awrhodes84
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Hello all and thank you for reading my first post on the forum. I have been an avid photo-hobbyist for over 10 years now, with my jump to the world of DSLRs coming about 2.5 years ago when I purchased the Rebel T3i that I still use today. Since then, my work has gradually improved to the point that I have placed or won some amateur photo contests and regularly sell medium-to-large size prints online. My primary lens is the 24-70 f/2.8L (not the new IS version) and I only shoot in RAW. I only have one EF-S lens I would need to sell.
I primarily focus on landscape/travel photography... i.e. lighthouses in Maine, monuments of DC (where I live), waterfalls (long exposure), fall foliage, astrophotogrpahy, and dramatic sunrise/sunset landscape scenes. Some of my work is HDR using photomatix. I have yet to dive deep into the world of portrait/event photography, but I do enjoy shooting stationary shots of family and recently purchased a 600EX speedlite to boost that endeavor. I also have fun with action shots of my black lab. Bottom line: I like to dabble in everything, but landscape and HDR are my sweet spot.
At this point, I feel that I've mastered my crop sensor T3i and am being limited by its drawbacks. Primarily, I want a wider angle in my landscape shots (especially as my interest in star shots grows). Second, I think I'm in for a huge treat with the upgrade in high ISO/low noise capabilities that the current Canon FFs offer. I currently try to stick with ISO 100 as much as possible (on Gitzo tripod/RRS ballhead) for low light shots to compensate. But getting something usable at ISO 12,800 or greater? Wow. I'm giddy thinking of how this can help my night/star scenes. I'm heading to Iceland for a week in September, so this upgrade should pay some immediate benefits.
So what shall it be. The 6D, the MK3, or is there something else? I'm a thorough purchaser and have been trying to do a really assess the value of the extra $1,500 that a MK3 would cost over the 6D. It seems like picture quality is going to be identical, with the AF being the primary comparison here. Coming from a T3i, I have no idea what an AF like the MK3 is even like. Differences that are meaningless to me: 1/4000 vs 1/800 shutter, 1/180 vs 1/200 flash sync, 2 card slots, and the built-in HDR JPG vs RAW issue (I'll still do HDR in PP). Things that interest me with the 6D... the WiFi/Android camera control would be awesome for setting up vacation shots with both my fiancee and I in them. Would also be neat to direct upload the occasional shot to social media and use GPS location tagging.
I'd appreciate any advice on upgrading to FF, the sacrifices or benefits of either camera, or any additional Canon cameras you would recommend instead. Thanks a ton!
Andrew
Flickr: awrhodes84's Photostream
I primarily focus on landscape/travel photography... i.e. lighthouses in Maine, monuments of DC (where I live), waterfalls (long exposure), fall foliage, astrophotogrpahy, and dramatic sunrise/sunset landscape scenes. Some of my work is HDR using photomatix. I have yet to dive deep into the world of portrait/event photography, but I do enjoy shooting stationary shots of family and recently purchased a 600EX speedlite to boost that endeavor. I also have fun with action shots of my black lab. Bottom line: I like to dabble in everything, but landscape and HDR are my sweet spot.
At this point, I feel that I've mastered my crop sensor T3i and am being limited by its drawbacks. Primarily, I want a wider angle in my landscape shots (especially as my interest in star shots grows). Second, I think I'm in for a huge treat with the upgrade in high ISO/low noise capabilities that the current Canon FFs offer. I currently try to stick with ISO 100 as much as possible (on Gitzo tripod/RRS ballhead) for low light shots to compensate. But getting something usable at ISO 12,800 or greater? Wow. I'm giddy thinking of how this can help my night/star scenes. I'm heading to Iceland for a week in September, so this upgrade should pay some immediate benefits.
So what shall it be. The 6D, the MK3, or is there something else? I'm a thorough purchaser and have been trying to do a really assess the value of the extra $1,500 that a MK3 would cost over the 6D. It seems like picture quality is going to be identical, with the AF being the primary comparison here. Coming from a T3i, I have no idea what an AF like the MK3 is even like. Differences that are meaningless to me: 1/4000 vs 1/800 shutter, 1/180 vs 1/200 flash sync, 2 card slots, and the built-in HDR JPG vs RAW issue (I'll still do HDR in PP). Things that interest me with the 6D... the WiFi/Android camera control would be awesome for setting up vacation shots with both my fiancee and I in them. Would also be neat to direct upload the occasional shot to social media and use GPS location tagging.
I'd appreciate any advice on upgrading to FF, the sacrifices or benefits of either camera, or any additional Canon cameras you would recommend instead. Thanks a ton!
Andrew
Flickr: awrhodes84's Photostream