topic Re: DSLR Camera recommendation in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

DSLR Camera recommendation

Roger6000 — Sat, 21 Jan 2023 15:52:20 GMT

Hi there,

I am looking for a DSLR camera with - lens ( focal length lens ..a range 35- or 80 -) 135mm
The DSLR camera must be capable of making RAW captures. It also must have a fully manual setting and focusing as well as program, aperture/shutter priority exposure modes.

Does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks!

Re: DSLR Camera recommendation

deebatman316 — Sat, 21 Jan 2023 16:05:00 GMT

All of Canon's current DSLR cameras offer such features. Do you have a budget to spend a body or a kit (body + lens). Are you looking for APS-C(smaller than 35mm Film) or Full Frame (Same size as 35mm Film). The focal lengths you listed are Full Frame focal lengths but they can be used on APS-C cameras. DSLR cameras are interchangeable lens cameras.

-Demetrius

Current Gear: EOS 5D Mark IV, EF 16-35mm F/2.8L III USM, EF 24-70mm F/2.8L II USM, EF 50 F/1.8 STM, EF 85mm F/1.8 USM, EF 70-200mm F/2.8L IS III USM, 430EX III-RT, 470EX-AI & 600EX II-RT

Retired Gear: EOS 40D, Sigma 17-50mm F/2.8 EX DC OS HSM & EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Re: DSLR Camera recommendation

Roger6000 — Sat, 21 Jan 2023 16:07:02 GMT

Hi there,

I am a student so trying to keep things under $500. I believe I need a full frame though. I’d love to get a lot but am a bit overwhelmed at the choices. Thanks!

Re: DSLR Camera recommendation

deebatman316 — Sat, 21 Jan 2023 16:40:39 GMT

Is this Film photography (35mm Film) class or a digital photography class. Even used Full Frame digital cameras are expensive. Do you need 1 lens or more. Do you need an external flash/ speedlite. Canon's full frame cameras DO NOT have a built-in flash they require an external flash.

-Demetrius

Current Gear: EOS 5D Mark IV, EF 16-35mm F/2.8L III USM, EF 24-70mm F/2.8L II USM, EF 50 F/1.8 STM, EF 85mm F/1.8 USM, EF 70-200mm F/2.8L IS III USM, 430EX III-RT, 470EX-AI & 600EX II-RT

Retired Gear: EOS 40D, Sigma 17-50mm F/2.8 EX DC OS HSM & EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Re: DSLR Camera recommendation

rs-eos — Sat, 21 Jan 2023 16:40:07 GMT

What is your budget?

An EOS R7 with RF-S 18-135mm lens would be around $2,000 total.

Re: DSLR Camera recommendation

deebatman316 — Sat, 21 Jan 2023 16:49:30 GMT

The OP's photo class requires DSLR cameras so a mirrorless camera won't help them. They also have a $500 budget to work with. So I came up with 2 possible bodies and a lens that will work well. The Canon EOS 5D Mark II and the Canon EOS 6D as potential bodies. Then the Canon EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens to cover their required focal length.

-Demetrius

Current Gear: EOS 5D Mark IV, EF 16-35mm F/2.8L III USM, EF 24-70mm F/2.8L II USM, EF 50 F/1.8 STM, EF 85mm F/1.8 USM, EF 70-200mm F/2.8L IS III USM, 430EX III-RT, 470EX-AI & 600EX II-RT

Retired Gear: EOS 40D, Sigma 17-50mm F/2.8 EX DC OS HSM & EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Re: DSLR Camera recommendation

deebatman316 — Sat, 21 Jan 2023 18:23:17 GMT

Here are 2 bodies and a lens that will work well. The Canon EOS 5D Mark II and the Canon EOS 6D for bodies. The Canon EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens will cover the focal length.

-Demetrius

Current Gear: EOS 5D Mark IV, EF 16-35mm F/2.8L III USM, EF 24-70mm F/2.8L II USM, EF 50 F/1.8 STM, EF 85mm F/1.8 USM, EF 70-200mm F/2.8L IS III USM, 430EX III-RT, 470EX-AI & 600EX II-RT

Retired Gear: EOS 40D, Sigma 17-50mm F/2.8 EX DC OS HSM & EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Re: DSLR Camera recommendation

shadowsports — Sat, 21 Jan 2023 20:05:55 GMT

Since budget is a factor, I'd try to avoid near relic bodies. Ancient bodies could fail, and will essentially be throw-aways.

Beginner. T7 w/ 18~55 Refurbished $379

Shop Canon Refurbished EOS Rebel T7 EF-S 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6 IS II Lens

Use the $$$ savings for memory card and spare battery. 2x 32GB Sandisk cards $20, Watson battery $60

Total is about $490 and he's shooting.

This will provide him with the essentials for learning the basics (exposure triangle) and completing the class. Full frame can come later.

Re: DSLR Camera recommendation

deebatman316 — Sat, 21 Jan 2023 20:08:12 GMT

The OP needs a Full Frame camera not APS-C. A Digital Rebel is out the window for their choices.

-Demetrius

Current Gear: EOS 5D Mark IV, EF 16-35mm F/2.8L III USM, EF 24-70mm F/2.8L II USM, EF 50 F/1.8 STM, EF 85mm F/1.8 USM, EF 70-200mm F/2.8L IS III USM, 430EX III-RT, 470EX-AI & 600EX II-RT

Retired Gear: EOS 40D, Sigma 17-50mm F/2.8 EX DC OS HSM & EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Re: DSLR Camera recommendation

rs-eos — Sat, 21 Jan 2023 22:16:07 GMT

The OP only thinks they need a full-frame camera. If they are a student taking a photography class, that's not a typical requirement at all. The Rebel and lens that Rick pointed out would be a great camera to have to start learning with and should be ample for any photography class.

Re: DSLR Camera recommendation

deebatman316 — Sat, 21 Jan 2023 22:24:49 GMT

The focal length mentioned for lenses made me ask if full frame was necessary. 35-80mm, 35-135mm are all focal lengths you usually use with full frame not APS-C. Usually for APS-C they would ask for an 18-55mm lens or some other close focal length to that. Like 15-85mm or 17-55mm. That's why I asked more questions. I was also about to PM the OP to clarify somethings.

-Demetrius

Current Gear: EOS 5D Mark IV, EF 16-35mm F/2.8L III USM, EF 24-70mm F/2.8L II USM, EF 50 F/1.8 STM, EF 85mm F/1.8 USM, EF 70-200mm F/2.8L IS III USM, 430EX III-RT, 470EX-AI & 600EX II-RT

Retired Gear: EOS 40D, Sigma 17-50mm F/2.8 EX DC OS HSM & EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Re: DSLR Camera recommendation

Waddizzle — Sat, 21 Jan 2023 22:52:13 GMT

The Rebel T7 is an “entry” level camera, IMHO, one rung lower on the ladder from “beginner.” That is not meant to be a knock against the camera. DSLRs are complex tools.

I would be interested in knowing the exact language used to describe the camera requirements for this photography course.

Re: DSLR Camera recommendation

deebatman316 — Sat, 21 Jan 2023 23:03:58 GMT

The OP listed quite a lot of requirements for the camera they needed for class. So I asked for more information. The lens focal length listed was for full frame. I was looking for an 18-55mm kit lens in the opening post. Unless the OP is also doing 35mm film photography. But they mentioned the Raw file type.

-Demetrius

Current Gear: EOS 5D Mark IV, EF 16-35mm F/2.8L III USM, EF 24-70mm F/2.8L II USM, EF 50 F/1.8 STM, EF 85mm F/1.8 USM, EF 70-200mm F/2.8L IS III USM, 430EX III-RT, 470EX-AI & 600EX II-RT

Retired Gear: EOS 40D, Sigma 17-50mm F/2.8 EX DC OS HSM & EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Re: DSLR Camera recommendation

Roger6000 — Sun, 22 Jan 2023 16:56:16 GMT

Hi there,

Thank you and everyone for the replies!

I reached out to my professor and she said the requirement was 135mm. I also posted her exact wording. I was under the impression that a full frame was required but this does not seem to be the case. The overall requirements are below. Thanks again for all the help!

Re: DSLR Camera recommendation

Roger6000 — Sun, 22 Jan 2023 16:56:58 GMT

I have purchased everything else on the list, so now I’m just down to the DSLR cam. Thanks again for the help 🙂

Re: DSLR Camera recommendation

deebatman316 — Sun, 22 Jan 2023 17:11:49 GMT

The 135 film format, 35mm film and Full Frame Digital are the same size (36x24). But Full Frame is the digital name for 35mm film and the 135 film format. So that format never went away it was made into a digital image sensor. So you actually need a Full Frame camera for class. This is usually not a requirement for photo classes. So thanks for clarifying somethings to better assist you.

-Demetrius

Current Gear: EOS 5D Mark IV, EF 16-35mm F/2.8L III USM, EF 24-70mm F/2.8L II USM, EF 50 F/1.8 STM, EF 85mm F/1.8 USM, EF 70-200mm F/2.8L IS III USM, 430EX III-RT, 470EX-AI & 600EX II-RT

Retired Gear: EOS 40D, Sigma 17-50mm F/2.8 EX DC OS HSM & EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Re: DSLR Camera recommendation

ebiggs1 — Sun, 22 Jan 2023 17:25:53 GMT

Roger,

This was the correct answer:

"The Rebel and lens that Rick pointed out would be a great camera to have to start learning with and should be ample for any photography class."

If budget allowed or could be stretched just a bit the addition of a ef 50mm f1.8 lens would be nice.

Re: DSLR Camera recommendation

John_SD — Sun, 22 Jan 2023 17:28:03 GMT

"I am a student so trying to keep things under $500. I believe I need a full frame though."

You don't need any such thing. Even if you did, you're not going to get a functioning full-frame camera and lens for under $500. You're not even remotely in the ballpark moneywise.

Get a refurbished T7 and kit lens as advised. If you are serious about photography, and starting from ground zero, the T7 will serve you well, and you will learn plenty. And along the way, you will come down to Earth in regard to what is possible and not possible to purchase for under $500. Enjoy the T7 and the learning process.

Re: DSLR Camera recommendation

deebatman316 — Sun, 22 Jan 2023 17:47:05 GMT

@Roger6000 wrote: I reached out to my professor and she said the requirement was 135mm.

So the requirement is Full Frame even though the budget doesn't allow for it. But the Rebel is still the best option for the OP's budget. There maybe a specific reason for full frame.

-Demetrius

Current Gear: EOS 5D Mark IV, EF 16-35mm F/2.8L III USM, EF 24-70mm F/2.8L II USM, EF 50 F/1.8 STM, EF 85mm F/1.8 USM, EF 70-200mm F/2.8L IS III USM, 430EX III-RT, 470EX-AI & 600EX II-RT

Retired Gear: EOS 40D, Sigma 17-50mm F/2.8 EX DC OS HSM & EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Re: DSLR Camera recommendation

ebiggs1 — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 15:06:14 GMT

"So the requirement is Full Frame ..."

"I was under the impression that a full frame was required but this does not seem to be the case. "

I didn't see any mention of a FF in the posted teachers' requirements. Did you?