New camera suggestions please (1 Viewer)

proudpapa56

Where'd you go, stay put!

• Jan 14, 2013

• #1

I've been using a little Canon point and shoot to demo the DCA on the Swarovski ATM 80 at our shop. Now that the ATX system is out I'd like to get a camera to demo the TLS APO adapter. Any favorites in the, say, $500 range? Or should I think about spending a bit more?
Thanks in advance for any help.

 

RJM

Don't Worry, Be Happy!

• Jan 14, 2013

• #2

I would think the Nikon V1 is the camera to buy now given its blowout price.

 

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Neil

Well-known member

• Jan 14, 2013

• #3

You should be able to get a Nikon V1 + FT1 adapter for about that price as Rick suggested, or you could look at the low end of Micro Four Thirds. I just noticed a Panasonic G3, body only on B and H for US$249. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/768466-REG/Panasonic_DMC_G3KBODY_Lumix_DMC_G3_Camera_Body.html
Neil

 

Geoff Brown

Well-known member

• Jan 14, 2013

• #4

:tanasonic G3 - brilliant lightweight interchangeable lens camera in my opinion.

 

proudpapa56

Where'd you go, stay put!

• Jan 15, 2013

• #5

thanks

I went for the V1 for $350 at B and H for no other reason than the good price. Best Buy still lists them at $899. It will be here on Thursday. Between this and football, my wife isn't going to see much of me this weekend. Well, she's a pretty devout Ravens fan so we'll have those 4 hrs together at least.

 

SeeToh

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Opus Editor

• Jan 17, 2013

• #6

proudpapa56 said:

I went for the V1 for $350 at B and H for no other reason than the good price. Best Buy still lists them at $899. It will be here on Thursday. Between this and football, my wife isn't going to see much of me this weekend. Well, she's a pretty devout Ravens fan so we'll have those 4 hrs together at least.

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Got my V1 with 10-30mm lens from a Hong Kong e-bay vendor (or may be Taiwanse vendor) at US$314.50 with free shipping to Singapore in early Dec 2012. During the same period, B&H offer the same thing at $299 but they could not ship to Singapore.

 

proudpapa56

Where'd you go, stay put!

• Feb 9, 2013

• #7

I really like this Nikon V1. While not any good at digiscoping yet, it is very impressive otherwise. Very happy, no regrets.