- Aug 18, 2002
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I have to say that much of the time, autofocus is not a big deal for me. I'm focusing manually and take my time, and my subjects are not moving around on me. I like to shoot landscapes, buildings, etc. It might just be that they've been easy subjects as I learn, but so far it's been stuff like that and it's been a lot of fun.
However the few times I've needed autofocus, I've found that my D5200 with kit lens is pretty lacking. Especially bad in low light. I don't have much of a background in photography to compare it to, I've had a number of cell phones and crappy point and shoot cameras, despite always having had at least a passive interest in photography.
I always enjoy reading about other cameras and whatever's out there. Even though it was a friend's Canon 60D that finally pushed me over the edge and made me get a DSLR, I've honestly never been super tempted by anything else out there, aside from the unsurprising itch to buy a bunch of cool stuff for the camera i have.
Once in a while I get a craving to pick up something like the RX100, which looks really awesome for those times where you just wish you had something pretty good in your pocket, but couldn't have your DSLR for whatever understandable reason. I've always kept my eye on mirrorless systems as I looked at those before deciding on my D5200. I picked up a Panasonic GX1 as a gift, and that was a pretty nice little camera.
Been looking at the Nikon 1 J4 and the Sony A6000, and the thing that seems to appeal to me a lot aside from the small size is the fast autofocus. The Nikon seems like a kind of nice upgrade for someone who isn't heavy into the technical nitty gritty of photography, whereas the Sony seems to be a pretty kickass system even if you're already into it, depending on your needs and preferences.
I could see myself having a system camera + something like RX100, since I still don't imagine anything pocketable entirely replacing the capabilities of a good DSLR or mirrorless system. While I do make good use of my D5200, there are definitely times where I could benefit by filling that gap. I enjoy capturing the moment, and I'm envious of some of the pics I see people taking which could only have been possible with fast autofocus.
So I'll say for me, autofocus hasn't been a huge priority so far, but it's probably going to be a significant consideration in my next purchase. What about you? How important is it to you in your photography life, and what kind of gear are you looking at that delivers on that front?
However the few times I've needed autofocus, I've found that my D5200 with kit lens is pretty lacking. Especially bad in low light. I don't have much of a background in photography to compare it to, I've had a number of cell phones and crappy point and shoot cameras, despite always having had at least a passive interest in photography.
I always enjoy reading about other cameras and whatever's out there. Even though it was a friend's Canon 60D that finally pushed me over the edge and made me get a DSLR, I've honestly never been super tempted by anything else out there, aside from the unsurprising itch to buy a bunch of cool stuff for the camera i have.
Once in a while I get a craving to pick up something like the RX100, which looks really awesome for those times where you just wish you had something pretty good in your pocket, but couldn't have your DSLR for whatever understandable reason. I've always kept my eye on mirrorless systems as I looked at those before deciding on my D5200. I picked up a Panasonic GX1 as a gift, and that was a pretty nice little camera.
Been looking at the Nikon 1 J4 and the Sony A6000, and the thing that seems to appeal to me a lot aside from the small size is the fast autofocus. The Nikon seems like a kind of nice upgrade for someone who isn't heavy into the technical nitty gritty of photography, whereas the Sony seems to be a pretty kickass system even if you're already into it, depending on your needs and preferences.
I could see myself having a system camera + something like RX100, since I still don't imagine anything pocketable entirely replacing the capabilities of a good DSLR or mirrorless system. While I do make good use of my D5200, there are definitely times where I could benefit by filling that gap. I enjoy capturing the moment, and I'm envious of some of the pics I see people taking which could only have been possible with fast autofocus.
So I'll say for me, autofocus hasn't been a huge priority so far, but it's probably going to be a significant consideration in my next purchase. What about you? How important is it to you in your photography life, and what kind of gear are you looking at that delivers on that front?