New Camera
Jun 1, 2012 06:15:15 #
I haven't seen any information of what you like to shoot. If you are not a pro and like to take action shots, I would go back with the 7D as it is one of the best for birding, sports, races etc. If you prefer portraiture and landscape then I would look at the 5DmkII.
I know the 5dmkIII is out but I have no experience with that one and it sounds like it may be out of reach with the budget.
I own a 50D and 7D and one of my best friends owns the 5DmkII.
I'm hard pressed to see any difference in the prints made from either of these cameras. I'm sure it must be there, but I can't see any difference. I'd go for the 7D but that's just me.
I know the 5dmkIII is out but I have no experience with that one and it sounds like it may be out of reach with the budget.
I own a 50D and 7D and one of my best friends owns the 5DmkII.
I'm hard pressed to see any difference in the prints made from either of these cameras. I'm sure it must be there, but I can't see any difference. I'd go for the 7D but that's just me.
Jun 1, 2012 06:32:12 #
i would stick with the 7d,i would only upgrade to a 5d 111
7d is a great camera
7d is a great camera
Jun 1, 2012 08:01:49 #
Some time ago I had some golf clubs stolen. My house contents insurance paid up.
Jun 1, 2012 10:01:08 #
The hopper wrote:
Just the obvious - not mentioned so far - none of your crop lenses will work with a 5D - so could be somewhat of a thrash there. I've found that the EF-S lenses are an excellent value compared to their FF equivalents (lighter, smaller, le$$). Also - IF you really NEED the bigger sensor for the images you take - OR would like to take - you MIGHT be able to find a gently used 5D Mk-II at a good price, now that the Mk-III's have been released. For ME - and my camera needs - the 7D is more camera than I'm likely ever to need - or be able to FULLY understand/use.I recently had my camera (it was a Canon 7D) and gear stolen; wondering whether to stay with the 7D or go the next step to a 5D.
Any suggestions, comments or tips??
Any suggestions, comments or tips??
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I think I saw somewhere - a WiFi enabled memory card that is trackable - or some such. Also - some cameras seem to be able to embed codes in the EXIF data that would allow one of the identity services to search all known images posted on the net after a certain date {like the date it was stolen} - including FB, YouTube, etc - to locate images taken with a stolen camera ??
Jun 1, 2012 10:34:27 #
Sweet Willie
Loc: Texas
Spend the money and get the 5D. This time next year you will have a better camera. If you buy the 7D, this time next year try and find the money you
saved.
Sweet Willie
saved.
Sweet Willie
Jun 1, 2012 10:35:20 #
Sweet Willie
Loc: Texas
Spend the money and get the 5D. This time next year you will have a better camera. If you buy the 7D, this time next year try and find the money you
saved.
Sweet Willie
saved.
Sweet Willie
Jun 1, 2012 10:57:22 #
AMD
Loc: Houston,TX
I got my D700, Nikkor 14-24, 28-300 and SB 900 stolen from my car, 3 weeks ago.
I still have Canon 24-70f2.8 and 70-200 IS f 4L , Nikkor 24-200f2.8 ,28-200f3.5,20-35f2.8.
I kept as back-ups my D70 and Canon Rebel XTi.
Please help me to pick up either the Canon 5d III or the Nikon D800.
I still have Canon 24-70f2.8 and 70-200 IS f 4L , Nikkor 24-200f2.8 ,28-200f3.5,20-35f2.8.
I kept as back-ups my D70 and Canon Rebel XTi.
Please help me to pick up either the Canon 5d III or the Nikon D800.
Jun 1, 2012 12:00:50 #
Yeah I wonder why some folks think Canon and Nikon are
the only really good cameras out there?
the only really good cameras out there?
Jun 1, 2012 12:32:09 #
bvm
Loc: Glendale, Arizona
I've been using Nikons since 1967, through the years I've had so many lens and accessories, why would I change?
I would think you're in same situation, plus your very comfortable with Canon.
Yes, we love our STUFF but there is room in this word for Canons and Nikons to live together and no need t change.
Be Happy
I would think you're in same situation, plus your very comfortable with Canon.
Yes, we love our STUFF but there is room in this word for Canons and Nikons to live together and no need t change.
Be Happy
Jun 1, 2012 12:38:29 #
bvm
Loc: Glendale, Arizona
Because that's where it's at!
Think of all the companies that have faded away.
Nikon and Canon have been innovative forever.
Don't forget it's not the camera but the eye behind the camera that counts.
What would the world be like without the Kodak Brownie 620?
Think of all the companies that have faded away.
Nikon and Canon have been innovative forever.
Don't forget it's not the camera but the eye behind the camera that counts.
What would the world be like without the Kodak Brownie 620?
Jun 1, 2012 12:55:37 #
Though I agree with the above that was not exactly my point.
It's a Chevy or Ford thing.... that's all.
It's a Chevy or Ford thing.... that's all.
Jun 1, 2012 13:01:09 #
bvm wrote:
Because that's where it's at!
Think of all the companies that have faded away.
Nikon and Canon have been innovative forever.
Don't forget it's not the camera but the eye behind the camera that counts.
What would the world be like without the Kodak Brownie 620?
Think of all the companies that have faded away.
Nikon and Canon have been innovative forever.
Don't forget it's not the camera but the eye behind the camera that counts.
What would the world be like without the Kodak Brownie 620?
Not really a true statement.
Pentax was the first Japanese company to produce a SLR and are still producing great cameras in the digital age.
Sony has actually been involved with digital photography longer than any of the Japanese companies and is still going strong and they make some of the best sensors out on the market now.
The true statement would be Nikon and Canon are the most popular cameras and also spend the most on advertising.
Jun 1, 2012 13:27:50 #
bvm
Loc: Glendale, Arizona
My first camera was a Minolta, I think an SRT-101. Then there was the Pentax Spotmatic. Then in '67 went Nikon and Hasselblad 500c
So let's see there was the Bessler Topcon , Yashica, Olympus, Mamya, etc. ( The only one I owned was an Olympus half frame.)
The point is that a lot have faded away and there are a few new ones, What happens in the next 40 years who knows?
Then there are those that want a 40+ Mp Hasselbad $39,000. +, same with Mamya.
So lets see, 100 camera owners, 40 Canon, 40 Nikon, 20 whatever.
It's a lot easier to find used camera bodies, lens and accessories for the Nikons and Canons.
After market caters to them also.
So let's see there was the Bessler Topcon , Yashica, Olympus, Mamya, etc. ( The only one I owned was an Olympus half frame.)
The point is that a lot have faded away and there are a few new ones, What happens in the next 40 years who knows?
Then there are those that want a 40+ Mp Hasselbad $39,000. +, same with Mamya.
So lets see, 100 camera owners, 40 Canon, 40 Nikon, 20 whatever.
It's a lot easier to find used camera bodies, lens and accessories for the Nikons and Canons.
After market caters to them also.
Jun 1, 2012 13:49:27 #
That camera's have faded away was not my point at all.
I was just thinking about all the wonderful cameras available
today. I am not brand loyal and I own quite a few brands of
digitals and I find that one is as good as the next.
And because a company no longer produces cameras does not
mean the cameras were no good.
Probably the one of the best examples of fine and original
engineering was the Polaroid SX-70.... time marched on and
it was no longer of use. This also will be true of every camera we now own.
I was just thinking about all the wonderful cameras available
today. I am not brand loyal and I own quite a few brands of
digitals and I find that one is as good as the next.
And because a company no longer produces cameras does not
mean the cameras were no good.
Probably the one of the best examples of fine and original
engineering was the Polaroid SX-70.... time marched on and
it was no longer of use. This also will be true of every camera we now own.
Jun 1, 2012 14:15:17 #
bvm
Loc: Glendale, Arizona
True, Only the strong survive. The SX-70 was an awesome camera. But guess what, digital came along and Polaroid being a totally different concept could not survive.
There is a constant evolution going on. Some will survive some will not.
If Sony ( just an example, but remember Beta? ) ) finds out they don't have enough of the market share or their ROI isn't there, it's over.
If you like it , enjoy it.
There is a constant evolution going on. Some will survive some will not.
If Sony ( just an example, but remember Beta? ) ) finds out they don't have enough of the market share or their ROI isn't there, it's over.
If you like it , enjoy it.
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