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Musket
Mar 19, 2008

Doctor w-rw-rw- posted:

I have a little bit of money to burn, but I only want to burn it once until I progress from beginner to an intermediate or advanced level of familiarity with shooting DSLRs. I *was* planning on getting a Canon 7D Mk II, but am reconsidering after some of the discussion in the Canon thread. I have a way old Rebel EOS SLR (film, not digital; not sure of the specific model, it's probably around 10 years old) with the kit lens and a telephoto lens.

To give an idea of the kinds of things I want to shoot:
I don't particularly need sports/nature photography, but I do want to take photos of Tokyo and Osaka next time I visit, ranging from cityscapes on the ground or from SkyTree or Tokyo Tower to temples and some greenery (mostly just landscapes or monuments), time-lapse photos, and possibly decent video. Computer control is a plus, since I might want to create some kind of remote-controlled rig for whatever camera I get (probably using libgphoto2?).

Are there cameras that are particularly strong for some of these? Upcoming models that might be suitable?

Go play with a Fujifilm XE2 or XT1 with 18-55 2.8-4 kit lens. It can be controlled with a smart phone app and is a dream for adapting old lenses. You can adapt you old canon glass to it. It's small enough for travel and isn't a bad set up for tricky light situations.

Check out the mirror less thread.

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Musket
Mar 19, 2008

succ posted:

I'm curious as to what are some goons reasons for making the jump to full frame? I enjoy shooting landscape and notice limitations of using a low-end DSLR with cheaper glass. Would I be a good case for upgrading to a full frame?

Upgrade path: skill > glass > 4x5.

Why haven't you looked at better glass. Your babbyfirstcam might be missing pro options but it can still make wonderful photos with good glass.

Musket
Mar 19, 2008

Javid posted:

How good a deal is this for a first SLR?

https://www.adorama.com/inkd3100krr.html

Says not available. If you are dead set on a D3100, dont get the red one.

https://www.keh.com/shop/nikon-d3100-digital-camera-body-14-2-m-p.html Grab the 18-55 DX lens on the cheap and if your budget allows, the 35mm 1.8 lens. As far as I know, KEH is still a great place for used gear.

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