Philosophical Question About Equipment
May 13, 2012 16:06:40 #
I have lots of Canon stuff. An original Rebel and a 50D. Canon lenses that run from 17mm to 300mm 2.8 plus 1.4 and 2.0 extenders and misc. other accessories.
I bought my wife the Canon SX40HS with a zoom range of 24-840, 35mm equivalent. When we are out shooting she,with her SX40, seems to get photos as good as the ones I take with all my "good" stuff.
Here is the question: With the SX40 doing all the good stuff that I can do with all my separate pieces of equipment, I was thinking of getting an SX40 for myself and putting the other stuff on the shelf until I need the equipment for something special that the SX40 will not do.
One camera that will do what all my other stuff will do sounds appealing, especially when traveling around. Any thoughts on this concept???
Thanks for your opinions.
I bought my wife the Canon SX40HS with a zoom range of 24-840, 35mm equivalent. When we are out shooting she,with her SX40, seems to get photos as good as the ones I take with all my "good" stuff.
Here is the question: With the SX40 doing all the good stuff that I can do with all my separate pieces of equipment, I was thinking of getting an SX40 for myself and putting the other stuff on the shelf until I need the equipment for something special that the SX40 will not do.
One camera that will do what all my other stuff will do sounds appealing, especially when traveling around. Any thoughts on this concept???
Thanks for your opinions.
May 13, 2012 16:17:24 #
sounds logical to me. if you dont mind using menus to make changes go for it.
May 13, 2012 16:19:22 #
clixpix wrote:
I have lots of Canon stuff. An original Rebel and ... (show quote)
I'm going out on a limb here and guessing what the experts might say. Your dedicated equipment is better than your wife's bridge camera, so you should be able to take better pictures. All you have to do is become proficient using it.
I wouldn't say that. I would say that the SX40 is an excellent camera that can capture great images, as you have seen. So why spend the time, effort, and money on component photography? It's more fun.
May 13, 2012 16:37:33 #
Jerry:
Thanks for your thoughts. I am quite proficient at using my equipment since I have been in photography since 1956. I just had the thought about the SX40 as I was going through all my Canon lenses and cameras and deciding what I should take in my walk-around bag. I like to do nature and wildlife so I will take my long lenses.
But, if I can get very similar results with a good bridge camera, why not opt for an all-in-one. I am still thinking about this question.
Thanks for your thoughts. I am quite proficient at using my equipment since I have been in photography since 1956. I just had the thought about the SX40 as I was going through all my Canon lenses and cameras and deciding what I should take in my walk-around bag. I like to do nature and wildlife so I will take my long lenses.
But, if I can get very similar results with a good bridge camera, why not opt for an all-in-one. I am still thinking about this question.
May 13, 2012 17:29:27 #
I love my SX40. Sold the D5000, as it sat home, gathering dust more often than not.
That said, if it works for you, do it!
That said, if it works for you, do it!
May 14, 2012 07:08:18 #
May 14, 2012 07:13:41 #
One reason to have "all that equipment" is that the SX40HS won't do all that you need it to do.
I see it's got a fixed 24mm lens. If that's the focal length that you're happy with all of the time, then there is no reason to change and have more equipment, but if you have need to use more than one focal length to realize your photography goals, then you do need something more.
In other words; if your needs don't go beyond what that camera offers...then just use the SX40HS, if your needs go beyond what it can do, then of course you need to expand.
I see it's got a fixed 24mm lens. If that's the focal length that you're happy with all of the time, then there is no reason to change and have more equipment, but if you have need to use more than one focal length to realize your photography goals, then you do need something more.
In other words; if your needs don't go beyond what that camera offers...then just use the SX40HS, if your needs go beyond what it can do, then of course you need to expand.
May 14, 2012 07:13:56 #
barr wrote:
Wouldn't lag time be a huge difference?
That's a big issue with me when getting action shots. My 50D gets 6fps while the ps gets maybe 1. And with that I found that by the time the ps fires the subject is long gone out if the frame.
May 14, 2012 07:52:14 #
My daughter had one of the Canon advanced point and shoots and really has good results, but the lag time really bugged her and shooting birds and stuff that moved fast was driving her crazy, so it wasn't long before she went to a Canon 50D.
May 14, 2012 09:42:55 #
I agree with rpavich; put your 17mm, 24mm or 50mm on your 50D and don't remove it for a month.......see what you feel after looking at the results....
if you just want to take "snapshots", the bridge camera is probably just fine.....
if you just want to take "snapshots", the bridge camera is probably just fine.....
May 14, 2012 09:48:28 #
rpavich wrote:
One reason to have "all that equipment" ... (show quote)
Thanks to all for all your thoughts and replies. The shutter lag time could be an issue for some shots and is something to consider. The SX40 has a zoom range of 24 to 840 (35mm equiv.) so I would not have to stay at 24mm only. I know the zoom works well as I saw the photos coming out of it for nature shots.
Again, I appreciate all the thoughts and am enjoying UHH and am learning a great deal.
May 14, 2012 13:49:43 #
Dun1
Loc: Atlanta, GA
If you take the Rebel and the 50D turn them on and then turn on the SX40, satisfy yourself with how quickly you can compose shots with the 50D and Rebel vs the SX40. Yep, the SX40 is probably easy to pick up and quickly use. In the long run lag time, quality of the images etc. the Rebel and 50D will usually win in most instances. If you go to www.dpreview.com and go under the tab marked reviews your might be able to compare the camera alongside each other to help you decided which one or ones better suit your camera needs
May 14, 2012 14:05:36 #
clixpix wrote:
I have lots of Canon stuff. An original Rebel and ... (show quote)
Each of us has a different need and desire in photography.
I have been shooting since 1954 and my wants and needs are totally different from someone who is just starting and has never shot film.
I am hung up on my Sinar view camera. I have made an adapter for my 20d and can now use it as a digital back for the view camera.
I would never be satisfied with a snapshoot camera BUT each has to judge for themself.
Therefore my advice would be in agreemen with another poster.
Use only the SX40 for thirty days. Then you can make a knowledgeable decision.
Best of luck to you.
May 14, 2012 14:27:53 #
Funny - I almost did that with my Nikon equipment to buy the canon sx40. Ultimately bought VR lens instead. Still not sure I made the right decision
May 14, 2012 14:47:30 #
"The best camera is the one you have with you" - Jay Maisel
Did anyone ever ask Jackson Pollock what brand of brush/stick, or paint he used? All that matters is the end result.
I suspect you could give any of the 'Masters', a camera we feel is beneath us, and they would come back with images that would put us to shame.
Did anyone ever ask Jackson Pollock what brand of brush/stick, or paint he used? All that matters is the end result.
I suspect you could give any of the 'Masters', a camera we feel is beneath us, and they would come back with images that would put us to shame.
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