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LunaZ

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onzedge

Good stuff.

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Nice!

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kazman

very nice LunaZ

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onzedge

Excellent work.

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LunaZ

I would have never guessed there was surf-able waves in The Bay.

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10MPlayer

I have the non_L 100mm macro. It's super sharp. Like it a lot.

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kazman

looking off my balcony.


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happytheman

Damn Eric and Kazman! You guys are throwin down some mad skillz!!

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enkei2k

First time posting here so go easy on me

I'm looking into getting a starter DSLR to play with and take shots of my car with.

I'm not looking for the fancy professional grade $3-4k ones, more like around $1k.

I've looked at the following:

Canon 60D
Canon Rebel T5i
Nikon D5300

I know the 60D has been out for a while now and is the most expensive of the 3, so I'm not sure if that's a good thing or bad thing. I do want something that's new-ish so that's why I'm looking at the T5i vs a T3i and even though a T4i is similar. Basically looking for best bang for the buck and wondering if anybody here has any personal experience with comparing the 3. Or if there's any other cameras out there for a beginner I'm all ears

I can only do so much researching and comparing the 3 online. The Best Buys around here don't carry them and even if they did, they're just dummy props.

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TreeSemdyZee

One of the advantages of the 60d is that it's a full-frame sensor. In essence, if you shoot the exact same shot with a full frame and an aps-c, the picture from the full frame is going to be "bigger". Meaning, you're going to have a bigger "frame" of the picture shot.
I can't really speak to the quality if any if them, but I'm a fan of Canon. I use a 7D.


I goofed. The 6D is full frame1, not the 60D.

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kazman

Here are some of the stats that I would look at to help you decide, since your first starting out.

Canon 60D
- $1,200 with lens kit
- 18 MP
- 5.3 fps shooting
- 1080 HD video
- * 3" movable LCD NON-touchscreen
- 9 autofocus points
- full frame ... Easiest way to describe this is... if you use a 100mm lens on this camera, you will be able to see more of an area then you would if you used a 100mm lens on a NON full frame camera. If this camera and a NON full frame took the same pic with the same lens, the NON full frame pic would look cropped in comparison to this full frame.


Canon Rebel T5i
- $850 with lens kit
- 18 MP
- 5.0 fps shooting
- 1080 HD video
- * 3" movable LCD TOUCHSCREEN
- 9 autofocus points


Nikon D5300
- $895 with lens kit
- 24.2 MP
- 5.0 fps shooting
- 1080 HD video
- * 3.2" movable LCD NON-touchscreen
- *wifi capability
- switch between 9 / 21/ 39 autofocus points

Meulen

I'm sure you're listing retail there for an apples to apples comparison, but FYI I got my T5i for $450 on cyber monday!

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Cmike2780

If you have the cash and willing to spend, go full-frame...but not necessarily because of your reasoning. You could spend tens of thousands on a medium format and still have a shot that's no better than an iPhone pic. The advantage of full frame isn't really much of an advantage to someone new to photography. There is absolutely nothing wrong with sticking to a crop sensor. The field of view is less on a crop sensor, but you can compensate with an equivalent focal length lens. A 35mm on a DX is about the same as a 50mm on an FX for example. You can also do something as simple as taking a few steps back, lol.

It doesn't make a difference at this point which one you go with. Your pic's will be mediocre or crap until you know what you're doing, so it really doesn't matter. Everyone starts that way. I tell everyone just starting out to go with an entry level gear because it's a bit less overwhelming and less of an investment if they're not really into it. You can take great shots with the most basic of DSLR, the pricier gear only gets the shot easier. The caveat being knowing how everything works. Today's DSLR's can all take great shots and you'll likely require investing in better lenses and lighting to see huge "improvements."

So I guess my point it, go down to a camera shop and pick out the one that feels comfortable in your hands. Nikon, Canon, Sony, Leica, Hasselblad....whatever, they're all the same, just buy one and start shooting. Watch video, take a class and practice. You'll figure out on your own what works for you for the type of shots you take.

Personally, I prefer Nikon, so I'd go with the D610 if you want to FF or D7100 (or older model) if you want to spend a bit less. B&H, Adorama or Cameta Camera are sites I get my gear from. Don't dismiss refurbished or used gear either. Some sites offer them with the same if not longer warranty and you save a ton.

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