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Ok, i got out of photography back in 2013, I was shooting with a Canon 1D Mark IV at the time...I've got the itch to get back into it and I'm not sure which way to go....Canon or Nikon this time around....

I just want to shoot I Think for the most part Families, Seniors, maybe a few sport events....

IF I go Canon 24-70 2.8 and 70-200 IS 2.8 would be my start up and go lenses.....Then maybe add the 85 & 135 at a later time....

Just wanted to hear some thoughts, opinions, etc on the way YOU would do it if you were starting out again...

Thanks for your time

Jamie
 
Creeks said:
Ok, i got out of photography back in 2013, I was shooting with a Canon 1D Mark IV at the time...I've got the itch to get back into it and I'm not sure which way to go....Canon or Nikon this time around....

I just want to shoot I Think for the most part Families, Seniors, maybe a few sport events....

IF I go Canon 24-70 2.8 and 70-200 IS 2.8 would be my start up and go lenses.....Then maybe add the 85 & 135 at a later time....

Just wanted to hear some thoughts, opinions, etc on the way YOU would do it if you were starting out again...

Thanks for your time

Jamie
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Well, you will have to decide what Canon or Nikon line-up. Mirrorless?
 
Creeks said:
Ok, i got out of photography back in 2013, I was shooting with a Canon 1D Mark IV at the time...I've got the itch to get back into it and I'm not sure which way to go....Canon or Nikon this time around....
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There are other manufacturers, you know... :-)
Creeks said:
I just want to shoot I Think for the most part Families, Seniors, maybe a few sport events....
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Sounds like paid work?

Do you have a preference for FF or APS-C? The sensor size of the Canon 1D Mark IVappears to be something between the two. This could affect your choice of lenses.

Similarly, are you still wedded to an optical VF or would the advantages of mirrorless appeal?
 
Creeks said:
No, starting out fresh again with nothing.....
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The new Nikon Z series cameras seem to be very good. The Panasonic L mount cameras such as the S5 are much liked by their users.

Fortunately, you can hardly go wrong these days. Just about every camera on the market can produce good photos, depending on your skills.

Don Cox
 
IMHO the choice is between a mirrorless camera or a DSLR. Either Canon or Nikon make superb cameras. The Nikon Z9 seems to be the best currently available camera.

If I I were to return to serious photography, I would choose an FF Canon DSLR with exactly the lenses you mentioned and a 1.4x tc. I have a dislike for mirrorless.
 
Really depends if there are any specialty lenses that either one has, or does not have, that you may be considering down the road. Both systems are the best in my opinion.

I have the 5DSR, so I would only want the highest MP cameras. That gives us Nikon D850, Z9, Z7, Z7II, and Canon 5DSR, and R5.

You can save a lot of money right now on the 5DSR, but it won't likely be available next year. Don't expect it to have the AF capability or the speed of a pro body though.

Hopefully by next year Canon will have more mirrorless options since I think Nikon is slightly ahead at this time.
 
John Crowe said:
Really depends if there are any specialty lenses that either one has, or does not have, that you may be considering down the road. Both systems are the best in my opinion.

I have the 5DSR, so I would only want the highest MP cameras. That gives us Nikon D850, Z9, Z7, Z7II, and Canon 5DSR, and R5.
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And Sony A7R4 and Sigma fpL (same 61 Mpix sensor), and possibly Panasonic S1R (47 Mpix).
John Crowe said:
You can save a lot of money right now on the 5DSR, but it won't likely be available next year. Don't expect it to have the AF capability or the speed of a pro body though.

Hopefully by next year Canon will have more mirrorless options since I think Nikon is slightly ahead at this time.
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It sounds like you want to spend money and want justification to buy certain lenses.

Why not go to a local store and see what's available used, and cheap?

A good photographer appreciates all cameras, and can use any camera to make a good image.
 
Go with primes. It'll hone in on your photography skills because they are not as convenient as zooms. Zooms make you lazy.
 
John Crowe said:
You can save a lot of money right now on the 5DSR, but it won't likely be available next year. Don't expect it to have the AF capability or the speed of a pro body though.
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I'd recommend the 5D mark IV instead for his purposes. I doubt he has the need for 50mp portraits. In his case, speed is more important than high mp.
 
TiltShiftR said:
Go with primes. It'll hone in on your photography skills because they are not as convenient as zooms. Zooms make you lazy.
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Disagree.. Zooms allow the photographer to attain images not otherwise attainable without possibly getting into (a) dangerous situation (b) having limited accessibility and (c) many other unimaginable things that arise in photography. A Prime might hone your skills and in the meantime you will be losing shots left, right & center.. L
 
LeicaEye said:
TiltShiftR said:
Go with primes. It'll hone in on your photography skills because they are not as convenient as zooms. Zooms make you lazy.
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Disagree.. Zooms allow the photographer to attain images not otherwise attainable without possibly getting into (a) dangerous situation (b) having limited accessibility and (c) many other unimaginable things that arise in photography. A Prime might hone your skills and in the meantime you will be losing shots left, right & center.. L
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You're allowed to disagree. It's ok. In the meantime, the photographer can stay in one place and let the zoom lenses serve him from 10mm to 1000mm without having the inconvenience of moving from his favorite spot. I'm sure he doesn't have to seek out the best composition. It'll just fall on his lap. The zooms say so.

/end sarcasm. LOL
 
TiltShiftR said:
LeicaEye said:
TiltShiftR said:
Go with primes. It'll hone in on your photography skills because they are not as convenient as zooms. Zooms make you lazy.
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Disagree.. Zooms allow the photographer to attain images not otherwise attainable without possibly getting into (a) dangerous situation (b) having limited accessibility and (c) many other unimaginable things that arise in photography. A Prime might hone your skills and in the meantime you will be losing shots left, right & center.. L
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You're allowed to disagree. It's ok. In the meantime, the photographer can stay in one place and let the zoom lenses serve him from 10mm to 1000mm without having the inconvenience of moving from his favorite spot. I'm sure he doesn't have to seek out the best composition. It'll just fall on his lap. The zooms say so.

/end sarcasm. LOL
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🍷 L
 
Seeing as how I did the same thing, I stuck with what I knew and that was Canon. Not that brand loyalty means anything these days it is what I liked and was very familiar with.

Knowing more now than when I got back into it, I kinda wish I would have looked at other systems more extensively first though. It really all depends on what you do and want. As with any camera system, look at the lenses you want and go from there really.
 
Creeks said:
Ok, i got out of photography back in 2013, I was shooting with a Canon 1D Mark IV at the time...I've got the itch to get back into it and I'm not sure which way to go....Canon or Nikon this time around....

I just want to shoot I Think for the most part Families, Seniors, maybe a few sport events....

IF I go Canon 24-70 2.8 and 70-200 IS 2.8 would be my start up and go lenses.....Then maybe add the 85 & 135 at a later time....

Just wanted to hear some thoughts, opinions, etc on the way YOU would do it if you were starting out again...
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If I were starting all over, I'd likely choose Sony. Nikon would be runner up. Canon wouldn't likely be on my radar.
 
AcquiredTaste said:
Creeks said:
Ok, i got out of photography back in 2013, I was shooting with a Canon 1D Mark IV at the time...I've got the itch to get back into it and I'm not sure which way to go....Canon or Nikon this time around....

I just want to shoot I Think for the most part Families, Seniors, maybe a few sport events....

IF I go Canon 24-70 2.8 and 70-200 IS 2.8 would be my start up and go lenses.....Then maybe add the 85 & 135 at a later time....

Just wanted to hear some thoughts, opinions, etc on the way YOU would do it if you were starting out again...
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If I were starting all over, I'd likely choose Sony. Nikon would be runner up. Canon wouldn't likely be on my radar.
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Sounds like a religious position and forgotten history!
 
AcquiredTaste said:
Creeks said:
Ok, i got out of photography back in 2013, I was shooting with a Canon 1D Mark IV at the time...I've got the itch to get back into it and I'm not sure which way to go....Canon or Nikon this time around....

I just want to shoot I Think for the most part Families, Seniors, maybe a few sport events....

IF I go Canon 24-70 2.8 and 70-200 IS 2.8 would be my start up and go lenses.....Then maybe add the 85 & 135 at a later time....

Just wanted to hear some thoughts, opinions, etc on the way YOU would do it if you were starting out again...
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If I were starting all over, I'd likely choose Sony. Nikon would be runner up. Canon wouldn't likely be on my radar.
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I don't know the Canon R3 looks like a pretty good camera in my opinion. However, I have too much 💵 tied up with Sony, but I like Sony and they were really the first company that took Mirrorless seriously. I personally don't think you could go wrong with the Sony, Nikon or Canon, plus a few others.
 
tony field said:
AcquiredTaste said:
Creeks said:
Ok, i got out of photography back in 2013, I was shooting with a Canon 1D Mark IV at the time...I've got the itch to get back into it and I'm not sure which way to go....Canon or Nikon this time around....

I just want to shoot I Think for the most part Families, Seniors, maybe a few sport events....

IF I go Canon 24-70 2.8 and 70-200 IS 2.8 would be my start up and go lenses.....Then maybe add the 85 & 135 at a later time....

Just wanted to hear some thoughts, opinions, etc on the way YOU would do it if you were starting out again...
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If I were starting all over, I'd likely choose Sony. Nikon would be runner up. Canon wouldn't likely be on my radar.
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Sounds like a religious position and forgotten history!
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I don't know what that means. I'm basing my comments on my working experience.
 
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