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The Best Mirrorless Camera 2016

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       We start from how the mirrorless camera was born. Mirrorless Camera is the camera type that start trending at this time and  it’s predicted will increasing significantly in 2016. Camera maker see the big oportunities that many photographers and photography lover who want high quality photos but they don’t want to burdened by the size and weight of Digital SLR camera which is big and heavy. 

      If  you are interesting with the mirrorless camera as your favorite daily camera or just second body,  let’s see the best mirrorless camera in 2016 :

1. Sony Alpha A5100
Sony Alpha A5100. Censor Size: APSC | Resolution : 24 MP | Viewfinder: No| Monitor: 3-inches (fixed), 921.600 dots| Maximum continuous shooting rate: 6fps | Maximum video resolution: 1080p @60 fps

       Sony Alpha A5100 is the camera which is very suitable for beginner , with the impressive features, low price and high photo quality. Behind his little size, Sony Alpha A5100 was equipped with built-in wi-fi and the ability of video recording is 1080p on 60fps.
       Usually Sony Apha A5100 is bundled with Kit Lens E 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 and this camera is the newly generation. And even just with the Kit lens,this lens was equipped with optic stabilizer that can help us to get sharp/depth photos in dim light and very useful for sabilitazer of video.

2. Sony Alpha A6000

 Sony A6000.  Censor Size: APSC | Resolution: 24 MP | Viewfinder: Ya | Monitor: 3-inches (tilt), 921.600 dots | Maximum continuous shooting rate: 11fps | Maximum video resolution: 1080p

       Sony A6000 is the the first E version of Sony that discard NEX as the mark of Sony mirrorless camera since 2010. And even the look is similar with Sony NEX-6, but performance is so much different. Censor quality  is 24 megapixel that include inside, it was good thing from this camera. 

         The main advantange of Sony A6000 is the fastest autofocus system , moreover we can say it’s very fast for mirrorless camera class, even  to following moving subject , Sony A600 will not disappointing you. Luckyly the burst ability of this camera is very reliable untill 11 seconds per seconds, exceed  the  ability of most of reliable DSLR camera at once.

         The picture quality is very good even in ISO 6400. Likewise with recording feature , the capability of this camera is more than the other mirrorless camera that more expensive. Wi-fi and NFC was built in.
        One of the main weakness of this camera is  Autofocus control system  which is tricky and we have to enter the setting system, even though the AF system is very good.   But with the price and the inzane good autofocus  system , this camera is one of the most mirrorless camera which is  most recomended for you. 

3. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8

           If you’re looking for mirrorless camera with video feature, Panasonic DMC-GX8 is one of the best in the middle price. This camera can record 4K video in intenal. 
       Even though it’s small, this camera is so comfort to hold with grip shape in the right, camera control manually is also quite complete . This camera was also equipped with the Censor with resolution 20,3 megapixel, this is the biggest from the other micro four-third camera.
      Back  screen LCD is very clear and can be articulated independently. Electronic Viewfinder is quite clear with the 2,3 millions point. Wi-fi and NFC was already built-in. With material body from magnesium alloy, Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 is proof from splash and dust.
        The Choices of micro four-third lens is so many with Panasonic, Olympus, and Carl-Zeiss as the main distributor. So, If  you’re looking for mirrorless camera with good quality picture and video 4K, this camera is recomended for you.

4. Fujifilm X-T1

 Fuji X-T1. Censor Size: APS-C | Resolution: 16.3Mp | Viewfinder: EVF | Monitor: 3-inches (tilt), 1,040,000 dots | Continuous shooting: 8fps | Resolusi video maksimum : 1080p

       Fuji X-T1 is the proffesional camera class with the full body was made all from alumunium alloy. Fuji X-T1  proof in the drizzle or splash , mud and  bumping.

But the most good thing from X-T1 is the layout of manual setting buttons is make sense and comfortable like the reliable classic camera. And Fuji combinate it with modern camera, it was so brilliant. Aperture control and shutter speed is so comfortable and pretty fast. When holding this camera,it’s feellike holding DSLR camera but very light in weight.

         Fuji X-T1 was equipped with electroic viewfinder that very large and bright (2,3 millions OLED points) ans also have focus peeking. If you want the other modern feature, tis camera can shoot burst on 8 frame per seconds in continuous mode.If  we talk about photo quality, X-Trans Censor in Fuji is good, moreover we can say output JPEG fuji at this time is the coolest. The system X lens from Fuji laso claimed as the high quality lens even the price is higher than other brands. Most of Fuji X lens have Aperture Ring Control on the lens body.

Even though ths camera can recording video with full HD 1080p resolution, the weakness feature from this camera is video, if video is important for you, you should choose the other camera.
5. Olympus OM-D E-M1

 Olympus OM-D E-M1. Censor Size : Micro Four Thirds | Resolution: 16.3Mp | Viewfinder: EVF | Monitor: 3-inchi (tilt), 1,037,000 dots | Maximum continuous shooting rate: 10fps | Maximum video resolution: 1080p

      For whose already have lens collection micro four-third and  no need video 4k , the recomended choice at this time is buy Olympus OM-D E-M1 Camera.
       The Appearance of this camera is similar with classic SLR camera, because this camera was inspirated from the legend SLR camera Olympus OM-1 . Olympus claimed as  the best micro four-third camera. This camera is also proof from dust, splash, and so strong even when it fall.
       The things that make this camera is phenomenon is Dual Focus AF system that very quick when locking the photo object, This system combine  AF contrast detectsystem with phase-detection. If you like  playing video, this camera is  not so far from DSLR camera.

         And like i said before, this camera received all lens with micro four-third format that was made by Olympus,Leica, and Panasonic until Sigma. We can Also use Four-Third (non micro) with additional special adapter that was made by Olympus.

6. Sony A7 Mark II

Censor Size : Full frame | Resolusi: 24.3Mp | Viewfinder: EVF | Monitor: 3-inches (tilt), 1,3 millions  dots| Maximum continuous shooting rate: 5fps| Maximum video resolution: 1080p


Sony A7 II  is the next generation from Sony A7 with some improvement. Compared with the first generation , A7 II is more wieght and the grip is more solid . The significant improvement is 5 axises stabilizer that was mounted in body, so any lens that was equipped will get vibration absorbers and it’s equal with exposure between 2 until 3 stop.

Autofocus system still similar with old generation, use 117 points phase detect. But the speed and autofocus accuration on second generation claimed more far than A7 Mark 1. Wi-fi and NFC are built in.
The power of Camera A7 is the quality of full frame censor with dynamic range that very good and the body is more simple  better than DSLR camera.But the choices of lens are not too much as DSLR. 

7.Sony A7R Mark II

        If combination of full frame censor with the dynamic range and phenomenon detail an once that caoable to record video 4K internal with the smallsize like mirrorless is your fantasy , so Sony A7RII the best and the best choice!.

        Camera series Sony A& is mirroreless camera that was equipped with full frame censor as the main weapon. And Sony A7RII is the most expensive model and the best from 3 models of second generation of series A7 (Sony A7 II, A7S II and A7RII). This variant is sold with most espensive price, but it’s totally worthy. For more  infromation about this monster , just read here ( the monster Sony A7R II)

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