Full frame or not full frame, that is the question.
Jan 6, 2013 18:52:28 #
Can anyone give me some reasons for and against full frame cameras over not full frame? Thanks
Jan 6, 2013 18:58:21 #
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It really depends on the intended use.
Without that no one can give a proper answer.
Without that no one can give a proper answer.
Jan 6, 2013 19:02:26 #
Pro or no pro...that is the question.
Personally, I'd rather shoot the camera of the year and not lug around a full frame body. I'm referring to the omd em5.
Personally, I'd rather shoot the camera of the year and not lug around a full frame body. I'm referring to the omd em5.
Jan 6, 2013 19:45:51 #
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Jan 6, 2013 20:07:05 #
This is the same thing as in film days with the argument of Medium Format (120 mm) cameras. and 35 mm. With the bigger sensor/film size you should get better images. Then comes the argument if the better images are that much better to compensate for the higher price and bigger size to lug around. I think that my camera is fine since I will not do bigger than window size prints. My good friend has a full frame and wants nothing that will not do door size prints. In my opinion for most of us you will not be able to tell the difference unless you get out your jeweler's loupe. You need to decide if the deference is that important to you. Their are people that will never feel "right" if they don't have the best. Nothing wrong with this and if you are one of them you will never be happy unless you have the full frame. - Dave
Jan 6, 2013 21:32:43 #
I do nature photography and carry my camera everywhere. I was just wondering if a full frame has a much better picture if you don't go over an 8x10 print. I don't need the best, but I was just wondering if there is a noticeable difference. I shoot with a Canon 40D. I realize that is a few generations behind, but just kind of feeling out the differences if I decide to spring for a new camera body down the road.Thanks
Jan 6, 2013 21:41:31 #
If you do hiking too, then I recommend you seriously look into the Olympus omd em5. The 12-50 kit lens is weather sealed. Panasonic also makes weather sealed lenses 12-35 f2.8 and 35-100 f2.8 which are considered some of the best in the m4/3 system.
Jan 6, 2013 21:48:03 #
boomboom wrote:
I do nature photography and carry my camera everywhere. I was just wondering if a full frame has a much better picture if you don't go over an 8x10 print. I don't need the best, but I was just wondering if there is a noticeable difference. I shoot with a Canon 40D. I realize that is a few generations behind, but just kind of feeling out the differences if I decide to spring for a new camera body down the road.Thanks
Sounds like you may be better off with an APS-C- cropped sensor camera:
1. They get a bit more depth of field over a FF camera with equivalent length lens, a plus if you're into macro.
2. If you want more effective lens length, the APS-C wins there as well.
Have you looked through a FF camera? Don't! The view is amazing compared to the cropped sensor.
Jan 6, 2013 21:50:21 #
I'm really not looking to change brands. I have too many lenses for the 40D to start over. I'm not sure if the lenses I have are compatable with a full frame camera. I have a 100-400mm, 70-200mm and a macro 100mm. Does anyone know if these can be used with full frame?
Jan 6, 2013 21:54:25 #
boomboom wrote:
I'm really not looking to change brands. I have too many lenses for the 40D to start over. I'm not sure if the lenses I have are compatable with a full frame camera. I have a 100-400mm, 70-200mm and a macro 100mm. Does anyone know if these can be used with full frame?
All Canon?
They are all FF compatible if they don't say EFs.
Jan 6, 2013 21:55:39 #
If you NEVER print over 8x10 then almost any modern bridge camera will give you comparable results to a full frame or crop sensor body.
Jan 6, 2013 21:57:10 #
MT Shooter wrote:
If you NEVER print over 8x10 then almost any modern bridge camera will give you comparable results to a full frame or crop sensor body.
...and even more depth of field!
Jan 6, 2013 22:01:47 #
boomboom wrote:
Can anyone give me some reasons for and against full frame cameras over not full frame? Thanks
My take is: in general, FF tends to be better image quality across the board, but especially when shooting higher iso. FF is better suited for wide angle. 1.5x or 1.6x sensors give you extra "throw" on you longer lens which can be helpful if you shoot a lot of wildlife nature subjects but don't want or can't afford longer lens. FF bodies and lens are often a bit bulkier and heavier, but are also often the best sealed and environmentally "adaptable" bodies in a manufacturer's line. "crop sensor" bodies will usually accept older lens, but FF bodies will not use newer lens made specifically for newer crop sensors.
Jan 6, 2013 22:05:31 #
boomboom wrote:
I'm really not looking to change brands. I have too many lenses for the 40D to start over. I'm not sure if the lenses I have are compatable with a full frame camera. I have a 100-400mm, 70-200mm and a macro 100mm. Does anyone know if these can be used with full frame?
All Canon EF lens are compatible with a FF body like the 5D. EF-S lens are not.
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