FULL FRAME VS CROP SENSOR
Jul 24, 2015 11:37:09 #
I have both a 5D lll & a 7D ll. I have had the 5D lll since it first came out & I have always been more than pleased with it. I shoot a little of everything & landscapes are not my top priority, but I have been pleased with the results I get with this camera. My 5D lll is my favorite all time camera & I have never had a problem with DR or anything else. If you want to be sure before your purchase, rent or borrow one for a weekend first. I have taken landscapes with the Canon 16-35 & 70-200 that I really like with the 5D lll. It is a great camera. Bab
Jul 24, 2015 11:50:19 #
In addition to what others have said about file size, etc. you would gain a larger field of view. The larger FOV is rather useful, when compared to the crop frame, when shooting landscape.
I have the Nikon D801, full frame and the Nikon D7100, crop frame.
I have the Nikon D801, full frame and the Nikon D7100, crop frame.
Jul 24, 2015 12:10:27 #
Here is my 2 cents. I had a 7D and sold it to pay for my 5d3. I should have kept it for the same reasons you want to keep you 7D2, faster, and the crop sensor is great for BIF and wildlife. That said, I would not trade my 5D3 for anything. I shoot at ISO 800-1600 without even thinking about it. There is very little noise and the full frame makes beautiful landscapes and provides detail I missed with 7D. I think you are on the right track, keep going and enjoy.
Jim Van Ells
Augusta, GA
Jim Van Ells
Augusta, GA
Jul 24, 2015 12:43:24 #
stumbo wrote:
Going FF will benefit your 16-35/2.8 and you will see less noise. Unfortunately, the 7D MkII has no more Dynamic Range at low ISOs than the 7D MkII and the more DR the better for Landscapes.I presently have a Canon 7D and the new 7D Mkii. I shoot mainly landscape images and have been looking at the Canon 5D Mkiii. ......
IMO, you'd be better of buying a Sony A7ii for the much greater DR and save youself a $1,000 at the same time. Your Canon lenses will be MF on the A7ii but that hardly matters for Landscape photography.
You could wait for the soon to be released A7rii (for more money though) which has a back lit sensor and will no doubt outperform the A7ii. AAMOI, AF on the A7rII with a suitable adapter is reported to be fast if you need it for other things than Landscapes.
Jul 24, 2015 12:46:31 #
I have both the 7D2 and the 5D3 in order to enjoy the best qualities of each. The 5D3 is superior to the 7D2 in being able to use wide angle lenses to deliver wide angle results, and it has better ISO capabilities with lower noise.
Jul 24, 2015 13:06:13 #
You might also want to consider the new Sony A7R mark II body for landscape work. With an adapter it will auto focus with your Canon glass as well as any Canon bodies will. And it will give you 42mp, plus lower noise and more dynamic range. I have the Sony A7R body that I use with my old Canon FD glass, and I can say that the images are outstanding. Even though some people say that you don't need all of those mp's, once you go to 36mp, it's hard to go back to something less.
Jul 24, 2015 13:11:40 #
stumbo wrote:
I presently have a Canon 7D and the new 7D Mkii. I... (show quote)
I have to agree with Cdouthitt. Better lenses are really the answer. Full frame is especially useful if you plan on very heavy cropping or publishing. Otherwise for hobby use, unless you're struck by GAS, won't (in my opinion) make a great deal of difference.
Jul 24, 2015 13:25:57 #
Thank you for clarifying my question. Obviously, there are those that have not fully read and understood my question, so, thank you again for being one of those who are blessed with comprehensive reading skills.
Many thanks to all you who read and understood my question. It's not about "trinket" buying, it's about evaluating if it would be best from a landscape photography standpoint to use a full frame camera and if the additional monetary investment would being noticeable results. Better image quality, etc.
Many thanks to all you who read and understood my question. It's not about "trinket" buying, it's about evaluating if it would be best from a landscape photography standpoint to use a full frame camera and if the additional monetary investment would being noticeable results. Better image quality, etc.
Jul 24, 2015 13:43:51 #
I have the same body setup and just received my mark III. So the jury is still out. One thing I have noticed is that the Mark III produces better color range when compared to the 7DII. More field testing is required to confirm that. I'm not crazy about the much louder shutter noise over the 7Ds. But I guess that's what you get with FF bodies. I got mine from B&H and they are offering rebates and free stuff for $2,500.
stumbo wrote:
I presently have a Canon 7D and the new 7D Mkii. I... (show quote)
Jul 24, 2015 13:46:09 #
gemlenz wrote:
I have the same body setup and just received my mark III. So the jury is still out. One thing I have noticed is that the Mark III produces better color range when compared to the 7DII. More field testing is required to confirm that. I'm not crazy about the much louder shutter noise over the 7Ds. But I guess that's what you get with FF bodies. I got mine from B&H and they are offering rebates and free stuff for $2,500.
You can put your 5D lll on silent shutter mode. Bab
Jul 24, 2015 13:47:59 #
That's true only in burst mode, however.
Grammieb1 wrote:
You can put your 5D lll on silent shutter mode. Bab
Jul 24, 2015 14:11:28 #
I have the two you are proposing to wind up with and I think it's a winning combination. The 7D II is awesome for most wildlife but once in a while when the animal is close or there are low light conditions I use the 5D III. The 5D handles noise better than any of the crop sensor bodies. I also use the 5D for portraits and landscapes. The ff sensor is larger and has more megapixels so it makes sense to use it for this kind of photography. The 7D shoots 10 fps so it makes sense to use it for sports and wildlife.
Jul 24, 2015 14:12:27 #
jeep_daddy wrote:
I have the two you are proposing to wind up with a... (show quote)
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Jul 24, 2015 15:41:20 #
stumbo wrote:
That's a slightly different question but yes, there is no question that a FF Sensor will give noticeably better IQ than a crop sensor of similar technology. Many thanks to all you who read and understood my question. It's not about "trinket" buying, it's about evaluating if it would be best from a landscape photography standpoint to use a full frame camera and if the additional monetary investment would being noticeable results. Better image quality, etc.
Jul 24, 2015 15:51:07 #
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