Hi guys (:
So, as of right now, I have, love and use a canon rebel xti. I plan on pursuing a career in photography, so naturally, I plan on going to college to be a photography major. My parents have offered to buy me a new camera for graduation, however, I really don't know where to go from my canon rebel! I've read countless reviews of canons and nikons and I just don't seem to know where do go from where I'm at right now.
So, I was wondering if you guys had any suggestions. If it influences your advice at all, I plan on pursuing a career as a wedding photographer, also if you have any advice for me pertaining to that as well, that'd be helpful. (:
My photography instructor uses the 7D and is extremely pleased with it so far. He mainly does wedding photography.
Its quite a jump from the entry level Rebel series but i feel that if you know what you're doing with your XTi, you will adapt very quickly and find that those DSLR's meet your needs as a professional photographer.
I agree with Mark!
7D or 5D.
If you already have an assortment of lenses, go with the 7D as many of them may not work with the 5D.
Next, get yourself a good lens: Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Standard Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
This is one you can use forever and never be disappointed!
Remember, with weddings you will be working in low light. You will need fast lenses
I'm ALL about the Pentax Kx. you can get an adapter ring from Pentax and with it you can use all screw mount lenses. It is interchangeable with any Pentax lens ever made, and then some! I like it because there are no superfluous buttons and the lens options are virtually unlimited.
some else just asked a similar question and instead of this turning into a debate of Nikon vs Canon, I will make the same advice to you. Go to a store and put them in your hands and see which one fits best in your hands. Then look for the specs in the body class that you like.
PS... I am a nikon guy myself, prefer the glass on nikons better.
I agree with Jeff. I use Nikon, and I stuck with Nikon only because I have all Nikon accessories. I have nothing against Cannon, or Sony or Pentax for that matter, I just like the way Nikon feels and I'm comfortable with the button layout / menu config. In the end it going to be in YOUR hands most of the time so get what works and feels good for YOU
Yeah, I'm not going to lie, I've always been somewhat of a Canon girl. I've been checking out Nikons for a while, but I think I'll likely just stick with a Canon.
Oh, and also, Mark and Kevin, I've been reasearching the 7d and it sounds wonderful! I just get so scared every once and a while when I see a one star review out of 500 5 star ones. It just makes me nervous that something will go wrong with MY camera. I guess I just need to have faith though!
I read an article a few months ago that give me a different perspective about bodies. The author made the point that camera bodies come and go, it's lenses that have a real life. Since you are just starting and probably don't have a lot of equipment, you are going to make an important decision. Canon, Nikon or other manufacturer? Do your homework concentrating on the LENSes and their reviews. Good luck with that. And I should point out that the new kid on the block is Sony, so don't forget them.
I agree with Scott, although I am a big Canon fan. I am a retired wedding photographer and love the Canon line. It met all of my needs through some very stressful times. Keep your Rebel for a back up, you always need a back up no matter what. At some point something will fail. Good luck to you!
Depending on where you are going for school, some of the schools require you to also have film cameras to learn darkroom. I sold a couple old Large Format 1950's Press cameras to people enrolling in Photog School.
So, what I am saying is...you may want to check with the school too!
Oh I work with film already, no worries! I have to take a few darkroom classes in college, but by then I'll have worked with film extensively and exclusively in school for two years. And I have the trusty old AE-1, so no problems there! (:
If you already have a collection of lenses, you have two options-
1. either keep the lenses and continue with Canon to save money so you can reuse your lenses and not have to buy new ones
or 2. sell your lenses and go with Nikon and with the money, buy your camera and new lenses.
If you plan on going with Canon, I say don't go for a drastic jump, like going from an XTi to a 5D MKII.
You should go for an T1i or a T2i (newly released) or if you're looking to really invest, go for a 50D or 7D
If you do want to switch over to Nikon, then I definitely super strongly suggest going with:
D90- it's more of an advanced amateur camera, it's pretty affordable and really awesome to work with- you still learn a lot while having lots of manual control over everything.
or, D300s. same as the D90, but a little better.
and again, if you're willing to invest in the extra money, go for the D700.
You should go into stores and try out the cameras, like actually hold them! see which feels better in your hands, yahknow?
To be honest... jumping from an XTi to a T1 or T2i isnt much of a jump at all. I own the T1i and i've shot with an XTi before. My camera really is no more advanced nor better than the XTi. The only big change is the ability to take HD video.
If you're going to be learning and growing as a photographer it may be wise to chose a camera thats a bit out of your knowledge base because it gives you room to grow.
If you stick with the entry level cameras you may soon find yourself yearning for something more advanced.
For the sake of monetary limitations I'm considering the 50D. The price is more my range. Plus I read a ten page review on it and have been reading reviews all night comparing it and the Nikon D300. I feel like the 50D is a fair transition for now. That's just what I think though, from my research. I might consult a friend of mine, who's a photographer, about it further, but what do you guys think?
I think its a great idea. the 50D is set up like the rest of the semi-pro and professional DSLR's so it'll be a good learning experience for considerably less money than the 7D or 5D.
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If you can afford it Canon Eos 5D.
My photography instructor uses the 7D and is extremely pleased with it so far. He mainly does wedding photography.
Its quite a jump from the entry level Rebel series but i feel that if you know what you're doing with your XTi, you will adapt very quickly and find that those DSLR's meet your needs as a professional photographer.
Thats just my opinion... as a Canon guy.
Good luck with your search!
7D or 5D.
If you already have an assortment of lenses, go with the 7D as many of them may not work with the 5D.
Next, get yourself a good lens:
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Standard Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
This is one you can use forever and never be disappointed!
Remember, with weddings you will be working in low light. You will need fast lenses
PS... I am a nikon guy myself, prefer the glass on nikons better.
Also goto http://www.dpreview.com/ by far one of the best camera review spots on the web.
Depending on where you are going for school, some of the schools require you to also have film cameras to learn darkroom. I sold a couple old Large Format 1950's Press cameras to people enrolling in Photog School.
So, what I am saying is...you may want to check with the school too!
1. either keep the lenses and continue with Canon to save money so you can reuse your lenses and not have to buy new ones
or 2. sell your lenses and go with Nikon and with the money, buy your camera and new lenses.
If you plan on going with Canon, I say don't go for a drastic jump, like going from an XTi to a 5D MKII.
You should go for an T1i or a T2i (newly released) or if you're looking to really invest, go for a 50D or 7D
If you do want to switch over to Nikon, then I definitely super strongly suggest going with:
D90- it's more of an advanced amateur camera, it's pretty affordable and really awesome to work with- you still learn a lot while having lots of manual control over everything.
or, D300s. same as the D90, but a little better.
and again, if you're willing to invest in the extra money, go for the D700.
You should go into stores and try out the cameras, like actually hold them! see which feels better in your hands, yahknow?
Good luck!
If you're going to be learning and growing as a photographer it may be wise to chose a camera thats a bit out of your knowledge base because it gives you room to grow.
If you stick with the entry level cameras you may soon find yourself yearning for something more advanced.