Camera dilemma. Again.

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Hi guys

Need some advice.
I have been researching till my brains frazzled - wildlife magazines etc you name it I've researched it. And all come back saying they are interested in quality of the images.
This got me thinking. I want to sell my Canon 50D and upgrade to a full frame camera. Daft some might think losing the 'crop factor'. But - if quality over-rules then this seems like a good idea. So what is the best full frame camera?
Lenses I will think about another day :D Although I realise only my L's will work on one.

Any help for which camera to go for greatly appreciated

Kind regards

Sarah
 
Well, your nifty fifty isn't an L but it will work on full frame as well, as it is an EF lens.

Here's a radical idea, sell the 70-200, the 50D and your other lenses which won't work on full frame and then get a full frame camera.
 
All the Canon lenses and the Sigma in your signature will be fine on a full frame body.

Have you considered only losing half the crop? The 1D series will hold onto full frame quality when you consider that you'll likely need less cropping for images that need it.

Bob
 
Canon Bob said:
All the Canon lenses and the Sigma in your signature will be fine on a full frame body.

Have you considered only losing half the crop? The 1D series will hold onto full frame quality when you consider that you'll likely need less cropping for images that need it.

Bob
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That is what I want really. At least I only lose half the crop and keep the quality.

Of course when I'm a famous wildlife photographer with commissions and money pouring in :lol::naughty: I will be able to spend a fortune, but what would I be able to get for, say, the sale of my 50D and an extra £300?
 
You should be happily in 1DII/1DIIn territory with £800/£850 to play with.

Bob
 
I used to use a MK2n it was a fantatsic camera one that I regretted selling, the AF will nock the socks off that of the 50D. While 'only' 8.2 mp thats still plenty enough for an A3 print...noise wise its not to shabby though no where near the likes of the MK3 or 5Dmk2. Also youll find that a 2X tc will AF with your 300 F4 should you ever go down that route...though we are talking quite a large loss in IQ.
 
All your lenses will work on full frame! If wildlife is your thing, then I would consider whether its worth the upgrade. Maybe try a 7d along with the full frame bodies. The crop factor is a significant advantage for the wildlife / sports tog.

PS - how much for the 50D?? :)
 
Think all lenses but the Tamron 17-50 will work on 1.3x crop or FF.

To get good images from a 1DII will require filling the frame which could be challenging with smaller birds. Time to think about environmental portraits.
 
grumpybadger said:
Think all lenses but the Tamron 17-50 will work on 1.3x crop or FF.

To get good images from a 1DII will require filling the frame which could be challenging with smaller birds. Time to think about environmental portraits.
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Ah yes, didnt see that. The Tamron 17-50 wont work on full frame bodies.

When you say the mags have come back saying they are more interested in the quality of the images, do you mean submissions? If so, the 50D is more than good enough quality wise! The only real advantage with the FF bodies I can see in relation to wildlife photography is slightly less noise, but thats only noticable to pixel peepers which I doubt the mag will be interested in! I honestly cant see the advantage for what you need it for?
 
Until very recently - I shot about 90% of my wildlife on a FF camera, coupled with a 500mm prime. The 7D was the first step towards changing that view and I've now got rid of my 1DsII for a 1DIV so don't have FF at all any more
 
odd jim said:
All your lenses will work on full frame! If wildlife is your thing, then I would consider whether its worth the upgrade. Maybe try a 7d along with the full frame bodies. The crop factor is a significant advantage for the wildlife / sports tog.

PS - how much for the 50D?? :)
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Ah I tried the 7d out - didn't like the feel, nor how the dials felt smaller.
I like something big to hold.
 
squizza said:
Ah I tried the 7d out - didn't like the feel, nor how the dials felt smaller.
I like something big to hold.
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:lol: dont we all? Sorry, could resist... Did you try it with the grip? I dont think a 7D would differ much ergonomically to the 1dII? Could be wrong though, never handled a 1DII / N
 
squizza said:
I like something big to hold.
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...must resist the urge to comment.... :nuts:

I think one of the APS-H (1.3x) will be your best bet. Paul has tried all possible combinations (and is now living in a cardboard box). You also get the benefit of the weather sealing, which isn't to be sniffed at for wildlife (although not having a PhD in Canon, I can't say which of your lenses will be weather sealed).

The other advantage of buying a second-hand 1D (although, remember, journos use them, so make sure it isn't knackered) is if it doesn't work out, you can sell it again for about the same money.

Andy
 
Oh dear God. I really must think before typing. That was a press enter without thinking comment :lol:
 
squizza said:
Oh dear God. I really must think before typing. That was a press enter without thinking comment :lol:
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you know you meant it!
 
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