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Carl 383 Loc: Southampton UK

amehta wrote:

I was being sarcastic. Or, more accurately, mocking. Just compare the comment with my signature line. :-)

It's harsh here on ugly hedgehog. - It is only to be expected that people will be enthusiastic about the manufacturer / kit they use, for example most Sony A77 users will feel a slight sense of pity for users of other brand cameras. :)

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Carl 383 wrote:

It's harsh here on ugly hedgehog. - It is only to be expected that people will be enthusiastic about the manufacturer / kit they use, for example most Sony A77 users will feel a slight sense of pity for users of other brand cameras. :)

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cntry Loc: Colorado

Carl 383 wrote:

It's harsh here on ugly hedgehog. - It is only to be expected that people will be enthusiastic about the manufacturer / kit they use, for example most Sony A77 users will feel a slight sense of pity for users of other brand cameras. :)

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Notorious T.O.D. Loc: Harrisburg, North Carolina

SharpShooter wrote:

TOD, welcome to the Hog!
Get a used 7D, $775
Get a used 70-200 2.8 mkl, $1400.
get either a used 50 1.4, or a used 85 1.8(you decide), both about $300 ea.
You should stick with Canon, just in case you ever want to get really serious with photography!! :lol:
The 1dlll is a great camera and will out shoot them both, but it's only 10mp. That's good enough for most action, if you're a tight shooter.
If you get the 1dlll, that means you're ALREADY serious!! ;-)
SS

Well thanks to everyone for the passionate and valuable input. I have been out of the camera buying scene for over a decade so you input is helpful and I have done a good amount of study online, at local shops and looking at my ability today and where I might like to go in the years ahead.

Having used Canon I find I am just more familiar and comfortable with their operation, controls and product structure. On other factor is that I have a daughter that is studying Photography in school and wants to be a professional some day. So, the possibility of sharing equipment in the future may exist.

I wanted to let you know where I ended up. I purchased a used Canon 1D Mark III with about 15,000 shutter actuations. It seems to be in excellent condition and should have a lot of life remaining. It may not have the megapixels of today's latest cameras but I know it can take great pictures that can be printed fairly large. It is a great leap forward for what I want to do....
It is a beast and if for some reason it doesn't work out it has a 30 day return policy too.

Lens wise I would love to have a Canon 2.8 70-200mm to start out with the kind of shooting I want to do. That just is not in the budget at this moment, so I was looking hard at the 1.4 50mm which seems to be a pretty good lens for the money and would be about a 65mm equivalent on the Mark III. But my daughter has the 40mm pancake which is a great lens for the money and that is about a 62mm equivalent. So, I ended up getting a new 1.8 85mm lens which should be great for sports shooting in the short term plus a great portrait lens too. I hope to be able to get the 70-200mm in a few months, but will probably keep the 85mm prime.

Again thanks for all your help. I'm anxious to get back to shooting!

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

Notorious T.O.D. wrote:

Well thanks to everyone for the passionate and val... (show quote)

TOD, congrats on the new Camera. The 1d models are the best of everything. I think it will shot your sports quit well.
Once you've owned a 1d, there only one way to go, and that's up!!
Hey, the remark about getting serious, is a reference to the lenses available to the Canon shooter, that are NOT available from any other brand. Though it seems, that many have no use for the added versatility of a pro grade lens.
Have great time with your new to you Canon!! :thumbup: ;-)
SS