own a G7X, so I do have to sing its praises. ;)
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I also have a G7x MKII which I use for everyday photos - just the right size to fit in my pocket or car door bin :)
 
My DSLR never goes with me on family days out, too big and bulky and if you hand it to someone to take a group shot they just look scared and confused.
I tend to take a Fuji mirrorless or more often a Panasonic LX100 our with me. The Panasonic will fit in a jacket pocket or just in my hand with a wrist strap. It’s got a 17mp m4/3 sensor and the mk 2 version is out now which is better in every area plus is well within the 1k budget.
 
For a camera in your house, it is hard to beat a D750 for price vs performance. I've used a 35mm dx lens on mine and it only lost a bit of the corners.

A smaller option would be the D7500 (not tried it). The only issue is you might have to go to a 28mm lens if you want a cheap, near 35mm field of view prime. 24mm 1.8 lenses are really expensive.
 
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