So, here I was in Prague for the first time in nearly 20 years, and missing my DSLR. So I went into a camera shop I stumble on while waiting at the tram stop and asked about rentals. They said, yes, sure, how about a Canon mirrorless to try out? We need your credit card number until you return it. Seriously, I can borrow one for free for two days while in Prague ??? So, here's a photo I took with the "loaner" camera. Canon Mirrorless RP and 24-105 lens. Thank you, Fotoskoda! (I did buy a couple of things to show my appreciation . . . )
@leonbuys83 -- Yes, the low light capability was very good! I can only say good things about a camera I was fortunate enough to have on loan. Plus I had never used a mirrorless before so the small/lightness factor was a nice surprise. Definitely gave me more creative choices over the iPhone, and more possibility to crop/enlarge. Having said that, if comparing it to the full sensor Canon that I usually use, it wasn't quite as sharp. So for now, I am not yet tempted to spend the money it would take to shift my entire system to mirrorless. But ever grateful for the loan of a very good camera that sure beat my iPhone or my Sony bridge camera (which I didn't have with me anyway).
Beautiful nightscape of Prague! Amazing that you could borrow the camera from the shop. I love my mirror less, and yes it’s not as sharp as a full frame but so much easier to tote around.
Great image Junko!! I am going to check the camera out. I need to get a lighter camera much as I love my Canon 5D mark 111 I think the time has come to make a decision!! So hard with so many cameras out there but I feel I want to stay with Canon if possible as I have always had Canon and I understand their workings - I think.
gosh. amazing service. would also like to visit prague. wonderful image! must say i love my mirrorless olympus for its smaller size and weight - though occasionally i wonder about getting a big old dslr for local use ... going in the other direction from most people!
@pamknowler -- while using the camera, I thought I was getting very "soft" images but now that they are downloaded and processed, I'm quite pleased with them. I wonder if the LCD screen is what is soft and not the sensor? @leonbuys83 might be able to tell us because he has one. I do think I'll stay with the Canon for the foreseeable future because using a platform you sort of know is so much easier than learning a new one! @pistache -- I've heard great things about the Olympus mirrorless but I am just used to the Canon. And I'll bet you can buy a used DSLR!
@jyokota your night shots certainly do not look soft! I am very impressed by these night shots! I think I will still keep my big camera plus 100-400 mm lens for my bird shots - either taken in a hide or sitting in my lounge. I can’t carry it on a walk any more though as my back starts to ache! Falling apart Junko! Lol!
How very nice of these people. That sort of thing really makes you love a city or town. And you have truly shown us how to use it - this is simply a very beautiful image of that very beautiful city! :)
How incredible, love yourself and Graeme’s images! Your narrative reinforces my travel mantra “it doesn’t hurt to ask”. Great experiences can happen when you just ask.
January 25th, 2020
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Thank you for your comments and favs! I just discovered @graemestevens 's photo so added that description above. It's always fun to see different takes on the same scene. Take a look: https://365project.org/graemestevens/365/2019-08-09
@pistache -- I've heard great things about the Olympus mirrorless but I am just used to the Canon. And I'll bet you can buy a used DSLR!