What are you waiting for?

[Plain Nev]

So, what are you looking forward to this year? There are lots of rumoured releases in the pipeline. I have high hopes for the new XT6, I think that one is pretty much a given, but there is also speculation that Canon and Panasonic are due to release something new. I think a bit of a shake up is probably overdue, and sometimes it seems a long time coming. So, tell us what you are pinning your hopes on, and why.

 

[viewfromthenorth]

Absolutely nothing whatsoever, cheers.

 

[LeeRatters]

Gear wise, nothing.

I couldn't even tell you what the latest bodies are from each brand.

 

[dibbly dobbler]

I’ve been waiting for the RX10v for ages but it’s here now

 

[benc98]

I’m past the point of waiting for incremental camera upgrades, I’m kinda happy with what I have and would probably go secondhand now anyway. New film stocks would be good tho, there’s a new version of phoenix, so just a question of finding the time to shoot it

 

[Earley Man]

So, what are you looking forward to this year? There are lots of rumoured releases in the pipeline. I have high hopes for the new XT6, I think that one is pretty much a given, but there is also speculation that Canon and Panasonic are due to release something new. I think a bit of a shake up is probably overdue, and sometimes it seems a long time coming. So, tell us what you are pinning your hopes on, and why.

Not so much looking forward as hoping that my two X-H1's continue to function. My understanding is that Fujifilm UK are no longer servicing that camera model.

 

[Nod]

A significant price drop on the RX-10v.

 

[leaky5]

Viltrox were suppose to have announced MFT lenses this summer.
Hoping they will, liked them on Fuji, would be willing to give them a go on OM

 

[photographer100]

So, what are you looking forward to this year? There are lots of rumoured releases in the pipeline. I have high hopes for the new XT6, I think that one is pretty much a given, but there is also speculation that Canon and Panasonic are due to release something new. I think a bit of a shake up is probably overdue, and sometimes it seems a long time coming. So, tell us what you are pinning your hopes on, and why.

The XT6 won't be much over the XT5 and has a ridiculous rumour price of £1950

 

[Dave Canon]

I am interested in capturing photographs so I do not review new equipment until I am aware that there is something I cannot do that I want to.

Dave

 

[myotis]

I'm not especially waiting for anything, but as I enjoy using "rangefinder" style cameras (ie with an offset viewfinder), I'm certainly interested in seeing what the rumoured Nikon "compact" camera turns out to be.

As the rumours become more confident, it's looking like it might be a stills orientated Nikon ZR "with" a built-in offset viewfinder. And, unless Nikon mess it up, I could well be tempted by something like this: even if I don't need it.

I also suspect it's unlikely to offer enough to pull me away from my Zf, which, apart from the annoying articulating screen, is close to a perfect camera for me.

 

[woof woof]

I'm pretty happy with my gear but I'd make changes to my A7cII so if a new camera comes out with those changes I'd buy one. I'd also like a couple of lenses but the chances of them coming along are remote.

BTW Graham. I assume you know that Sony make RF style mirrorless cameras

I'm not especially waiting for anything, but as I enjoy using "rangefinder" style cameras (ie with an offset viewfinder), I'm certainly interested in seeing what the rumoured Nikon "compact" camera turns out to be.

 

[woof woof]

I am interested in capturing photographs so I do not review new equipment until I am aware that there is something I cannot do that I want to.

Dave

I'm just a happy snapper but even I often push the boundaries of what the kit can do. Eye detect plus being able to focus accurately and consistently anywhere in the frame has been a revelation for me and I want more revelations. DR is still a limitation and I'd like better panorama features, a fully articulating and tilting and brighter screen and a faster mechanical shutter with automatic switching beteeen manual and electronic shutter depending upon the shot and conditions.

There's always room for technological improvement which gives us more and easier to access photographic opportunities.

 

[myotis]

I'm pretty happy with my gear but I'd make changes to my A7cII so if a new camera comes out with those changes I'd buy one. I'd also like a couple of lenses but the chances of them coming along are remote.

BTW Graham. I assume you know that Sony make RF style mirrorless cameras

Thanks.

I do indeed know about them, APS, FF, and fixed-lens models, as well as different sensor resolution options; over the years I've often looked at them.

 

[woof woof]

Thanks.

I do indeed know about them, APS, FF, and fixed-lens models, as well as different sensor resolution options; over the years I've often looked at them.

Despite some niggles and annoyances the Sony A7cII and 40mm f2.5 have come closest to being my ideal do it all setup.

 

[myotis]

Despite some niggles and annoyances the Sony A7cII and 40mm f2.5 have come closest to being my ideal do it all setup.

I can understand that, but...

I start from a biased position of having used Nikons for over 50 years, and although I've had Canons, Fujis, Olympus and Panasonics alongside my Nikons, whenever I have been in a position of buying a camera, the Sonys never seem to make it into my list of finalists.

 

[woof woof]

I can understand that, but...

I start from a biased position of having used Nikons for over 50 years, and although I've had Canons, Fujis, Olympus and Panasonics alongside my Nikons, whenever I have been in a position of buying a camera, the Sonys never seem to make it into my list of finalists.

I can understand you to an extent as I had a Nikon SLR for decades but I'm not loyal to any brand. If one of them was British I maybe would be to support British jobs and keep the tax revenue flowing but none of them are so why should I care if my kit is made in Thailand by Sony or Nikon or Vietnam by Canon?

I had Nikon for decades as Nikon was what the guy in the shop recommended at the time but when DSLR's came out I switched to Canon as they were the clear leaders. When MFT came out I bought that and when Sony brought out the A7 I bought one but not because I wanted a Sony but because they were the first to bring out a FF mirrorless.

It's just my own opinion but I do think finances allowing we should forget any notion of brand loyalty and buy what's best for us.

 

[myotis]

I can understand you to an extent as I had a Nikon SLR for decades but I'm not loyal to any brand. If one of them was British I maybe would be to support British jobs and keep the tax revenue flowing but none of them are so why should I care if my kit is made in Thailand by Sony or Nikon or Vietnam by Canon?

I has Nikon for decades as Nikon was what the guy in the shop recommended at the time but when DSLR's came out I switched to Canon as they were the clear leaders. When MFT came out I bought that and when Sony brought out the A7 I bought one but not because I wanted a Sony but because they were the first to bring out a FF mirrorless.

It's just my own opinion but I do think finances allowing we should forget any notion of brand loyalty and buy what's best for us.

I'm not especially being loyal to Nikon.

The Canons, Fuji and Olympus were all bought with the view of replacing my Nikons, but in the end, the perceived benefits of switching brand didn't outweigh the disbenefits of moving from Nikon. So in my case I am just sticking with what has consistently shown itself to be the best brand for me.

Fortunately, I have been able to use other brands without getting rid of my Nikons.

 

[Plain Nev]

I'm not especially waiting for anything, but as I enjoy using "rangefinder" style cameras (ie with an offset viewfinder), I'm certainly interested in seeing what the rumoured Nikon "compact" camera turns out to be.

As the rumours become more confident, it's looking like it might be a stills orientated Nikon ZR "with" a built-in offset viewfinder. And, unless Nikon mess it up, I could well be tempted by something like this: even if I don't need it.

I also suspect it's unlikely to offer enough to pull me away from my Zf, which, apart from the annoying articulating screen, is close to a perfect camera for me.

I'm not familiar with that particular rumour, but that is something I'd like to see.