Moving to a Full Frame (Page 8): I just weighed the adaptor. It is less than 4 ounces, so no worries about the weight.

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Apr 25, 2019 21:43:52 #

bleirer

photoshack wrote:

Yes. The point I was trying to make was that if I went with RP I would want lighter lenses (no adapter) or I may as well not bother.

I just weighed the adaptor. It is less than 4 ounces, so no worries about the weight.

Apr 25, 2019 23:37:35 #

NHSmitty Loc: Goffstown NH

I am new to the forum but this is one of the reasons I signed in. I am going to throw my two cents in. I too am a 60D owner that had the exact same thoughts you are having. After reading many posts on UHH I decided that maybe I don’t need to make the move to full frame. I have five lenses and four of them can be used with a full frame. Will the full frame make my pictures better? I think not. The 60D is a nice camera. Sure it is kind of old technology at this point since it came out nine years ago. At the time it was a highly rated camera. That is why I bought that model. At the time 7D was priced about the same. I went with the 60D. I believe it was the right choice. I have thought about going full frame as well. Is it really going to give me better photos? It all comes down to skill and composition. When I took photography classes I had a SX50 and had some awesome pics but the camera had some limitations. Stepping up to my current camera made a big difference. The more I read on this site I don’t know that going full frame will really do anything for me with what I shoot. Working more on my composition and settings are what I really need to focus on. It’s almost like the grass is greener on the other side of the fence?

Apr 25, 2019 23:49:13 #

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

NHSmitty wrote:

I am new to the forum but this is one of the reaso... (show quote)

The longer you read UHH, the more expensive it gets ...

Apr 26, 2019 07:52:45 #

NHSmitty Loc: Goffstown NH

I have noticed that. I have been reading it for a few years. I have received some very good info here. I am up to 5 lenses plus all kinds of accessories. I still want more stuff. It never ends....

Apr 26, 2019 08:30:13 #

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

photoshack wrote:

Yes. The point I was trying to make was that if I went with RP I would want lighter lenses (no adapter) or I may as well not bother.

But you also said "I am considering instead the Sony mirrorless FF and making the switch if I can get a lens kit that is significantly lighter." And my comments were to that statement. You cannot get significantly lighter lenses through that switch. The camera being mirrorless or DSLR does not affect the weight of a given type of lens. The only weight differences will be in the body and they may be minor.

Apr 26, 2019 19:34:07 #

DaveyDitzer Loc: Western PA

When I mentioned earlier my experience with my lightweight Crop D5300, I failed to note how the tilt and swivel screen just came in very handy when I had to make a high resolution "selfie" to send to my eye surgeon after my operation a day earlier. The cell phone camera didn't cut it. Now I can't recall a FF DSLR that has a tilt and swivel rear LCD. Maybe others can. Anyway, I don't want to be without this handy feature.

Apr 26, 2019 19:49:44 #

DeanS Loc: Capital City area of North Carolina

The Canon milc RP has tilt/swivel. Not sure abt the big brother R, both are FF.

Apr 26, 2019 19:51:46 #

SteveR Loc: Michigan

The Nikon D850 has a tilt screen, for one. I didn't have to look too far.

Apr 26, 2019 21:44:46 #

DaveyDitzer Loc: Western PA

SteveR wrote:

The Nikon D850 has a tilt screen, for one. I didn't have to look too far.

tilt and swivel is what makes selfies much easier.

Apr 26, 2019 23:29:25 #

SteveR Loc: Michigan

DaveyDitzer wrote:

tilt and swivel is what makes selfies much easier.

How many really do selfies with ff dslr's? Is there a selfie stick for them?

Apr 27, 2019 11:37:01 #

DaveyDitzer Loc: Western PA

SteveR wrote:

How many really do selfies with ff dslr's? Is there a selfie stick for them?

Not many I would guess, but when you need a high resolution selfie, it's the way to go.

Apr 28, 2019 14:42:53 #

Hassie Loc: Central Pennsylvania

I am still here and trying to absorb the numerous suggestions and advise that have come back regarding this subject.
I have looked at the Canon 6DMII and the 5D's and have felt the D750 with its double card slot, the in-camera flash and some other options would be the better choice.
I do appreciate the advice regarding the refurbished models but the Nikon is only like $150 or $200 less with only a 90 day guarantee so I would think the new model is the way to go.
Thanks for all the replies and helpful hints from all who responded.

Apr 28, 2019 16:51:54 #