Hi all, I'm after your advice on a second camera.
I currently have a Fuji X100F which I enjoy using for street photography, etc. However I have two young kids and often the photos I take of them with this camera come out blurred - the little blighters don't stop moving for anyone. I am sure if I was a better photographer I could make it work. I mainly shoot in aperture priority, I understand manual, etc and rarely shoot in auto.
I had a play with a Canon EOS 6D with a 50mm 1.8 lens and it took great photos.
This second camera will be used on holidays and days out, so it'll get shoved in a bag along with all the kids stuff, plonked on the floor, lobbed in the buggy, etc.
I don't really want a new camera and I have a budget of around £500 for a second hand camera body. I don't mind spending a similar amount on a lens or lenses if it will help me get the shots I'm after.
I have three questions I'd like your opinion on:
1. Would you go for something like a second-hand Canon 6D, M50 or something older like a 1DS. I'm afraid I don't understand full-frame vs APS-C etc relative to what I'm using the camera for and whether or not I need full frame.
2. I want to take this sort of photo with a nice blurred background (bokeh?):
I also like this one:
3. Can I get away with just 1 lens and if so, what should I go for? Is the 50mm 1.8 going to cover most shots or do I need something else like the larger EF 200mm - or perhaps 2 lenses? I'd rather not cart a massive lens around - looking like a paparazzi - but if it's what I need, I'll do it. Again, I don't fully understand the limitations of each lens. For example if we're sat at dinner, I doubt the 200mm lens would be good if I want to grab a shot of my two kids on the other side of the table. Likewise, if I have a 24-70 will that be the worst of both worlds or a great choice.
Thanks for your time.
Ben
I currently have a Fuji X100F which I enjoy using for street photography, etc. However I have two young kids and often the photos I take of them with this camera come out blurred - the little blighters don't stop moving for anyone. I am sure if I was a better photographer I could make it work. I mainly shoot in aperture priority, I understand manual, etc and rarely shoot in auto.
I had a play with a Canon EOS 6D with a 50mm 1.8 lens and it took great photos.
This second camera will be used on holidays and days out, so it'll get shoved in a bag along with all the kids stuff, plonked on the floor, lobbed in the buggy, etc.
I don't really want a new camera and I have a budget of around £500 for a second hand camera body. I don't mind spending a similar amount on a lens or lenses if it will help me get the shots I'm after.
I have three questions I'd like your opinion on:
1. Would you go for something like a second-hand Canon 6D, M50 or something older like a 1DS. I'm afraid I don't understand full-frame vs APS-C etc relative to what I'm using the camera for and whether or not I need full frame.
2. I want to take this sort of photo with a nice blurred background (bokeh?):
I also like this one:
3. Can I get away with just 1 lens and if so, what should I go for? Is the 50mm 1.8 going to cover most shots or do I need something else like the larger EF 200mm - or perhaps 2 lenses? I'd rather not cart a massive lens around - looking like a paparazzi - but if it's what I need, I'll do it. Again, I don't fully understand the limitations of each lens. For example if we're sat at dinner, I doubt the 200mm lens would be good if I want to grab a shot of my two kids on the other side of the table. Likewise, if I have a 24-70 will that be the worst of both worlds or a great choice.
Thanks for your time.
Ben