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Yes, I like the M5 very much but the ergonomics of changing aperture and focal point in a big hurry didn't work for me.
I have some minor loss of mobility in my right thumb joint from surgery years ago and perhaps my problem with the ergonomics is due to that.
Be that as it may, the dial placement on the A7 where both ec and aperture are changed by thumbwheels works better for me.
The M5 and lenses are slightly smaller and I will keep them in my bag to use the 70-200 and 90 mm equivalents. That is a perfect second body that can function almost as well if needed.
TBH, it is difficult for me to think of a reason that someone coming into photography now would used the conventional dslr except for price point. The E-M1 and 2 or 3 good lenses will be close to 3500.
I have some minor loss of mobility in my right thumb joint from surgery years ago and perhaps my problem with the ergonomics is due to that.
Be that as it may, the dial placement on the A7 where both ec and aperture are changed by thumbwheels works better for me.
The M5 and lenses are slightly smaller and I will keep them in my bag to use the 70-200 and 90 mm equivalents. That is a perfect second body that can function almost as well if needed.
TBH, it is difficult for me to think of a reason that someone coming into photography now would used the conventional dslr except for price point. The E-M1 and 2 or 3 good lenses will be close to 3500.