Seeking MILC recommendation

[Interceptor121]

My mistake nex are mirrorless but not micro 4:3 they are dx cameras so larger sensor

The consideration about lenses and ports remain valid

Sony like to do their thing and there are already 3 types of mount for non DSLR cameras so you are limited in choice but that may or not be a problem

 

[endurodog]

Here are a few from the NEX-5n. A single strobe was used in some of them. The models your looking at are better. These were shot in RAW and processed in Lightroom.

 

[scubamarketing]

In chatting with a colleague at Adorama, they're steering towards the GX7 since the NEX-6 appears to be discontinued. Anybody see a $500 benefit to going with the GX7 over a discontinued NEX-6? I've never owned a Sony camera, are they ones an extended warranty would be recommended on?

 

[decidedlyodd]

One advantage you'd get by going with the GX7 is access to all of the micro four thirds lenses. When you buy an ILC, you're really buying into a camera system not just a camera. MFT has good choices for macro, wide angle and even a high quality fisheye. There are several mid-range zooms of varying quality too. If you feel like you only plan to use one lens, you may be happier with a camera like the RX100. The key with an ILC is being able to use the best lens for a certain scene or type of photography. In exchange for that specialization, you give up being able to do multiple things so-so.

Buying a discontinued camera is a tradeoff. On the one hand, you should be able to get a better deal on the body and the housing since the products are being discontinued. In fact, if you're not getting a deal on it, you're losing one of the few upsides to getting a discontinued model. On the downside, you're getting something that's already a couple years more obsolete. In 3 years, how will you feel about having a 5 year old model vs. a 3 year old model? It depends on your personality and how you feel about having the latest and greatest.