2 systems....ridiculous?
Nov 25, 2014 05:51:56 #
I have two systems. Canon and Leica. I can afford it and they are entirely different. When deciding what to shoot I not only have a lens decision but I can tailor my camera to the situation. Leica for scenery and events, as long as they are not moving too fast. Leica for carrying around all day. Canon for sports and other fast-moving events. Either one for portraits, depending on my mood. Canon and Nikon are similar in many ways. If you get a second system look for something entirely different.
Nov 25, 2014 06:47:26 #
ptcanon3ti wrote:
Here's the deal: br br I've been saving my pennie... (show quote)
Having used Nikons since 1971, I'd say that would be a very good choice. I'm not sure of using two different brands of a similar camera because of the shift of technique needed to remember the location of controls on each. There are times when photographing action photos that one does not have time to think about the camera. It just has to be part of you.
--Bob
Nov 25, 2014 07:35:57 #
lamiaceae wrote:
If you can afford two sets of glass it could make sense.
My lenses would be paired down in the beginning of this trial. I'd have a long lens for the 7D2 and birds.
for the Nikon I'd have a landscape lens (don't know which) and a portrait lens (70-200 2.8)
Nov 25, 2014 07:48:52 #
ptcanon3ti wrote:
Thoughts anyone?????
Thoughts anyone?????
Yes...I have a thought.
You don't need a FF camera to get high IQ and you have a fine camera right now.
Keep those pennies and enjoy what you have and shoot more, buy less.
Nov 25, 2014 07:48:58 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
About this time last year, I set a 'had to be this low' number on a 5DIII refurb. And then, a 'new' used one came up here at UHH where the family bought for the holidays the Canon, but he wanted the Nikon. You might find a year later a refurb or lightly used is not so pricey as compared to new. The 5DIII shares the focus system with the 1DX, just not the dual processors and rugged build. But, there will be events in 2015 that don't involve a switch ...
I had my 5D II stolen last November (thank God for insurance!) and found that that body was discontinued. Just around Christmas, B & H had a sale and I got a 5D III with a 24 - 105L for $3,199! It really is good to wait!
Nov 25, 2014 07:59:31 #
I use a hammer for nails, and a screwdriver for screws.Two tools for different purposes. Two (or more) cameras for different purposes make good sense if you have both the time and the money.
ptcanon3ti wrote:
Here's the deal: br br I've been saving my pennie... (show quote)
Nov 25, 2014 08:05:02 #
There is a long time photography enthusiast on dpreview whose main interest is landscapes. He loved a Nikon wide-angle zoom lens 14- I am not sure of the range. Anyway, he also liked the idea of the D800 for landscape. He got them & the when Canon came out with the new 24-70 2.8 ll. he got that & the 6D. He ultimately got the 5Dlll & the 24-70 lives on it. His name is Rick Knepper & at the bottom of his post, he has information about getting to a comparison of these cameras & lenses & how he uses them. He uses both systems & all of the cameras. When he got the 5Dlll, he said that he hadn't realized how much a good af would effect his photography. I don't know all his rational, but it might be worth your while to go on dpreview & see some of his info. He is someone who has been doing some of what you want to do & would be able to give you 1st hand & unbiased information. Bab
Nov 25, 2014 08:13:17 #
I just looked at one of his post. He has a Nikon 800E & D3 plus a canon 6D & 5Dlll. Bab
Nov 25, 2014 08:18:39 #
Grammieb1 wrote:
I just looked at one of his post. He has a Nikon 800E & D3 plus a canon 6D & 5Dlll. Bab
Thank you for the info! can you give a link to him?
Nov 25, 2014 08:25:38 #
ptcanon3ti wrote:
Thank you for the info! can you give a link to him?
Go to dpreview & you will see his name as a participant in forums for Nikon & Canon. I went to the dpreview 5D-1DX forum & saw his name so that I would spell it right. You can easily get in touch with him if you go there. You can hit his profile or easily join or send him a message. He seems friendly & helpful in his posts. Good-luck. Bab
Nov 25, 2014 08:29:38 #
sirlensalot
Loc: Arizona
I think the argument comparing the performance of any crop-sensor with a FF, is useless. The 7D II is better than the original 7D.
The OP said he was looking for a greater DR and IQ and his use was for BIF and low light, indoor sports.
My choice for BIF would probably be the best APS-C I could afford. For low light indoor sports, I would be researching FF.
For both, I would keep the current 7D for BIF, and go with the best combination of price and low light performance for indoor sports. After looking at both the Canon 5D lll and the Nikon D750, it appears the 750 outshines the lll in every category. The fact it is also a bit less than half the price of the lll would make it the clear choice for me.I currently use Canon products.
The OP said he was looking for a greater DR and IQ and his use was for BIF and low light, indoor sports.
My choice for BIF would probably be the best APS-C I could afford. For low light indoor sports, I would be researching FF.
For both, I would keep the current 7D for BIF, and go with the best combination of price and low light performance for indoor sports. After looking at both the Canon 5D lll and the Nikon D750, it appears the 750 outshines the lll in every category. The fact it is also a bit less than half the price of the lll would make it the clear choice for me.I currently use Canon products.
Nov 25, 2014 08:34:28 #
so your struggling to buy the bodies, what r u going to do about glass with two cameras that have no interchangeability in that area with glass. Mistake unless your rich.
Nov 25, 2014 08:59:01 #
ptcanon3ti wrote:
haha...I know. But at this point, shockingly the only canon camera I'm interested in is the 7D2. I just have no faith in their FF offerings. Believe me I WANT canon to be there in the FF realm, but they just aren't.
Yes I plan on renting a D750 and one lens to give it a try. I also want to rent the 7D2 to see what it can do in LOW iso.
Know any good rental places? ;)
Yes I plan on renting a D750 and one lens to give it a try. I also want to rent the 7D2 to see what it can do in LOW iso.
Know any good rental places? ;)
Renting both is the way to go, if you can afford it.
Nov 25, 2014 09:02:56 #
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Why not rent them first for a few days then decide. Two systems will be hard to maintain due to cost. If cost is not a concern, have fun.
ptcanon3ti wrote:
Here's the deal: br br I've been saving my pennie... (show quote)
Why not rent them first for a few days then decide. Two systems will be hard to maintain due to cost. If cost is not a concern, have fun.
Nov 25, 2014 09:21:41 #
Bobbee wrote:
so your struggling to buy the bodies, what r u going to do about glass with two cameras that have no interchangeability in that area with glass. Mistake unless your rich.
I'm not really struggling for the bodies. I'm pondering what to do. as I sit here looking at the available offerings to date, I see the 7D2 the best available for speed subjects (for reasonable price) and the D750 the best for landscape/night et al...again for a reasonable price.
Glass will be sparse in the beginning...150-600 for the 7D2
16-35 f4, 24-105 f4 and a 70-200 2.8 for the D750
I might also add a Rokinon 14 2.8 for astro.
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