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<p>The EOS 3 is my favorite. They are not very expensive these days but very nice. </p>

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OMD EM1 with 12-40</p>

 

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OMD EM 1 with Contax 60mm Macro</p>

<p>Olympus Em-1 with 12-40</p>

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<p>At this point, with the new micro 4/3, the new Fujis, and the new DSLRs, it is really challenging to complain about image quality. We are now down to splitting hairs about differences in senor characteristics that usually don't matter much. Personal preferences for ergonomics and control layouts are the more important issue now, IMHO. I like the micro 4/3 because of the size and some of the lenses. Other people will prefer the optical viewfinder on the X-Pro 1. </p>

<p>I really like the photos form the OMD EM 1, and I am sure I would like the photos from a Fuji XT-1. </p>

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<p>I am finding that the micro 4/3 give enough sharpness and depth of field to use the lenses wide open, lowering the average ISO that I use relative to APS-C sensors. I can use the 25 1.8 wide open with no worries about the sharpness or the image getting "dreamy" on me. </p>

<p>The Sigma 50 1.4 looks to be a significant improvement over the "fast fifties." On the micro 4/3 front the Olympus 12-40 2.8 and the 25 1.8 are impressive. The Canon 35 f2 IS is another example of a newer lens that is a large improvement on the old 35 f2. </p>

<p>I have to say that lens designers are really making huge strides these days. Some of the new lenses are significant improvements over those of ten years ago. Has something changed in manufacturing or in computer assisted lens design recently? It looks as if the new generation of lenses will really eclipse what came before in a significant way. </p>

<p>I have to say that the Olympus 12-40, while not a dedicated macro lens, is pretty useful for small things. The close up capabilities really kick up it's usefulness as a walk-around lens. This is now my favorite lens as it is really a Swiss army knife of lenses with a fast aperture, a great focal range, and near-macro focusing.</p>

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<p>The problem with full frame mirrorless is that the lenses aren't much smaller than DSLR lenses. You can put a small micro-4/3 camera with a prime in a coat pocket or cargo shorts, but the A7 not so much. </p>

<p>That said a full frame camera with MF assist for legacy lenses does have some appeal. </p>

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Fun with plasma.</p>

<p>Fancier APS-C and full frame cameras will be larger and heavier, which may be an issue as well. +1 on JDM's suggestion to handle them before buying. A relative was thinking of upgrading from her rebel, and holding a 7D convinced her to stick with the smaller stuff. </p>

<p>The 7D was praised for it's low light performance- in 2009. It isn't 2009 anymore. Micro 4/3 cameras have better low light and dynamic range these days. A 7D is still and always will be able to take great images, but the sensor is not as good as contemporary cameras.</p>

<p>The OMD EM1 is supposed to be able to handle action at some distance but is not as good as a 7D close up for action. Micro 4/3 is really coming along, but telephoto sports is not it's forte. </p>

<p>I considered ditching my 7D for an OMD EM1, but I like my 70-200 f4 IS too much. I can say that my wife's EPM-2 with the Oly 50mm 1.8 has better image quality than the 7D which was rather disturbing to see. The Canon has great AF tracking but the sensor's age is really beginning to show. </p>

<p>If the 40-150 2.8 turns out to be as good as the 12-40 I would be sorely tempted to go with an EM1</p>

<p>I am all for the cash equivalent idea. </p>

<p>Go to ebay and look at completed listings. If you are considering an auction than limit the results to auctions. Andy Collins is pretty accurate. </p>

 

<p>Interesting. Some people rise to tough challenges or at least end things gracefully. Others lie and leave random people in the lurch. With management like that I am not surprised they tanked. </p>

<p>Can anyone explain why Calumet disappeared without warning? I understand a company can go out of business in changing times and a competitive market, but I am not used to seeing companies shut down so quickly that employees show up to a locked building. I am going to miss having a camera store close to work, but the real victims are the employees. Zero warning is not good behavior. </p>

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Canon EOS 3 with 35 f2 IS</p>

<p>Kai at DigitalRev TV has a fun series of famous photographers dealing with cheap cameras. These videos make the point much better than the blog post.<br>

<p>Having fun.</p>

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<strong> EOS 3 with Contax 60mm Macro</strong></p>

<p>I really like the 15-85 as a grab-and-go lens. It is sharp enough for vacation photos and is very versatile. </p>

<p>The 18-55 that came with my 20D was pretty horrifying, because my new expensive digital camera gave me significantly worse photos than my film gear. A tokina 28-75 solved that problem.</p>

<p>My 70-200 f4 IS is my favorite these days.</p>

<p>Thank you for the responses. I like being able to place the different zones where I want them to be with a great visual aid in the viewfinder. </p>

 

<p>So, for no good reason I picked up a Canon EOS 3. It is pretty amazing. My favorite feature is the multi-spot metering mode. For black and white film this really looks to be a great timesaver. </p>

<p>So, the EOS 3 and 1V have the multi-spot metering, but not the Elan 7N. Are there other camera bodies, not just Canon, that use this metering mode?</p>