Saturday, January 4, 2014

What is a good non-DSLR camera that I can change the lens on?

a35 dslr camera + zoom lens on Sony SLT A35 Currently Selling at $799.00 By Adorama Camera - DSLR ...
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RenegadeRe


I need a versatile camera that will allow me to changes lenses, if need be. I can't drop $600 on a DSLR but I want the best camera I can get for the money.


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All prices from B&H: http://www.bhphotovideo.com

Sony NEX-C3 $599.99

Sony SLT A35 $649.99

Olympus PEN E-PL2 $479.95

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 $599.88

Nikon 1 J1 $596.95

NOTE: Some prices reflect an Instant Savings from B&H that may end in a couple of weeks so you might want to check their web site for details. All cameras shown incluse a zoom lens and free USA shipping.

Of these 5 cameras the Sony SLT A35 is the only DSLR. One of the reasons for considering it is the fact that it uses the legacy Minolta Maxxum "A" lens mount which gives you access to a large selection of previously owned Minolta Maxxum AF lenses. A Minolta Maxxum AF 70-210mm f4 zoom lens from 1985 will auto focus on the A35 as it should.

The Sony NEX-C3 uses Sony's new "E" lens mount. Currently there are 7 lenses available for this lens mount.

The Olympus and Panasonic models use the Micro 4/3 lens mount.

The Nikon1 J1 uses the new Nikon "1" lens mount. Nikon currently lists 4 lenses for the "1" mount.

The Sony SLT A35 and NEX-C3 use the same sized sensor which is much larger than the 4/3 sensor used by Olympus and Panasonic and considerably larger than the sensor in the Nikon J1.

If I were spending my own money it would be for the Sony SLT A35.

What is the difference in sony DSC-HX100 and SLT-A33L?




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They have same price tag. But DSC has 30X zoom and SLT has no zoom what this means which one should I buy?


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The last time I looked, the Sony A33 was a bit more expensive that the HX100.

You are comparing two totally different cameras. The HX100 is what's called a superzoom, or megazoom camera. Sometimes even the term 'bridge camera' is used, but I despise the term.

Superzooms camera are at their core, are compact cameras with a large lens attached, and usually some extra controls and options. They have the same small image sensor packed with too many pixels, and the same poor image quality as a compact.

The Sony A33 is a dSLT camera (nearly identical to a dSLR) and has no zoom because there is no lens permanently attached to the camera. dSLRs and dSLTs never have 'zoom' numbers attached to them for this reason. The A33 crushes the HX100 in just about every single way but one.

You'll never have the zoom factor in the A33 because of the large image sensor. Cameras like the HX100 with its small image sensor can pack a lot of zoom in a smaller lens. The larger image sensor requires a larger lens to get the same reach, that's why you see pro photographers at football games with those massive white zoom lenses that cost a small fortune.

What people don't know is that a cheap superzoom camera with a 15x has more reach than that super long dSLR lens, it's only that large to make up for the larger image sensor. Of course the dSLR image quality is better by leaps and bounds.

So what do you want? for simplicity, and lower weight and size, go for the HX100. Because the lens is fixed, once you buy it, you are done. If you want a camera with the potential to deliver pro image quality, and the ability to change lenses, add a flash or other accessories, go for the A33. One note, the Sony A37 is coming soon and replaces the A35 which replaced the A33 which is a first generation dSLT.

http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/45636/sony-a37-nex-f3-camera-specs




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