Best all around camera
Sep 21, 2019 10:18:24 #
wrangler5
Loc: Missouri
I've never made prints on canvas, but my impression is that "canvas" and "high resolution" do not belong in the same sentence.
Another point to keep in mind is that the larger the print the longer the proper viewing distance. Your nose should be MUCH farther away from a poster-size print than from a 4x6, for example. And except for those rare folks with exceptional distance vision, the perception of resolution/sharpness remains pretty much the same for a properly-printed image regardless of the print size, when viewed from the appropriate distance.
So if it were me looking for the ideal camera, resolution would be one of the criteria, but not a critical one beyond some minimum. That's why after 30+ years with Nikon film and digital cameras I was able to move from a full frame Nikon D600 to a Micro 4/3 Olympus kit with no loss in perceptible quality (in MY prints, of MY subjects, with MY cropping and processing techniques - YMMV) and a much smaller and lighter load in the camera bag.
Another point to keep in mind is that the larger the print the longer the proper viewing distance. Your nose should be MUCH farther away from a poster-size print than from a 4x6, for example. And except for those rare folks with exceptional distance vision, the perception of resolution/sharpness remains pretty much the same for a properly-printed image regardless of the print size, when viewed from the appropriate distance.
So if it were me looking for the ideal camera, resolution would be one of the criteria, but not a critical one beyond some minimum. That's why after 30+ years with Nikon film and digital cameras I was able to move from a full frame Nikon D600 to a Micro 4/3 Olympus kit with no loss in perceptible quality (in MY prints, of MY subjects, with MY cropping and processing techniques - YMMV) and a much smaller and lighter load in the camera bag.
Sep 21, 2019 10:32:00 #
Sep 21, 2019 10:50:39 #
I love my Canon 7D Mk 2. Great for sports, wildlife and landscapes. I use EF L lenses which will work on full frame. I have no desire to change as I can do anything I want with this camera, and no now else care if the prints are good. The secret is learn to use what you have.
Sep 21, 2019 10:52:13 #
How do you know you're not a successful photographer until you've used the best cameras?
Sep 21, 2019 10:52:48 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
Achieving your goals is never as important as buying the newest camera.
What if having the newest camera is the goal!?
Sep 21, 2019 10:56:30 #
You mentioned the D850 and that's what I'd suggest. But, I'd ignore any suggestions for any lenses but those made by Nikon.
--Bob
--Bob
Deb P wrote:
I have been searching for months for a high megapi... (show quote)
Sep 21, 2019 10:56:50 #
rmorrison1116 wrote:
What if having the newest camera is the goal!?
Then you will never be happy and will be continuously broke.
Sep 21, 2019 10:58:41 #
Sep 21, 2019 11:25:22 #
Paul, that concept is not working for me.
--Bob
--Bob
CHG_CANON wrote:
If you can dream it, you can buy it.
Sep 21, 2019 11:25:31 #
Sep 21, 2019 11:29:56 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
If you can dream it, you can buy it.
my budget is not - and will never be - that large
Sep 21, 2019 11:38:21 #
Sep 21, 2019 11:38:26 #
jaycoffman
Loc: San Diego
From what I know the Nikon d850 will fit your needs very well--specially since sports won't be your main focus (but you still want good pics).
I would suggest that before you buy you check out some of the mirrorless Sonys that are out now. I recently switched from Nikon to the Sony a7iii. I normally shoot travel pictures but I had the opportunity to shoot the senior olympics volleyball games this year and it performed very well in a poorly lit gym. My friend's son who just turned pro uses the Sony a7Rii and Sony has just come out with a new higher pixel full frame camera. They are in your price range. Also, Sony has come out with sufficient lenses to cover what you're interested in shooting--just check the reviews.
Good hunting and wish you the best in your pictures. Whatever you pick in this range will probably be excellent as you learn it.
I would suggest that before you buy you check out some of the mirrorless Sonys that are out now. I recently switched from Nikon to the Sony a7iii. I normally shoot travel pictures but I had the opportunity to shoot the senior olympics volleyball games this year and it performed very well in a poorly lit gym. My friend's son who just turned pro uses the Sony a7Rii and Sony has just come out with a new higher pixel full frame camera. They are in your price range. Also, Sony has come out with sufficient lenses to cover what you're interested in shooting--just check the reviews.
Good hunting and wish you the best in your pictures. Whatever you pick in this range will probably be excellent as you learn it.
Sep 21, 2019 11:38:43 #
nadelewitz
Loc: Ithaca NY
Is this whole original post and followup replies for real?
1. I need super high resolution!
2. Can spend $3500.00 for a body only, but will go higher if necessary!
3. Nikon D850 no good for action!
4. Stay away from Canon!
5. Original request for the ONE best camera to get!
6. Everyone actually falling into the trap of thinking the OP can be helped with her dream!
7. Large self-portrait included in the OP.
This one was over the top to begin with, and you all are perpetuating it! Wow.
1. I need super high resolution!
2. Can spend $3500.00 for a body only, but will go higher if necessary!
3. Nikon D850 no good for action!
4. Stay away from Canon!
5. Original request for the ONE best camera to get!
6. Everyone actually falling into the trap of thinking the OP can be helped with her dream!
7. Large self-portrait included in the OP.
This one was over the top to begin with, and you all are perpetuating it! Wow.
Sep 21, 2019 11:46:19 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
How do you know you're not a successful photographer until you've used the best cameras?
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