what is the smallest DSLR ?

[korzmom]

i really would like one but dont want to lug around something big and bulky, is there one that is comparable to lets say the canon is ,which is what i have now.

[Pea-n-Me]

Right now I believe it's still the Olympus E420 (http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/product.asp?product=1372). Some of the other brands come pretty close, though.

But you might want to look into the micro 4/3 cameras (http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/cpg_digital_slr.asp?section=pen), aka the mirrorless dslrs, if size and portability are that important to you.

[gokenin]

I think that the smallest DSLRs that you are going to find will be either the Panasonic Lumix GF1 or the Olympus EP-1 (the 2 may be out as well) These are Micro Four-Thirds camera that do not have the same structures as DSLRs (mirrorboxes and optical viewfinders) but have interchangable lens which make them DSLRs. if that makes sense to you

[MICKEY88]

sony recently announced this camera..


http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/02/sony-fights-micro-four-thirds-with-lens-changing-compact/

[VVFF]

I think that the smallest DSLRs that you are going to find will be either the Panasonic Lumix GF1 or the Olympus EP-1 (the 2 may be out as well) These are Micro Four-Thirds camera that do not have the same structures as DSLRs (mirrorboxes and optical viewfinders) but have interchangable lens which make them DSLRs. if that makes sense to you

Actually they are dSL's...not dSLRs. The R is for reflex which micro 4/3 removes.

[Pea-n-Me]

sony recently announced this camera..


http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/02/sony-fights-micro-four-thirds-with-lens-changing-compact/
All of the major brands are now coming up with their own versions of the mirrorless cameras.

[MICKEY88]

All of the major brands are now coming up with their own versions of the mirrorless cameras.

have Nikon and Canon announced such, at the time of this article,
Feb 22nd it seems that they hadn't yet..

[JoeDif]

have Nikon and Canon announced such, at the time of this article,
Feb 22nd it seems that they hadn't yet..


There have been recent rumors that they may jump in but so far nothing yet.

[KAT4DISNEY]

For true DSLR's I think the smallest current two are the Olympus E-420 that was mentioned and the Sony A230.

[photo_chick]

i really would like one but dont want to lug around something big and bulky, is there one that is comparable to lets say the canon is ,which is what i have now.

If size is the issue then don't forget to consider the lenses. They take up as much, if not more, room than the body of the camera.

[Master Mason]

I think that the smallest DSLRs that you are going to find will be either the Panasonic Lumix GF1 or the Olympus EP-1 (the 2 may be out as well) These are Micro Four-Thirds camera that do not have the same structures as DSLRs (mirrorboxes and optical viewfinders) but have interchangable lens which make them DSLRs. if that makes sense to you

Actually no it doesn't, it may give you some of the features and functionalities of an SLR, but it is not an SLR. Even the Oly website says it's not an SLR.

[Master Mason]

Actually they are dSL's...not dSLRs. The R is for reflex which micro 4/3 removes.

Guess I should read all the way down before responding, :)

[JoeDif]

Right now I believe it's still the Olympus E420 (http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/product.asp?product=1372). Some of the other brands come pretty close, though.

But you might want to look into the micro 4/3 cameras (http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/cpg_digital_slr.asp?section=pen), aka the mirrorless dslrs, if size and portability are that important to you.


If your concern is bulk and you aren't concerned about zoom function of the lens, the E-420 and the Olympus 25mm pancake lens is about as small as it gets.

[Pea-n-Me]

have Nikon and Canon announced such, at the time of this article,
Feb 22nd it seems that they hadn't yet..
I don't know if they've announced them persay, but there's talk, anyway.

Forgive me, I copied and pasted myself from another post.

(I worry that Sony might go down the same road eventually now that they've announced that their mirrorless stuff is coming)

Looks like most manufacturers are considering Mirrorless technology:

Canon: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1010&message=31178118

Nikon: http://fourthirdsnews.com/news/43rumours/nikon-mirrorless-system-versus-microfourthirds

Pentax: http://k-rumors.com/k3-is-pentax-working-on-a-mirrorless-camera-system/

Sony: http://sonyalpharumors.com/sr4-talking-with-some-of-my-sources-about-sony-mirrorless-system/

Samsung: http://macro-photography-blog.com/2010/01/04/samsung-starts-2010-with-nx10-mirrorless-interchangeable-lens-camera/

[Pea-n-Me]

If your concern is bulk and you aren't concerned about zoom function of the lens, the E-420 and the Olympus 25mm pancake lens is about as small as it gets.
Of course, then you run into the problem of having no reach whatsoever. :rotfl: (Although it is a great little lens.)

And the 420 does not have in body IS.

[korzmom]

thanks everyone, i knew the dis would have some answers,and opinions..i like the micros but there a bit pricey for my taste right now.

[Pea-n-Me]

i like the micros but there a bit pricey for my taste right now.
That's true, but they will give you far better results than than a point and shoot. It might be cheaper in the long run.