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There seems to be very little or even none posted about Micro Four Thirds cameras. So here goes. The main reason why I left Nikon full frame cameras is due to weight, especially lenses. This is the main reason why I changed and went over to Panasonic, first with the G9 and added the G9ii later version. No way could I have done this with an 800mm lens
Panasonic G9ii with panasonic100-400mm lens (hand held @ 400mm)
Due to not only incredable imge stablisation in the camera but also able to improve on that with the lens also having stablisation as well.
Added to this if interested the video side of the G8ii camera can and does amazing things such as slowing movement down with a 300fps setting, ideal to show golf swings or birds in flght etc. Where as most full frame cameras use same make lenses or limited third part lenses using an MFT camera every other MFT lens make with fit
Don't misundestand me there is nothing wrong sticking to FF cameras, I had nikons from the D90 era through to the D810 and everything inbetween. , But at the age 81 there are other consideration to think of.
Travel is another consideation is that airlines have a carry one weigth limit and size restrictions. All too easy to overpck large heavy lenses, or risk being put in the aircraft hold to be thrown around by careless baggage handlers.
Go out on a days hike and carrying heavy camera equipment soon become a "wish I had not" issue
You may ask "what about compact cameras? I avoided this deliberately as the thread is about Micro four thirds only.
The change from using a Nikon D810 to Panasonic G9 then the G9ii was like a culture shock , how much cameras have become advanced with menus . the equivilant is like leaving the stone age to the digital age . From single slot CF cards to dual slot SD cards allowing backup that was impossible before.,as also SSD dive direct ito camera body for extra recording space from the G9ii port
Would I go back to using a full frame camera? definately no ! and if one is consideraig doing the same I say do it and experience what the camera I have and now use
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Disclaimer I have no financial/dvertising connection with Panasonic, only a very happy purchaser
Panasonic G9ii with panasonic100-400mm lens (hand held @ 400mm)
Due to not only incredable imge stablisation in the camera but also able to improve on that with the lens also having stablisation as well.
Added to this if interested the video side of the G8ii camera can and does amazing things such as slowing movement down with a 300fps setting, ideal to show golf swings or birds in flght etc. Where as most full frame cameras use same make lenses or limited third part lenses using an MFT camera every other MFT lens make with fit
Don't misundestand me there is nothing wrong sticking to FF cameras, I had nikons from the D90 era through to the D810 and everything inbetween. , But at the age 81 there are other consideration to think of.
Travel is another consideation is that airlines have a carry one weigth limit and size restrictions. All too easy to overpck large heavy lenses, or risk being put in the aircraft hold to be thrown around by careless baggage handlers.
Go out on a days hike and carrying heavy camera equipment soon become a "wish I had not" issue
You may ask "what about compact cameras? I avoided this deliberately as the thread is about Micro four thirds only.
The change from using a Nikon D810 to Panasonic G9 then the G9ii was like a culture shock , how much cameras have become advanced with menus . the equivilant is like leaving the stone age to the digital age . From single slot CF cards to dual slot SD cards allowing backup that was impossible before.,as also SSD dive direct ito camera body for extra recording space from the G9ii port
Would I go back to using a full frame camera? definately no ! and if one is consideraig doing the same I say do it and experience what the camera I have and now use
.
Disclaimer I have no financial/dvertising connection with Panasonic, only a very happy purchaser
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