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Bigger isn't Allways better
11 years ago
Some random rambling and Daydreaming in my head as of late.
I have a good amount of Photography gear split between two different Lens systems: the old workhorse the Canon 60D and the Olympus Mirrorless PEN.
I've been finding I've been using my PEN for photography a lot more then my Canon 60D. Reason is simple. its so much smaller, lighter and for whatever reason I seem to get more consistent results with it. I've seemed to have to put more effort into editing photos from my Canon to be "happy" with them then I have from my Olympus. I somehows manage to get less blurry shots with it.
A lot of people like Bigger cameras, and for them the weight makes it more stable. I've found that the lighter camera is more stable for me, and I can manage one handed clear snapshots which are neigh impossible to do with the monster Canon.
There is a huge ongoing war between Canon and Nikon. Its been going on for some time now. Part of me is tempted to sidestep and say "you guys can bicker all you want because I am an Olympus man!"
The biggest limitation with the PEN cameras was the glass. It was a very limited system for what you had choices. But now they finally have a decent selection of lenses including a 40-150 f 2.8 lens that is the size of a soda can instead of the size and weight of a small child... (am not kidding on that one...)
My Canon has still a few advantages. The flash unit I have for it is a lot more powerful then the one for the micro 4/3rds. But at this point the only time I am using it is when I want to look "offical". Otherwise it just sits in its bag collecting dust.
Part of me wants to make the leap and upgrade my Olympus body to the newest and greatest. One of the "M" series bodies (most likely the M10 because of the compact size)
Of course, I have got some amazing shots with my Canon DSLR too. But its becoming to feel like a boat anchor and doesn't see much use anymore. I feel like I can take the PEN anywhere and out all day and barely notice it's with me.
Anyways... probably just rambling and idle thoughts from me. I don't have $2000 (more like I have -$2000 from credit cards :( ) so I'm not going to be able to buy any new camera gear any time soon. I'm just not sure how much the Canon is getting used anymore outside of using it for Studio photography and a very rare appearance where I need to use a more powerful flash. Otherwise its just sitting in my room collecting dust :/
I have a good amount of Photography gear split between two different Lens systems: the old workhorse the Canon 60D and the Olympus Mirrorless PEN.
I've been finding I've been using my PEN for photography a lot more then my Canon 60D. Reason is simple. its so much smaller, lighter and for whatever reason I seem to get more consistent results with it. I've seemed to have to put more effort into editing photos from my Canon to be "happy" with them then I have from my Olympus. I somehows manage to get less blurry shots with it.
A lot of people like Bigger cameras, and for them the weight makes it more stable. I've found that the lighter camera is more stable for me, and I can manage one handed clear snapshots which are neigh impossible to do with the monster Canon.
There is a huge ongoing war between Canon and Nikon. Its been going on for some time now. Part of me is tempted to sidestep and say "you guys can bicker all you want because I am an Olympus man!"
The biggest limitation with the PEN cameras was the glass. It was a very limited system for what you had choices. But now they finally have a decent selection of lenses including a 40-150 f 2.8 lens that is the size of a soda can instead of the size and weight of a small child... (am not kidding on that one...)
My Canon has still a few advantages. The flash unit I have for it is a lot more powerful then the one for the micro 4/3rds. But at this point the only time I am using it is when I want to look "offical". Otherwise it just sits in its bag collecting dust.
Part of me wants to make the leap and upgrade my Olympus body to the newest and greatest. One of the "M" series bodies (most likely the M10 because of the compact size)
Of course, I have got some amazing shots with my Canon DSLR too. But its becoming to feel like a boat anchor and doesn't see much use anymore. I feel like I can take the PEN anywhere and out all day and barely notice it's with me.
Anyways... probably just rambling and idle thoughts from me. I don't have $2000 (more like I have -$2000 from credit cards :( ) so I'm not going to be able to buy any new camera gear any time soon. I'm just not sure how much the Canon is getting used anymore outside of using it for Studio photography and a very rare appearance where I need to use a more powerful flash. Otherwise its just sitting in my room collecting dust :/
oswanwolf
~oswanwolf
I'm a Nikon man myself. I use 2 different cameras also. The D7100, yeah, big, but A good image out of it. And good for less than ideal conditions. The Nikon Coolpix P510. Never ending zoom and small. Decent images. And those one handed shots. Each has a place in capturing the image. With camera equipment, you can spend a pile of cash in a big hurry. And most folks don't realize, the camera alone does not make the image.
