I'm a complete newbie to DSLR cameras (I've never used them before), but I've decided to take the plunge and upgrade from a camcorder to a great quality camera. I know that I have a lot to learn about DSLRs, but I wanted to give it a try. I take pictures, but I will do a lot of filming for my YouTube channel, and I want a camera with good video capabilities. I have done some research on the Rebel t5i, and thought that was what I wanted because of the autofocus and the flip screen, but after reading about the Rebel t6i and the 70D, I think I might be changing my mind. Also, for whichever camera I buy, what lens should I start with? I know that I want a 50mm/f 1.8 for video, but should I get the 18-55mm or the 18-135mm for picture and video as well? Thanks!
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Which Canon camera should I buy?
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photog01
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You say you want the 50mm/f1.8. If that is the case, then it would seem best to get the 18-135mm. This lens would cover the range from medium wide angle to medium telephoto. (The 18-55 has very little reach.)
You won’t know what focal length lenses you want until you shot and processed a few hundred photos. Do you want to do portraits, architecture, landscapes, or wildlife? Each type of photos favor a different lens type.
With the 18-135 lens you can shoot away and see what you are missing. Can’t get it all in, then you need a broader wide angle. Can’t get it big enough, then you need a longer telephoto. Decide you like to shoot bugs and flowers, then you need a macro lens.
Just shoot away and see which of your photos you most enjoyed taking and viewing.
You won’t know what focal length lenses you want until you shot and processed a few hundred photos. Do you want to do portraits, architecture, landscapes, or wildlife? Each type of photos favor a different lens type.
With the 18-135 lens you can shoot away and see what you are missing. Can’t get it all in, then you need a broader wide angle. Can’t get it big enough, then you need a longer telephoto. Decide you like to shoot bugs and flowers, then you need a macro lens.
Just shoot away and see which of your photos you most enjoyed taking and viewing.
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Pansonic GX8. That is the best Canon.
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I'd second the 18-135mm IS STM - it's a pretty sweet little lens that is only made better by canon's DPP - and DLO (digital lens optimizer).
Also depending on where you are - if you are in the US you can easily participate in canon's loyalty program which has offers and discounts on factory refurbished lenses and cameras.
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I would suggest the t6s over the t6i because of rear control dial and better live view auto focus.
70d is probably better than either.
I would suggest the 18-135 over 18-55 - the extra range is worth while.
Rather than the 50mm, you may wish to think of the 24mm/2.8 pancake, especially for video. 50 might be too long.
70d is probably better than either.
I would suggest the 18-135 over 18-55 - the extra range is worth while.
Rather than the 50mm, you may wish to think of the 24mm/2.8 pancake, especially for video. 50 might be too long.
RobertoAloi
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I would honestly purchase a used T2I and get yourself a nice M42 50mm 1.4 screwmount lens...
Learn to use it in manual exposure video mode. With the right lens you will have very smooth focus, higher quality than the previous suggestions, and cinematic quality you cannot get with the clinical aforementioned lens recommendations...
My two cents...
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ttran88
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Sony's A7RII is Canon's best mirrorless camera 
David Pavlich
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70D and the 18-135 make for a nice combination.
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Ido Scharf
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There are better cameras for video, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 is one of them. Here is what DPReview's reviewers had to say about its video recording capabilities:
Coupled with the Panasonic 14-140mm lens, it costs just as much as a body-only 70D.
-- http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonic-lumix-dmc-g7/5
Coupled with the Panasonic 14-140mm lens, it costs just as much as a body-only 70D.
Zero polycabonate
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This depends on what your priorities are. If you want the most stable AF paired with better DOF control, the larger sensor and dual pixel AF of a 70D is a great option (but no 4k and somewhat muddy 1080p). If resolution and detail are more important, you can go with either Panasonic or Samsung. Samsung offer the NX500 with kit lens for $800, while Panasonic offer the G7 with kit lens for the same price.
Both have 4k and decent video features. While the Samsung has a larger sensor, Panasonic likely has access to faster lenses giving it more DOF control (native lenses that is). If you want sharp clean video but not necessarily 4k, I would suggest you buy one of the 4k options and downconvert it to 1080p.
One more option is an all in one camera such as the LX100, which has 4k video with a decent Panasonic feature set with a fairly fast built in zoom lens (24-75 F1.7-F2.8, although 4k has a slight crop making it about 26mm at the wide end) for $800 as well.
Both have 4k and decent video features. While the Samsung has a larger sensor, Panasonic likely has access to faster lenses giving it more DOF control (native lenses that is). If you want sharp clean video but not necessarily 4k, I would suggest you buy one of the 4k options and downconvert it to 1080p.
One more option is an all in one camera such as the LX100, which has 4k video with a decent Panasonic feature set with a fairly fast built in zoom lens (24-75 F1.7-F2.8, although 4k has a slight crop making it about 26mm at the wide end) for $800 as well.
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Sony's A7RII is Canon's best mirrorless camera
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Sony's A7RII is Canon's best mirrorless camera
OmarCCX
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If you want good video, ditch the Canon idea. Panasonic, Olympus and the Sony APS-C cameras are much better.
Panasonic G7 (with kit lens, $800) or Panasonic GH3 (body $550, pick your lenses).
The G7 is Panasonic's current entry level video-oriented camera, and can do 1080p video as well as 4k, in a variety of formats that you can use. It inherits most of its features from the GH4, Panasonic's current flagship.
The GH3 is Panasonic's previous top of the line 1080p body, and was a very popular model for documentary film makers as well as anybody on a budget. Apparently, a fair number of TV pilots are shot on GH3 (as well as GH2 and GH4) bodies, and once the show is purchased by a network they move up to the really expensive studio stuff. Top Gear (the original British one) used GH3 rigs in-car to shoot the presenters. Suffice it to say, if you're serious and on a budget, Panasonic's GH series is definitely worth a look.
I'm not going to badmouth Canon, but they have both ardent supporters as well as strong detractors on this forum, and are rarely the first brand people think of for video features.
The G7 is Panasonic's current entry level video-oriented camera, and can do 1080p video as well as 4k, in a variety of formats that you can use. It inherits most of its features from the GH4, Panasonic's current flagship.
The GH3 is Panasonic's previous top of the line 1080p body, and was a very popular model for documentary film makers as well as anybody on a budget. Apparently, a fair number of TV pilots are shot on GH3 (as well as GH2 and GH4) bodies, and once the show is purchased by a network they move up to the really expensive studio stuff. Top Gear (the original British one) used GH3 rigs in-car to shoot the presenters. Suffice it to say, if you're serious and on a budget, Panasonic's GH series is definitely worth a look.
I'm not going to badmouth Canon, but they have both ardent supporters as well as strong detractors on this forum, and are rarely the first brand people think of for video features.
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