Suggstions for new camera

[MrD1sturbed]

So right now I'm shooting with a Sony HX9V and as much as I love it, I think it's time to move up. Now first let me say that I'm an amateur but I have a good understanding of things like ISO, white balance & aperture. I'm looking for something lightweight, with a good ecosystem & that can take great video too (and if I can swing it features like wifi & GPS). I've been looking at the Sony NEX series and really like the size and features, but the ecosystem is small. I'm not opposed to a full sized dSLR, but like I said earlier I'm kinda looking for something lightweight. As for budget, I'd like to stay under $1000 for a good setup. I may keep the HX9V as a backup shooter, but if I get a good enough setup I might be able to sell that to get a little more for the new one. As for what I'll be shooting, it's mostly portraits, landscapes & video, though I would like to get into some more artsy aspects of photography down the line. Thanks in advance for all the help!!

 

[havoc315]

The Nex system is become popular enough, that the Eco system is growing at a fast rate. Tons of lenses are being made available with adapters. And Sony is releasing new lenses at a fast rate.

 

[Markie Mouse]

I love my NEX 5N. You can check out my DLR TR, I think what it can do is pretty awesome. They have some really great lenses too. I own the kit lens, 16mm pancake, and the 50mm f1.8 lens. The video hands down is incredible and now that the NEX 5R has a faster auto-focus, its perfect. I work at "Big Box Retailer" and just sold a customer the NEX 5R + 55-200 zoom lens for 899.99, keep in mind for budget if you want good video you need a better card, you're gonna need a case/bag, lens filters, etc...

 

[photo_chick]

There are adapters out there for the NEX line to use all the major DSLR mounts. And unlike when you use adapters with a DSLR like this they don't need optics (just a spacer) and you don't loose infinity focus. It really opens the options up for these little cameras.