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Hello! I think this is my first post here so hi everyone. (please feel free to move this to newbies if its more suitable)
I think it has come time to upgrade my camera body, I'm currently using an old Canon 600D which I bought approximately 10 years ago and it's served me well. I've got to a point though where I'm getting a little frustrated by the performance of it. I'm finding my photos are looking more and more grainy as time goes on. I'm sure this is due to me comparing my images to those taken on much more modern cameras (and by far more talented people more importantly) however I'm feeling that even at low ISOs my images suffer. I also find that my auto focus is a bit slow an inaccurate.
I mainly use my camera for travel and motorsport events but I also like to try my hand at nature photography now an again. My only lenses are a Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 and I managed to grab a great bargain on an EF 70-200mm F2.8 L last year so I'm drawn to sticking with Canon.
I don't have a massive budget and I've been looking second hand, You can get a fair condition 5D III with a lowish shutter count for about £500 on the usual places and this was originally what I was intending to get however I've noticed a few EOS RPs popping up for a just a little bit more money.
I've spent a long time looking at reviews and I'm aware of just how good the 5D iii is/was when it came out, unfortunately a lot of the reviews of the EOS RP are a little less favourable but a lot of gripes seem to be video related which doesn't interest me or battery life related which isn't too much of an issue as I do this purely for fun and I'm never taking a thousand photos in a day. The RP also appears to have had software updates since most of the reviews were released. I'm swaying a little towards the RP as its mirrorless and I think the RF mount will have more longevity although I don't have enough budget for any RF lenses and would stick with EF lenses and adapters! If I went to the 5D I would have to replace my 17-55mm as that is EF-S mount.
A small point as well but size is a factor, I only have a small camera bag which I usually carry body + lens and spare telephoto, I'm worries going up to a 5D won't fit!
I guess what I'm asking is if anyone has made a similar choice and what would you go for in 2023? Has anyone got both and done any comparisons? I'd really appreciate any opinions!
And some demo photos; the kingfisher looks so grainy for only a slight crop and the otters are so quick I had so many out of focus shots of them!
IMG_4393 by Tommy P UK, on Flickr
IMG_5941 by Tommy P UK, on Flickr
IMG_5582 by Tommy P UK, on Flickr
IMG_5031 by Tommy P UK, on Flickr
I think it has come time to upgrade my camera body, I'm currently using an old Canon 600D which I bought approximately 10 years ago and it's served me well. I've got to a point though where I'm getting a little frustrated by the performance of it. I'm finding my photos are looking more and more grainy as time goes on. I'm sure this is due to me comparing my images to those taken on much more modern cameras (and by far more talented people more importantly) however I'm feeling that even at low ISOs my images suffer. I also find that my auto focus is a bit slow an inaccurate.
I mainly use my camera for travel and motorsport events but I also like to try my hand at nature photography now an again. My only lenses are a Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 and I managed to grab a great bargain on an EF 70-200mm F2.8 L last year so I'm drawn to sticking with Canon.
I don't have a massive budget and I've been looking second hand, You can get a fair condition 5D III with a lowish shutter count for about £500 on the usual places and this was originally what I was intending to get however I've noticed a few EOS RPs popping up for a just a little bit more money.
I've spent a long time looking at reviews and I'm aware of just how good the 5D iii is/was when it came out, unfortunately a lot of the reviews of the EOS RP are a little less favourable but a lot of gripes seem to be video related which doesn't interest me or battery life related which isn't too much of an issue as I do this purely for fun and I'm never taking a thousand photos in a day. The RP also appears to have had software updates since most of the reviews were released. I'm swaying a little towards the RP as its mirrorless and I think the RF mount will have more longevity although I don't have enough budget for any RF lenses and would stick with EF lenses and adapters! If I went to the 5D I would have to replace my 17-55mm as that is EF-S mount.
A small point as well but size is a factor, I only have a small camera bag which I usually carry body + lens and spare telephoto, I'm worries going up to a 5D won't fit!
I guess what I'm asking is if anyone has made a similar choice and what would you go for in 2023? Has anyone got both and done any comparisons? I'd really appreciate any opinions!
And some demo photos; the kingfisher looks so grainy for only a slight crop and the otters are so quick I had so many out of focus shots of them!
IMG_4393 by Tommy P UK, on Flickr
IMG_5941 by Tommy P UK, on Flickr
IMG_5582 by Tommy P UK, on Flickr
IMG_5031 by Tommy P UK, on Flickr