Originally posted by Thomasbrowphoto Hi all,
Im at that stage where i'm looking for a small light weight back up camera to have on me rather than lugging the 645Z around clocking up shutter actuations on potentially whatever type shots.
The Sony A7 and A7r is definitely tempting. I like the idea of the size of these mirror-less cameras and the files they produce. Im not really looking at getting into a dslr kit again. Although a D750 and that 14-24mm would be nice!
Ideally I shoot landscapes and street photography, and the ability to go wider than the DA25mm (19mm) would be a bonus.
let me know what you guys are using for your every day carry around / back up camera.
Many Thanks, Tom
Sort of a hard decision. If you want something with you "all the time" you might want to consider an A7 or A6000. With the Sony f1.8 35MM oss lens is a good camera, and you can use the camera in vertical pano mode to get a wider shot without having to buy more glass. That would be less than $1000. I have that as a back up to the K3. While the camera fits all my old pentax glass, I do miss the autofocus, so the Sony glass ends up on there most of the time. It's a very compact set up, almost but not quite pocketable.
The other alternative would be the K3ii, with something like a 16-50mm. However, if you are going to go that big (size wise), I might wait for the FF and add a FA 20-35mm where you won't be compromising quality. The Sony FF is a good alternative, but I love my Pentax glass, so will wait for the Full Frame if it's not too expensive. With the K3 size camera, I can put all the 3 FA limiteds in a small bag I can carry most of the time.
Like I say, not an easy decision when you are hooked on the quality of the 645Z. Understand that.