Mirrorless Camera Recommendation

richard p · 03-24-2021, 10:39 AM

Hi. Getting back into photography after a very long hiatus (my last camera was a 1980's fully manual Pentax MX!). Looking for an easy to use camera that is compact. Lens quality is key. Video is not important. I do not take fast action photos. Wide angle shots not important but the ability to add a telephoto lens at a later date is. Price range about $500 w/o extra lenses. I think I have it narrowed down to Canon EOS M200, Panasonic Lumix GX85 and Sony A6000. Too many mind numbing reviews on line but I would respect the opinions of people here after reading so many great posts. Thanks very much.

stripperguy · 03-24-2021, 11:21 AM

Wow!! I had shot with not one but two of those MX's...a much under rated body, before I switched to a Nikon FM2 (strictly for the better glass)

I too have been looking mirrorless, to lighten the load of my Nikon D7200 and 18-200 lens.
From the three you mention, I would choose the Canon. For me, I'm not quite ready to give the versatility and control of a full DSLR. Lots of quality DSLR's on the secondary market for attractive prices, if cost is your driver.

03-24-2021, 10:39 AM	#1
richard p Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New Jersey, near Princeton Posts: 204	Mirrorless Camera Recommendation Hi. Getting back into photography after a very long hiatus (my last camera was a 1980's fully manual Pentax MX!). Looking for an easy to use camera that is compact. Lens quality is key. Video is not important. I do not take fast action photos. Wide angle shots not important but the ability to add a telephoto lens at a later date is. Price range about $500 w/o extra lenses. I think I have it narrowed down to Canon EOS M200, Panasonic Lumix GX85 and Sony A6000. Too many mind numbing reviews on line but I would respect the opinions of people here after reading so many great posts. Thanks very much.

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03-24-2021, 11:21 AM	#2
stripperguy Hangin' by a thread Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Schenectady, NY Posts: 3,765	Wow!! I had shot with not one but two of those MX's...a much under rated body, before I switched to a Nikon FM2 (strictly for the better glass) I too have been looking mirrorless, to lighten the load of my Nikon D7200 and 18-200 lens. From the three you mention, I would choose the Canon. For me, I'm not quite ready to give the versatility and control of a full DSLR. Lots of quality DSLR's on the secondary market for attractive prices, if cost is your driver.

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