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| Posted by DawnPatrol Except for the ones like the XS that don't shoot video XD I bought a Rebel XS as my first DSLR about 6 years ago. One day my dad comes running in my room telling me about this crazy whirlpool in our neighbors flooded yard saying I need to go get a video of it. To which I responded 'My camera doesn't shoot video.' To which he responded: 'Why the hell did you spend $500 on a camera that doesn't even shoot video?' You should look into full frame if you're considering upgrading. Went from the XS to the 5D Mark II and it's amazing. |
| | | | | | | Posted by Myspace.famouss Im using my Nikon D90. I have a 50mm 1.8g and a kit lens 18-55mm. Im planning on getting a wide angle with autofocus for those generic foot dangling shots. Might invest in a new camera though. I dont know which one yet. |
| | | | | Posted by DarkAngel Awesome thats acually not that bad! I was thinking about that Tokina too. Thank you! If you shop around, you can get some pretty good deals on Nikon bodies lately. Adorama had the D7200 for $700 (refurb) a month or so ago. Kills me since I paid $1400 for mine new this time last year. The D5300 has almost the same sensor and performance, just isn't weathersealed, autofocus motor, or magnesium framed, but goes as a kit for ~$500 on amazon. IMO, unless you need the upgrades, I'd get the 5300 and spend the rest of the money on a Tokina 11-16 wide angle. Best sub $800 for Nikon DX cameras IMO. |
| | | | | | | Posted by DarkAngel IMO, unless you need the upgrades, I'd get the 5300 and spend the rest of the money on a Tokina 11-16 wide angle. Best sub $800 for Nikon DX cameras IMO. |
| | | | | | | Posted by niteratzclub Recently just picked up a Canon T6s. Great camera. |
| | This member has been banned. See the banlist for more information.| Posted by DarkAngel If you have a camera store locally, check out the 50mm 1.8 STM lens they make. Should be ~$120 or so. It feels "inexpensive" but it is a very sharp lens despite that. |
| | | Posted by blackhawk I had the 50L, if you can pick up a good used copy at a reasonable price, do so. Beyond build quality the big difference is flare control and fast, sure AF lock ups. The 50L will capture keepers not only in low light, but in the glare of head lights wide open. Few lens are capable of doing this. It's reviews aren't stellar, but few make note of this one quality I learned to prize if for. As a low light street shooter this lense excels. I wouldn't hesitate to own it again. A 50mm prime is a classic focal length and the first prime I would buy. Remember a good prime that's cared for will last a lifetime. Canon offers reasonable repair and calibration services. I've had excellent results from them on lens and cam calibration/repairs. |
| | This member has been banned. See the banlist for more information.| Posted by DarkAngel I'm a Nikon guy, but the L lenses really are great lenses. +1 on picking up a used L if you can swing the cash. |
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Pictures still come out the same after cleaning, but I might look to getting the latest model within the year, T6i? | | | Posted by NeuroticMatt I use a Canon T3i, use either a 50mm prime, or kit lens with cheap wide angle screw on adapter. Also carry a Nikon AW130 point and shoot. It is waterproof, shockproof and sealed against dust, also has GPS tagging. I use it especially when driving around scouting, that GPS feature is nice to help go back to find a place. Also nice to have as a back up if when I get to a place it is raining or dusty , or if I don't want to crawl around with my bigger camera. Recently dropped my T3i out in New Mexico, without a lens on it. Took me a while to get the inside cleaned out, but broke the screen and there is a crack in the viewfinder. Pictures still come out the same after cleaning, but I might look to getting the latest model within the year, T6i? |
| | But nice having a 20x zoom on a good low light camera in your pocket as a backup and perfect for bringing to sport events and concerts that don't allow "professional" cameras. | This thread is in a public category, and can't be made private. |