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Dec 2, 2014 06:15:48   #
TexasBadger Loc: Wylie, TX
 
Tracy B. wrote:
I want a 5d mark iii full frame camera (Canon). I currently have a T4i. I have lenses that will work with a full frame: 100mm f2.8L, 40mm f2.8 pancake, and I would purchase a bundle with a 24-70. I will keep my T4i. I was looking at one Saturday and this man, a professional photographer told me not to get that one. That only if I make money with photography should I purchase that one. I should just stick with a rebel. Would I be making a mistake purchasing this camera or waiting for the 5d mark iv? I guess this gentleman kind of took the wind out of my sail. I know about the 6d, but liked the features on the 5d mark iii. Just so you know, I'm only interested in Canon because of my glass.
I want a 5d mark iii full frame camera (Canon). I ... (show quote)


Tracy, if you want a 5D3, then get one. You do not have to be a professional to own one. In fact, the 5D3 is considered a prosumer camera. I swear by full frame. I am a professional and I want my wide lenses to be wide. The 24-70 is the lens that I make most of my money with. I love the 5D3 and feel that it is silly to wait for something that may or may not become available in a year or two. You should consider the 6D as an option. The money you save will go a long way towards the 24-70. However, if it doesen't meet your needs and desires, than get the 5D3. Most of us do not need electric windows in our cars, but they do come in handy on occasion. I bought a Canon F-1 as my first camera in the mid 70s when I was 15. I never regretted that purchase then, and most people felt it was more than I needed. Looking back, they were wrong!

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Dec 2, 2014 06:40:07   #
paccmps
 
Tracy B. wrote:
I want a 5d mark iii full frame camera (Canon). I currently have a T4i. I have lenses that will work with a full frame: 100mm f2.8L, 40mm f2.8 pancake, and I would purchase a bundle with a 24-70. I will keep my T4i. I was looking at one Saturday and this man, a professional photographer told me not to get that one. That only if I make money with photography should I purchase that one. I should just stick with a rebel. Would I be making a mistake purchasing this camera or waiting for the 5d mark iv? I guess this gentleman kind of took the wind out of my sail. I know about the 6d, but liked the features on the 5d mark iii. Just so you know, I'm only interested in Canon because of my glass.
I want a 5d mark iii full frame camera (Canon). I ... (show quote)


I am a Canon mark II user and a hobby photographer for some years. I purchased my mark II when it was introduced on the market ! I have a printer that prints up to 13" X 19" by my computer. If you do not have to struggle to get the mark III you will be glad you did for years to come. The mark III is heavier than your rebel but produces excellent high quality images . Good luck on your future work and have fun. You might get some good images and go back to the salesman and ask him for some critique . He will be pleased with your "hobby" works !!!

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Dec 2, 2014 06:44:18   #
alggomas Loc: Wales, United Kingdom.
 
If that is what you want and you can afford it. Buy it!

Expensive cameras or lenses will not make you a great photographer.
Learning how to use lenses and your camera will set you off on that road. [ You have good lenses]
It is up to you.
The 6D has Wi-Fi and GPS.
No doubt the next one will make you a cup of tea!

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Dec 2, 2014 06:58:20   #
Tracy B. Loc: Indiana
 
Lol

quote=alggomas]If that is what you want and you can afford it. Buy it!

Expensive cameras or lenses will not make you a great photographer.
Learning how to use lenses and your camera will set you off on that road. [ You have good lenses]
It is up to you.
The 6D has Wi-Fi and GPS.
No doubt the next one will make you a cup of tea![/quote]

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Dec 2, 2014 06:59:22   #
Gifted One Loc: S. E. Idaho
 
She is USA so - - - a debit card to Starbucks, dark roast. It is interesting. I have a T2i & 60 D, both of which have more functions than I use/want. I could go back to old FTb with 5 D 4 sensor - - - haha! J. R.

alggomas wrote:
If that is what you want and you can afford it. Buy it!

Expensive cameras or lenses will not make you a great photographer.
Learning how to use lenses and your camera will set you off on that road. [ You have good lenses]
It is up to you.
The 6D has Wi-Fi and GPS.
No doubt the next one will make you a cup of tea!

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Dec 2, 2014 07:15:59   #
MTG44 Loc: Corryton, Tennessee
 
If you can afford it.Buy it and have fun with it . I think your name is just fine.

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Dec 2, 2014 07:51:29   #
twillsol Loc: St. Louis, MO
 
1stJedi wrote:
So simply jibe onto a new course and put the wind back in your sails. The 5d mark III is a terrific camera and since you already have some very nice lenses, you should be able to be taking some wonderful photos very quickly.

There is a bit of a learning curve; both Canon and Youtube have tutorials available to ease the transition. Remember, because the 5d is a full frame camera you will no longer have the crop factor you are used to which will result in your images seeming smaller than what you may have become accustomed to seeing. You can compensate by simply moving a bit closer to your subjects. It is important to take care in framing your photos, and in your composition since what you see all the way to the very edge of your view finder will be included in the captured image.

It is sad if we let someone else steal our dreams, it is tragic if we steal them from ourselves -- go pick up your new 5D mk III and have a GRAND time with it. You won't be disappointed.
So simply jibe onto a new course and put the wind ... (show quote)


:thumbup: :thumbup:

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Dec 2, 2014 08:08:11   #
Tracy B. Loc: Indiana
 
Thanks, I just changed it though. Because, I decided that the T4i is not the only camera I will be owning.

MTG44 wrote:
If you can afford it.Buy it and have fun with it . I think your name is just fine.

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Dec 2, 2014 08:11:57   #
Gifted One Loc: S. E. Idaho
 
We, are having a party on this side of the screen. You are an independent woman! J. R.


Tracy B. wrote:
Thanks, I just changed it though. Because, I decided that the T4i is not the only camera I will be owning.

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Dec 2, 2014 08:19:03   #
redhogbill Loc: antelope, calif
 
Tracy B. wrote:
I want a 5d mark iii full frame camera (Canon). I currently have a T4i. I have lenses that will work with a full frame: 100mm f2.8L, 40mm f2.8 pancake, and I would purchase a bundle with a 24-70. I will keep my T4i. I was looking at one Saturday and this man, a professional photographer told me not to get that one. That only if I make money with photography should I purchase that one. I should just stick with a rebel. Would I be making a mistake purchasing this camera or waiting for the 5d mark iv? I guess this gentleman kind of took the wind out of my sail. I know about the 6d, but liked the features on the 5d mark iii. Just so you know, I'm only interested in Canon because of my glass.
I want a 5d mark iii full frame camera (Canon). I ... (show quote)


first thought is this person is intimidated by someone buying a new camera, whom, my run him out of work, because he knows that he is JUST not that good!!

you know the song....."if I tell you I'm a wise man, surely I'm not" {Kansas- Carry on my wayward son}

AND , if we lived by "his" theory 90% of us on UHH would be using "point and shoot" cameras ! and we would not need a photography forum to ask questions!

Buy what "you" want to buy!!

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Dec 2, 2014 08:29:06   #
Ranjan Loc: Currently Cyber-Nation!
 
1stJedi wrote:
So simply jibe onto a new course and put the wind back in your sails. The 5d mark III is a terrific camera and since you already have some very nice lenses, you should be able to be taking some wonderful photos very quickly.

There is a bit of a learning curve; both Canon and Youtube have tutorials available to ease the transition. Remember, because the 5d is a full frame camera you will no longer have the crop factor you are used to which will result in your images seeming smaller than what you may have become accustomed to seeing. You can compensate by simply moving a bit closer to your subjects. It is important to take care in framing your photos, and in your composition since what you see all the way to the very edge of your view finder will be included in the captured image.

It is sad if we let someone else steal our dreams, it is tragic if we steal them from ourselves -- go pick up your new 5D mk III and have a GRAND time with it. You won't be disappointed.
So simply jibe onto a new course and put the wind ... (show quote)


:thumbup: :thumbup:

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Dec 2, 2014 08:30:13   #
dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia
 
Ignore the "professional photographer." The only explanation that makes sense of his attitude is that he is not very good and thinks it is the equipment that makes the photographer. Therefore, he thinks, if an amateur like you gets the "pro" equipment, you challenge his status as a "professional photographer." So he has some ego problems. HE has a problem, not you. Don’t make his problem yours.

Get the 5. You will have a nice APS-C and a FF.

Enjoy your cameras.

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Dec 2, 2014 08:32:08   #
Tracy B. Loc: Indiana
 
LOL! Thanks

Gifted One wrote:
We, are having a party on this side of the screen. You are an independent woman! J. R.


:thumbup:

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Dec 2, 2014 08:33:00   #
Tracy B. Loc: Indiana
 
I like your way of thinking.

dsmeltz wrote:
Ignore the "professional photographer." The only explanation that makes sense of his attitude is that he is not very good and thinks it is the equipment that makes the photographer. Therefore, he thinks, if an amateur like you gets the "pro" equipment, you challenge his status as a "professional photographer." So he has some ego problems. HE has a problem, not you. Don’t make his problem yours.

Get the 5. You will have a nice APS-C and a FF.

Enjoy your cameras.
Ignore the "professional photographer." ... (show quote)

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Dec 2, 2014 08:34:17   #
Tracy B. Loc: Indiana
 
I love that song!

redhogbill wrote:
first thought is this person is intimidated by someone buying a new camera, whom, my run him out of work, because he knows that he is JUST not that good!!

you know the song....."if I tell you I'm a wise man, surely I'm not" {Kansas- Carry on my wayward son}

AND , if we lived by "his" theory 90% of us on UHH would be using "point and shoot" cameras ! and we would not need a photography forum to ask questions!

Buy what "you" want to buy!!
first thought is this person is intimidated by som... (show quote)

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