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DjPersh t1_j0gl6dh wrote

Reply to comment by decibles in Canon Develops New 19MP Full-Frame Global Shutter Sensor by Avieshek

You can get the Canon R for like a grand and it’s an amazing FF camera.

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Dr_Dickem_MD t1_j0goxm5 wrote

And honestly if you can’t create good stills work with even an old 5dm2, the problem isn’t the camera. That was, in recent memory (10 years ago), what a lot of working pros I knew were using. I just bought a 5d3 for a few hundred bucks as a back-up body I can bring into situations where I don’t have to worry about my big investment getting damaged.

If you need a hybrid with great video specs for cheap Canon may not be the company for you (Fuji is who I’d recommend)

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kyuubixchidori t1_j0h1eu2 wrote

Yeah exactly. a 5D3 is going to be more capable then most entry level photographers will ever need with proper glass.

I have a RP with some used lenses, I think I have $1500 total and it’s absolutely more then I’d need any time soon. the consumer class has basically died out anyway because of smart phones. you used to see people out and about all the time with $500-$1000 set ups, now it’s only people who are absolutely hobbyists or professionals, and they aren’t going to buy entry level gear anyway.

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Dr_Dickem_MD t1_j0h6vcm wrote

Exactly. I used to see civilians rocking Rebels all the time and now it’s only younger people who just need to get in the game and got in cheap to upgrade later

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RooseveltBulletTrain t1_j0h54ks wrote

Holy shit, you can get 5d3 for a few hundred? Those were the shit make in my early videography days.

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Dr_Dickem_MD t1_j0h7h1w wrote

Yeah check KEH. I got one in pristine condition for like $500-$600 (can’t remember). Like it looks brand new and has less than 13k shutter actuations. For stills work you can literally create world class images with this sensor and the AF is crazy fast.

It’s older, but perfected tech and is built like a tank so if anyone is balking at paying $2500 for a camera it’s a fantastic option

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Jmich96 t1_j0is8me wrote

What's a good, cheap fullframe camera for strictly photography? I was eyeing up the Nikon Z5 when it came out, but a lense and everything would total $2000+.

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Dr_Dickem_MD t1_j0jyg5q wrote

What’s the budget and what do you shoot? You could just get the 5D mkIII like I did. Then the lens to start would be the real expense

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byDMP t1_j0khmam wrote

>What's a good, cheap fullframe camera for strictly photography?

'Do you actually need full-frame?' is the first question.

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nicetriangle t1_j0tu4jo wrote

They're still great cameras too. I finally sold mine earlier this year and it was still working great and taking killer shots after 9-10 years.

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byDMP t1_j0kb6d6 wrote

>If you need a hybrid with great video specs for cheap Canon may not be the company for you (Fuji is who I’d recommend)

The R7 and especially the R10, are not expensive.

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Dr_Dickem_MD t1_j0m9r0l wrote

Ah you’re right the R7 seems to be pretty capable shooting 10-bit log. Bit rates aren’t as good as Fuji, but it almost certainly has better AF. Looks like a good option

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decibles t1_j0gm6fx wrote

It’s a 5D Mark IV without a mirror.

Is it a good camera? Sure. Is it ready for a refresh. Yes.

Edit: fixed a typo because Roman numerals are hard

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