13/03/2026 11:00 am
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Ive been a Nikon guy forever but man my D850 is a total brick for travel. Im heading to Kyoto in three weeks and I seriously need something lighter under a grand. Ive looked at the Sony a6400 but worried about the lack of IBIS since Ill be doing a lot of handheld street shots at night. Maybe a used Fuji? I really want something compact that doesnt scream tourist but still has a decent EVF for those bright sunny days. Does anyone have a favorite compact mirrorless setup for under $1000 including a kit lens or maybe a small prime? Im torn between staying with what I know or jumping ship to a new system just for this trip...
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13/03/2026 11:00 am
TL;DR: Grab a used Fujifilm X-S10 Mirrorless Camera with the Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS Lens. In my experience, you cant beat this for travel under $1000. Ive tried many rigs and the X-S10 has the IBIS you need for Kyoto nights without being a tank like that D850. Used is the way to go to keep it cheap. Its stealthy and the lens is actually quality glass.
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13/03/2026 11:35 am
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV with 14-42mm EZ Lens has 4.5 stops of IBIS. Its very compact, fits your budget, and 20MP is plenty. MFT lenses are dirt cheap too.
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13/03/2026 12:05 pm
This thread is gold. Bookmarking for future reference 🔖
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28/03/2026 8:26 am
If you want real IBIS reliability and weather sealing for under a grand, honestly look at a used Panasonic Lumix G9. The 5-axis dual stabilization system is rated for like 6.5 stops and it actually hits those numbers in real world use. Its a tank compared to the Sony stuff but way lighter than your D850. Speaking of Kyoto tho, last time I was there I got totally distracted by the vending machines. Have you seen the ones that sell hot canned coffee? I spent an entire afternoon researching the thermal efficiency of those cans because I couldnt understand how they stayed hot for so long without melting the plastic housing. This deep dive led me to a forum dedicated just to Japanese vending machine logistics and spent way too much time reading about their compressor specs. anyway sorry lol kinda went off topic there
