 Mandy Hank |
Looking for new camera..which one? Right now I have a Canon Digital with 6 mpx. I am looking around to upgrade to at least an 8 but I have no idea what the biggest differences are between these cameras. Can you let me know what you think of these if you have them or what you've heard about them? I want to get my money's worth. (By the way I shoot mostly weddings and portraits) I'm looking into: Canon EOS 1D Mark II 8 mpx Canon EOS 30D 8.2mpx Canon EOS 20D 8.2 mpx Canon 5D 12.8 mpx Thanks for any advice!
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Michael H. Cothran |
My first inclination is that if you are upgrading from 6 mp to 8 mp, AND wanting your money's worth, this is a big mistake. Those extra 2,000,000 pixels are not going to reap you any significant differences in your image quality. In fact, under most circumstances, I doubt you'll see any difference at all. All you'll end up with is a second body. And if that's all you want, then have at it. Now 12 mp would be more in line of an upgrade, but it is still a lot of money for a few more megapixels. However, I would consider the 5D to be more of a "professional" body than a Rebel, or even the 10D/20D/30D.
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Mandy Hank |
I have considered the 5D and yes it is a lot of money, some photographers I have heard say that you don't really need many more than 8 megapixels for shooting weddings- do you not agree? Thanks for the input though. I appreciate it :)
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Michael H. Cothran |
I agree. 6-8 mp is plenty. But, if you plan to offer wall size prints, 12 mp will still serve you better. Otherwise, if you plan to offer only album size prints, and maybe 11x14's, a 6 and/or 8 mp camera should serve your needs just fine. Just don't be under the presumption that 8 mp will give you significantly better looking images than your 6 mp (by means of megapixel measurement alone). In this case, if I were in your shoes, I'd opt for the 8 mp 1D Mark II. It is a very rugged camera. Definitely pro level - in fact, it is the most rugged of all the bodies you list. It should be ideal for wedding work. Michael H. Cothran
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Paul Tobeck |
It rerally depends on your motivations for the upgrade. I know several wedding photographers who currently shoot with 6mp Rebels and 10D Canons. Both sell prints up to 16x20 with no problems. If you're looking to upgrade to increase your sellable print size, you won't see a significant quality difference until you get up to 12mp. Genuine Fractals is a cheap investment and I've seen some AWESOME enlargements up to 24x36 that were made from 5mp files using it. If you're looking for increased durability, then any of the ones you listed would be more durable than the Rebel. One thing to keep in mind, the 5D is the only camera you listed that has a full frame sensor. If you're used to the 1.6x factor with the Rebel, this would be a big change. If the lens factor was annoying and you wished your wide angles were wider, then it would be a benefit.
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Autumn Hernandez |
I am looking into upgrading to the 5D eventually, so that's my pick. lol Be careful though, if this is what you go with. Make sure your lenses will be compatible!!!!
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John C. Schwentner |
No one is mentioning lenses as a factor.. They are equally if not more important than lots of mps.
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