09-28-2010, 02:13 AM
[quote name='dave9t5' timestamp='1285610055' post='3299']
Yep, the NEX is an APS-C pocket camera and right now, if I was in the market for an LX-3 type camera, it would be hard to ignore the NEX. There is nothing else in size category that comes close (at least on specifications) in the wide-angle realm: >28mm (equivalent), fast lens, small, large sensor, good price.
All others fall short:
[/quote]
I've [url="http://www.flickr.com/people/genotypewriter/"]used many[/url] cameras. The Nex-5 + 16/2.8 was the easiest decision and one of the best ones I've made.
Btw, the Leica M8 has a 1.3x crop factor (very slightly smaller than the Canon 1D-series 1.3x APS-H cameras) and the M9 has a full frame sensor.
If you don't mind exploring things a bit... check out the Sigma DP-series APS-C compacts. The Foveon X3 sensor has a low number of pixels but compared to Bayer sensor image, they really have the [url="http://www.flickriver.com/photos/seng_merrill/popular-interesting/"]claimed 3x resolution[/url] and they are not as demanding on the lenses as Bayer sensors are (i.e. Sigma lenses are good enough). The Sigma cameras come with quirks so do your [url="http://www.flickr.com/groups/sigma-dp1/"]research well[/url] and check them out if you don't mind an adventure.
I don't think you should be looking at DSLRs if you're in the market for a compact or vice versa. You'll end up with buyer's remorse <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' /> Just think about the form factor that will help you keep the camera with you and then go for it. Getting a better quality camera doesn't at all mean that you're going to take good pictures with it, especially if you don't have it with you.
Good luck with the hunt! <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />
GTW
Yep, the NEX is an APS-C pocket camera and right now, if I was in the market for an LX-3 type camera, it would be hard to ignore the NEX. There is nothing else in size category that comes close (at least on specifications) in the wide-angle realm: >28mm (equivalent), fast lens, small, large sensor, good price.
All others fall short:
- LX-3 types (Pana LX-x Canon S9x and G1x) - compact, but very small sensor
- μ4/3 - small sensor (for DOF purposes), only expensive and bulky zooms wider than 28mm
- APS-C SLR - only one I can think of is Pentax K-x + DA15/4 Ltd - small for SLR but not really small, slowish lens
- APS-C Rangefinder - Leica M series, a bit price-y...
[/quote]
I've [url="http://www.flickr.com/people/genotypewriter/"]used many[/url] cameras. The Nex-5 + 16/2.8 was the easiest decision and one of the best ones I've made.
Btw, the Leica M8 has a 1.3x crop factor (very slightly smaller than the Canon 1D-series 1.3x APS-H cameras) and the M9 has a full frame sensor.
If you don't mind exploring things a bit... check out the Sigma DP-series APS-C compacts. The Foveon X3 sensor has a low number of pixels but compared to Bayer sensor image, they really have the [url="http://www.flickriver.com/photos/seng_merrill/popular-interesting/"]claimed 3x resolution[/url] and they are not as demanding on the lenses as Bayer sensors are (i.e. Sigma lenses are good enough). The Sigma cameras come with quirks so do your [url="http://www.flickr.com/groups/sigma-dp1/"]research well[/url] and check them out if you don't mind an adventure.
I don't think you should be looking at DSLRs if you're in the market for a compact or vice versa. You'll end up with buyer's remorse <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' /> Just think about the form factor that will help you keep the camera with you and then go for it. Getting a better quality camera doesn't at all mean that you're going to take good pictures with it, especially if you don't have it with you.Good luck with the hunt! <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' />GTW