NathanKing
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I currently photograph exclusively on film with a Leica M6 and Hasselblad 501CM and print in the darkroom. I'm looking for a digital camera to take images in low light without a tripod and for traveling lighter than I am able to with medium format. Most of the research I've done is leading me toward the Canon 6D, but I'm also looking at micro four-thirds because of the compact bodies and lenses. My budget for the body only is $1,400.00.
I don't think the sparse autofocus feature set of the 6D will pose any issues as my film equipment is manual focus, and it works fine for the type of photography I do. I like the smaller size of the micro four-thirds bodies, but while the low light capability easily exceeds film, it wouldn't match the huge photosites of a larger sensor. I've read that the body stabilization of Olympus bodies allows a lower shutter speed (and therefore lower ISO), which makes low light performance better than one would assume (for static subjects). Is there truth to this?
I tried both the Olympus E-M5 MkII and Canon 6D at a shop. While I was surprised with the EVF quality of the Olympus, the physical controls were pretty small and could be an issue with thin gloves. The 6D fit the hand more nicely but does not have the ultra-convenient portability of the Olympus. Given my photography background and priority of low light performance (and budget), what cameras would you give a serious look at?
I don't think the sparse autofocus feature set of the 6D will pose any issues as my film equipment is manual focus, and it works fine for the type of photography I do. I like the smaller size of the micro four-thirds bodies, but while the low light capability easily exceeds film, it wouldn't match the huge photosites of a larger sensor. I've read that the body stabilization of Olympus bodies allows a lower shutter speed (and therefore lower ISO), which makes low light performance better than one would assume (for static subjects). Is there truth to this?
I tried both the Olympus E-M5 MkII and Canon 6D at a shop. While I was surprised with the EVF quality of the Olympus, the physical controls were pretty small and could be an issue with thin gloves. The 6D fit the hand more nicely but does not have the ultra-convenient portability of the Olympus. Given my photography background and priority of low light performance (and budget), what cameras would you give a serious look at?