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Last week, we wanted to burn some potentially unexpected or controversial reactions with us’Week question‘We were eager about the cameras that you hate on paper but love in real life. Alternatively, you can share about the cameras you love on paper, but the experience on the hands did not even preach. We wanted to search for cameras that were surprised for either good or bad. What did you all say here.
Cameras that were more than expectations
You bring all the old DSLR models to new mirrorless and medium format options and very diverse range cameras to do everything in the middle. Tony hall Even Surprised us with the mention of Instax Mini. However, there were some common topics during reactions.
Nikon ZF
Nikon Zf was mentioned more than something else when considering on cameras that do not feel great in terms of glasses or expectations, but still loves.
“I bought it on a Lark last February, just to try a mirrorless I thought I could not get very attached. Just a ‘play’ camera. I have come to enjoy mirrorless cameras since then,” AWG_PICS said“Zf is still my funniest camera to shoot. It was definitely my gateway medicine in Mirrorless.” While many complain about lack of grip on Nikon ZF, Pierre is a different perspective of Legard: “Lack of grip holds me this camera in a way that I am more involved in shooting. It’s something to use, but in the end, it is rewarded.”
Old model
Another common theme was the old model which was a pleasant surprise. For example, some of you highlighted the Sigma SD Quattro. “On paper: Grampi, if usable, uses DSLR lens from a dead, yet expensive, mount. Shooting of the previous base ISO in color is a bad idea. Limited dynamic range; Both highlights and shadow clips clip in a ugly way. Earl Goodson said“In real life: and yet …. those foveon colors. Crackura, realistic details. Subtle non-bayer tanti that you only want to study Hues.”
Similarly, some of you mentioned Nikon DF. “Everything on paper told me that DF was” wrong “(… and not only for me but for everyone … Hybris!),” Remibus said“Now I have one and this is the only Nikon that I have and I will never sell it (… for many reasons that I don’t explain here that ‘this will be a long list).”
Many also mentioned Nikon 1 cameras, including V1, V2 and J5. “Specs did not look off a turn off before receiving that great and small sensor as a gift,” Lakeupadjarak“I have just a simple fun to shoot with the system and I have received a lot of good wildlife shots with a killer 70-300 mm lens (810 mm equivalent!).”
Brian Chichter said Initial reviews indicated several defects of Nikon 1 V1. However, “much later I found my hands on one, used it, and felt that for me, it has done it. I mainly use it as a monochrome camera and I would say that it is its strength,” he explained. “But it shows that, beyond the top and beyond the spec sheet, a camera is a tool that either suits or does not suit for your hands and your objectives.”
Bridge cameras and compact
There were also many reactions mentioning the bridge cameras or compacts. For example, Smaug01 It is mentioned that OM System TG-7 was a camera that does not look great on glasses, but he is enjoying. He said, “On paper, it has a small sensor, which should kill it for me there. However, I know that I am getting more open -minded with my” any visible noise “because I am easily easily easily,” he said. “The ability to really leave it directly into the pocket without worrying about the difference of dust, and the fact that the useful zoom lens is very fast, opened me enough mind to open my wallet and buy a one.”
Iba1 Not mentioned a specific model, but exposed compact travel zoom cameras as people hate on paper, but loved in use. “In general, I hate small, Fidli cameras with minimal buttons and control,” he said. “But my favorite travel camera is a very small, small battery, tiny sensor camera. Because I can put it on my jacket pocket and I have everything from macro, wide angle and 30x zoom.”
Cameras that were disappointed despite their glasses
There were also mentions of cameras with such glasses that should have resulted in an excellent equipment, but things did not play enough in this way. The Sony RX series was one that pop up for some time.
“A few years ago I had a Sony RX100 VII. Great and really pocket size on paper,” Geofenz said“The menu was really very busy and raised and control was very rare, even with the average size hands of me. There was a good idea built in flash, but not very powerful – it was just a few full flash if the theme was very close. It was very dull to start the time. It also found the sensor dust from the moving lens.”
Yardcoyot Also expressed its dislikes for the RX100 series. “I went to buy the first version when the second version came out- the camera was perfect for me on paper and there was money in cash in my pocket,” he said. “Went into the store, picked it up and could not keep it down fast. Dirty slippery small thing.
You can still share
If you have not got a chance to throw your two cents, it’s not too late. The post is still open so that you can reach there and discuss the cameras that are surprised or disappointed. Thanks to all those who took time to answer, and we are eager to hear your reactions next time!
