I have the A7r III, 24-105 and the 100-400. They are smaller than some, however
having them in hand to compare is recommended. Like Wayne, I also have a couple
of the Sony APS-C cameras and they fit the bill for smaller if you can resist
the call of the FF. Bill Barber
> On Feb 27, 2019, at 7:36 PM, Wayne Shumaker <om3ti@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Which part of "down south"?
>
> One the positive note - There are a lot of good camera deals out there right
> now, and probably more to come.
>
> If APS-C is an option, for me the best travel camera is the a6300 with
> 18-135mm OSS lens (27-200mm equivalent). Currently $150 off at $1148. When
> the a6400 becomes available, I expect this to drop even more. What I like
> about the Sony APS-C cameras is decent 23mm eyepoint relief while some of the
> smaller Fujis are 17mm. Not sure what the olys are?
>
> If FF is desired, I am now fully A7 with A7iii and A7riii. Most of the zoom
> lenses are not all that small. Online comments mention battery life on
> mirrorless. You can get about 5X battery life out of a DSLR. Canon is still
> making new DSLRs. (and OVF)
>
> But if you want travel size FF system, the A7 cameras are small only with
> some select primes. But an A7 with just 24-105/f4 might work. And for the
> budget minded, there is the R1XR ii.
>
> I recently acquired FE 100-400mm. Works great at 400mm and decent closeup.
> Here is a shot at 400mm, the flowers are about 3mm wide.
> https://www.dropbox.com/s/pehzs1ewvb6fuqd/DSC01107ps2.jpg?dl=0
>
> WayneS
>
>
> At 2/26/2019 05:57 PM, you wrote:
>> I've alluded to it a tiny bit and have told one or two people already,
>> but in a couple of weeks I'll be changing my employment. Moving to a
>> consultant position that will get me "down south" once or twice a
>> month.
>>
>> We are not moving as we neither can really afford to at this time nor
>> do we want to. The insanity that is called Alaska is too hard to
>> leave.
>>
>> But on a positive note, I really should get a new camera that fits in
>> the carry on a little easier. I'm torn between getting a SONY FF
>> camera and an Olympus m43 camera. I would prefer the FF every day of
>> the week, except, well, there is that Olympus color, feature set, yada
>> yada yada...
>>
>> Oh well, I don't need to decide today, so I'll just be happy with what
>> I have for now. But something smallish would be nice.
>>
>> AG Schnozz
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