Interesting read if considering an upgrade

[21limited]

SO many photo discussions could have been shortened considerably by making the person I was talking to watch this first.

 

[DanOstergren27 2]

Here we go again...

 

[21limited]

Hopefully not, it’s always good to explore different takes on the same topic, but this has already been discussed.

 

[RScottie114 28]

Thank you for posting this. I needed it.

I have been obsessing over my equipment since I started using it.

Why? Is my equipment REALLY that bad?

I have a Canon EOS Rebel T7 and two kit lenses, the Canon 18-55 EF-s lens and the 75-300 EF lens, the so called "worst lens ever."

I have had this setup for just shy of two years and have only recently decided to start actually trying to get some good shots with it.

I did not choose this camera directly. I had been looking at various camera's and my wife took notice. She purchased a kit from simply doing a search for camera's for those beginning to use DSLR's. She is great because she knows I would have obsessed for a long time trying to find the perfect gear instead of just diving in and getting my film wet. Oh wait, there is no getting film wet anymore! Developing and printing pictures was a huge part of the equation back in the day but now, not so much.

I will continue to look at lenses but only to increase my range as I learn to shoot with what I have.

I think I can get good shots with this camera, even using the "worst lens ever."

But, I also think Canon's 10-18mm and perhaps a "nifty fifty" would supplement my bag just perfectly.

And, when I get better with what I've got, I may actually need to get a better camera body and more lenses.

 

[smoke665]

I have a Canon EOS Rebel T7 and two kit lenses, the Canon 18-55 EF-s lens and the 75-300 EF lens, the so called "worst lens ever."

What you have is perfectly capable of producing quality images and good place to start. Before you go out and spend money needlessly, spend a few months shooting, learn the basics (exposure/composition/light), and determine where your interests lie. Is it landscape, macro, portrait, street, etc., then choose your equipment to fill your need.

 

[Don Fischer]

I totally agree with this portion of the read:
"While everyone obsesses over these meaningless numbers, the specs that actually impact your photography get ignored. Battery life determines whether you can finish a shoot. Low-light performance decides if you can capture the moment or just noise. Build quality affects whether your camera survives a real professional workload. Ergonomics determine if you enjoy the shooting experience or fight the camera the whole way. Color science makes your images look natural or artificial, but you won't find it on a spec sheet. Weather-sealing keeps you shooting when others pack up, but it doesn't make headlines".

Especially Build Quality, Low-Light performance, Ergonomics, and Color Science are most important to me. 24mp is more than I need but nice to have. I always carry an extra battery when I think I'll need it. I do have a high rez D850 and it is a fantastic camera but, if it were only 24mp I would probably like it just as much. These are just MY NEEDS and my opinions.

Ever wonder if Ansel Adams knew he needed all that stuff to take a picture?

 

[21limited]

Ever wonder if Ansel Adams knew he needed all that stuff to take a picture?

He needed a mule…..so, then there’s that.

 

[Tinstafl116 112]

I agree on the spray and pray for many things is not the best way of doing it. For sports that you can anticipate then you look for the peak action. For instance though trying to get the ball on the bat I will shoot a burst but where I usually shoot burst is rodeos. I have no idea when the rider is goign to be thrown off that bull or horse so I love the z9 a the buffer and I will shoot for up to 8 seconds continuously. I will probably use about 15 fps

 

[LWW]

I totally agree with this portion of the read:
"While everyone obsesses over these meaningless numbers, the specs that actually impact your photography get ignored. Battery life determines whether you can finish a shoot. Low-light performance decides if you can capture the moment or just noise. Build quality affects whether your camera survives a real professional workload. Ergonomics determine if you enjoy the shooting experience or fight the camera the whole way. Color science makes your images look natural or artificial, but you won't find it on a spec sheet. Weather-sealing keeps you shooting when others pack up, but it doesn't make headlines".

Especially Build Quality, Low-Light performance, Ergonomics, and Color Science are most important to me. 24mp is more than I need but nice to have. I always carry an extra battery when I think I'll need it. I do have a high rez D850 and it is a fantastic camera but, if it were only 24mp I would probably like it just as much. These are just MY NEEDS and my opinions.

All true.

Cropping can be a valid concern with fixed lenses, however zooms are so good today that this solves the issue for the most part.

Even with a fixed lens, a bit of sneaker zoom can cure a lot of ills.

Add on the ability to enlarge files effectively through software and voila.