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Well, I agree that it matters hugely that you go and try them in your hands once you had a look at what everybody chips in with. It's also useful to bear in mind that a camera that I love might not float your boat at all. There are so many options now. I have been a Canon user for a very long time. I also have now an Olympus system for lighter gear days. My 5D4 without a grip and a prime lens is quite manageable. My Oly with a 14-40 is very light. When I went to the Photoshow a couple of years ago, I assumed I would be walking away with a Fuji [large, heavy longer lenses] in my hands or at least the decision made to go ahead with Fuji. I also tried the Sony stuff [boxy] and a Panasonic or two.
At a Fotothing in Bath, I listened to Mike Inkley, an Olympus ambassador who said that there are no bad cameras; he suggested doing the following:
1- write a list of the specs that really matter
2- identify the models of camera that can do
3- work out which ones are within budget and ignore the brand
4- cross out those that aren't within the budget
5- go and pick them up and see what they feel like in your hands.. job done.
Good luck with your decision.
At a Fotothing in Bath, I listened to Mike Inkley, an Olympus ambassador who said that there are no bad cameras; he suggested doing the following:
1- write a list of the specs that really matter
2- identify the models of camera that can do
3- work out which ones are within budget and ignore the brand
4- cross out those that aren't within the budget
5- go and pick them up and see what they feel like in your hands.. job done.
Good luck with your decision.