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New camera, or a new lens? Help...

Started Nov 26, 2020 | Discussions thread
hikerdoc Veteran Member • Posts: 3,513
Re: New camera, or a new lens? Help...

You may simply need a faster lens to get the candid family shots if they are indoors. I did some quick test shots at an aperture of f/5.6 at 50mm and an of ISO 3200 that someone listed as acceptable on your camera. I needed shutter speed of 1/40 to get a slightly underexposed image in decent indoor lighting. Opening to an aperture of f/1.8 at the same 50mm and ISO 3200 gave me a shutter speed of 1/320 with a properly exposed image. Are you sure you are missing focus, or is it motion blur? Kids and 1/40 second equals blur. Built in flash may help slightly, but is very limiting in range, reflections, shadows, red eye, etc.

I would opt for a faster lens, likely a light prime at focal length of most of your shots.

Next year may find you with improved finances and the new body and lenses may intrigue you!

Good luck.

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