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daleg wrote:
I used two mirrorless systems for about a year - the Canon M3 & the Fuji X100S & X-T1. I finally decided to stay with the Fuji's (mostly street photography & when low profile is necessary) and sold the M3, the ef-m lenses, and the accessories.
I decided, again, to "double down" on my Canon system - as my main gear. Now using 1DX2, 1D4, 5D, 7D2 & the little SL1. I'll probably sell my 70D, 60D and several of my ef-s lenses, and I'll probably add the 5D4 or the 5DSr - leaning at the moment towards the 5D4. My next major acquisition will be a 600/4 II, gulp. I must confess that there was a time in late 2016 that the dark side beckoned - as I came close to adding the D500 w/200-500mm & I'm drawn to the DF & it's ability to handle the older non-AI lenses (of which I use several - adapted as MF lenses on the X-T1).
I had two main issues with the Canon M system - the ef-m lenses = ~meh, and the ergonomics - I just couldn't get comfortable with the "fidgety" interface - never felt right in hand - the controls never became natural (as with my 1D's where the controls seem transparent & kinda just fade away - muscle memory?). While I loved the focus peaking on the M3, the rest of the camera = not so much.
My other focus will be GRS. While I've parted with about a dozen lenses in the past 2 months, I will offer twice again as many lenses for sale in 2017 - and my shelves will still be well populated - arguably over-populated.
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Yes, if you see my OP you will see that I did some serious selling in 2016 but that didn't prevent a lot of buying also. I left Fuji and now may go back. M5 is nice but I think I just want the Fujinon glass. And the XT2 looks like a nice improvement on my previous XT1.
I greatly reduced my Canon bodies down now to only 3 (yikes I feel naked!!)...1DX, 1DX2 and 5D4. I did try the D500/200-500 and really like the body but the lens is worth what you pay for.
I would go 5D4 over 5DSR unless you are using controlled lighting and tripods. Otherwise for wildlife and sports the 5DSR doesn't make sense. I had it and switched to 5D4 and love it. 600II is amazing...won't sell that for awhile and only for 600DO or maybe just maybe 400 2.8. You will love that lens if you do acquire it.
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