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Apr 14, 2017 09:11:11 #
Enjoy the site immensely. I have been interested in photography for a long time but never super serious about it until now. Two questions:
1. Looking to buy a new camera. Currently have a Canon Rebel xTi. Like to shoot action sports (kids in high school sports) and nature. Suggestions on brand/model? Would like to keep it under $1500.
2. I remember seeing a post about starting an area for those new to photography on this website. Has this been initiated. Enjoy reading current topics but sometimes above my knowledge level at this point.
1. Looking to buy a new camera. Currently have a Canon Rebel xTi. Like to shoot action sports (kids in high school sports) and nature. Suggestions on brand/model? Would like to keep it under $1500.
2. I remember seeing a post about starting an area for those new to photography on this website. Has this been initiated. Enjoy reading current topics but sometimes above my knowledge level at this point.
Apr 14, 2017 09:12:19 #
Apr 14, 2017 09:28:21 #
Apr 14, 2017 09:28:50 #
Welcome to the forum. The fact that you are shooting with a Canon now might keep you in that genre. I'm a Nikon shooter and I'll suggest the new Nikon d7500 or if you want to save some money the d7200, even better if you would increase your budget the d500. I'm quite sure Canon shooters will give you some advice on some Canon cameras.
Apr 14, 2017 09:34:10 #
Canons 7D is a good choice for your type of shooting.....just a little above your $1500 level.
Apr 14, 2017 16:53:16 #
welcome to UHH
The advice to keep with Canon allows you to keep all your 'old stuff' as it will probably be compatible. You would understand the menu and be used to navigating it. You may also keep your old camera as a spare or simply trade just the camera body. As a novice that really depends upon what you have now.
As was said there is little difference in camera's at each price range. The point of upgrading is to get 'the things' that your old camera cannot do 'as well'. So for sports you probably need FPS frames per second, a wider choice in WB White balance (shooting in difficult lighting) kelvin scale? etc etc Try DPReview website and compare features on camera models. You may be surprised at what
'older models' have rather than jumping straight into a shiny new one.
This forum is made up of many people with a variety of skill levels. Don't feel intimidated to ask questions or post images. It is always better to ask than struggle.
Have fun
The advice to keep with Canon allows you to keep all your 'old stuff' as it will probably be compatible. You would understand the menu and be used to navigating it. You may also keep your old camera as a spare or simply trade just the camera body. As a novice that really depends upon what you have now.
As was said there is little difference in camera's at each price range. The point of upgrading is to get 'the things' that your old camera cannot do 'as well'. So for sports you probably need FPS frames per second, a wider choice in WB White balance (shooting in difficult lighting) kelvin scale? etc etc Try DPReview website and compare features on camera models. You may be surprised at what
'older models' have rather than jumping straight into a shiny new one.
This forum is made up of many people with a variety of skill levels. Don't feel intimidated to ask questions or post images. It is always better to ask than struggle.
Have fun
Apr 14, 2017 22:29:59 #
I would suggest the Nikon D7200 kit from Costco. It's in your budget and is simple enough
to learn.
to learn.
Apr 15, 2017 07:45:33 #
The Nikon package from Costco is hard to beat. The D7200 is an Excellent camera.
Apr 15, 2017 07:52:16 #
Welcome to our forum!
At that price level, you have lots of choices. Don't aim too low.
Read comparisons and specs, and decide what features are important to you.
(Reviews) https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCameraStoreTV/videos
http://www.cameradecision.com/
http://cameras.reviewed.com/
http://camerasize.com/
http://www.imaging-resource.com/IMCOMP/COMPS01.HTM
http://snapsort.com/compare
http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/cameras?utm_campaign=internal-link&utm_source=mainmenu&utm_medium=text&ref=mainmenu
At that price level, you have lots of choices. Don't aim too low.
Read comparisons and specs, and decide what features are important to you.
(Reviews) https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCameraStoreTV/videos
http://www.cameradecision.com/
http://cameras.reviewed.com/
http://camerasize.com/
http://www.imaging-resource.com/IMCOMP/COMPS01.HTM
http://snapsort.com/compare
http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/cameras?utm_campaign=internal-link&utm_source=mainmenu&utm_medium=text&ref=mainmenu
Apr 15, 2017 08:32:49 #
Hi there,
I am a new retread, just getting back into photography and have a lot of experience with emulsion and a Nikon guy for years.
I am not an expert, but I notice that you can get a used Canon 5d (12.8MP) body for a few hundred dollars.. of course, it wont work well with EF-S lenses, you would definitely want to move up to EF, but my thoughts are that once you get past 12MP, sensor size becomes more important? I do want to be able to print my photos. It seems to be a great way to get into a full frame sensor at a bargain..
Thoughts?
Thanks,
Dave
I am a new retread, just getting back into photography and have a lot of experience with emulsion and a Nikon guy for years.
I am not an expert, but I notice that you can get a used Canon 5d (12.8MP) body for a few hundred dollars.. of course, it wont work well with EF-S lenses, you would definitely want to move up to EF, but my thoughts are that once you get past 12MP, sensor size becomes more important? I do want to be able to print my photos. It seems to be a great way to get into a full frame sensor at a bargain..
Thoughts?
Thanks,
Dave
Apr 15, 2017 09:17:27 #
DavidPine
Loc: Fredericksburg, TX
Push your budget as far as you can go. Canon or Nikon. Both are great and the lens choices are excellent.
Apr 15, 2017 09:54:26 #
If you have a good amount of Canon gear, stay with Canon. If not, the Nikon d7200, new or refurb from Nikon would be the ideal way to go for your budget. If, however you can blow your budget, shoot for the moon and get a D500.
Apr 15, 2017 09:55:40 #
I shoot a lot of HS sports and love my Canon 7D mark II. The burst mode and focus work extremely well for what I shoot. I have a Facebook page High School Sports Photography that you can see some shots if you like.
Apr 15, 2017 09:57:51 #
photophly wrote:
Canons 7D is a good choice for your type of shooting.....just a little above your $1500 level.
You're probably referring to the 7D Mark II
Apr 15, 2017 10:42:22 #
Jerry's advice to not short yourself is good advice. Too many folks started low and ended up working their way up until they got to where the wanted to be in the first place, but by that time, they'd spent a lot more money moving up from one model to another than they would have if they'd just invested in the best they could afford in the first place. If you don't already have a bunch of lenses and are willing to try another brand, the Nikon D7200 package from Costco is a great way to go. It's hard to beat that camera. If you want to stick with Canon, the 80D or 70D MkII is a a very good camera, and you should be able to find a refurbished camera and lens for well under your budget. My motto is, it's better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it. Most folks will quickly grow into their camera and learn how to use it so they can take advantage of the features they need, and simply ignore the ones they don't. Just don't shoot too low, then wish you'd gotten something a bit more.
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