Chris Overson
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Hey folks
Current Camera:
I've currently got the 700d which is my first DSLR. I've had it for about 18 months now and had a lot of fun with it, but thinking it's time to upgrade.
I'm not happy with the noise performance, I seem to have to keep everything under iso 800. Also whilst the build quality isn't bad, I want something a little more solid to go travelling with and not have to worry about rain etc.
Having only 9 af points is a pain for me, I find it never focuses where I want so 99% of the time it's set to centre af point only. Also whatever I do with the autofocus I struggle to get decent shots of birds etc unless they're stationary on a table.
What I'm using the camera for:
I do mainly wildlife and close-ups, a few landscapes but not as much. Whilst the camera seems great for video I haven't really used it for this at all and mainly do stills only. I'd like the ability to take decent video but it's not a priority.
Because I do a lot of distance shots I figure that full frame isn't going to benefit me much as I'd end up cropping anyway. It's also a little out of my budget.
I'm a website designer and I'm also planning on offering photography for my customers (e.g. restaurants, local businesses etc), but I'm not looking to do full-time photography work.
What I've been looking at:
- Canon 70d
- Canon 7d mk II
Budget:
Obviously spending less if I can, but upto around the £1000 mark. I'll be selling my existing camera.
My concerns:
The 70d seems to be the step up to a better more professional version of my current camera, but I don't know if the AF or image quality is going to be much better than my current camera. It seems mainly aimed at video but I've barely used this on the 700d.
I love the idea of owning a 7d MkII mainly due to the professional feel and build quality, also the much better AF system. I'm disappointed with the lack of a touch screen though, which I've found useful on the 700d (for setting focus when on a tripod or pinching to zoom in review). Are the differences in image quality and autofocus going to be enough to make up for this? If it's a choice between quality and convenience, it's the pictures that count.
My current lenses:
- Canon 18-55mm IS STM kit lens
- Canon 50mm F1.4
- Tamron 18-250 AF Di II
- Tamron 18-270 VC PZD
Planning to buy:
- Tamron 70-300 VC USD
- Sigma 17-50mm OS HSM F2.8 (kit replacement)
Thanks guys, I hope I've provided enough information (sorry for such a long post).
Current Camera:
I've currently got the 700d which is my first DSLR. I've had it for about 18 months now and had a lot of fun with it, but thinking it's time to upgrade.
I'm not happy with the noise performance, I seem to have to keep everything under iso 800. Also whilst the build quality isn't bad, I want something a little more solid to go travelling with and not have to worry about rain etc.
Having only 9 af points is a pain for me, I find it never focuses where I want so 99% of the time it's set to centre af point only. Also whatever I do with the autofocus I struggle to get decent shots of birds etc unless they're stationary on a table.
What I'm using the camera for:
I do mainly wildlife and close-ups, a few landscapes but not as much. Whilst the camera seems great for video I haven't really used it for this at all and mainly do stills only. I'd like the ability to take decent video but it's not a priority.
Because I do a lot of distance shots I figure that full frame isn't going to benefit me much as I'd end up cropping anyway. It's also a little out of my budget.
I'm a website designer and I'm also planning on offering photography for my customers (e.g. restaurants, local businesses etc), but I'm not looking to do full-time photography work.
What I've been looking at:
- Canon 70d
- Canon 7d mk II
Budget:
Obviously spending less if I can, but upto around the £1000 mark. I'll be selling my existing camera.
My concerns:
The 70d seems to be the step up to a better more professional version of my current camera, but I don't know if the AF or image quality is going to be much better than my current camera. It seems mainly aimed at video but I've barely used this on the 700d.
I love the idea of owning a 7d MkII mainly due to the professional feel and build quality, also the much better AF system. I'm disappointed with the lack of a touch screen though, which I've found useful on the 700d (for setting focus when on a tripod or pinching to zoom in review). Are the differences in image quality and autofocus going to be enough to make up for this? If it's a choice between quality and convenience, it's the pictures that count.
My current lenses:
- Canon 18-55mm IS STM kit lens
- Canon 50mm F1.4
- Tamron 18-250 AF Di II
- Tamron 18-270 VC PZD
Planning to buy:
- Tamron 70-300 VC USD
- Sigma 17-50mm OS HSM F2.8 (kit replacement)
Thanks guys, I hope I've provided enough information (sorry for such a long post).