I think you are right, you don't catch more fish because you bought a new pole, but when I bought my full frame camera the cropped sensors where really noisy in low light and software noise reduction blurred all the detail out of a photo. Today I would be perfectly happy with a crop sensor camera and wide angle lens. I even think my Sony point and shoot does a great job but then I am no longer a pixel peeper
I sure am not. The 7D is more than adequate for me. There have been days when I have lusted after a 5D, but sanity has prevailed. If I determine I need a more capable camera I can always pick up a used (couple of generations old) 1 series body. That is where the best deals are to be had!
I doubt they will as it might affect them getting the 'next' camera early.
For a pretty good unbiased review I like this site.
Depends on how seriously you pursue photography, I suppose. Like motorcycling, we've all reached a point where we've out-grown our motorcycle, and moved to something else that better suits your current style (i.e. touring, off-road), or gives you more range and power to suit what you want to do.
A good photographer can figure out how to make interesting images with whatever camera he has.
Exactly my point!
... and what % of the motorcycle cost to people spend on rider courses?
I always cringe when in a store and I hear a salesman telling someone that "this is the same body many professionals use as their backup".
I have had a few cameras. I don't how to use any of them. Set it (Canon 6D) on P and shoot away. The camera has way more possibilities than my mind can ever master. What I have noticed over the years is that the level/cost is directly proportionate to the ability to focus fast and sharp in a dimly lit situation. Everything takes good pictures in bright sunlight these days. Try capturing a shot in a restaurant or wedding hall when the lights are low or outside after dusk. That's what separates things for me. Maybe if I knew how to use it to begin with there wouldn't be as much of a difference? All the articles I read say spend the cash on the lens as that will make a greater difference than the body?
whaddya mean,
It's just basic physics and it's only trickery if somebody misrepresents the difference between a camera/lens combination of a full frame and smaller sensor cameras.
The only camera I'm familiar with on the B&H site is the Canon T3i. I'm surprised at the refurbished price of $784 for this camera kit because I bought this same setup, brand new, w/ the 2 lenses plus a tripod, carrying bag, spare memory card, etc. , in October of 2012 for $799 shipped at Buydig.com. It was on sale at the time; I think because the T4i had recently come out. I see now that the price has gone up to $849 brand new @ Buydig but that's still only $65 difference between refurbished and brand new. Maybe the higher end refurbished cameras have bigger discounts @ B&H???
