Camera suggestions Photo
- Started 11 years ago
- Last post 11 years ago
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- benfal99
Hey QBNers, i want some suggestions from you photographers.
I currently own a Canon 60D with a Tamron 70-300mm and a Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6
I was thinking of selling all that and buying something smaller like those, something hybrid-compact with lenses options :
What model would you recommand? Do you think it's a good idea to switch to those smaller cameras? Also I dont want an electronic viewfinder, i hate that.
You may ask what kind of pictures I want to take, well mostly outdoor photography... check out my portfolio for exemple at http://benfal.tv/
- HijoDMaite0
All the research I've done on the mirrorless cameras brought me to the conclusion that they are just as good as any DSLR you can get.
Except in a couple ways.
1. Weather sealing. You can't find a mirror less that will match the weather sealing of a 7D which you can get for about the same price of the new mirrorless ones. So if you are going to be in wet or very dusty weather you may want to consider that.
2. Focus speed. Even the latest Mirrorless are just not at the level that DSLR's are at. I've talked to a photographer who bought a Sony NEX-7 and planned on switching over for good just to end up taking everything back due to the fact that she could not get good focus while shooting her kids! This was very important to her she took a lot of photos of her kids and in low light situations she could not grab focus as well as her old 5DMK2. Obviously this would be an issue for sports photography. (I'm sure someone can explain the diff in technology of how this works. Something to do with contrast detection vs. phase detection.)
So those are the two factors that keep me from switching over. Oh and of course the amount of lenses you can use.
- benfal990
The weather sealing is a very good point Hijo... I shot many times in fog and rain in Iceland and Ireland. Now iam heading to the national parks of Utah, should be dusty sometimes.
I may stick to my Canon 60D for now then. Because the 60D is waterproof for heavy rain.
- I know that is why I mentioned that. I've seen your photos and you seem to be going in the direction of outdoor photography.HijoDMaite
- photographyHijoDMaite
- totallybenfal99
- HijoDMaite0
if you change your mind about switching take a look at the 70D it's great upgrade from your 60D, I got it in November and haven't looked back since. It's phenomenal in so many ways and I haven't even scratched the surface of the Video capabilities it has, which is it's main selling point. I have a Canon battery grip on it and would not be hesitate to take it out in inclement weather with my L lens.
- 70D has very intersting video touch-screen realtime AF, so you can do pseudo follow focusvaxorcist
- I tried it in a store and was very impressed... though I shoot Nikon, the 70D was tempting for videovaxorcist
- no bro it has follow focus capabilities. with out touching the screen! just like a camcorder.HijoDMaite
- ah... I'd love to hear more, I was impressed, finally good video AF with a DSLR....vaxorcist
- I tried a "rack focus" by touching 2 different points on the screen and it worked.. have you tried this in real life?vaxorcist
- of course. it's great. check reviews on why it's a "game changer" it tracks focus on peoples faces automatically.HijoDMaite
- bogue0
This is coming out soon and might be just the thing you're looking for
- <built to be weather "resistant"
bogue - says, *Freezeproof wtf?HijoDMaite
- nice!benfal99
- and almost as big as your Canon.... with oddball lenses that cost $$$ and may not have resale $$ in 5 years...vaxorcist
- I really want another camera that has a rotating lcd.jaylarson
- nice...but still 16.3mpformed
- jay, 70D has thatHijoDMaite
- <built to be weather "resistant"
- letterhead0
I do believe the OMDs are weather sealed. If you aren't concerned with sensor size micro 43rds has the widest selection of glass in the mirrorless world. and size-wise M43rds lenses are generally smaller and lighter than the others.
- vaxorcist0
I'd keep that Canon DSLR... and consider getting a 50mm 1.8 or a 50mm 2.5 macro.... they're small, and open up a world of things you can't so easily get with the lenses you have.
...and/or learning something like off-camera flash,etc....
or, if you like telephoto, consider an 85mm 1.8, it's sweet, not too big...and focusses really fast. or a 70-200- F4 L, a sweet lens too....
Unless your canon really drives you crazy, switching systems is a diversion from your artistic progression....
- formed0
Sony, hands down.
I'll be selling my Nikon D800 and all my Nikkor glass as soon as Sony has some faster glass for the A7R.
Nothing wrong with an EFV (for me, I like it as I can preview what I want)
- ok_not_ok0
I'm getting the Sony A7r for me Birfffday. Already bought the Leica and Pentax lens adapters...lol
Main complaints with the A7r is the loud shutter, hit or miss focussing and battery life.
- vaxorcist0
hit or miss focussing doesn't bother you?
- vaxorcist0
anyone know if the A7R shutter is louder than a nikon like the D700 or D7000?
- more importantly, would someone hear it, say, through a plate glass window while showering?hereswhatidid
- ok_not_ok0
not d700...
- benfal990
Is there any big differences between pictures taken with normal standard Canon lenses and the one that have a red ring (pro) ??
- Big difference. But the standard 50mm 1.4 is amazing! and the 85mm 1.8. as well.ok_not_ok
- yes some considerable diff between "L" and non L. But a few lenses come close to L quality. like the ones mentionedHijoDMaite
- all "L" are weather sealed and built out of metal tooHijoDMaite
- benfal990
lenses are SO expansive! wtf! Is it like the Beat headphones, 100$ to make, 2,000$ to buy?
- formed0
Lenses are everything, though. You (generally) get what you pay for. They will also last a long time, while the camera body will be outdated in 6 months.
That could be argued, of course, as many of the Sigma/Tamron lenses 'perform' as good as Nikkor or L glass.
Personally, I wouldn't buy the Sony to use with the adapter (the adapter is another $400). That kinda defeatst he purpose of having a light camera, imho.
If you only want small/light, take a look at the Olympus (in addition to the Fuji). The ergonomics/fit in your hand is pretty much the best I've ever felt.
- benfal990
Is this lens a good choice? Seems to be very polyvalent
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM P.O.M
- for full-frame 5D/6D/etc this is very nice walk-around lens, but not a "bokeh" lens like the 50mm 1.8vaxorcist
- I have this. It's super heavy, but so is the 5D. I like how wide angle it is at 24mm.nikdaum
- 24-70 is bomb.. i love mineautoflavour
- benfal990
^^ any advices, is there something beter coming soon?
- vaxorcist0
There's always something better soon... Canon's 7D is probably due for an upgrade (low light noise,etc), but it handles very nicely.
Feb/March is often the time of a model refresh...
but try not to go apeshit on the rumors sites...
www.canonrumors.com
www.nikonrumors.com
http://photorumors.com/
- benfal990
Should I stick with my 60D and just buy better lenses?
is the 60D bad in low light compare to new models? My 60D is dated from 2011
