I am a beginner level photographer , having worked my way up from a Canon powershot to S95 to now a Sony NEX-F3. Shooting primarily with
a f1.8 50mm lens.
So far, I am very happy with the results of the camera.It was a HUGE step up.
Here is where I feel I have outgrown the camera
Contast AF is very slow. It takes a few seconds to get AF when the conditions are a bit dim.
I miss the standard Accessory hot shoe and the selector wheel in a DSLR/NEX 6
I want to be able to add a flash or external mic
I want more options in terms of lens. I love the IQ of the f1.8 , but 50 mm is not convenient for indoor photography
Here are some attributes of my photography aspirations
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My primary use case is photo (70%) , then video (30%)
My primary subjects are my children and family . Want pictures that look good decades from now. Video Quality is also very important
Ease of use is a top concern. Want my wife to take pictures (in Auto mode ) and upload via Wifi .
I expect to travel with the camera overseas this year and take it to many local places. Not a fan of DSLR bulk.
While money is not a primary concern , I am cautious since this is an untested hobby, I am not willing to invest over approx $1000 immediately, will be happier if it's lower
I have 2 cameras in mind the Sony NEX-6 (I can leverage my investment in the lens, still have a compact camera to carry around, and have great video) or a Canon 70D (Dual AF, more lens,
future expandability etc)
Am I barking up the wrong tree with Sony NEX-6 expecting PDAF to solve my slow AF / occassionally blurry issues ? Will I be better served with a proper DLSR like the 70D ?
Do I just get the NEX 6 for now and then upgrade to the 6D FF camera next year ?
Are there other choices I am missing ?
Thanks so much!