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Every day in the comments on my blog 'Radozhiva' the same question is heard - 'which Canon SLR camera to buy?'. In this article I will share my thoughts on this. Please note that the article is very full of subjective factors, since there are a lot of little things to consider when choosing a camera. I work as a professional photographer, and also do reviews of photographic equipment, shoot on almost all Canon and Nikon SLR cameras, you can say I ate a dog with these cameras and lenses.
Canon EOS SLR Camera Selection
All Canon digital SLR cameras can be divided into 3 classes:
- Amateur - These cameras are aimed at people who just need to get a high-quality photo without understanding the intricacies and settings of the camera. Most often, amateur cameras are best suited for people who do not take pictures professionally, but simply want a good camera for home, leisure, travel, family, nature, etc., so that the camera is light, easy to operate and inexpensive. Actually, Canon has the largest range of cameras in this segment.
- Advanced amateur - have advanced functionality with a large number of specific settings that you can deal with for a long time. These cameras are suitable for advanced amateurs who already know the settings, or want to get good potential for mastering skills in photography. Also, these cameras are noticeably more expensive and heavier. A distinctive feature of advanced amateur cameras is the presence of an additional monochrome display on the top panel of the camera, which helps to quickly access a number of settings.
- Professional - these cameras are designed for people who take professional photographs, know a lot about photography and are not afraid of manual settings. Typically, these cameras have a much better body and functionality. A distinctive feature of such cameras is the lack of a built-in flash (for the pros it is not particularly important). Usually these are full-format cameras or cameras with crop factor Kf = 1.3. Also, cameras of the highest price range have a combo case with a special additional handle that helps to keep the camera in portrait (vertical) orientation. I do not specifically touch upon this class of cameras in this article, because there is a million and one nuances in choosing professional equipment, and professionals themselves often know which camera they need.
For beginners and amateurs, I recommend Canon amateur cameras, which are represented in 2017 by 17 models.
The camera is a complex technical device, and the equipment does not stand still. In the tablet I indicated your rating of cameras based on the date the camera was released and its technical characteristics. I think that now the best amateur camera is the Canon 800D, this can be seen from the table below.
When choosing a camera I do not recommend paying much attention to the number of megapixels, in most cases, a huge number of megapixels is not in demand and even unnecessarily, in more detail in sections Battle of Megapixels, Gigapixels и Pixels and Subpixels.
Canon 800D is primarily interesting for its swivel touch screen, fast continuous shooting and excellent video quality.
| Rating | Model | Year | MP | Frame per second | Focus points | Video | Dislpey |
| 1 | 850D | 2020 winter | 24,1 | 7 | 45 (45 k, Dual Pixel AF) | 4K 24p, stereo sound, tracking focus | 3-inch, 1 pixels, rotary and touch |
| 2 | 800D | 2017 winter | 24,2 | 6 | 45 (45 k, Dual Pixel AF) | Full HD 30fps, stereo sound, tracking focus | 3-inch, 1 pixels, rotary and touch |
| 3 | 760D | 2015 winter | 24,2 | 5 | 19 (19 k, Hybrid AF 3) | Full HD 30fps, stereo sound, tracking focus | 3-inch, 1 pixels, rotary and touch |
| 4 | 750D | 2015 winter | 24,2 | 5 | 19 (19 k, Hybrid AF 3) | Full HD 30fps, stereo sound, tracking focus | 3-inch, 1 pixels, rotary and touch |
| 5 | 250D | 2019 spring | 24,2 | 5 | 9 (1 k, Dual Pixel AF) | 4K 25 fpsstereo sound, focus tracking | 3-inch, 1 pixels, rotary and touch |
| 6 | 200D | 2017 summer | 24.0 | 5 | 9 (1 k, Dual Pixel AF) | Full HD 60i, mono sound, tracking focus | 3.2-inch, 1 pixels, rotary and touch |
| 7 | 2000D | 2018 winter | 24.0 | 3 | 9 (1 k) | Full HD 30fps, mono sound, tracking focus | 3-inch, 920 pixels |
| 8 | 700D | 2013 spring | 17,9 | 5 | 9 (9K, Hybrid AF) | Full HD 30fps, stereo sound, tracking focus | 3-inch, 1 pixels, rotary and touch |
| 9 | 650D | 2012 summer | 17,9 | 5 | 9 (9K, Hybrid AF) | Full HD 30fps, stereo sound, tracking focus | 3-inch, 1 pixels, rotary and touch |
| 10 | 100D | 2013 spring | 17,9 | 4 | 9 (1 k, Hybrid AF 2) | Full HD 30fps, mono sound, tracking focus | 3-inch, 1 pixels, touch |
| 11 | 600D | 2011 winter | 17,9 | 3,7 | 9 (1 k) | Full HD 30 stereo sound | 3-inch, 1 pixels, swivel |
| 12 | 550D | 2010 summer | 17,9 | 3,7 | 9 (1 k) | Full HD 30fps, mono sound | 3-inch, 1 pixels |
| 13 | 1300D | 2016 winter | 17,9 | 3 | 9 (1 k) | Full HD 30fps, mono sound | 3-inch, 920 pixels |
| 14 | 1200D | 2014 winter | 17,9 | 3 | 9 (1 k) | Full HD 30fps, mono sound | 3-inch, 460 pixels |
| 15 | 4000D | 2018 winter | 17,9 | 3 | 9 (1 k) | Full HD 30fps, mono sound | 2.7-inch, 230 pixels |
| 16 | 500D | 2009 spring | 15,1 | 3,4 | 9 (1 k) | Full HD 20fps, mono sound | 3-inch, 920 pixels |
| 17 | 1100D | 2011 winter | 12,2 | 3 (2, 0.8) | 9 (1 k) | HD 720p 30fps, mono sound | 2.7-inch, 230 pixels |
| 18 | 1000D | 2008 summer | 10,1 | 3 (1.5) | 7 (1k) | LiveView only | 2.5-inch, 230 pixels |
| 19 | 450D | 2008 winter | 12,2 | 3,5 | 9 (1 k) | LiveView only | 3-inch, 230 pixels |
| 20 | 400D | 2006 summer | 10,1 | 3 | 9 (1 k) | No | 2.5-inch, 230 pixels |
| 21 | 350D | 2005 winter | 8 | 3 | 7 (1 k) | No | 1.8 inches, 118 pixels + monochrome |
| 22 | 300D | 2003 summer | 6,3 | 2,5 | 7 (1 k) | No | 1.8 inches, 118 pixels + monochrome |
In the plate in the column about focusing points, the letter 'k' means the number of cross-shaped focusing points. Such points help better cope with focusing in difficult conditions. For details on how focus points work on Canon cameras, see 'Canon EOS Camera Focus Sensors'. Cameras for which 'Tracking Focus' is not specified will automatically focus when shooting video unless the '*' button is pressed or the shutter button halfway pressed.
About the video: I want to convey to buyers that auto focus on all Canon cameras (except for cameras that support focusing Dual Pixel AF) when shooting a video, it works very poorly. This is due to the fact that the mechanism of a digital SLR camera is poorly adapted for focusing with a raised mirror, which requires a video mode. Typically, focusing when recording video occurs in contrast, rather than using the phase sensors of the camera. Canon says cameras 750D.760D 700D, 650D, 100D they use a hybrid focusing system to achieve fast and accurate focusing when shooting video, but in reality the automatic focusing with these cameras is still quite slow.
The same goes for Nikon SLR cameras and Pentax. If autofocus is very critical when shooting video, then I advise you to look towards Canon cameras with focus Dual Pixel AF, which provides high speed and focus accuracy when shooting video.
Various Canon camera names: 'D', 'Kiss Digital', 'Digital Rebel'
Canon in different countries calls its amateur cameras differently: in Japan they are known by the name 'Kiss Digital'and in the USA under the name'Digital Rebel'. Below is a table of correspondences of names. In Europe and other countries, cameras have a familiar name with the letter 'D'after the model number.
| EOS 'D' | Digital Rebel | Kiss Digital |
| 100D | SL1 | X7 |
| 200D | SL2 | X9 |
| 300D | Digital rebel | Kiss digital |
| 350D | XT | n |
| 400D | Xti | X |
| 450D | xSI | x2 |
| 500D | T1i | X3 |
| 550D | T2i | X4 |
| 600D | T3i | X5 |
| 650D | T4i | X6i |
| 700D | T5i | X7i |
| 750D | T6i | X8i |
| 760D(8000D for Asian markets) | T6s | — |
| 800D | T7i | X9i |
| 850D | T8i | X10i |
| 1000D | XS | F |
| 1100D | T3 | X50 |
| 1200D | T5 | X70 |
| 1300D | T6 | X80 |
| 2000D (1500D for Asian markets) | T7 | X90 |
| 4000D (3000D for Asian markets) | T100 | — |
Canon EOS 77D for Asian markets may have a name '9000D '.
If you are limited in funds, then a good option for an amateur Canon camera is the simple and affordable Canon 1300D, which, together with a standard (whale) lens, costs about 400 USD.
As for the advanced amateur camera, in my opinion, full-length Canon 6D и Canon 6D MarkII are a very interesting option. If there is no desire to get in touch with the full frame, then Canon is an excellent advanced amateur camera. Canon 7D MarkII.
| Rating | Model | Year | MP | Frame per second | Focus points | Video | Dislpey |
| 1 | Canon 7D MarkII | 2014 | 20,2 | 10 | 65 (65 k, Dual Pixel AF) | Full HD 60fps, stereo sound, tracking focus | 3-inch, 1 pixels |
| 2 | 90D | 2019 | 24 | 11 | 45 (45 k, Dual Pixel AF) | UHD 4K 3840 x 2160 30p, stereo sound, tracking focus | 3-inch, touch, swivel |
| 3 | 80D | 2016 | 24 | 7 | 45 (45 k, Dual Pixel AF) | Full HD 60fps, stereo sound, tracking focus | 3-inch, 1 pixels |
| 4 | 77D | 2017 | 24 | 6 | 45 (45 k, Dual Pixel AF) | Full HD 60fps, stereo sound, tracking focus | 3-inch, 1 pixels |
| 5 | 70D | 2013 summer | 20,2 | 7 | 19 (19 k, Dual Pixel AF) | Full HD 30fps, stereo sound, tracking focus | 3-inch, 1 pixels, rotary and touch |
| 6 | 7D | 2009 autumn | 17,9 | 8 | 19 (19 k) | Full HD 30fps, mono sound | 3-inch, 920 pixels |
| 7 | 60D | 2010 summer | 17,9 | 5,3 | 9 (9 k) | Full HD 30fps, mono sound | 3-inch, 1 pixels, swivel |
| 8 | 50D | 2008 summer | 15,1 | 6,3 | 9 (9 k) | LiveView only | 3-inch, 920 pixels |
| 9 | 40D | 2007 summer | 10,1 | 6,5 | 9 (9 k) | LiveView only | 3-inch, 230 pixels |
| 10 | 30D | 2006 winter | 8,2 | 5 | 9 (1 k) | No | 2.5-inch, 230 pixels |
| 11 | 20D | 2004 summer | 8,2 | 5 | 9 (1 k) | No | 1.8 inches, 118 pixels |
| 12 | 10D | 2003 winter | 6,3 | 3 | 7 (1k) | No | 1.8 inches, 118 pixels |
| 13 | D60 | 2002 summer | 6,3 | 3 | 3 (1k) | No | 1.8 inches, 118 pixels |
| 14 | D30 | 2000 spring | 3,1 | 3 | 3 (1k) | No | 1.8 inches, 114 pixels |
I did not include the Canon 20Da and 60Da cameras in the table because of their specific features, which are of little interest to the ordinary amateur photographer. If you have limited means, then a good option for an advanced amateur camera Canon is Canon 70D.
Usually cameras of advanced amateur and professional classes are sold separately from the lens, such a kit is called a 'body', and when a camera is sold with a lens, it is called a 'kit' (this is how cameras from the amateur segment are most often sold), and the lens from the shipment is called a 'whale lens' (sometimes abbreviated and simply called "whale", which creates confusion - both a kit and a lens from such a kit are called the same word).
Attention: you cannot take pictures with one “body” camera, you should always take pictures with a lens :)
Important: usually, if you buy a camera with a whale lens (the so-called whale kit), then such a kit will cost less than buying a camera and the same lens separately.
There are lenses really different, for different purposes and for different tasks. Usually comes with a camera universal standard lensthat can be used for basic tasks. With a standard lens, you can shoot landscapes, close-ups, portraits - almost anything. Most often, the kit contains the cheapest lens of class 18-55 / 3.5-5.6 - Canon Zoom Lens EF-S 18-55mm 1: 3.5-5.6 IS or Canon Zoom Lens EF-S 18-55mm 1: 3.5-5.6 ISII... Also, you can find options with better quality options - Canon Zoom Lens EF-S 18-55mm 1: 3.5-5.6 IS STM or Canon Zoom Lens EF-S 18-135mm 1: 3.5-5.6 IS STM.
The choice of other lenses requires a separate large article, but in addition to the standard (universal whale) lens, I recommend getting a fast, discrete fix the lens. Such a lens does not know how to zoom, but has a higher aperture than "whale". This will allow you to easily shoot in low light conditions, control the depth of field (create blurred background in photos), create a 'bokeh effect', get brighter and more vivid colors in photos.
- Canon EF-S 24mm 1: 2.8 STM
- Canon EF 50mm F / 1.8 II
- Canon EF 50mm F / 1.8 STM
- Canon EF 40mm 1: 2.8 STM
- YONGNUO LENS EF 50mm 1: 1.8
- How to check the camera when buying is described in the section Camera check.
- The performance of all Canon cameras can be found here.
- You can read general information on the Canon EOS system here.
- A list of all Canon EF-S lenses will find here.
My experience
I recommend spending less time choosing a camera - more time will be spent on the photo itself. All cameras are presented in tables (except Canon 6D / 6D MarkII) have the same physical size of the sensor, and therefore at low ISO values, you can get good photos with the same probability. The camera is not always plays a decisive role When creating great photos, the skills of the photographer, lens and light sources are almost always more important. For example, below are my shots on the very first digital SLR camera from Canon, produced in 2000, with a simple lens Canon EF 50mm F / 1.8 STM:
Examples of shots on Canon EOS D30 и Canon EF Lens 50mm 1: 1.8 STM you can see here to register:. increase.
Examples of shots on Canon EOS D30 и Canon EF Lens 50mm 1: 1.8 STM you can see here to register:. increase.
My very useful advice - if there is no money for a new camera, ask your friends for help in buying a used one. camera. Personally, I would opt for the cheapest amateur cameras Canon 1100D, Canon 500D or advanced Canon 60D. If the video recording function in the camera is not critical, then you can stay on amateur Canon models 450D и 1000Das well as advanced models 40D or 50D.
Mirrorless cameras
Canon also launches a range of mirrorless cameras with interchangeable lenses, as cropped (bayonet mount EF-M) and full-frame (R mount) EF-M and R mounts are completely different and lenses cannot be used between them.
List of all Canon EF-M mount cameras
- Canon EOS M
- Canon EOS M2
- Canon EOS M3
- Canon EOS M5
- Canon EOS M6
- Canon EOS M6 MarkII
- Canon EOS M10
- Canon EOS M50
- Canon EOS M50 MarkII
- Canon EOS M100
- Canon EOS M200
An accurate list of all Canon EF-M lenses
Fix Lenses:
- Canon Lens EF-M 22 mm 1:2 STM [2012, 2 colors, AliExpress]
- Canon Lens EF-M 28 mm 1:3.5 Macro IS STM [2016, AliExpress]
- Canon Lens EF-M 32 mm 1:1.4 STM [2018, AliExpress]
Wide angle lenses:
- Canon Zoom Lens EF-M 11-22 mm 1: 4-5.6 IS STM [2013, folding body, AliExpress]
Universal Lenses:
- Canon Zoom Lens EF-M 15-45 mm 1: 3.5-6.3 IS STM [2015, foldable body, 2 colors, AliExpress]
- Canon Zoom Lens EF-M 18-55 mm 1: 3.5-5.6 IS STM [2012, AliExpress]
- Canon Zoom Lens EF-M 18-150 mm 1: 3.5-6.3 IS STM [2016, 2 colors, AliExpress]
Telephoto Lenses:
- Canon Zoom Lens EF-M 55-200 mm 1: 4.5-6.3 IS STM [2014, 2 colors, AliExpress]
Important: using an adapter Canon mount adapter EF-EOS M any lens can be mounted Canon EF, Canon EF-S on cameras with EF-M mount.
+ autofocus lenses from third-party manufacturers:
- Tamron 18-200 / 3.5-6.3
- Sigma 16 / 1.4 | Sigma 30 / 1.4 | Sigma 56 / 1.4
- Viltrox 23 / 1.4 | Viltrox 33 / 1.4 | Viltrox 56 / 1.4
- TTArtisan 32 / 2.8
The choice is not very large. It is also very important that the lenses under Ef-m very few (exact list here), which limits the further upgrade of these cameras.
List of all mirrorless cameras with Canon RF mount
- Canon EOS [September 2018, NO IBIS.30MP AliExpress]
- Canon EOS Ra [November 2019, NO IBIS, 30MP]
- Canon EOSRP [February 2019, NO IBIS.26MP AliExpress]
- Canon EOS-R3 [April 2021, IBIS.24MP AliExpress]
- Canon EOS-R5 [July 2020, IBIS.45MP AliExpress]
- Canon EOS R5C [January 2022, NO IBIS, 45MP]
- Canon EOS-R6 [July 2020, IBIS.20MP AliExpress]
- Canon EOS R6 MARK II [November 2022, IBIS, 24MP]
- Canon EOS-R8 [February 2023, NO IBIS, 24MP]
Mirror or mirrorless?
The exact and correct answer does not yet exist. In each case, the answer may be different.
Full frame or crop?
In each case, the answer may be different. In the general case, full-frame cameras are considered better.
Conclusions
- a great option for an amateur cropped DSLR camera Canon EOS 850D
- a great option for the advanced amateur cropped DSLR camera Canon EOS 90D
- a great option for the advanced amateur full-frame Canon EOS 6D Mark II DSLR camera
All prices for Canon cameras (body or Kit) you can see here. Or maybe someone will like Nikon - you can find recommendations on choosing a Nikon camera here.
I don’t understand anything and I was lost in the choice!
Just tell me the budget that you are willing to spend on the camera and the purpose of buying the camera (what you will shoot for and in what) in the comments and they will tell you the best option. Anyway, ask any of your questions in the comments under this article (the site does NOT require absolutely no registration). You can consult me directly on these contacts.
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Hello Arkady.
In the past I was engaged in unprofessional photography. Then, due to circumstances, I abandoned this. I left Zenit 11 with a set of lenses (Rodnaya + 3 additional, Tair-11, Jupiter-37A and some other things I don’t remember. Now I want my daughter (14 years old) to give a Canon camera or Nikon. Here is which brand of these is better suited for Soviet optics, because it already exists))) I bow to the Canon EOS 77D. Or advise options.
77D is a good option. Nikon and Kenon are well suited for these lenses. I'm not sure that at the age of 14, my daughter will be interested in tinkering with manuals, therefore, it is better to take some kind of universal lens for 77d.
Yes, you are right, but for the future. She likes that. And which is better to take to 77d. He goes with the lens anyway.
Nice 18-135 of the last two versions.
Good afternoon. Can you please tell me whether it is worth changing the Nikon d90 for a Canon 7d, or is it better to choose from the newer 77d and 70d models from Canon? There is a desire to develop further in photography (studio shooting is planned), but so far the budget is limited ...
For the studio, by and large, the camera is not critical. For more detail, you can take any crop at 24 megapixels and the lens is as good as possible. Although 7d is better than d90, I don’t see much sense for these tasks in exchange.
For something serious, it's better to look at the Canon 5D Mark II / III, Nikon D600 / D610.
Still, the 77D ideologically continues the 760D line, I would attribute it to the first category. And, if my memory serves me, it was officially introduced in February 2017, almost simultaneously with the 800D.
Good afternoon. I choose a camera, I need advice from a knowledgeable person. I am engaged in amateur photography, mainly photographing children. funds limited, opted for an EOS Rebel 1300D with a whale lens. Should I take it? What do you say about her? I really want EOS 750D, but it is twice as expensive …….
It's simple - the better the camera is a little worse, but the lens is better. You can even use it. 500D but with lens 18-135 or 17-85will be much better than from 18-55.
Hello Arkady. I want to say thank you for a very solid, informative site about photography! If I have questions, I turn to him.
I wanted to ask you - I doubt the choice between Canon 5d ii and Nikon 600/610. I will take a used one.
Thank you.
Good afternoon. In this case, d600 / 610 is preferable. In general, these are newer cameras with better af, dd and noise.
Help me choose a lens for portraiture, I can’t decide whether it’s 50 1/8 or 1/4 for Kenon Bldg, or which one, it’s a little limited in funds, so I’d like to buy one, but for a good one, thanks, I will wait for your answer,
Good afternoon. Which camera ?. In general 50/1.4 much preferable.
If the means are cramped, then 50 / 1.8 will fit perfectly. In live view mode (leisurely portraiture) it will be quite accurate.
Good afternoon, thanks for your reviews. I am choosing my first SLR camera, I am tormented by the torment of choice: used nikon 3100 - 11000 rubles. or a new canon 1300 KIT 8-55 IS-25000 rubles. canon 100D KIT 18-55DC - 26000.Thanks in advance.
In this case, it is better to take 3100-18 for Nikon d105. In general, some sort of 1100d from 18-135 will be preferable to any of those listed from 18-55
Arkady, good afternoon. Help with choosing a camera please. Doubt between a used canon 70d and a new canon 200d or canon 1300 d. The price is about the same for everyone. I'm going to shoot children and newborns. I'm already tired of comparing and choosing ...
I advise a used Canon 70D (a camera with a class higher than 200d and 1300d)
Thank you very much) I found it with a one-year warranty.
But a friend suggested the nikon d 5200 with 50mm 1/8 and 35mm 1/8 lenses, and 18-55 ct. As a result, 230 euros more. Which would you buy?
I would prefer to pay attention to the lenses and took the D5200 because of the set of lenses. Or look for a similar kit for Canon (50mm 1.8 STM, 35 / 2.0, 18-55 IS)
Hello Arkady!
Many thanks for your Photoblog! Radozhiva is a treasure trove of useful information about photography and photographic equipment!
I am a photography enthusiast, shot on Zenith TTL, compacts, FujiFilm super zoom.
Now I want to buy a new camera, I ask for your advice.
I shoot a family, street photography, nature, landscapes ... I am also interested in photography and video filming. The budget is about $ 1000.
I opted for Canon EOS 77D. I just don't know whether to buy it with a whale 18-55 IS STM or just a body. I definitely want to buy a Canon EF-S 24mm f / 2.8 STM. But if you do not take a kit lens, then a little later I can buy a Canon EF 50mm f / 1.8 STM. Fixes have indisputable advantages: aperture, sharpness, reliability. But for the kit lens - versatility.
Please advise the camera. Perhaps there is a better alternative to 77D.
Should I buy a whale lens?
Thank you!
This is undemanding amateur photography. Personally, I advise you to take any cheaper model (750D as an example), but with a better lens. Of wagons, this is 18-135 (any version), or several fixes at once.
But the 77D (800D) surpasses the 750D in many important ways. This dynamic range, and less noise at high ISO, and a more accurate and faster autofocus system, Dual Pixel. I would not want to miss such useful qualities of the camera.
And the Canon Zoom Lens EF-S 18-55 IS STM of the second version is definitely not worth attention?
The question is whether you will see this difference in DD noise and so on, and the lens will create just your image. You can take 18-55, but at the same time, the potential of shooting opportunities will drop dramatically and it will not really matter which camera, because 18-55 will not allow you to swing. In general, if it's rude, then all the cameras of the latest generations of + - shoot the same way (I'm talking about the quality of the picture).
Arkady, hello! I accidentally stumbled upon your site, which is very informative, I re-read a bunch of everything about cameras, and about lenses, about apertures and shutter speeds ... and I have a complete mess in my head, because I do not understand this at all. The fact is that I really want to buy a camera, of course, for amateurs, canon or Nikon, mainly to take pictures of a 2-year-old child and nature, flowers ... I want it to be smaller, easier, so that I don't run around the playgrounds with a bandura, and so that the photos are beautiful , turned out clear, I just dream of portrait with a blurred background! (at the moment I have an old canon a 510 years 10 already, well, and a camera on the bodies).
Found a used canon eos 1100d, kit 18-55 - price 13000 rubles;
Nikon 1 j1 with changing optics 10-30, 30-110, aperture 3,5-5,6, 3,8-5,6, Hoya filter, sd 32 gb- price 14000₽;
Nikon d 5100 kit 18-105 vr - the price is 18000 XNUMX₽ (but it seems to me big, maybe I'm wrong).
Of the new ones, thanks to your reviews, I drew attention to the Nikon d 3100 and also the canon 1100d - I'm limited in funds.
Maybe my message will seem ridiculous to someone, but it’s very difficult for me to understand and put everything together, and I’m afraid I’ll scribble the used ones while I delve into everything for a long time. I really ask for your advice, as a professional in my field, on which camera should I choose?
On Nikon 1 you can’t wait for a blurry background. Models Canon, Nikon, indicated by you are not such banduras, and they will always be in bulk.
Thank you
Good afternoon.
Nikon 1 j1 is weak, the rest of the entry-level SLR cameras with rammers + are very similar. Of these options, it is best to shoot d5100 + 18-105, but because of the size of the lens, this option is also the most cumbersome.
Thank you for your reply!
Agreeing with the previous comments, I will add - pay attention to the canon 100d (+ pancake 40 / 2,8) - a very compact DSLR. True, in my city they are almost absent on Avito, in contrast to the models you indicated (and even cheaper), so do not worry that the latter will be taken apart. 18-105, of course, is a good zoom lens, but it is bulky and heavy, so that it is right everywhere with it, it may be better to take it with the kit 18-55, and then buy 35 / 1,8 DX or 50 / 1,8 G.
Thank you very much
I read your site, I really like the way you carry your love for photography without show-offs to the masses. True, you are unique! You read another forum, well, purely children are measured in the sandbox by cowards, in the case of megapixel and DD photographic equipment. Well, swaggering, crooked, straight arms for each comment)) As if to enter the photo world, a special five-zero installment is required.
Many letters, sorry, now to the point, when they scold or praise the lens, where should I look? For example, as an artist, it’s a little incomprehensible to me why the snow should be white, we were clearly explained to us at the painting lessons that there is no white and black in nature, white is always covered with reflexes, black is only in a black hole. And then you need to puzzle over why the picture is cool, but technically it is no good. Write an article for dummies, please, especially about this incomprehensible bb.
As an artist, you should write articles here for dummies. This article is about BB https://radojuva.com/2011/07/balance-belogo/ Didn't it help you? It seems to me that a “correct” photograph is a somewhat popular picture, where the snow is white, the complexion is healthy, etc.
Good afternoon. Tell me which lens to take for the best, Canon 1300 lens kit 18-55mm is included. I want to change the lens for a portrait and buildings and that would be possible to take from a long distance.
Good afternoon. Canon 50d and 600d are available. Lenses canon 50 1.4f, tamron 17-55 2.8f, Sigma 50-150mm 1: 2.8 APO DC HSM EX, canon18-135, canon 10-22, sigma 18-250. I want to sell two carcasses and a couple of objects. Which carcass would you recommend (I’ll look for used ones) and which lenses to leave (I thought canon 50, tamron 17-55, sigma 50-150 and canon 10-22 leave)?
Explain what you plan to shoot, what you want and what doesn't suit you in the cameras. Thank.
Arkady, dear, help out! now there is a Nikon d5100 with a kit lens 18-105 and Tair 11A, which I love dearly. Initially, I thought to buy a good lens, but now I decided to start with a full frame. Enough only for bu)) first leaned towards d700, then my heart lit up nikon d3s. but finding it with more or less normal mileage is difficult for the amount of money. I look at Ibee. then I got to your review of the 5d kenon and with the 70-210 lens ... I liked the picture so much that my brains fell to the floor, spread out and now they don't want to go back. Sobsno, what is the question: I want to start earning, the output is still 800-900 USD. Will my nikon d5100 with a whale lens 18-105 and Tair 11A and in the future the carcass be enough for me (also again the question - d3s or d700), or make a 180-degree turn and start with canon 5 d III and tair 11, gradually save on a good lens?
nevertheless I think to leave crop, but thinking treacherously throws up, and whether to spend to me these 800 cu on a more or less good lens? (we are considering everything while boo)
You can get good shots for yourself with the D5100 and 18-105, but doing business on them is wrong. Neither the image level of 18-105 and D5100, nor the ability to shoot (settings, weather protection, cls, studio lighting, etc.) and store information (reliable cards, duplication) does not correspond to professional tasks. This is simply not fair to customers. Tair 11A is completely an amateur, it is good if the customer wants this, but such a rarity. We need to do business when you know how to get a professional result and you have the appropriate equipment.
The picture will completely depend on your skills, this is not the merit of the camera, the camera can only simplify or speed up the desired result.
Of course, it’s better to make money with a full frame, but 5d is not enough for making money, like the d5100.
With these budgets, I would recommend selling everything and temporarily taking the d7000 / canon 7d + Tamron / Sigma 17-50 VC / OC + fifty dollars 1.8G / STM and a good flash.
Hello. Please advise which camera is better to buy canon 60d or 7d?
7D is nominally better, but in general both are not very
Good afternoon. In general, 7d is better, the same information is shown in the table (7d in my rating is higher than 60d).
7d is a more serious device. The only advantage of 60d is a swivel screen and less weight. In general, it all depends on the tasks. If shutter speed, super-fast autofocus and dust and moisture protection are not needed, then in general 60d will cope with the task. If the question of price is not worth it, then it is better to take 7d.
Good afternoon! Tell me, what is the difference between Canon and Nikon? Why is there such a difference in price?
To answer this question, you need to specify specific models of cameras, then the price difference will be clear
As a beginner I want to take an inexpensive DSLR with a decent picture, which one to take, a canon 1300d or a new Canon 2000d (in which there are more Megapixels than 1300d, with the same matrix size) will the picture be better or worse, maybe this is a marketing scam ? Maybe there is an alternative to these cameras?
Good afternoon. Here I specifically indicated the rating of cameras, from which everyone who chooses a camera should take off. Generally 2000d is preferable. The picture will depend a lot on the lens and skills.
I highly recommend taking any camera, even 1100d, 1200d, but with a better lens, for example, 18-135. You can only buy from 18-55 as a last resort, because with this lens (any version of it) it will be difficult to sense the magnitude of the SLR camera. Also, you can take any used a 550d type camera, picture quality will be at the same level.
Arkady, hello! I have such a question, I shot it for several years on the Canon 550d as an amateur. Now I started shooting various events. I understand that this model no longer suits me, I want more. Which model do you recommend the following to deepen in this area?
Thanks in advance for your reply.
6D / 6D mark ii / 5d mark iii / 5d mark iv
Why didn’t they add 70d to the recommended ones? What is it worse than 800D?
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Hello Arkady.
Such a question, is it advisable now to buy the first 5D, or still give preference to 60d / nikon d7000?
I want to shoot nature, architecture, occasionally people, sometimes fast-moving objects.
There are no optics on any system now.
If for yourself and the video is not critical - you can, if for work or video - you should think about it.
I would take a full frame, for creative shooting the most
60d-70d / d7000-d7100 can be found with small spaces. Pervopyatak - only ushatayki.
Arkady, hello. Now there is a Nikon D3300, but the device does not suit much, and plus other priorities and desires.
I shoot both photos and I want to shoot video, so I tend to used Canon 5D Mark 2, but many advise Canon 70 / 80D for video, but they have a 1,6 matrix, which is not particularly pleasing. Of course, I would like to switch to full frame after the cropped Nikon, but this is not the main priority.
What do you think, for photos, and in the future for video, what would you recommend a camera in the region of $ 800 + - you can b / y.
Thank you.
This is a complex philosophical question, there is no right answer. Maybe look at the Sony a7 II
Thank you so much. I will study. And if you choose between 5D Mark 2 and 70 / 80D? Do you think Mark Mark 2 is morally obsolete, does it make sense to take it now?
Yes, it makes sense.
Good afternoon. Your article is written in an accessible language that is understandable to us commoners, so now I have a superficial understanding of cameras in general)
I understand that the choice of camera depends on what you plan to photograph. But the fact is that my interests (goals, objects) are scattered. It will be in detail my work (from bracelets to paintings), nature, sometimes people. At the same time, I would like to be able to photograph the night sky, the musicians at the concert, maybe something else in the dark and without a flash, and so that the moon is the moon in the photo, for example) I read that Nikon copes with this work better, but I would like to Canon. I hope you can help determine the choice of camera and lens, possibly used. Budget 30 TR
Canon 60D + 18-135 + 50 / 1.4, all used Without the skills for a SLR camera, getting a quality result can be difficult.
Good afternoon!
Please tell me which is better to take, Canon 5D mark 2 (supported) or Canon 80D (new)?
Good afternoon. Indicate the goals, objectives, experience and which of the lenses are available. You cannot shoot with cameras alone :)
Good afternoon, Arkady! Need advice on which model to buy. There is an opportunity to take for a reasonable price with up to 10000 mileage from Canon - 500d, 550d, 600d or 1200a from Nikon d90. All with whale lenses. Before that I shot only with a soap dish, I buy it for training in a photography school and development in photography.
Of those, I recommend the 600d. For training - no matter what.