I'm not familiar with the T2i body, but the 6D is a full-frame camera and won't use the EF-S lenses you currently have. Unless you want to bite a really large bullet, I'd recommend you stay with the T2i body. As far as lens prices go, I'd highly recommend you consider KEH Camera (www.keh.com) for used lenses. They usually have a good assortment of lenses in very good to excellent condition for very reasonable prices. You won't get a warranty, but you can return a lens that you find unsatisfactory upon delivery.

Both Canon and Sony are going to release their 50MP cameras. But my question is how many people are ready to spend the money to buy the lenses that can make full use of the 50MP? In talking to the sales person at the local camera store (mainly a Sony specialist), Sony recently redesigned one of their more popular lenses and just release six more today. He indicated that of all the Canon lenses, only about 8 lenses were capable of the 50MP resolution and only 5 of the lenses were truly more than just adequate. This means that both Canon and Sony will have to redesign most of their lenses to accommodate the 50MP. That also means one needs to buy new lenses or at least one or two new lenses for the 50MP.

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Why is it that there always has to be this sort of response to a simple post about a guy who bought a lens for cheap and was amazed at it's quality? The post immediately wanders off into bitter diatribes to Sonny's tongue-in-cheek comment and otherwise negative BS about camera vs cameraman's capabilities. I had hoped that this site was different that the others I've visited, but it just ain't so!

There's jackasses on every forum on the internet, be it motorcycles, writers, cooking, woodworking and.... AND ESPECIALLY photography!

I have watched the UGH discussion and found really seriously helpful folks with excellent advice given freely and with care. I am hoping for similar treatment in the solution of the purchase of a new monopod. Here is the problem:

a: I am not quite 90yrs but pushing same, so a lightweight monopod is mandatory.
b: Since stability is a problem (same for me and tripod!) the monopod must be able to bear weight as a staff as well. A hand strap would be required.
c: The monopod should be able fold up to a small size (20" or less) for travel (international and national).
d. Most of these requirements could be met with the use of fiberglass rather than aluminum. What I have been able to find is both confusing in detail and/or lack thereof, and expensive as well.
e. This last is a major factor for I cannot predict the length of time the equipment may be used (!). More than $100 is not feasible and less would be highly preferable as a head (light weight) would also be necessary.

Not having ANY experience with monopods or tripods I m facing the above dillemma. Of course the obvious question is the camera weight. In this regard, you should know that because of equipment weight problems alone, last year I cleared out my entire camera collection of Canon cameras from the MarkIIIds and previous such models with all the lenses from wide angle, micro, normal and zoom, at a small fraction of the original costs, (monies going to charities). The replacement is a Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 which weighs about 2 lbs (including the built-in Leitz lens). In my opinion, a sincere loss in photographic quality but a gain in ability to be useful. I do not want to obviate this heartfelt loss by not being able to truly use the FZ1000 especially when travelling.

I am sorry to have subjected you all to this all-too-long tale but I felt this necessary your understanding of the predicament in which I now find myself. Thank you reading and thank you for any help you may be able to give.

Exif of image #3:
Camera Model: Sony SLT-A65V
Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 SSM
Image Date: 2015-02-27
Focal Length: 600.0mm
Aperture: ƒ/10.0
Exposure Time: 0.0013 s (1/800-sec)
ISO equiv: 100
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Spot
Exposure: shutter priority (semi-auto)
White Balance: Manual
Light Source: Daylight
Flash Fired: No

Try White Balance to "Auto", to see if that helps. That will be a camera menu selection.

Ok I'm guilty of using a silly title to get your attention. But, seriously, how do you use the on and off button? I go to a photo shoot with the button in the off position. I see a shot and turn my camera on. I take a picture or two and then turn the camera off. I got thinking about this the other day. Why turn the camera off? I have three batteries that I use in strict rotation. I am thinking that turning the camera on and off puts more wear on the on and off button. The on and off surge of power might use more battery power than if I left the camera on and let it go into sleep mode. Do any of you nice "Hogs" have an opinion on this subject?