khorinek

Great advice! Couldn't have said it better. And you will be $$$ ahead doing it right the first time.

Beenthere

Everyone will suggest something different. All I can say is stick with established brands, since all will offer quality products. The trick is once you decide study and learn the menu system as thoroughly as possible, check on-line tutorials, and most of all, continue what you are doing.., get out there and shoot.

n4jee Loc: New Bern, NC

You've received a number of brand specific suggestions. Brand loyalty is usually driven by economics and familiarity. We have an investment in legacy lenses so we chose to upgrade the body to one that those lenses fit. Another economic consideration is that photographers are equipment junkies and have to have the latest and greatest equipment. When I decided to upgrade to a full sensor camera, Nikon had just announced the D850, a large number of D810's came on the market. I bought one that was like new for over $700 less than a new one would cost. I learned a very long time ago that 1 model old cameras were the economic sweet spot in the market place.
The best advice that has been given so far is to handle the equipment to find what brand and cameras feel good to you. and my advice to you is try to find one of those in LIGHTLY used. Stay away from professionally used cameras. They often take a beating and have been used hard. There are exceptions. Last year i found a Nikon D2x for $200 that had ~8500 shutter actuations and looked like new. This camera sold for over $6k not too long ago and had obviously not been used professionally.

ecurb1105

Look at the Canon 6DII with a kit lens like a 24-105.

Doug Mitchell

Camera features can be overwhelming. You can ask around at a good camera shop. Lenses are another matter: after 50 yes. in film (35mm, medium format,), I just stuck my toe in the pond with my first digital: Nikon 3200+a kit zoom and a decent flash and a couple of led set lights. It's still hard not to grab the old Canon F-series gear! Four trips around this rock and never a hiccup...I just wanted to get out of the darkroom more. We'll see how this "digital revolution" pans out. Let us know how you do...all the best.

Blair Shaw Jr Loc: Dunnellon,Florida

If you are young and just beginning a life in photography , I would consider mirrorless types unless you want a fixed lens scenario and pocket-type carry. The 1D model is large and quite costly and so are it's lenses. The newer mirrorless types take nearly all of their host's lenses with an adapter that is provided with the purchase of it.

If you budget is small then go with Used or Refurbished Editions of good model versions of proven winners from vast collections of suppliers and you can compare results & testing on various websites to compare one vs. the other. Take your time and try to handle & or use the camera before you choose your first one. Look at youtube videos that cover the specific one you may have fallen in love with before you actually make the purchase. I love Canon but I also have Nikon but I also love Sony equally and I love bridge cameras also. Good luck on an amazing journey ahead of you and welcome to the forum.

rmorrison1116 Loc: Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

Why do you say, degrading adapter?! There is no glass in a FD to EF adapter, therefore nothing at all to degrade the image quality.

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

T70 uses FD lenses, which are obsolete.

If I were you, I’d feel free to buy any brand, format, or model that suits my current needs.

dan59019 Loc: Washington Mi

Camera Adapter Ring For Canon FD Lens to EOS EF Body Camera Mount Adapter. ... It allows you to use CANON FD mount lenses and macro accessories on Canon EOS cameras. The lens distance scale can be used as well as the focusing to infinity and the adapter has correction lens inside.

HelenC

At this point in time, I would go full frame mirrorless. Nikon is offering a very nice discounted kit at the moment. I just recently made the transition from the Nikon D200. I had that body and two nice lenses since 2006. I certainly got my money's worth. What I see happening with the DSLR format is that the Compact Flash and batteries are already very hard to get and will become impossible. Best to get to the newest technology while you are making the transition!

willaim Loc: Sunny Southern California

Not going to tell you what camera to buy. Just go to your nearest photo store and check out the many makes of DSLR's. What is your budget? Ask questions. A lot of entry level cameras that come in a kit(a lens or two, included). Whatever you buy, read the manual and carry it with you. Good luck.

wetreed

I think this mirrorless thing is just a fade that will go the same way as the personal computer.

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

Oh, and ex Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said iPhone wouldn’t sell, either!

The future is mirrorless. But if you like your dSLR, keep it! Plenty of cheap used gear will be available soon, as the market transitions to mirrorless.

papaluv4gd Loc: durham,ct

I'm a fan of mirrorless. DSLR's are 1950's technology wrapped up in modern electronics. Big, cluncky, heavy. I personaly like the olympus cameras. Some people complain about the menus, but any menu can be learned.I don't have too much of an issue with the olympus system.They just feel right in my hands. They take excellent photos. I have done night shots of steam trains at ISO 16000, and got shots that were prety close to what my friends were getting with their FF nikons. There are hardcore canikon owners who poo poo MFT cameras. You really need to go to a camera store and handle different
brands and different models within those brands. There are really no bad cameras out there. Just find something that fits your pockets,fits your shooting style,and fits your hands. Good luck in your search,have fun and post some of your work for us to enjoy with you.

wetreed

It was a joke