Canon DSLR recommendation
Jul 10, 2019 06:56:11 #
Bike guy wrote:
I found a great deal on Canon lenses at a garage sale.
Bought a 50mm EF1.8, 80mm EF1.8, and 18-200 EFS .
They look great. I know nothing about Canon cameras, been years since I had an EOS and AE.
What would be a reasonable 24 mg pixel to look for in the second hand market?
Bought a 50mm EF1.8, 80mm EF1.8, and 18-200 EFS .
They look great. I know nothing about Canon cameras, been years since I had an EOS and AE.
What would be a reasonable 24 mg pixel to look for in the second hand market?
T7i or 80D
Jul 10, 2019 07:13:03 #
johnst1001a
Loc: West Chester, Ohio
ditto, the 5dmk3 is a good camera. i have the mark 4 now which great, but the msrk 3 is very good too, so if budget is an issue buy a use mk3.
Jul 10, 2019 07:14:49 #
Just a little background so you can tell I have a clue. I own 12 Canon DSLR'S so I am quite familiar with them.
My first recommendation is the EOS 80D. My recommendation, if you want a smaller body is the SL3, but you are limited to Canon speedlights with the Rebel series, which isn't a big deal as there are lots of fairly inexpensive Canon flashes available and the SL3 does have built in flash.
Canon never made an EF 80 mm prime lens. All Canon EF lenses that start or end at 80mm are zoom lenses like 28-80, 35-80, 80-200, and there are multiple versions of each.
My first recommendation is the EOS 80D. My recommendation, if you want a smaller body is the SL3, but you are limited to Canon speedlights with the Rebel series, which isn't a big deal as there are lots of fairly inexpensive Canon flashes available and the SL3 does have built in flash.
Canon never made an EF 80 mm prime lens. All Canon EF lenses that start or end at 80mm are zoom lenses like 28-80, 35-80, 80-200, and there are multiple versions of each.
Jul 10, 2019 07:20:20 #
Well I am learning about Canon’s naming of camera bodies. I come from Nikon background where the 3000,5000, 7000 series was easy to understand.
Thanks again.
Thanks again.
Jul 10, 2019 07:20:37 #
johnst1001a wrote:
ditto, the 5dmk3 is a good camera. i have the mark 4 now which great, but the msrk 3 is very good too, so if budget is an issue buy a use mk3.
This is a bit silly seeing as the OP has a lens that will NOT mount on a 5D MIII.
I would imagine that they would like to mount all their lenses on the new camera.
Jul 10, 2019 07:23:32 #
Architect1776 wrote:
This is a bit silly seeing as the OP has a lens that will NOT mount on a 5D MIII.
I would imagine that they would like to mount all their lenses on the new camera.
I would imagine that they would like to mount all their lenses on the new camera.
Yes
Jul 10, 2019 07:35:06 #
Bike guy wrote:
Yes
Just making sure
There are many "Helpful" suggestions here that are more damaging than helpful. Also more complicated than necessary.
Canon crop bodies are the digital Rebel and the XXD series except the 10D which is crop but EFS will not mount on it.
The 7D Series are also EFS compatible.
100% of the EF lenses will work on the above mentioned body series.
Jul 10, 2019 08:11:04 #
I just ordered an 80D refurb 2 lens kit from Canon for $699. It's supposed to arrive tomorrow. I don't know if you can beat a deal like that.
Jul 10, 2019 08:22:03 #
Generally true that the EFS lenses will not mount to a FF or APS-H sensor Canon body. They can be mounted by using an extension tube first. This will have some side effects but it can be done. Not sure of the valve of it and each would have to decide that on their own. Your easy answer would be to get an APS-C body which would work with all three lenses.
SnappyHappy wrote:
I’m not familiar with your 80mm lens but your “s” series will only mount on a crop sensor camera, the 50mm will mount either crop or full frame. I’m going to suggest a used 7D will handle all your glass and give you the resolution you are looking for. Check KEH, B&H and Adorama used departments. If you’re careful in your research you could find a great deal on eBay as well. Good luck with your selection and post some photos when you’re up and shooting.
Jul 10, 2019 08:31:21 #
Bike guy wrote:
I found a great deal on Canon lenses at a garage sale.
Bought a 50mm EF1.8, 80mm EF1.8, and 18-200 EFS .
They look great. I know nothing about Canon cameras, been years since I had an EOS and AE.
What would be a reasonable 24 mg pixel to look for in the second hand market?
Bought a 50mm EF1.8, 80mm EF1.8, and 18-200 EFS .
They look great. I know nothing about Canon cameras, been years since I had an EOS and AE.
What would be a reasonable 24 mg pixel to look for in the second hand market?
Biker, whatever camera you decide on, check here first. It's Canon's own refurbished cameras for sale and they all come with a 1-year warranty. Many of us here on UHH, including myself, buy refurbished and Canon is the best at doing this.
https://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/cameras/refurbished-eos-interchangeable-lens-cameras
Jul 10, 2019 08:38:33 #
Bike guy wrote:
I found a great deal on Canon lenses at a garage sale.
Bought a 50mm EF1.8, 80mm EF1.8, and 18-200 EFS .
They look great. I know nothing about Canon cameras, been years since I had an EOS and AE.
What would be a reasonable 24 mg pixel to look for in the second hand market?
Bought a 50mm EF1.8, 80mm EF1.8, and 18-200 EFS .
They look great. I know nothing about Canon cameras, been years since I had an EOS and AE.
What would be a reasonable 24 mg pixel to look for in the second hand market?
Do not be deceived by the dreaded "MEGAPIXEL MYTH." You will see that the Megapixel rating of a camera is only a portion of what makes one camera better than another. The camera does about 1% of the work involved to create a photograph. The remaining 99% of the work involved is done by the nut in the viewfinder.
That selection of lenses is quite tempting.
My first digital Canon was the 5D Mark II.
You can also consider a 70D or even a T6i. My daughter loves hers. This is not so much for the rating it offers by more for the dollar value it brings. In either of these cases, consider going to a reputable seller. While the fly-by-night store may offer a discount, their customer service doesn't stack up. Several names have been mentioned but I won't mention a particular retailer here on line. It will start an unfair word war amongst us Hoggers. You are free to private message me.
Happy Shooting!
Jul 10, 2019 08:41:39 #
Jul 10, 2019 09:06:28 #
I’m a bit surprised nobody has mentioned the R or RP... perhaps because of the DSLR stated or the cost. Aren’t almost all the current Canon Crop bodies in the 24mp range now other than the 7 series... I don’t follow them that closely but that’s my perception.
Jul 10, 2019 09:23:57 #
You are getting some really great suggestions here. I'd like to make a contribution too.
Having begun with a Canon 20D back "then", (for $1,400), I finally graduated to a really super camera with the Canon 5DII camera. Okay, about three years ago, it became clear to me that Cannon may soon stop supporting the 5DII, so I decided to purchase a second 5DII body. And the reason I'm telling you all this is because through Craig's List, I met a seller at a restaurant, who was asking only $350 for his used 5DII body. The shutter count was low. We took a table near the front window, so I was able to mount one of my L-series lenses onto it, to which I took about two dozen pics with it. The images on the LCD screen were fine, so I bought it, for that low price. I've have used it since and get the same great results I realize from my original 5DII body. So, consider buying a quality used body. I think you could do well with a 5DII, or 5DII, or a 5DIV.
Having begun with a Canon 20D back "then", (for $1,400), I finally graduated to a really super camera with the Canon 5DII camera. Okay, about three years ago, it became clear to me that Cannon may soon stop supporting the 5DII, so I decided to purchase a second 5DII body. And the reason I'm telling you all this is because through Craig's List, I met a seller at a restaurant, who was asking only $350 for his used 5DII body. The shutter count was low. We took a table near the front window, so I was able to mount one of my L-series lenses onto it, to which I took about two dozen pics with it. The images on the LCD screen were fine, so I bought it, for that low price. I've have used it since and get the same great results I realize from my original 5DII body. So, consider buying a quality used body. I think you could do well with a 5DII, or 5DII, or a 5DIV.
Jul 10, 2019 10:33:48 #
Reading and understanding the technical issues presented by OP's request has been embarrassingly uneven in the responses ...
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