New Camera Shopping for Watch photography & Videography

[Dr.Brian]

Originally Posted by JasoninDenver

These Panasonic cameras are fabulous. I would simply worry about the M4/3 format becoming obsolete in 2-3 hears time.

The “influencers” have been saying that for years and we are still getting new cameras and lenses and 3rd party involvement. Then Olympus sold off its camera division to OM System a few years ago, and they said, see that’s the end, and it still wasn’t. People like it for video and travel/adventure photography. It’s not going anywhere. And even if they stopped development today, there’s everything anyone would want in terms of lenses and adaptable lenses available now. You’ll be good for many years until there is a game changing development.

[scarlet knight]

Originally Posted by JasoninDenver

Agree 100%.

Years ago, I read that about half of the people buying the high end cameras never take them off full auto.

If someone is not already shooting aperture or shutter priority, utilizing ISO, experimenting with various video formats, enlarging to the size of a billboard, or needing the fastest buffering cameras in the world, then I honestly believe that most of the mid-tier levels are more than adequate at sometimes less than half the price.

For me, I would rather spend my money on great lenses (okay, mid tier there as well) to match a good body. Currently, I use the Sony A7C with a mix of Sony G, Tamron and Samyang lenses. I get phenomenal results and have not once ever been limited by the onboard tech of the A7C as even it can do far more than I ever need.

A bunch of Sony, Tamron and Samyang lenses. And one Zeiss Batis lens.

[Dr.Brian]

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[Gregorylausch]

Thanks for the great input guys.
Any of you make watch photography/videography? Curious to see your work :)