08-14-2016 10:08 AM
So I've been using my 1100D since February 2015, and now I'm looking for my next DSLR. I only use Manual Mode, so is there a camera similar to the 5D Mark III, but at a much lower price ?
Any suggestions will be helpful 🙂
08-15-2016 06:17 AM
08-15-2016 06:22 AM
08-15-2016 08:07 AM
@idanidan123 wrote:
One more question- Would you consider the 70D a suitable camera for me ? How's it compare to the 6D ?
It doesn't, really. Apples vs oranges. The 6D is a full-frame camera; the 70D is not. Both are good cameras, but neither is of professional quality.
08-15-2016 08:16 AM
@idanidan123 wrote:
Would you recommend the 50D ?
The 50D was a fine camera in its day but is long out of production and somewhat primitive by today's standards. I have one and have gotten many good pictures with it, but I rarely use it now. The only reason I can think of for you to buy one would be as a spare that you wouldn't be afraid to take to the beach.
Good and bad: Unlike its successor, the 60D, the 50D has autofocus microadjustment. But it lacks an IR sensor, a nice feature that facilitates remote shooting.
08-15-2016 09:01 AM
08-15-2016 09:43 AM
@idanidan123 wrote:
Is there another camera, similar to the 6D but more affordable ?
I know I said money isn't really the issue here, but still. Any suggestions will be helpful !
Similar to the 6D, as in full frame sensor? No, not unless you start exploring the used market, which is always risky. The EOS 6D is the least expensive full frame DSLR body that Canon offers.
It is not a bad deal for the asking price in the Refurbished Store. You're not going to get much better than the current sale price for a 6D with a full one year warranty.
You will have to decide what your priorities are, performance or price.
08-15-2016 09:47 AM - edited 08-15-2016 12:50 PM
@idanidan123 wrote:
Is there another camera, similar to the 6D but more affordable ?
I know I said money isn't really the issue here, but still. Any suggestions will be helpful !
To paraphrase a well-known American politician, it depends on what the meaning of the word "similar" is. The 6D is sort of a transitional camera, the one you buy if your objective is to "go full frame". It has a full-frame sensor and excellent low-light performance, but in virtually every other respect there are are APS-C ("crop frame") cameras that are better and/or cheaper. So if you'd be satisfied indefinitely with a crop-frame camera (of which there are many, ranging from entry-level to professional quality), the 6D is probably not the camera for you.
If you don't entertain full-frame ambitions, the nearest crop-frame equivalent in features and quality is probably the 80D. If its price is beyond your budget, there are several members of the Rebel series, priced pretty much according to what features are included. Just do a side-by-side comparison and pick the one that most closely meets your functionality and budget constraints. It's hard to go very far wrong.
Lenses are a similar story. Canon's full-frame lenses are generally excellent (and will work on any Canon DSLR), but can be very expensive. Their crop-frame lenses range downward from very good to rather crappy, the crappier ones usually being the cheapest. Again, pick what you can afford from the available types (standard, telephoto, wide-angle, etc.). If you have no clear idea what you want, a cheaper lens is a way of keeping your options open, since you're putting less money at risk.
08-15-2016 09:50 AM
If the 6D is basically what you want, but beyond your budget, then look for a used 5D II (hopefully with a reasonably low shutter count.)
A 5D Mark II sold as a "body only" would typically include the camera body (& dust cap), neck strap, battery charger, battery, and the USB and video cable. It will typically not include the memory card (CF card).
This would typically sell (used) for anywhere from roughly $800 to roughly $1200 depending on the condition of the gear and the type of seller (private seller vs. a commercial re-seller such as a camera store).
08-15-2016 10:09 AM
08-15-2016 10:18 AM
@idanidan123 wrote:
The full-frame sensor is not a must for me. I'm currently thinking about getting the 7D, I just saw a review by DigitalRevTV and now I'm considering it. I'm just looking for a solid upgrade over my 1100D, but don't wanna spend too much money.
If that'a the case, then you're not ready for an upgrade. Spend your money on a new lens. A new lens can make an even bigger difference in picture quality than a slightly more expensive Rebel.
What lenses do you currently own? What do you like to shoot? What is your favorite range of focal lengths, or zoom lens?
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