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  1. <p>^ I should clarify. "Cheap" as in price. Although I'm partial to mirrorless, these multifunction, prosumer slr's are definitely quality tools for boiler plate usage. Especially for those on a budget.</p>
  2. <blockquote> <p>If you're on a budget, I'd suggest buying a used DSLR, something like a Nikon D5100 which is now quite inexpensive and widely available, for instance a number of them at <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=D5100&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma&usedSearch=1&Top+Nav-Search=&BI=11" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">B&H's used department</a>.<br> There are several reasons why this is advantageous:</p> <ol> <li>You can shoot video and stills while tethered to the computer and see its "Live View" either on the computer screen via USB or an external monitor via its HDMI output port.</li> <li>It can capture video at 1920x1080 (1080p) which is considerably higher resolution than the 640x480 of your current cameras.</li> <li>You can (optionally) use a third party firmware from <a href="https://nikonhacker.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://nikonhacker.com/</a> to extend/enhance its video and stills performance.</li> <li>Freeware tethering software is available from <a href="http://digicamcontrol.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://digicamcontrol.com/</a> which means no need to buy Nikon's software.</li> <li>You can record/shoot to the camera's SD card, computer, or both.</li> </ol> <p>There must be a Canon equivalent as well but you'll have to research that yourself as I'm a Nikon user.<br> I bought a used D5100 for similar reasons - to use as a second video camera for microscopy, astronomy, and general video work with a long list of available accessories.</p> </blockquote> <p>This.<br> I owned a Canon t3i and used the Canon specific software to tether to my MacBook for product photography. Just get a cheap prosumer Canikon slr. They record exceptional video and have the tethering function you need. Also, they make them pretty small these days. (i.e. canon SL1)</p>
  3. <blockquote> <p>Well, I think EVF-only Fujis are perfect if you're into adapting legacy and/or non-native glass. (XE's and XT's) Especially with the incorporation of split-image focus aids on the more recent Fuji bodies.</p> <p>If you just purchased that XP2 and you're ONLY adapting lenses, maybe return it and grab and an XT1? ...or wait for the XT2?</p> <p>Good luck.</p> </blockquote>
  4. <p>I agree with Edward. While adapted legacy lenses are a joy to use on my A7, it's really not the same with my xp1. It just defeats the purpose of the OVF. However, using the EVF, it can produce some really fine results given you nail down the focus with peaking and magnification.<br> Save up for native lenses so that you can take advantage of that really special hybrid finder. It's definitely something else....</p>
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