Upgraded Camera Recommendations for Upland Bird Hunting

[IdahoFF]

I currently pack around my Olympus TG4 which takes nice photos however I'm wanting something with more zoom. I'm not looking to become a photographer but would like to be able to capture improved photos of the dogs on point and the landscape. I'm not opposed to a bigger camera that I have to sling behind my pack but want one that is fairly weather resistant and durable. Appreciate any and all recommendations

 

[Dos XX]

How much are you willing to spend? I have an Olympus OMD EM5 that is water resistant. Mine is a number of years old. It takes very high quality pics. It has been on a bunch of float trips.

It isn't an all in one camera. It has removeable lenses. It is pretty small though. That camera, or the latest version of it, and 1 prime lens or even a zoom is a pretty small package.

 

[IdahoFF]

Appreciate the response. That is one of the cameras I have been looking at, I just have zero knowledge about what's what with cameras.

 

[Dos Perros]

Are you on Instagram? https://www.instagram.com/thelastbestfind/ takes some pretty nice dog on point pictures, maybe could DM him. Your ask is sorta a tougher one, good pictures at zoom but assume you want it walking around tidy.

 

[Camera Land]

There are a few great options. The EM5 is now the OM5, (crop sensor). That with the 14-150mm lens is a very good option. The Nikon Z5 (full frame) with the 24-200mm is an amazing option now due to the $500 instant savings.
Both are weatherproof outfits. Both will give you amazing images. The Nikon sensor is larger and if you are going to make large blow ups, bigger then 16x20 or do a lot of cropping, then the Nikon is the better option.
The key feature on both are that the bodies and the lenses are all weatherproof. Other brands will have weatherproof bodies but the similar lenses are not.

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