Question for Canon users... I am thining of upgrading to a full frame camera for a variety of reason and wanted to get opinion of others. what do you recommend and why? Thank you for...

Kstpierre

I am thining of upgrading to a full frame camera for a variety of reason and wanted to get opinion of others. what do you recommend and why?
Thank you for your time!
Karen

St3v3M Loc: 35,000 feet

Kstpierre wrote:

I am thining of upgrading to a full frame camera for a variety of reason and wanted to get opinion of others. what do you recommend and why?
Thank you for your time!
Karen

Why do you need it, or what do you shoot? It matters.

mikeyatc Loc: Reno,NV/Folsom,CA

Full frame cameras have better low light (high ISO) capabilities. There is also more room for cropping. The raw images take up more room on memory cards and hard drives however.

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

Kstpierre wrote:

I am thining of upgrading to a full frame camera for a variety of reason and wanted to get opinion of others. what do you recommend and why?
Thank you for your time!
Karen

Karen, we're flying in heavy fog here. So assuming your needs are fairly generalized and your not a pro, I would recommend the Canon 5D mkll. It's a steller camera even though it's design is getting a little long in the tooth.
It can be purchased directly from Canon as a refurb on loyalty program for about $1500.
It will do Everything VERY well except very fast action, where it can get the job done, albieght frustratingly.
If you have the money, the 5lll is with every penny.
The 6d is also nice but very stripped down. It's bells and whistles won't help you get a better picture. Happy shopping Karen. SS

Kstpierre

I currently have the T4i. I do portraiture and landscapes. I typically always shoot RAW. Any recommendations?
Thx Karen

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

Kstpierre wrote:

I currently have the T4i. I do portraiture and landscapes. I typically always shoot RAW. Any recommendations?
Thx Karen

My recommendation is even stronger now. SS

Kstpierre

Thx SS, you are correct, I am not a professional. My t4i is a great camera, and I'm happy with it. My husband has gotten the photography itch and thought it would be nice to add a full frame camera to the family.

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

Kstpierre wrote:

Thx SS, you are correct, I am not a professional. My t4i is a great camera, and I'm happy with it. My husband has gotten the photography itch and thought it would be nice to add a full frame camera to the family.

Very nice husband. Is he gullible? You do know the entry level FF is the 1DX, don't you??! SS

Gobuster Loc: South Florida

If you don't have a selection of full frame Canon lenses, consider the Nikon D600. It has great IQ and can be bought new for about the same price as the 5D. Got mine with an 24-85 zoom for $1995. It also has a pop up flash that can be quite useful at times.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Depending on your current lenses, that jump to FF won't just be the camera ... The EF-S ones will stay with the T4i and can't be used on the FF body. Taking the 1D X off the table ... look for something kitted with a good L lens. You might be limited in choice to the 24-105mm f/4L which is a great lens with IS that also can be used with the T4i.

h2odog Loc: Brooklyn NY

Gobuster wrote:

If you don't have a selection of full frame Canon lenses, consider the Nikon D600. It has great IQ and can be bought new for about the same price as the 5D. Got mine with an 24-85 zoom for $1995. It also has a pop up flash that can be quite useful at times.

As good as I am sure the Nikon D600 is, should anyone recommend it considering all of its dust and oil issues. Has Nikon resolved these problems yet and are there cameras in stores now that are clean? It would be very disconcerting to spend $2000 for a new camera only to have to send it to Nikon for servicing. I love Nikon products, currently using a D7000. I would have a hard time considering the purchase of a D600 right now. Am I wrong?

Dave Johnson Loc: Grand Rapids, Michigan

The 5DM3 is a great camera. I love mine. The 5DM2 is also a great camera though obviously older. Keep in mind the real cost of this camera. A 5DM3 w/24-105mm zoom lens $4,000. 16-35mm f2.8 wide angle zoom lens for landscapes $1700. Of course you'll need a 70-200mm f2.8 telephoto for portraiture and sports $2500. 100mm Macro for close up and portraiture $1100. Extra battery, camera bag, filters, tripods, $$$. If you have the money the full frame cameras are great. Are they worth it??? you decide.

lighthouse Loc: No Fixed Abode

Dave Johnson wrote:

The 5DM3 is a great camera. I love mine. The 5DM2 ... (show quote)

17-40mm instead of the 16-35 = $700

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro instead of Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L IS USM Macro = $600

CanonCanon EF 70-200mm f/4 L IS USM Lens instead of Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS II USM Lens = $1300

So there's a saving of $1000 + $500 + $1400 = $2900 already. And that is still by buying brand new.

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

lighthouse wrote:

17-40mm instead of the 16-35 = $700

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro instead of Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L IS USM Macro = $600

CanonCanon EF 70-200mm f/4 L IS USM Lens instead of Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS II USM Lens = $1300

So there's a saving of $1000 + $500 + $1400 = $2900 already. And that is still by buying brand new.

Lighthouse, you are so right. I own both the 17-40 and the $600, 70-200. They are VERY good. Would I rather have the more expensive ones? Absolutely! But I just flat out don't need them. Many of the non-L's are just as good, but with a lesser build, for a fraction of the cost. SS

Bruce with a Canon Loc: Islip

SharpShooter wrote:

Very nice husband. Is he gullible? You do know the entry level FF is the 1DX, don't you??! SS

tisk tisk tisk ,
I mean " I WISH I THOUGHT OF THAT!"