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Dear all,
I have used crop sensors for years. Since my daughter was born (4 months ago) I have been borrowing a friend's 5d classic and I'm just blown away by the difference in image quality. My 50mm f1.8 is attached all the time, and it just seems to get dreamy photos.
I have borrowed a Sony A4600 and whilst it's a great camera, it just seems to be missing the full frame dreamyness that the 5D captures and produces. I am contemplating changing cameras and getting something that is full frame, however, this is where I'm at a bit of a loss. I don't mind changing systems and moving over to Sony (I've heard good things about the A7 series) but I'm a little unsure if this is the best route. The camera will mainly be used for holidays, days out and snaps around the house.
I have the following lenses for my 400d
My requirements are thus:
What i've seen so far:
Canon RP - This was the first contender, however there are many conflicting reviews, some are saying it's great, others are slating it. I'm sure every camera gets some bad press but the RP seems to get a bit more. I understand Canon have limited the video on it somewhat, plus it doesn't have in body stabilisation (how good is this?). The walk around lens that is suggested is 24-105 but stops down to f7 at the long end which seems concerning; what's high ISO like on it. I have seen these advertised £799 second hand.
Sony A7ii & A7Rii - I looked at these cameras a few years ago and thought they packed a lot of bang per buck. The A7Rii has 4kand a huge pixel count, is aside from storage is there any downside to this? I have seen the A7ii for around £600 and the R for £900. What's drawn me towards the A7ii is the price, it seems a good piece of kit for the money.
Sony A7C - This has caught my eye. It comes in over my budget, but second hand they seem to be going for around £1400 which would be a stretch but do-able. The 28-60 kit lens seems nice and small. However, I'm not entirely convinced that it's going to be worth me spending the extra when I'm delighted with what a 2008 Canon 5d produces, hence why the A7ii was on the list.
Thoughts, ideas, all welcome. Have I missed anything obvious? My daughter is about to start crawling, and I would like to capture as many special moments over the coming years. A friend recommended the A7C has he has a A7 and is smitten. Will the full frame Sony be the same as a full frame Canon? Help, advice, sample photos, anything welcome.
I have used crop sensors for years. Since my daughter was born (4 months ago) I have been borrowing a friend's 5d classic and I'm just blown away by the difference in image quality. My 50mm f1.8 is attached all the time, and it just seems to get dreamy photos.
I have borrowed a Sony A4600 and whilst it's a great camera, it just seems to be missing the full frame dreamyness that the 5D captures and produces. I am contemplating changing cameras and getting something that is full frame, however, this is where I'm at a bit of a loss. I don't mind changing systems and moving over to Sony (I've heard good things about the A7 series) but I'm a little unsure if this is the best route. The camera will mainly be used for holidays, days out and snaps around the house.
I have the following lenses for my 400d
- 18-200 I know this will not fit on a full frame
- 24mm pancake - again, won't fit
- 150mm f2.8 Sigma Macro (very sharp)
- 100-300 f4 Sigma (very sharp)
- 50mm f1.8
My requirements are thus:
- Small and light, something that is easy to carry around. I don't want to carry around a big weight.
- Full frame
- Good in low light - ISO 1600 on the 5D vs 400D is just totally different. I have been taking a lot more indoor shots. The 6400 will quite happily ramp up the ISO but it does produce a lot of noise. The 5d seems to handle noise much better.
- Fast auto focus (although the old 5d seems to hit the mark better than the 400d) the Sony is very impressive.
- 4k video ideally 30 fps as I find 24/25 just a bit jittery, however my budget might not stretch.
What i've seen so far:
Canon RP - This was the first contender, however there are many conflicting reviews, some are saying it's great, others are slating it. I'm sure every camera gets some bad press but the RP seems to get a bit more. I understand Canon have limited the video on it somewhat, plus it doesn't have in body stabilisation (how good is this?). The walk around lens that is suggested is 24-105 but stops down to f7 at the long end which seems concerning; what's high ISO like on it. I have seen these advertised £799 second hand.
Sony A7ii & A7Rii - I looked at these cameras a few years ago and thought they packed a lot of bang per buck. The A7Rii has 4kand a huge pixel count, is aside from storage is there any downside to this? I have seen the A7ii for around £600 and the R for £900. What's drawn me towards the A7ii is the price, it seems a good piece of kit for the money.
Sony A7C - This has caught my eye. It comes in over my budget, but second hand they seem to be going for around £1400 which would be a stretch but do-able. The 28-60 kit lens seems nice and small. However, I'm not entirely convinced that it's going to be worth me spending the extra when I'm delighted with what a 2008 Canon 5d produces, hence why the A7ii was on the list.
Thoughts, ideas, all welcome. Have I missed anything obvious? My daughter is about to start crawling, and I would like to capture as many special moments over the coming years. A friend recommended the A7C has he has a A7 and is smitten. Will the full frame Sony be the same as a full frame Canon? Help, advice, sample photos, anything welcome.