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Nov 19, 2014 07:42:31   #
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New to forum. Advice on best $400 camera
Canon SX50 might work. Currently $399.00 at B&H. There is a newer version the SX60 but that runs $549.00

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/889965-REG/Canon_PowerShot_SX50HS_Digital_Camera.html
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Nov 19, 2014 07:36:33   #
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My daughter is a swimmer
Rongnongno wrote:
"Crop sensor give an 'extra reach'"???? Since when?

The lens does that. If you use a camera lens made for a full format onto a cropped sensor you do have a 'magnifying effect'.

This information is false.
Correct information: A long lens or zoom* will give you reach, not the sensor.


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Slightly off topic:
* Beware of digital zooms that will create disturbing artifacts


Mostly you are correct. Except the "reach" provided by a cropped sensor allows for better sensor utilization since at distances you can fill the cropped sensor using the entire sensor while with a FF to utilize the whole sensor you need a longer and more expensive lens. Obviously, if you can afford three times the cost, go with a FF and longer lens. If you can't, there is a real advantage to cropped sensors.
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Nov 19, 2014 07:31:55   #
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Canon vs Nikon - A Different Twist.
jerryc41 wrote:
Best Buy opens at 9:00. I'll get three models of each and take them apart. My patience is limited, so hammer and cold chisel will get me inside quickest. Photos to follow. :D


First go to Home Depot and Sears. Buy hammers and a chisels by Stanley and Craftsman. Take them apart and compare the parts.

You may be surprised as to which one has the sturdiest parts within and which one has proved to have the longest lasting mechanisms over the years.
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Nov 19, 2014 07:26:30   #
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50d or 7d
monte wrote:
<snip> I had already listed the various lenses I had, namely, three. All of which except two are meant to work with a cropped sensor. <snip>


:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Nov 18, 2014 14:03:36   #
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50d or 7d
monte wrote:
That is a great piece of advice, however, in my case I am using my Canon 24-105 1:4 L, which is on my camera 90% of the time.
I also have Tamron's 18-270 which I have used on my trips and has given me excellent results. Finally, as a result of the 1.6 cropping factor, I recently purchased Canon's 10-18 4.5 5.6, admittedly not the fasted kid on the track but I do not envision using it very frequently so it's ok.

Thanks for your time.

Monte


I also recently got the 10-18. For the price, it was hard to beat. I am really enjoying it.

For Africa you might want more reach. The Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 is currently $869.00. This would allow you to fill your frame and utilize all of the 15MP on your sensor.
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Nov 18, 2014 13:47:29   #
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50d or 7d
monte wrote:
Hi.

No, I just don't shoot stuff that's just sitting there. You mentioned wildlife, I am hoping to return to Africa and continue my love affair with that country's offerings when it comes to photographing animals in their natural setting.

Thanks for your reply,

Monte


If you are spending on a trip to Africa, a worthwhile upgrade in camera would be the 7D Mark II.

See this video:

http://www.dpreview.com/articles/0640966241/video-capturing-nature-with-the-canon-eos-7d-mark-ii?utm_campaign=internal-link&utm_source=features-default&utm_medium=homepage-block&ref=features-default
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Nov 18, 2014 13:41:09   #
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50d or 7d
monte wrote:
My interest in photography covers a diverse range of subjects. I would say that I am primarily interested in travel photography
Whenever possible, I love visiting different cultures and photographing the people, rituals, and the environment in which they live.

When I am out hiking I love recording the beauty of nature as I see manifested all around me.

No sports, no videos.

Monte



monte wrote:
No, there is nothing wrong with my 50D, I would just like to take advantage of a more recent technology.

I am paying around $870.00 for a brand new, USA model.

Thanks,

Monte


Given the subjects you are shooting and that there is nothing wrong with the 50D, I would say a new lens might be a better investment. I don't think there is much the 7D gives you that affects your ability to shoot travel. The 7D has advantages just not ones that are going to improve your shots as much as improved lenses might. You could get the highly rated Sigma 18-35 1.8 or a really nice wide angle lens in your budget. What lenses do you currently have?
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Nov 18, 2014 13:09:25   #
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My daughter is a swimmer
Christelle49 wrote:
and I'm in the market for a new camera (dslr) with a good lens to help take good (better) pictures from the stands. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated!!!


Budget? Without a budget it is hard to give useful advice.

But is you can swing 2,500 the new Canon 7D mark II with an 18-200 lens might do the trick.
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Nov 18, 2014 13:00:23   #
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Lens fine tune
manderson wrote:
<snip>facing directly into the wind (20+ mph), 25 degrees overlooking a lake. <snip>


Conditions. With the cold, wind and the lake, you could have been getting condensation on the lens causing blur, depending on how long you were out there.
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Nov 18, 2014 12:56:13   #
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50d or 7d
monte wrote:
<snip>
Worth it?

<snip>!

Cheers, Monte


Worth what? An even swap no cash? Yes.

Is your 50 breaking down? Then Yes.

How much are you spending on the 7D?
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Nov 18, 2014 11:20:44   #
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Canon vs Nikon - A Different Twist.
rook2c4 wrote:
I don't know if I'd be able to make any kind of accurate assessment by simply looking at the insides. Delicate parts do not necessarily equate to inferior design/construction, nor do sturdy parts always mean superior design/construction. Some parts of a machine that are not directly impacted by physical stress can be quite "flimsy" without really influencing the machine's operation or diminishing its endurance and longevity.

Ultimately, actual stress tests on the camera and the resulting data have more to say than individual parts within the camera.
I don't know if I'd be able to make any kind of ac... (show quote)


You mean how does the camera do in actual use??!!!!

Why would anyone care about that?

That would be like choosing a car based on how long it lasts and how well it actually drives!!

Totally pointless!!!

I just buy two cars and take them apart. It is so much easier!

There are those on this forum who DO firmly believe that the proof is not in the pudding but in the ingredients.

I would rather get the best shot in the field than have the best pieces of a camera on my table.
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Nov 18, 2014 10:42:00   #
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Is this lens really worth this?
Swede wrote:
AF-S NIKKOR
800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR.
Can't you just get the D800 a 200-2.8 lens-crop it and get the same results, or is this just look what I got- $20,000 give me a break- but then again a friend recently spent $80,000 for a truck (and a Ford)
Where does this all stop>

Swede


When you crop your sensor efficiency drops way down. To crop a 200mm image to get the equivalent of the 800mm and filling the frame with your shot, you are effectively using somewhere around 1/8 (I think its closer to 1/16 but the math types here could tell you more) of your sensor. So on your D800 you would be using 5MP. Might just as well use a point and shoot.
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Nov 18, 2014 10:26:50   #
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Mirrorless cameras
jackpi wrote:
Your lenses are smaller because they are lenses for a camera with a m4/3 focal plane. All other things being equal, lens size is directly correlated with the size of the camera's focal plane. The smaller the focal plane, the smaller the equivalent lens. It has nothing to do with the camera being a mirrorless camera. If you want a quality camera system with the lowest weight, you should buy a m4/3 system, not a system that has a larger focal plane. There are several quality m4/3 systems available.
Your lenses are smaller because they are lenses fo... (show quote)


All other things, however, are not equal. With no mirror mechanisims in the way, you can bring the lens closer to the sensor. I believe this means you can construct smaller, lighter, more efficienct and, ultimately, less expensive lenses.
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Nov 18, 2014 10:21:41   #
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Compare D400 & 7D Mark ll
CHOLLY wrote:
Both the Nikon D7100 AND the Sony A77II have BETTER low light performance than the 7DII, each for half or nearly half the price of the 7DII.

Additionally, the Sony has more phase detection autofocus points and a higher burst rate than the Canon.

No one is saying the 7DII isn't a good camera. Just that it isn't as good as cameras that are LESS expensive and MORE capable.

If mom and pop are REALLY interested in saving a few bucks, they'd buy something with a lot more bang for less money than the 7DII. ;)
Both the Nikon D7100 AND the Sony A77II have BETTE... (show quote)



First they won at LOW ISO not Low Light. Low light would be HIGH ISO where the 7DII clearly beat the a77. Having a camera without the available lenses does not mean much. Nikon is just is not competitive there for sports and wildlife.

Further, and MUCH more important, is the focusing capability of the 7DII. 65 the cross points just provides a currently insurmountable action focus advantage that trumps any other advantage the other cameras might have in image quality.

Great color depth in an out of focus picture just does not cut it.
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Nov 18, 2014 10:03:29   #
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San Diego Trip bag complete.
lporrel wrote:
Looking forward to seeing what you come back with!

(I hope to take a trip to England in the Spring, and I am tempted to take just my A7 with the FE Zeiss 35mm. On that note, does the Fuji have in-camera panorama? If so, what will you get with the 28mm focal length that you wouldn't with in-camera panorama?)

(By the way, I grew up in and lived in San Diego for 35 years. Been in Austin for 6 months. The Mexican food hear kicks SD's ass.)


Is this trip to England also a culinary adventure?

Never mind, I am just kidding!!!
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