Comments on: Cameras most suitable for street photography: My top 5 picks

By: mike.kobal

mike.kobal — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 10:42:48 +0000

Hi Jordi, in ideal situations you won’t see a difference, print or screen, doesn’t really matter, as soon as you approach the limits of the sensor, pushing iso or dynamic range, you’ll see it and exposure corrections in post and edits become more difficult and less effective.

By: JORDI

JORDI — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 08:17:41 +0000

Hello Mike

If I only see the pictures that I take in my PC and my 50 inches TV, do i need full frame sensor? or with APS-C or 4/3 rds I will not see any quality difference from Full Frame?
thanks
Jordi

By: mike.kobal

mike.kobal — Sun, 22 Feb 2015 21:00:51 +0000

Vielen Dank George! You guessed it, AF speed on the rx1/x is terrible but more importantly, there is no reliable way to set it on MF. Too easy to accidentally change the distance unintenionally and ruin the shot. Excellent IQ is nice to have but it isn’t high up on my list for street photography
You can find great deals on the used rx1’s the difference BTW three rx1 and x isn’t that big since it has a weak as filter. I would get the one I could find at the lowest price

By: George K

George K — Sun, 22 Feb 2015 19:00:48 +0000

Hi Mike,
I wonder why you did not mention the Sony RX1 (or RX1R)
Why that?
As far as I have seen outstanding IQ, incredible small size/big image, a silent shutter and a very discrete look.

Don´t you recommend it for street fotography (maybe due to relatively slow AF speed)?
And would you recommend the RX1R over the RX1.

P.S.
Anyway, if Fuji100T or the Sony RX1/R only had LCD articulated, they would be it, RX1 is what I intend to buy, but quite an investment for an non-pro.
P.S. 2 Great pictures, especially NY2014! My compliments from Munich!

By: mike.kobal

mike.kobal — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 16:01:53 +0000

Hi Chris! If the A6000 had a silent shutter, it would be my top pick.

By: Chris Szumigala

Chris Szumigala — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 15:02:28 +0000

Very helpful list Mike. Out of curiosity where would you see the Sony A6000 slotting in on the list? I’m tempted to pick up an LX100, but I’ve also got an Oly OMD-EM10 and the Sony A6000 in the lineup right now.
Thanks!
Chris

By: mike.kobal

mike.kobal — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 11:01:34 +0000

Hi Hank!I would place it at #4, equal to the gh4, depending on working style/habits slightly above or below the gh4. Great camera the om1.

By: Hank R

Hank R — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 18:24:26 +0000

Hi Mike:

Thank you for providing these concise reviews and all the best for a happy, healthy, prosperous 2015!

Where would you place the Olympus OMD EM-1 with an Oly 17/1.8 (or Panasonic/Leica 25/1.4) on this list?

Thank you!!

Hank

By: mike.kobal

mike.kobal — Mon, 19 Jan 2015 21:43:21 +0000

You are probably right, they will increase in size judging by the 7ii. IBIS isn’t that important for me and the main Zeiss and G zooms have very effective IS. I would go with the a7s, no question.

By: Mark Lewis

Mark Lewis — Mon, 19 Jan 2015 21:37:36 +0000

Sony A7s or A7II — which would you go with as your first foray into the Sony system as a longtime Nikon system owner? Factors I value: compact size and lightweight, video, and looks like IBIS is great. Ergos on A7II look better, but Sony will never make an A7 series camera as small and light as the original. Thoughts, Dr. Kobal?