Full Frame Camera (Page 2): I sold my cameras when I moved up to the 1d series cameras. I regret selling them. I think that if its a good camera go ahead and hold on to it.

jim quist Loc: Missouri

I sold my cameras when I moved up to the 1d series cameras. I regret selling them. I think that if its a good camera go ahead and hold on to it.

skingfong Loc: Sacramento

Komododragonman wrote:

Hi Guys: I have a question for you. I have a Canon 80D, EFS 10-18, and a EFS 18-135, EF 50mm 1.4 and a L series 100-400. I was thinking about getting a full frame camera also, possibly a Canon EOS 5D Markiii. I already have a couple of lenses that would run with the camera and I would also look at a walk around EF 24-105. So guess my question is should I keep my current camera and add a full frame or sell 80D and just go with the 5Dmarkiii? Thanks Fred

I would keep the 80D. I find myself going back to the APS-c body when I use the 100-400mm lens. It's like having a 1.6x teleconvertor. I use the full frame for everything else. A full frame will appear wider, while an APS-c will appear tighter or zoomed in. When you put your 100-400mm on a full frame it will look wider than what you're use to seeing on the 80D.

Komododragonman

Thanks

pithydoug Loc: Catskill Mountains, NY

Komododragonman wrote:

Hi Guys: I have a question for you. I have a Canon 80D, EFS 10-18, and a EFS 18-135, EF 50mm 1.4 and a L series 100-400. I was thinking about getting a full frame camera also, possibly a Canon EOS 5D Markiii. I already have a couple of lenses that would run with the camera and I would also look at a walk around EF 24-105. So guess my question is should I keep my current camera and add a full frame or sell 80D and just go with the 5Dmarkiii? Thanks Fred

The one advantage of keeping the 80D is your 100-400. Once you put this on the 7D is is only 100-400 and you lose the reach the crop sensor gets you.

Unless money is an issue, you may want to wait till the 5DIV. OTOH, the III's are very reasonable with the IV's coming soon. Depends on where you want to be in the technology curve.

Grnway Loc: Manchester, NH

Keep it. As many have said here, having a crop sensor and FF sensor will give you different reach with your 100-400. The EFS won't work with FF, but that's why you get to buy another piece of L glass to use on your new camera ;)

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Komododragonman wrote:

Hi Guys: I have a question for you. I have a Canon 80D, EFS 10-18, and a EFS 18-135, EF 50mm 1.4 and a L series 100-400. I was thinking about getting a full frame camera also, possibly a Canon EOS 5D Markiii. I already have a couple of lenses that would run with the camera and I would also look at a walk around EF 24-105. So guess my question is should I keep my current camera and add a full frame or sell 80D and just go with the 5Dmarkiii? Thanks Fred

Go for it! See what the 80D has been selling for on ebay and decide if having a second body is more important that the money. Two is generally better than one.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&LH_ItemCondition=3000&_nkw=canon%2080d&rt=nc&LH_Auction=1&_trksid=p2045573.m1684

Jim Bob

Komododragonman wrote:

Hi Guys: I have a question for you. I have a Canon 80D, EFS 10-18, and a EFS 18-135, EF 50mm 1.4 and a L series 100-400. I was thinking about getting a full frame camera also, possibly a Canon EOS 5D Markiii. I already have a couple of lenses that would run with the camera and I would also look at a walk around EF 24-105. So guess my question is should I keep my current camera and add a full frame or sell 80D and just go with the 5Dmarkiii? Thanks Fred

Now that you have received answers all over the board, ask yourself: Am I really any better off?

micolh Loc: NYC

Jim Bob wrote:

Geesus man, do you really need a bunch of strangers to tell you how to spend your money? I have some swamp land in Florida I will gladly swap for your 80D.

NO...NO. Let me sell him my bridge in Brooklyn first. The difference between men and boys is the price of their toys.

MikeMck Loc: Southern Maryland on the Bay

I have an 80D and I used to have a 7D MK II. I sold the 7D and purchased a Nikon P 900. I got the P 900 for the reach. I did not use the 7D as much as I used to in favor of the 80D. My goal now is to keep the weight down. I have found the 80D with any of the STM lenses perfect for what I want. I used the Nikon for the reach. I live very near the Chesapeake Bay and I shoot the ships going past. Good luck with your decision. At this point in my life, weight is important. Good luck.

lea001a Loc: Catskills Region in New York

Komododragonman wrote:

Hi Guys: I have a question for you. I have a Canon 80D, EFS 10-18, and a EFS 18-135, EF 50mm 1.4 and a L series 100-400. I was thinking about getting a full frame camera also, possibly a Canon EOS 5D Markiii. I already have a couple of lenses that would run with the camera and I would also look at a walk around EF 24-105. So guess my question is should I keep my current camera and add a full frame or sell 80D and just go with the 5Dmarkiii? Thanks Fred

Sadly the"S" in the CANON lens nomenclature means "small" or crop framed lens. so you can keep the "L" (full framed) lens and use it with the 5DmarkIII and sell the "S" lenses with the 80D or keep them with it or whatever.

I'm just sayin...

Jim Bob

micolh wrote:

NO...NO. Let me sell him my bridge in Brooklyn first. The difference between men and boys is the price of their toys.

Jimmy T Loc: Virginia

FramerMCB wrote:

Uh...the OP asked if he should keep his 80D and ge... (show quote)

Jimmy T Loc: Virginia

Haydon wrote:

I agree with you. The big advantage of a full fram... (show quote)

bull drink water Loc: pontiac mi.

1 is a camera your money maker?
2 do you need the advantages of full frame?
3 will you style of shooting benefit from the upgrade.

Jimmy T Loc: Virginia

Dragon, there are plenty of times that I wished that I had asked Sharp Shooter for his advice. If you feel the need to grow in photography, have a desire to improve beyond the capacity of your current equipment, and you can afford to make the changes, then take his advice. He is giving you some GREAT long term advice with sound reasoning! Also, welcome to the Hog.

Komododragonman wrote:

Hi Guys: I have a question for you. I have a Canon 80D, EFS 10-18, and a EFS 18-135, EF 50mm 1.4 and a L series 100-400. I was thinking about getting a full frame camera also, possibly a Canon EOS 5D Markiii. I already have a couple of lenses that would run with the camera and I would also look at a walk around EF 24-105. So guess my question is should I keep my current camera and add a full frame or sell 80D and just go with the 5Dmarkiii? Thanks Fred