out4life2016 wrote:
I for the past 4 months have been researching and watching reviews on three different canon cameras. Currently I am shooting with a Canon T3 and several different lenses none of which are L series lenses. I shoot mostly landscape and wildlife, however I am crossing over into some portrait and street photography, and even setting up a studio in my home with lighting and soft boxes. I still want the ability to shoot all these things in my travels. Currently I am looking at three cameras that are in my price range since I want to spend money on good glass im keeping the budget down to about 2000 dollars. Im not looking to buy second hand if possible. Three cameras that im looking at are the Canon 6D mark ii which doesn't get the best reviews but mostly due to its video quality which I care nothing about. The Canon 7D mark ii which Canon claims is there best wildlife crop sensor camera and gets great reviews. Or the Canon 80D which is another crop sensor and so far have been impressive in the reviews.
Please give me your opion and your reason why you feel I should go with a certain camera. If you own one then I would love to compare unedited files also. Ive only been shooting a year now and I really feel my T3 is holding me back due to several reasons, one is the weather sealing and I live in the Pacific Northwest, second is the speed of the camera since I do like to shoot eagles and other birds of prey, third is the low light capabilities however that can be tweaked with better glass and fourth is resolution since I tend to blow most my work up to wall hanging photos up to 42x72 print. All help and advice is appreciated.
Three examples of my work will be listed with this post not for critising since i know whats wrong with the photos but to show what typed of things im shooting.
Gear includes T3 camera, Canon18-55 EFS kit lens, Canon 75-300 IS USM lens, Canon 50mm 1.8 USM lens, Canon 24mm 1.8 USM lens, Tamron 28-300 VC DI Aspherical lens and a Godox 680 Speed light with remote.
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I bought a new 6D MK I after the MK II came out. The low light advantage and dynamic range of the MK II over the MK I was very small. The price difference was huge. The 6D family, however doesn't have the ability to track moving objects as well as the 7D MK II nor is the burst rate even close. Both of those advantages will help with your birding.
A thought, look for a mildly used 6D and Mildly used 7D MKII. You should be able to get both below $2,000. I was able to find both, new, for less than 2K however I didn't buy them at the same time. I waited for sales and promo's.
Again, my $0.02 worth.