![]() Also, light enough that carrying it around with a strap does not get uncomfortable. It’s also compact enough that, while it doesn’t really fit comfortably in pants’ pockets, it fits nicely in the pockets in jackets or sweatshirts. ![]() People tend to just do what they do, not thinking too much about me taking pictures as opposed to taking a behemoth of a camera trying to get a casual shot. It REALLY does make a difference shooting with a much less “intimidating” camera. I usually shoot with a Canon EOS R with different lenses, mostly the 28-70 f/2 and the 70-200 f/2.8. First of all, I’m no professional, I’m just an enthusiast. I can’t tell you if that’s the right camera for you, but I can tell you what it did for me. ![]() I happen to have an X100V (camera in the post’s image) and I absolutely love it. The lenses get much larger and more expensive, and generally I wouldn't recommend going full frame off the bat unless you are committed and have money to burn. They have the best range of APS-C lenses though, and you'll probably never need full frame.įull frame is another step up. 45mm f/1.7 has you covered for portraits (the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 is also an option, but on micro four thirds the field of view is a bit narrower and it behaves like 112mm instead of 85).įujifilm also make great cameras, but the price of entry is somewhat higher. ![]() 25mm f/1.7 is slightly cheaper, and better at focusing, but larger. It's small, which is good for social occasions, and the 20mm f/1.7 pancake is one of the best social lenses I've owned. A good starting point is a Panasonic GX80 (GX85), which is cheap, and has one of the best selection of lenses. If you do plan to get more serious, then investing in a broader ecosystem makes sense. Canon doesn't make a classic portrait prime lens (85mm equivalent), but the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 has you covered. Start with the kit 15-45, but consider adding a 22mm f/2 and a 32mm f/1.4 later on. If you don't plan to get too serious, a Canon M200 has a good-enough lens selection and is nice and easy to use. This would be my recommendation to most first-timers. See Panasonic GX880, GX80, Canon M200 for examples. These have larger sensors (micro four thirds or APS-C) which puts daylight between them and the image quality of phones, and typically at a lower cost than premium compacts. See Sony RX100, Panasonic LX100, Canon G7X for examples.Īn alternative is entry-level interchangeable lens cameras. These tend to be aimed at enthusiasts - people who are prepared to pay for a premium product. Otherwise you're looking at a premium type-1 compact. An exception however is the combination of optical zoom and flash - if you want something a bit longer than a phone and a more powerful flash, or that late-90s early-00s look, an old compact point-n-shoot can give you that. For professional occasions this is less important and a photographer with a large camera generally isn't unexpected or unwelcome.įor a compact camera to be significantly better than a phone for social occasions, you generally need something with a type-1 sensor or larger. Is small and unobtrusive important to you? A lot of that can come down to the rapport you have with your subjects - it's easier to shoot people you know well with a big camera than acquaintances. For social occasions you have a decision to make.
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