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I don't want video!

Started Jun 26, 2017 | Discussions
pbm2 Regular Member • Posts: 167
I don't want video!

I want a good Canon DSLR, over 12megapixels that I can use for portraits.  I don't do sports or wildlife.  I take portraits!  I want something that is NOT fancy, just a simple ole' camera.  And I don't do video!  I don't need a touch screen.  What about the Canon t5?  On the side, I have multiple Canon Lenses, so i am not trying to move from Canon.  Sorry for the rant...

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deanimator Contributing Member • Posts: 719
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I don't have the slightest interest in video, at least besides ultra-high speed video that I can't afford anyway.

Therefore that function on my T4i just gets ignored.

Stan in NH
Stan in NH Senior Member • Posts: 1,898
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I'm another one who just doesn't care about the video function on any camera.  For the few videos I do, my iPhone is just fine.

Since manufacturers have to be competitive, and video is a function many potential buyers do want,  it is probably not that easy to find any current DSLR without a video mode.

I did try video once with my T6s, and am satisfied that it works as advertised.  That's enough for me.

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RedFox88 Forum Pro • Posts: 30,738
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  1. pbm2 wrote:

I want a good Canon DSLR, over 12megapixels that I can use for portraits. I don't do sports or wildlife. I take portraits! I want something that is NOT fancy, just a simple ole' camera. And I don't do video! I don't need a touch screen. What about the Canon t5? On the side, I have multiple Canon Lenses, so i am not trying to move from Canon.

Get the upcoming SL2. Don't use features you don't need. You can't get a slr without mirror lockup or picture styles so just use the parts you want and don't get huffy.

P.S. Once you use a touch screen you love it even for just menu items and reviewing and zooming in on recorded pics. It can be disabled.

FooHead Contributing Member • Posts: 546
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Heck, you could probably get away with a t3 or a t2

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OP pbm2 Regular Member • Posts: 167
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I gave in... won't use features I don't need... but got the latest, hopefully greatest... I got the t7i...

Digirame Forum Pro • Posts: 41,857
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That's a good choice.  You should be happy with that.  I'm still using my older 18mp Canon DSLR cameras and it does everything I want.  But the newer cameras will do more.

Sometimes we don't know what we want until someone comes up with something better and creates for us a new "want".  Have fun with your new toy.

RedFox88 Forum Pro • Posts: 30,738
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pbm2 wrote:

I gave in... won't use features I don't need... but got the latest, hopefully greatest... I got the t7i...

...after just 8 hours? Impatient 😲

caterpillar Veteran Member • Posts: 7,649
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pbm2 wrote:

I gave in... won't use features I don't need... but got the latest, hopefully greatest... I got the t7i...

That is the way to go really. If you don't want it, just don't use it! But don't wish it away or ask for something other people do use. I don't use Tv a lot, or Auto, but I don't ask for Canon to take it away. I never used A-Dep in the past (glad they eventually removed it) cameras, or some picture styles. Just ignore the features you don't need or disable them. It's really that simple.

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Kung Fu Veteran Member • Posts: 3,990
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pbm2 wrote:

I want a good Canon DSLR, over 12megapixels that I can use for portraits. I don't do sports or wildlife. I take portraits! I want something that is NOT fancy, just a simple ole' camera.

A Canon 5D would have cost you $450. 12.8MP, no touchscreen, no video, beautiful portraits.

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