ermiller79
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Hi Guys,
New to the forum, and sorta making a return to (mostly recreational) photography. I am in a position to make a major leap with a new camera and am struggling with what to buy. I think I have mostly narrowed my decision down to between the new Panasonic Lumix S5 Mark II (which I'll have to wait a few weeks for) or the FujiFilm X-T5 (However, I haven't ruled out a Nikon Z camera. Probably a Z6 or Z7). I really love the vintage look of the Fuji camera, as well as their lovely film simulations. I haven't entirely dismissed the idea going the Sony, or perhaps even the Olympus route. I'm not 100% against Canon, but having always been a Nikon guy, I just can't see myself going the Canon route.
My existing camera is a Nikon D7000 DSLR, so I know that whatever I choose will be a significant leap in technology. I do not own any amazing lenses, so there is no real marriage to Nikon (other than basically only ever shooting Nikon digital cameras), but I have considered purchasing an adapter to use my old Nikon F-mount lenses with whichever new body I choose (at least until I can afford some other new to me lenses).
I shoot mostly as a hobbyist, but would likely take on the occasional gig (probably in the realm of headshots, band photography and business promotional shoots). My favorite subjects to shoot are live bands, nature shots (up close and landscape), street photography, and candids of my children/family (which would include some sports photography). I would also definitely be using the camera to help support and promote my wife's business, which would involve some video work. I also have aspirations to perhaps pursue some short film projects. One feature that is a must-have for me is environmental sealing. Also, I would likely mostly shoot through the viewfinder, but I do like the idea of experimenting with using a fully articulating rear display.
I have fairly large hands, and am a bit concerned about the more compact bodies like the FujiFilm x-T5. I would really just love some input from the masses. As I did not expect this decision to be this hard.
New to the forum, and sorta making a return to (mostly recreational) photography. I am in a position to make a major leap with a new camera and am struggling with what to buy. I think I have mostly narrowed my decision down to between the new Panasonic Lumix S5 Mark II (which I'll have to wait a few weeks for) or the FujiFilm X-T5 (However, I haven't ruled out a Nikon Z camera. Probably a Z6 or Z7). I really love the vintage look of the Fuji camera, as well as their lovely film simulations. I haven't entirely dismissed the idea going the Sony, or perhaps even the Olympus route. I'm not 100% against Canon, but having always been a Nikon guy, I just can't see myself going the Canon route.
My existing camera is a Nikon D7000 DSLR, so I know that whatever I choose will be a significant leap in technology. I do not own any amazing lenses, so there is no real marriage to Nikon (other than basically only ever shooting Nikon digital cameras), but I have considered purchasing an adapter to use my old Nikon F-mount lenses with whichever new body I choose (at least until I can afford some other new to me lenses).
I shoot mostly as a hobbyist, but would likely take on the occasional gig (probably in the realm of headshots, band photography and business promotional shoots). My favorite subjects to shoot are live bands, nature shots (up close and landscape), street photography, and candids of my children/family (which would include some sports photography). I would also definitely be using the camera to help support and promote my wife's business, which would involve some video work. I also have aspirations to perhaps pursue some short film projects. One feature that is a must-have for me is environmental sealing. Also, I would likely mostly shoot through the viewfinder, but I do like the idea of experimenting with using a fully articulating rear display.
I have fairly large hands, and am a bit concerned about the more compact bodies like the FujiFilm x-T5. I would really just love some input from the masses. As I did not expect this decision to be this hard.