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Old July 7th 18, 05:59 PM posted to rec.photo.digital
PeterN[_7_]
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On 7/7/2018 7:02 AM, Savageduck wrote:
On Jul 7, 2018, David Taylor wrote
(in article ):

On 06/07/2018 20:29, PeterN wrote:
On 7/3/2018 4:54 AM, David Taylor wrote:

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Still have the same outfit here, but more and more I'm drifting to the
Moto G5 phone as the ready-to-go camera, and the compact Panasonic
TZ90 as the "main" camera. It's "good enough" most of the time. Even
the Panasonic GX7 and wide-open pancake lens is staying in its case
more often. Sold almost all the APS-C DSLR stuff. Sad?

I don't think it's sad at all. As we age our lifestyle changes,
sometimes because of physical necessity, and sometimes just personal
preferences. it would be sad if we didn't grow older, or care about
anything.


Sad to discard something of higher quality for lesser. When I see the
minor imperfections in the TZ90 images I can't help but be reminded of
what I /could/ have achieved with earlier kit. But I'm enjoying my
photography even more - not being lumbered with the bulkier and heavier
kit. A friend bought (a few years back) a Nikon 800 and the 28-300 zoom
(IIRC). I could hardly pick it up!


Weight and bulk of my kit was one of my reasons for moving from Nikon DSLR to
Fujifilm mirrorless. With the X-E3 I have a, small form factor, light weight,
APS-C camera with great glass options. Most importantly I have sacrificed
nothing when it comes to image quality, and I have a camera I can carry
effortlessly all day if I have to.

That said I also have the slightly larger X-T2 which is better balanced with
the larger lenses, but remains lighter than the D300S + Battery grip, and
similar lenses.


To my way of thinking, since you like it, and it works for you, that's
the equipment you should use. Unless there is something relevant that I
am not aware of, neither of us will miss a meal because of your
photography methodology.


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PeterN