Given the recent announcement and the affordable price of a 6D with a 24-105mm kit, I'm starting to seriously consider the full benefits of a move from using a 450D with a 15-85mm to a 6D with the 24-105, specifically in terms of shooting in low light, depth of field and so on... Whilst I'm sure some will shout, buy a 5D III, but seriously folks, I'm not happy to invest that level of my cash into a camera, so... Please, given my current lens line up, consideration of keeping the 450D with the 10-22, perhaps trading my 15-85 & 18-55, what can I expect and are there any pitfalls I need to think about ?
450D to 6D
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I'm in the same boat as you, however I don't have as many lenses. Really other than cost of lenses and the body it will do everything better than our 450's do. I know people were wanting more out of the 6D but honestly, I'll probably get it because it will do everything I want it to do, better AF, FPS, image quality, iso performance, in camera features, wifi, semi metal body and weather proofing.
I do mostly landscape/family portraits and a few weddings a year so this will fit my bill perfectly. The other thing I'll buy with it is a grip.
I do mostly landscape/family portraits and a few weddings a year so this will fit my bill perfectly. The other thing I'll buy with it is a grip.
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Haydn1971 said:
I was looking at both the 6D and the 5d mk3. I ordered from Digital Rev and the 5d was only £2039 (£200 more then the WEX price of a 6D) that is a lot more camera for not much more. Not sure of it helps but it worked for me.
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However, the 6D will be offered from DigitalRev at a similar discount ?
Speaking of which, where's the catch with buying from DigitalRev other than hassle sending stuff back if it is broken ?
Speaking of which, where's the catch with buying from DigitalRev other than hassle sending stuff back if it is broken ?
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Haydn1971 said:
No catch. For me they have good customer service. No tax (they pay it) and free delivery. Yes if something goes wrong it's a pain, but touch wood, that has never happened yet. They have been around long enough that need to keep their name, International sales is there business (mostly)
£2039 was a bargain, but you are right the 6d, will be cheaper there too.
Enjoyed your pics on flickr!
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The 6D is directly targeted at photographers like you. Its a huge upgrade, so ignore the trolling posts.
As noted, get a external flash. Grab one of the refurb 430 EX II's now available for under $200 at Canon direct.
http://shop.usa.canon.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10051_10051_204273_-1
As for lenses, the 24-105 will replace some of your lenses nicely, but you may want a low light lens like a 50mm 1.8. You can grab one of those for $80 at the refurb sale as well.
http://shop.usa.canon.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10051_10051_269494_-1
To complete your range, the 70-300mmL is on reduced price at the refurb store for $1023. That might be more than you want to spend.
As noted, get a external flash. Grab one of the refurb 430 EX II's now available for under $200 at Canon direct.
http://shop.usa.canon.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10051_10051_204273_-1
As for lenses, the 24-105 will replace some of your lenses nicely, but you may want a low light lens like a 50mm 1.8. You can grab one of those for $80 at the refurb sale as well.
http://shop.usa.canon.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10051_10051_269494_-1
To complete your range, the 70-300mmL is on reduced price at the refurb store for $1023. That might be more than you want to spend.
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Half Way To Nothing said:
Thank you, I've about a year of pictures sat in Lightroom waiting to be processed and uploaded ;-) I'm planning on some more "me days" over the next few months, so keep watching - liking your photographic style too
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Mt Spokane Photography said:
6D you mean ? I've already got a 50mm f1.4, a non L 70-300mm and 135L, so tooled up apart from the kit FF lens
Agreed re flash, I don't use it often, but the on camera flash of the 450D isn't useful
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To be fair, I'm not happy with the 70-300 non L on crop - it's great at the short end, fine close in at 200mm, getting bad for longer shots at 300mm - perhaps a trade in of that too might be wise, as this lens has been left at home mostly since I got my 135L ;-)
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You might want to consider a 5D (mk1 or maybe mk2) if money is a factor. I upgraded from a 450 to a 5D and, believe me, the difference was (and still is!) massive. Am sure the 6D will be brilliant for you though, just thinking about the cost of a new camera versus one that's been out for a while.
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Mt Spokane Photography said:
In that case, I would suggest getting a flash, before upgrading the camera.
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Several have suggested that, but the flash sync is still a issue for a very few people.studio1972 said:
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+1Mt Spokane Photography said:
Can't agree more, I can't believe such a big deal has been made about this non-issue (for 99% of photographers, and 99.99% of photographers that are in the demographic for which this camera is intended).
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