cameras – J Orr

The Price of Cameras

I keep an eye on the prices of cameras, lenses, bags, photography things in general. We all like the idea of a bargain, right?

Every January the cost of equipment is kicked to the forefront of my mind as that’s when I need to renew my camera insurance.

The policy is on a new for old basis so I have to price the replacement value of my equipment or probably be under insured.

This year held a few surprises. My main camera is a Canon 5D2. It was introduced, I think, in 2009 and I bought mine in 2012 when the 5D3 was released. With hindsight, it was more camera than I needed for shooting stock. Continue reading “The Cost of Cameras”

Mirrorless Cameras

I’ve been reading a lot lately about mirrorless cameras. It’s difficult to avoid reading about them. Browse any photography magazine or blog and many seem to either have sold their DSLR’s and bought a mirrorless camera or are thinking of doing it.

It’s by no means like carrying a hod but a day spent shooting with my Canon 5d2 and I know about it in the evening. The weight is more in the lenses than the camera body but it’s still weight.

Most mirrorless cameras and their lenses are smaller, making the complete package lighter and less bulky. This makes them less conspicuous than an SLR and in some circumstances this can be an advantage. Continue reading “Mirrorless cameras”