From my time in the tech industry, I’ve tested cameras of almost every brand and make. Some cameras are better than others in certain aspects. If you’re having problems with your vision even more than before (as I am) there are a couple of cameras that may actually be able to help you out more while shooting. Despite the fact that I love the big, bright viewfinders of my DSLR it won’t always help me to shoot accurately. Of course, turning on autofocus works but even then autofocus isn’t always accurate. Here are a couple to keep your eyes on.
Note: This article is for photographers that have difficulty with achieving perfect focus while looking through a viewfinder and that adjusting the diopter doesn’t necessarily work. These camera, when focusing, zoom into your subject so that you achieve perfect and sharp focusing.
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Olympus EP-2
If many of you have the EP-1, there is most likely a chance that you’ve already fallen in love with the camera. The reason why this one is being recommended is that it comes with an optional electronic viewfinder that allows you to focus better and shoot the way you would with a DSLR. For those of you that also love to take videos, you’ll be very confident in the fact that the audio delivered by this camera is some of the best in the industry. Additionally, the image quality is less noisy than that of it’s brother/competitor in the Micro Four Thirds category, the GF-1. If you prefer on-board image stabilization, you may prefer this model over the Panasonic.
Panasonic GF-1
Similar to the Olympus EP-2, this camera also has an optional electronic viewfinder. This and the EP-2 are very similar. The Panasonic takes better video and the electronic viewfinder for this isn’t as high resolution as the Olympus’s. Further, if you’ve already got a stock of Olympus lenses they won’t be able to auto-focus with the adapter on this camera.
Panasonic GH1
I still consider this camera to be the flagship of the Micro Four Thirds format. The reason why is because it takes stellar images and the video quality is phenomenal. Further, you can attach an external microphone to it and it has multiple video frame rates. To be fair though, the EP-2 also allows for an external microphone to be attached. If you want that DSLR feel, go for this.
Leica M9/X1
I tried both the M9 and the X1 at Photo Plus, and loved them both despite the high cost. The reason why these are here are because of the way that a rangefinder focuses. It’s much different than a DSLR and in some ways it’s actually easier. I can shoot with one without using my glasses. If you’re a film users, try to get your hands on an old Leica CL or a Canonet of some sort. You won’t want to put them down and in truth, I’d buy one if I could use it profitably as a photographer. However, film and the cost of a Leica don’t exactly allow me to do this. Nonetheless, shooting with a rangefinder is something that should be experienced by all photographers.
Canon S90
If you want something really compact and that still delivers nice photos, go for the Canon S90. While it’s not the highly-raved about Canon G11, it has the same sized sensor in a more compact form. The wheel dial around the lens will provide a wonderful feel as your hands begin to explore this camera.
What do you use?
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