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A new lens or camera?

Started Oct 14, 2017 | Discussions thread
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Re: A new lens or camera?

BobT wrote:

Thanks, R2. I always enjoy (and respect) reading your comments. But what sorts of image improvements might I expect if I were to upgrade bodies? I'm currently OK with my T2i's fps rate, and 18 mpxls.

And then how far up the "upgrade" line must I go to see a difference, and what will the differences be? Remember, it's the finished product that I care about....a lot more than the physical process of getting there. I guess I'm trying to talk myself into NOT upgrading bodies, yet by still using a T2i it's obvious such an upgrade has been a while.

Bob

Back at ya Bob.

As others have mentioned, these new sensors (and Digic processors) can yield significantly higher image quality, which can then be used to shoot at higher ISOs, print larger pictures, crop further into images, or spend less on (telephoto & macro) lenses.

Whether or not any of this would be useful to you depends on what you shoot, how you shoot it, and what your output requirements are.

But I think you've got that pretty well figured out already (kudos!).  Sounds like you'd be better off spending the money on something that would make an appreciable difference somewhere else.  Maybe even a Workshop or Trip? 

Happy shooting to you!

R2

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