Small body, quick focus - travel and family companion
Discussion
I’ve had the original Olympus OM‑D EM‑5 since launch, it has been a wonderful companion. Previous to this I had a Nikon D40 which was a great starting camera.
The time has come to replace the camera but I have spent zero time keeping up with technology since I made my original purchase.
I seek a travel companion with super quick focus (twin toddlers dont stand still). Ideally in a small body and I am flexible when it comes to fixed or chanbale lens systems. Both my previous cameras had a prime stuck on and never removed.
Image quality / sensor size is my primary goal.
What would you recommend to someone who has been out the loop? Are high end point and shoots up to the job or should I be looking toward SONY and Fuji with their latest releases. Dad says Leica Q is worth looking at. Where is 4/3 at, anything you would suggest I research further
Budget is flexible (lower the better) but would not want to go much beyond the Leica Q in terms of price range.
Thanks for your help and ideas.
The time has come to replace the camera but I have spent zero time keeping up with technology since I made my original purchase.
I seek a travel companion with super quick focus (twin toddlers dont stand still). Ideally in a small body and I am flexible when it comes to fixed or chanbale lens systems. Both my previous cameras had a prime stuck on and never removed.
Image quality / sensor size is my primary goal.
What would you recommend to someone who has been out the loop? Are high end point and shoots up to the job or should I be looking toward SONY and Fuji with their latest releases. Dad says Leica Q is worth looking at. Where is 4/3 at, anything you would suggest I research further
Budget is flexible (lower the better) but would not want to go much beyond the Leica Q in terms of price range.
Thanks for your help and ideas.
What's making you want to ditch the EM5? What prime have you been using? If you're just after better AF focus tracking, it would be worth looking at the new EM1 Mkii or some of the most recent Panasonics. The Sony A6xxx cameras track subjects well as do the most recent Fujis. All of those options will be way better for photographing toddlers. All have pros and cons, worth just reading up on what each system offers and lens line ups.
The Leica Q looks amazing but fixed 28mm lens wouldn't be for everyone. I'd be surprised if auto focus was up to those mentioned above but I'm not lucky enough to have tried one so could be speaking out of turn. They're pricey enough, that you'd want to know for sure!
The Fuji X100F might be worth a look too. Has Fuji's most recent AF system so unlike it's predecessors, it would likely to quite well chasing toddlers around. Fixed 35mm equivalent lens. That works for me but might not work for everyone.
The Leica Q looks amazing but fixed 28mm lens wouldn't be for everyone. I'd be surprised if auto focus was up to those mentioned above but I'm not lucky enough to have tried one so could be speaking out of turn. They're pricey enough, that you'd want to know for sure!
The Fuji X100F might be worth a look too. Has Fuji's most recent AF system so unlike it's predecessors, it would likely to quite well chasing toddlers around. Fixed 35mm equivalent lens. That works for me but might not work for everyone.
Gad-Westy said:
What's making you want to ditch the EM5? What prime have you been using? If you're just after better AF focus tracking, it would be worth looking at the new EM1 Mkii or some of the most recent Panasonics. The Sony A6xxx cameras track subjects well as do the most recent Fujis. All of those options will be way better for photographing toddlers. All have pros and cons, worth just reading up on what each system offers and lens line ups.
The Leica Q looks amazing but fixed 28mm lens wouldn't be for everyone. I'd be surprised if auto focus was up to those mentioned above but I'm not lucky enough to have tried one so could be speaking out of turn. They're pricey enough, that you'd want to know for sure!
The Fuji X100F might be worth a look too. Has Fuji's most recent AF system so unlike it's predecessors, it would likely to quite well chasing toddlers around. Fixed 35mm equivalent lens. That works for me but might not work for everyone.
Been using the 20mm 1.7 on the EM5. Works great, for the price. To be perfectly honest, there is nothing wrong with the EM5, I just fancy a change to a camera that can handle the toddlers better. Quicker AF.The Leica Q looks amazing but fixed 28mm lens wouldn't be for everyone. I'd be surprised if auto focus was up to those mentioned above but I'm not lucky enough to have tried one so could be speaking out of turn. They're pricey enough, that you'd want to know for sure!
The Fuji X100F might be worth a look too. Has Fuji's most recent AF system so unlike it's predecessors, it would likely to quite well chasing toddlers around. Fixed 35mm equivalent lens. That works for me but might not work for everyone.
X100F is a good suggestion. I had a play with a friend's X100 when it was first released and was impressed.
Hoddo said:
Been using the 20mm 1.7 on the EM5. Works great, for the price. To be perfectly honest, there is nothing wrong with the EM5, I just fancy a change to a camera that can handle the toddlers better. Quicker AF.
X100F is a good suggestion. I had a play with a friend's X100 when it was first released and was impressed.
The 20mm 1.7 isn't the fastest focusing lens. The Olympus 17mm or 25mm 1.8 might make quite a difference there. Lightning quick for focus on static subjects, though if you're trying to track their movement, you are going to struggle with an EM5 whatever the lens. X100F is a good suggestion. I had a play with a friend's X100 when it was first released and was impressed.
The X100 was fist gen and full of charm but the general speed of operation and AF speed will seem archaic after the Olympus. The X100T is way ahead in that regard but still not ideal if it's movement you're trying to follow. The X100F ought to be pretty good.
To be honest, if it's mainly about AF speed side of things, I'd agree with poster above about looking at XT20 with either the 23mm F/2 lens or the 35mm f/2 lens. Should do a very nice job without breaking the bank.
I've got an X100, X100F and an X-T2 (previously X-T1)
The X100 AF is painfully slow
The X100F is noticably quicker, but not as fast as the X-T2, I'd say its probably X-T1 fast
The X-T2 is much faster, especially with the new tracking modes and latest firmware release.
I would expect an X-T20 to be faster than an X100F, and might offer the best option, but the X100F is a lovely lovely thing.......
The X100 AF is painfully slow
The X100F is noticably quicker, but not as fast as the X-T2, I'd say its probably X-T1 fast
The X-T2 is much faster, especially with the new tracking modes and latest firmware release.
I would expect an X-T20 to be faster than an X100F, and might offer the best option, but the X100F is a lovely lovely thing.......
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