Canon EOS - Getting Started: What Camera Do I Buy

[EyeManProductions]

what lens did you used to shoot this entire video?

[CanonAustralia]

@EyeManProductions Hey there, we will ask the team for you. Please be patient while we get you an answer. Many thanks, the Canon team.

[MrHarryHooligan]

daiken9

Save up.

[daiken9]

I am a 17 year old photographer from the U.S. I have already begun selling my photography in galleries and have one numerous awards however I still need a DSLR and I know I will need quality glass if I want to grow as a photographer...Does Canon provide any form of payment plans or discounts for students? Because I have a job but I don't make enough to pay for my photography ):

[DesIllVis]

I know you can't but please, please, please tell me when the 5Dmk2's successor is coming out ;-) ?????? My 7D got stolen and this could be the moment to shift to FF, unless there will be a 5Dmk3 in a couple of monts...

[CanonAustralia]

@DesIllVis Unfortunately Canon can't comment on product release information but we do update our Facebook and Twitter when any new products are announced, so keep an eye out there.

[the97house]

@DesIllVis mk3 is coming out this year........you'll see

[DesIllVis]

@the97house I know, i hope it will be a mix between the 7D and 1dx or actually just a faster 5Dmk2 with improved focus system ;-)

[willdrill482]

i have a 1000d, the image quality is good but im thinking on how to improve it from buying a new lense and not buying a new body

please answer asap as it will help me alot

thanks

[BrandonKingVloggin]

@willdrill482 It depends, what lens(es) do you have. The lenses are what give the great quality though, just remember that.

[willdrill482]

@BrandonKingVloggin i have a 18-55

[BrandonKingVloggin]

@willdrill482 Then I'd invest in lenses first and worry about a new body later :) Try an L lens like a 24-105 or a 24-70 :) if you can afford it though, but there are many great lenses to choose from :)

[97purna]

what is more better and more important for me.... a 550d with a cheaper L lens..

or a 7d with a cheaper lens??

If ur wondering.... this is for a first dslr!!

Please help me with ur honest opinions!

[CanonAustralia]

@97purna It does depend on you. We find that most of the time, photographers like yourself invest in lenses and upgrade the body when your skills improve. Cheers, the Canon team.

[97purna]

@CanonAustralia thanks for that!! but could you honestly tell me if i should get the 550d or spend that extra money to buy the 60d?

[SirOpusculum]

@97purna At these times, low-budget bodies already perform very well considering resolution, ISO-range and burst, for example the 550D. But the lenses are the things that you really need to take outstanding pictures: The sharper, faster (meaning smaller f-numbers) and contrastier the lenses are, the better. BUT: You get these really pleasing results only with the pricier lenses. So you better invest in a good piece of glass. Hope I could help you.

[BrandonKingVloggin]

@97purna If you're just going for more portrait and less sport, go for the 550D with the L lens. The glass is what matters the most :)

[97purna]

@BrandonKingVloggin thanks and im also considering the canon 60d with a 70-200 f4 L non is and a 50mm 1.8... what do u think about that combination??

[BrandonKingVloggin]

@97purna Hmm... can you afford to add another 2-300 USD? Because then you can get the 50mm f/1.4, which is a workhorse of a lens compared to the 1.8/1.8 II.. then 70-200 f/4 is a great option. I currently have the IS version of the f/4 and it may not be an f/2.8 IS II, but it does a great job and I'm loving it. But that's a good combination. My body is the 60D and it's great. No regrets with it :) But I'm still saving up for another body. Perhaps a 5D Mark II :)

[97purna]

@BrandonKingVloggin thanks for that and my budget will all depend when its time for me to get it!

[BrandonKingVloggin]

@97purna No problem :) Best of luck!

[MrXalan]

@97purna i recently upgraded from 1000d to 7d , its really not worth it , so you should go for a 550d to good L lenses

[bigdavemchale]

Just putting this one out there The 550D is an amazing camera for the starter I have it and its Brilliant (FACT)

[paulSAYERable]

I have the 60D as my first DSLR. Love it to bits, and the tilt screen is perfect for getting some crazy angles when doing street photog. as well as for film =] Thankyou canon!

[CanonAustralia]

@paulSAYERable Thanks Paul. Good to hear stories like yours coming in. Cheers, the Canon team.

[TheCoFreshShow]

I have the canon 550d with 18-55mm lens i could do with another 2 lenses but they need to be cheaper than normal any ideas?

[bigdavemchale]

@TheCoFreshShow I have this camera with the kit lens same as you i got the 50mm f1.8 lens for £70 brilliant lens, My next lens I will be getting is the 75-300mm zoom lens £100 to £150 it looks good. You can get these on eBay hope it helps you.

[TheCoFreshShow]

@bigdavemchale Thanks Thats helped me, im going to wait till after christmas for the sales.

[kristofferpence]

So I use a 600D with L lenses. I cannot seem to find ANY reason to upgrade to the 7D as far as for image quality. The ISO noise is identical, and the pictures are nearly the same, though VERY slightly different. Why would I want to go to the 7D? I dont really need the magnesium alloy body or weather sealing or 8 frames per second.. So why would i upgrade if the ISO performance is identical?

[CanonAustralia]

@kristofferpence Thanks for your comment. We agree, the EOS 600D is a great piece of equipment. The higher range cameras are also more durable, have more features and have more robust autofocus systems, amongst other things. Many thanks, the Canon team.

[specrimental]

w about the 30 d ?

[CanonAustralia]

@specrimental the EOS 30D has been discontinued. Cheers, the Canon team.

[feliporivera]

hi, would like to get a camera good for sports, and i was thinking about the 60d, is that a good choice ? if not, what should i look for ? im interested in a fast autofocus too.

[CanonAustralia]

@feliporivera Please visit our website canon.com.au/en-AU/For-You/EOS­-Digital-SLR-Cameras for a full range of our cameras. The EOS 60D and the EOS 7D are both good cameras. The higher end cameras are also good for fast autofocus. Cheers, the Canon team.

[tae1love]

my first canon will be EOS Rebel T1i DSLR 15.1MP Camera w/2 Lens Kit... It seems to not be in the league with the above..should I just get one of the above?

[polypeptide]

Hi, thanks for the video! I'm interested in getting the 60d mainly for shooting video. Where would that fit in with these cameras? Thanks for the help.

[CanonAustralia]

@polypeptide The EOS 60D is an upgrade from the EOS 50D. Cheers, the Canon team.

[tmclssns]

Hi Canon Australia. I'm currently using a 400d and wanted to do an upgrade. I'm looking at the 7d and 5d markII. The 5d gets my preference, as currently I practically lose the wide angle on my 17-40 f4 L. BUT I hear rumours about a markIII, probably featuring the new AF system used in the 7d...

So would an upgrade to a 5d markII be wise now? Or should I wait for the mark III (next year?) and see the price tag first...

[CanonAustralia]

@tmclssns Hey there, we cannot comment on future product releases but do follow us on Facebook or Twitter. Once a product is released, you will hear from us. Many thanks, the Canon team.

[alreacon]

@tmclssns wait

[16ISMYNUMBER]

1st of all I use £ : Ok I'm looking to get into photography with a DSLR but I don't know where to start theses are my main needs.

Video recording (if applicable) 40 fps+

Long shutter speeds (30 seconds+)

relatively fast shutter speeds

+++++++++++++++++++++++

I'm only earning £15 a week because i'm 13 so I'll probably get a DSLR second hand, I know a fair bit about SLRs as I am using an old SLR (film) with a 200 mm lens.

Please reply

[CanonAustralia]

@16ISMYNUMBER Thanks for your question. Please contact your nearest Canon dealer. They will be able to help you. We are based in Australia and prices might differ slightly. Cheers, the Canon team.

[MrElmokadem]

Okay.... If Got A Question, Do You Prefer The D90 Or 500D?(Please Don't Consequent Your Answer On What You Company You Work For.)

[CanonAustralia]

@MrElmokadem The 500D of course! :)

[althegreat17]

@MrElmokadem omg! please don't ask this kind of question again.. its just like going to mcdonalds and ask them which chicken tastes better? mcdonalds or KFC? btw.. i think 550d or d90 would be a better comparison cause they are near the price range.. go for the 550d.. its newer..or better yet the 600d..it depends on your budget

[burinbabe]

@BurgarProduction

I like your comparision. Mine is" it's not the pots and pans that make a great meal, it's the cook!!"

[keyslot24]

1000D is an entry level camera but can performes same a professional.. its not in the Bow you handle.. Its the Indian who make a Shot.. peace guys..:-)

[MIKEEEEYC]

n i k o n

[TheSupasimon]

@BurgarProduction I like smaller cameras :)

[b1tTutorials]

@TheSupasimon not everyone like small cameras. :)

I like to use a big Canon 30-60D with a battery grip but if i could buy only 350-1100D i could use it to. :)

[UndercoverGipsy]

why didnt you mention canon 550d and 7d?

[CanonAustralia]

@UndercoverGipsy At the time of the creation of this video, these newer models weren't available yet. Please direct any questions you have on our Facebook Page (Canon Australia) - Cheers mate

[MrLukasDiSparrow]

@CanonAustralia then u should make new video :P

[CanonAustralia]

@MrLukasDiSparrow We're in the midst of doing so ;)

[kezer999]

I am new to photography and have had a Fujifilm camera in the past. It is slow tho and i want a fairly fast one for under £120. Is that possible or am i being to optimistic????

[NikkLJs]

@kezer999

[kezer999]

I am new to photography and have had a Fujifilm camera in the past. It is slow tho and i want a fairly fast one for under £120. Is that possible or am i being to optimistic????

[Mikeint0sh]

its better to have a cheap body with good glass, then a pro body with poo glass :)

[ripper497]

i don't know a lot about cameras, but i wish to be a photographer when i leave school (maybe next year) so first thing i want to ask is do these cameras use normal batteries or do you just charge them from a socket? this may look like a stupid/funny question but i have never held one. second does anyone have any tips or share anything a tall with me. thanks :)

[hailiemaismama]

@ripper497 these cameras do take specific batteries (my spare cost $60) I believe there is a way to use an AC adapter but that would not be ideal depending on what you wanted to shoot!

[SaltehCrab]

A professional camera is a camera which is operated by a professional.

[moviedude22]

these are amazing little videos. thank you! wish they were longer but...

[MrSiren09]

I have a 1d make IV and i am not a pro

[dlegeant77]

i have the ESO 500D, vrey good camera, a professional photographer once told me that, you can have a shit body but have a vrey good lens and the eye of a photograher

[182popeye]

im looking for a camera that can take good pictures(where i can blur backgrounds, blurr trffic lights etc), i want it just as a hobby not a profession. im looking for something not too expensive. does any1 have any advice?

[jleite5136]

@182popeye

I'd suggest Canon EOS 550D with the best lens you can afford.

[FuryPhotos]

@182popeye It has little to do with the camera what your talking about is a lens. A great lens to blur background thats not to expensive is the 50 1.4 it is great for portraiture but if you had a point and shoot the lens wont let you zoom in or out. Another alternative is to go with an everyday lens like the ones listed above and blurring traffic lights will be done by taking the lens off Auto Focus and making the lens out of focus until you get the desired effect

[jrhineberger]

i like canon for the mp and the video but i like nikon for image quailty canon images come out to bright and dull of color right now i have a pentax i like pentax also because u get more for less but i like canon becuse they have better technology

[unknownsilant]

@jrhineberger

Tried changing your ISO range?

[jacksjapaneseholiday]

@BurgarProduction what a stupid comment. if you're going to be making large posters like I do you NEED the extra megapixels.

[BurgarProduction]

@jacksjapaneseholiday yeah i know but you don't need much but if you have 18 mega pixels you can work with what you got.

[SmyQ400]

Canon EOS 50D magnificent semi pro camera!!!!

[666murdamurdajesus]

GET THE T2I!

[minniemaus23]

i've tried 1000D with 70-300 mm and its very good and easy to use amateur camera

[superstar993]

He's cute :)

[wgswgs1818]

i would love to have any of them

[nirwanaeathell]

5dmarkII FF wow, iwant that camera after buy 70-200 mark II or 85 1.2 or 135 L2 ups . .

now 500d with 24-70 :)

[deypuyart67]

i have a EOS 550d and i fucking love every moment of it .......oblaxz 67

[TheHENDAWGTV]

@deypuyart67 i feel the same way...i just couldn't say the "f" word for it. LoL

[BlkDarkness]

BS I have a Rebel XSI aka the 450D & it has more mega pixels than the mark3. It's not how good your camera is it's the photographer behind it! You can be a pro & use any of theses cameras! But, most pros don't use the default lens.

[killer3049]

mine EOS500D

[Edok3777]

where is the 7D?

[Damavannd021]

EOS 50D is what i have

[rithoo56]

EOS 50D for sure

[Sam5513]

I like the 1000D. Ofcourse its not so professional as 50D but im not a professional too :-).