DC-G9M2

Panasonic

DC-G9M2

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Birding camera recommendations

There are two options for "Not too heavy" and $2000: Canon R7 + RF 100-400: Low weight and good reach, but the lens isn't the brightest. Probably the best camera to fit your requirements. Sony A6700 + 70-350: Less reach than the Canon, but brighter. But unless you're in forests or other dim environm

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GrusVirgo in r/birding

February 23, 2026 6:03 PM

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Camera recommendations? Beginner

The OM 100-400 II is actually only barely lighter than the Tamron 50-400 and Sigma 100-400 (both very similar in specs to the OM). Of course, the 20MP MFT sensor of the OM-1 still squeezes more reach out of 400mm than the 26MP APS-C sensor of the A6700 (Fuji's 40MP sensor actually beats the OM-1 on

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GrusVirgo in r/birding

April 3, 2026 8:32 AM

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Coming from "smartphone photography" – is MFT a good starting point?

G9 II is a video and photographic camera. It’s $1500 or was recently and sourcing it used is another option. It’s mft. 25 megapixel camera. Panasonic has reasonably priced lenses. MFT is a great system to get your toes wet. Give a feel for photography. MFT is my sidekick system for wildlife, reason,

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RockinVideo in r/M43

April 6, 2026 7:40 PM

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