Which compact large-sensor camera (second hand)?
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I've got a 6D and a 50D. The 50D is just gathering dust, so I'd like to replace it with some sort of compact mirrorless camera with a single every-day zoom lens that is easier to carry around than the 6D and a bag of lenses.
Budget <£150 on eBay
Only really looking for a single lens for every-day use, nothing fancy but I would like it to be quite flat so the whole "package" is compact.
Don't need mega high resolution, but I appreciate bigger sensors. The bigger the better. Otherwise I might as well use my phone.
I know nothing about mirrorless models. I'm not looking for a system with good lens availability, etc. I love my 6D and nothing will replace it. I just want something I can stick in my pocket with a big sensor that's better than a phone... What should I be looking at?
Budget <£150 on eBay
Only really looking for a single lens for every-day use, nothing fancy but I would like it to be quite flat so the whole "package" is compact.
Don't need mega high resolution, but I appreciate bigger sensors. The bigger the better. Otherwise I might as well use my phone.
I know nothing about mirrorless models. I'm not looking for a system with good lens availability, etc. I love my 6D and nothing will replace it. I just want something I can stick in my pocket with a big sensor that's better than a phone... What should I be looking at?
Canon EOS-M mark 1.
APS-C sized sensor and usually came with the 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 STM zoom.
If you wanted something flatter, the 22mm f2 (non zoom) pancake lens is pretty good too.
Later versions - mark 3, 5, 6 etc are out of budget.
As an added bonus, with an adapter you can use your other Canon EOS lenses with it should you want to (although that loses it the overall small package attraction).
Most were also supplied as a kit including a small flashgun - Speedlite 90EX, which actually is a proper mini Speedlite and will integrate with any other Speedlites you may have for your SLR.
APS-C sized sensor and usually came with the 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 STM zoom.
If you wanted something flatter, the 22mm f2 (non zoom) pancake lens is pretty good too.
Later versions - mark 3, 5, 6 etc are out of budget.
As an added bonus, with an adapter you can use your other Canon EOS lenses with it should you want to (although that loses it the overall small package attraction).
Most were also supplied as a kit including a small flashgun - Speedlite 90EX, which actually is a proper mini Speedlite and will integrate with any other Speedlites you may have for your SLR.
Thanks for that. I had a look at the Canon and it made me realise that I'm asking for too much... I won't get something that's both compact and has a big sensor. The lenses required for the sensor will be too big.
I don't need compatibility with my EOS lenses. If I'm carrying my proper lenses around then I'll have my 6D with me. I'm just looking for something for random snapshots at family events, etc with the possibility of large-ish prints.
I came across the Olympus E-PM1 which seems to have good enough spec while being available for £60 used... And when mated with the incredibly small 14-42mm EZ pancake lens (how on Earth did they get it so thin??) it makes a very appealing package, although it will be £50 or so over budget.
Anyone fancy a well used and battered 50D for double the going rate?
I don't need compatibility with my EOS lenses. If I'm carrying my proper lenses around then I'll have my 6D with me. I'm just looking for something for random snapshots at family events, etc with the possibility of large-ish prints.
I came across the Olympus E-PM1 which seems to have good enough spec while being available for £60 used... And when mated with the incredibly small 14-42mm EZ pancake lens (how on Earth did they get it so thin??) it makes a very appealing package, although it will be £50 or so over budget.
Anyone fancy a well used and battered 50D for double the going rate?
Edited by a on Thursday 24th August 17:28
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