Suggestions for a new camera

[MaximS]

Cool thanks guys. ac12 I've actually just spent the day browsing MFT's and I'm probably going to head that route. I'm really liking the Olympus OM-D EM5 ii paired with the Olympus M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 pro. Seems like a very well liked body and lens, and they're both rain, dust and freezing proof, which is superb.

m43 has a 2x crop factor, so the 12-40 would have a similar field of view as a 24-80 on a 35mm film camera.

Yep I understand how it works. I've managed to do some digging on Amazon, and since I'm 5 minutes from the border here I'd be able to get everything bought and shipped to a Ship it Shop on the New York side for about $1500 CAD. Which is great, because it leaves me with $500 for some other goodies.

Coming from film the 2x crop factor is pretty unappealing to be honest, but for the reduced size and weather proofing it seems like a compromise I can live with. Maybe grab a Rokinon 12mm to try and get some starry night skies up in the hills at f/2.0.

I'm just really a fan of how confident Olympus is with the weather proofing, and with the type of excursions I do that would be extremely beneficial, not having to worry about moisture seeping in.

Don't forget the batteries.
I have no idea what you will need for a multi day hike with the EM5 ii.
For my EM1-mk1, I went with the estimate of using 1 to 1-1/2 batteries a day (still only, no video), and bought 2 spares for my upcoming vacation. I "hope" to be able charge everything every night.
The problem with the early mirrorless is that the used a small battery, so that they could make the camera small. BUT a mirrorless uses as much or more power than a dslr, so you really need a BIG battery. I understand that some of the latest mirrorless finally got that right with a bigger battery.

Right. I have a small solar panel I use during the summer months and a backup wireless charger for miscellaneous electronics (mostly in case I need to charge my phone or if I'm using an emergency locator). But I'll definitely need to look into the battery capabilities. I was planning on getting 2 spares as well, and hope with a wireless charger and small solar panel that would suffice. I don't shoot video either. I'll look into both spare batteries or seeing what holds more power maybe a larger wireless charger unit and keep rotating 2 camera batteries.

Thanks for the help.

 

[ac12]

Cool thanks guys. ac12 I've actually just spent the day browsing MFT's and I'm probably going to head that route. I'm really liking the Olympus OM-D EM5 ii paired with the Olympus M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 pro. Seems like a very well liked body and lens, and they're both rain, dust and freezing proof, which is superb.

m43 has a 2x crop factor, so the 12-40 would have a similar field of view as a 24-80 on a 35mm film camera.

Yep I understand how it works. I've managed to do some digging on Amazon, and since I'm 5 minutes from the border here I'd be able to get everything bought and shipped to a Ship it Shop on the New York side for about $1500 CAD. Which is great, because it leaves me with $500 for some other goodies.

Coming from film the 2x crop factor is pretty unappealing to be honest, but for the reduced size and weather proofing it seems like a compromise I can live with. Maybe grab a Rokinon 12mm to try and get some starry night skies up in the hills at f/2.0.

I'm just really a fan of how confident Olympus is with the weather proofing, and with the type of excursions I do that would be extremely beneficial, not having to worry about moisture seeping in.

Don't forget the batteries.
I have no idea what you will need for a multi day hike with the EM5 ii.
For my EM1-mk1, I went with the estimate of using 1 to 1-1/2 batteries a day (still only, no video), and bought 2 spares for my upcoming vacation. I "hope" to be able charge everything every night.
The problem with the early mirrorless is that the used a small battery, so that they could make the camera small. BUT a mirrorless uses as much or more power than a dslr, so you really need a BIG battery. I understand that some of the latest mirrorless finally got that right with a bigger battery.

Right. I have a small solar panel I use during the summer months and a backup wireless charger for miscellaneous electronics (mostly in case I need to charge my phone or if I'm using an emergency locator). But I'll definitely need to look into the battery capabilities. I was planning on getting 2 spares as well, and hope with a wireless charger and small solar panel that would suffice. I don't shoot video either. I'll look into both spare batteries or seeing what holds more power maybe a larger wireless charger unit and keep rotating 2 camera batteries.

Thanks for the help.

A solar panel. How COOL is that
I was thinking you had to haul all the batteries you need for the entire hike
Man I feel ancient now.

 

[BrentC]

Cool thanks guys. ac12 I've actually just spent the day browsing MFT's and I'm probably going to head that route. I'm really liking the Olympus OM-D EM5 ii paired with the Olympus M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 pro. Seems like a very well liked body and lens, and they're both rain, dust and freezing proof, which is superb.

That's a very nice combo and should do you well.

 

[BrentC]

Here is a USB charger for the EM5 batteries to use with your solar panel or battery brick:

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0753F53N6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Very small and light, great for traveling. I have one for the EM5 and EM1 and use it over the plug-in chargers.