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p.1 #1 · New camera

Hello,
First time to post, My question is if money wasn't a question what would be the best Canon camera for a starter to use.
I have a 5 year old Digital Rebel, I just purchased a 70-200 f2.8 L lenses and I have the original lenses that came with my Rebel.
Should I be looking at a higher end camera to grow into or is the Rebel ok.
Thanks Randy

Nov 02, 2008 at 04:21 PM

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p.1 #2 · New camera

1Ds3/1D3, I thinks its common sense to get the best of the best when money isn't an issue. Now if you said you wanted to spend less than $2000, thats a whole nother story. But since money isn't an issue, I'd spend my $8,000 on a 1Ds3.

Nov 03, 2008 at 01:30 AM

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p.1 #3 · New camera

A 1DsIII would be overkill for me I think. Money no object, I'd have my name down for a 5DII - I don't need pro AF - And a full suite of L f2.8 zooms and L primes.

Nov 03, 2008 at 01:50 PM

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p.1 #4 · New camera

Thanks for the help, I need to do some research to understand the difference. I have my own company and need to be able to produce quality pics of my product to post on My web site.
I'm afraid I should have given more info, $8000 is a lot of money for a starter, I'm not looking to ever be a pro and make a living at this.
I'll start over What would be the best camera for a starter $2500 or under.
This is a great site I enjoy looking at all the forums and theres a ton of great info here.
Thanks Randy

Nov 03, 2008 at 03:29 PM

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p.1 #5 · New camera

XSi (aka 450D) would be a good bet I reckon.

Nov 03, 2008 at 03:38 PM

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p.1 #6 · New camera

Randy, it seems like your current set up would be fine for your needs. Nothing you have indicated in your posts conveys that your current set up is not meeting your expectations, so I see no reason to spend money for an upgrade.

Nov 03, 2008 at 04:58 PM

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p.1 #7 · New camera

Stick with what you have for what you say you want to do with it - although I am not sure you bought the 70-200 for this purpose?

Nov 03, 2008 at 05:17 PM

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p.1 #8 · New camera

I guess the reason I may want to get a new camera is because the product that I manufacture is river boats, I'm concerned about various climates that I may be in taking pics. I will be spending time on the rivers and rain in the Pacific Northwest is part of our life.
I bought the lenses to be able to get quality shots from shore, I have a bad habit of jumping into things with both feet, I use quality equipment in my business and I'm afraid that I am doing the same with photography.
I enjoy taking pics.
Thanks for all the input !!
Randy

Nov 03, 2008 at 05:34 PM

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p.1 #9 · New camera

An older 1 series might suit you as it is weatherproof.

Nov 03, 2008 at 07:07 PM

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p.1 #10 · New camera

Thanks Paul,
I know where theres a Canon 1ds 11.1 MP. I think the guy selling it said it was bought 2006, Does that time frame sound right? He's asking $1600?
Randy

Nov 03, 2008 at 07:33 PM

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p.1 #11 · New camera

Well, the 40D is weatherproof, and it will cost less than a 1Ds and shoots at approxmimately the same number of megapixels.

Nov 03, 2008 at 07:41 PM

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p.1 #12 · New camera

I see where people have stated a shutter count, Do cameras have a counter on them?
Whats a safe shutter count if I were to buy used?

Randy

Nov 03, 2008 at 08:10 PM

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p.1 #13 · New camera

I'd say anything under 20,000 is pretty good for a non-1-series body and anything under 40,000 is pretty good for a 1-series body. I don't put much weight into shutter count when buying used, because usually people give an incorrect figure if they are not using a software such as Cancount.

Nov 03, 2008 at 10:37 PM

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p.1 #14 · New camera

Thanks!

Nov 04, 2008 at 07:05 PM

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p.1 #15 · New camera

Look at a used 1D Mark II (not "S") - it will cost between $1000 and $1500 and can take whatever abuse you throw at it...

Nov 05, 2008 at 04:27 AM

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p.1 #16 · New camera

or you could sell your gear and go Nikon, and get a D300 or D700.

Nov 05, 2008 at 01:47 PM

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p.1 #17 · New camera

The whole Canon-Nikon thing confuses me. Is it a Ford-Chevy thing, Or is there a real difference?
I just bought a new Canon lenses and though I'm no where close to being a pro Would a starter really know the difference?
Thanks Randy

Nov 05, 2008 at 03:38 PM

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p.1 #18 · New camera

rstoneman wrote:
The whole Canon-Nikon thing confuses me. Is it a Ford-Chevy thing, Or is there a real difference?
I just bought a new Canon lenses and though I'm no where close to being a pro Would a starter really know the difference?
Thanks Randy

it really comes down to what u want. I used to use the Canon 40D, but I wanted a better grip and weather sealing. The D300 had that. There were other perks and interests that I liked of the D300 as well, such as the better AF, but the actual weather sealing is what did it for me. The 40D is dust and water resistant, but its not weather sealed.

I also planned on going fullframe fairly soon, but wanted all the features of the D300 on the full frame body. Nikon came out with the D700. I do love the 5D2, the only thing I wish it had was a pro AF (or atleast vastly improved) and less mp. I really dont need 21. Anywho, thats what brought me to nikon. Think about what you wanted and what you need and see who does that for you.

Nov 05, 2008 at 07:29 PM

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p.1 #19 · New camera

forgot to mention, Nikon also has the 14-24 f/2.8. Its so good, even Canon users love it. lol. If you like to shoot primes, Canon is by far the better option (unless we start including 3rd party lenses, but im not going there.) Canon also has the 70-200 f/4's which are phenomenal, Nikon only has the 70-200 f/2.8, which is also extremly awesome, but at 3x the price of the basic f/4 Canon. Theres alot of things to consider when choosing your gear :-)

Nov 05, 2008 at 07:32 PM

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p.1 #20 · New camera

rstoneman wrote:
The whole Canon-Nikon thing confuses me. Is it a Ford-Chevy thing, Or is there a real difference?

I'd compare it more to a PC versus Mac thing. Each has their strengths and the arguments between owners of the two can get quite heated! In the end it doesn't really matter, you'll be fine with either.

That being said Canon is obviously superior in every respect and Nikon owners smell funny

Nov 05, 2008 at 07:44 PM

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