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What would you do (alien.top)

submitted 11 months ago by sebesej2000@alien.top to c/photography@viewfinder.pro

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So guys what would you do, am sitting here looking at my camera stuff, and I really want to get in to the mirrorless world BUT

I have the canon 750D/T6i with a sigma art 50mm and I kinda want a telephoto lens to, so I have looked around, and I can find some pretty nice once for around the same price as the r10 with an adapter on the used market.

Or I can get the r10 with an adapter. Plus if I get the r10 I can save up for the RF 100-400 canon lens. Plus plus I can sell my 750D/T6 for little under half the price with a lens( not the sigma art) to my buddy. So the question is would you get the r10 with an adapter and explore the mirrorless world, or would you get a nice quality telephoto lens

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[–] Over-Tonight-9929@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Why? What's the difference that makes you want to go mirrorless? It's not going to magically improve your photography...

[–] mrfixitx@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Why do you want to join mirrorless? What does your t6i not do, or how does it fail you and how would going to mirrorless make things better/easier for you?

If you do not have a clear answer to that question then it sounds like you simply want a new toy. Which is fine but realize a new camera when your old one does everything you need is not going to automatically improve your photography or change it.

Generally it is better to invest in lenses that open up new opportunities or provide better image quality vs. buying a new body unless your current body is limiting you in some way.

[–] ApatheticAbsurdist@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

What does mirrorless give you that your current camera does not?

[–] sebesej2000@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

So I appreciate every comment, after reading what you guys wrote, I was probably just looking for a reason to get some new stuff, that in reality I don’t need.

So I will be looking at getting a new lens, trying some bird photography, a lot of birds fly outside my apartment. Thanks again.

[–] withoutadrought@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I recently had the same “itch” for something new. I really wanted the Z8, but also really wanted a 600mm prime, couldn’t do both. I got a great deal on a 600 and I couldn’t be happier with my decision. It brought new life to my D500 and is a blast to use. A zoom lens will broaden your horizons to your already good camera. JMHO

[–] T_Remington@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Quality glass trumps a new camera body most of the time.

[–] withoutadrought@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Most definitely

[–] T_Remington@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

I’m a “happy” Nikon shooter ( 2 x Z7 IIs), but I’m seriously considering a move to medium format and the Fuji GFX 100 II for my landscape work. However, the budget committee I married isn’t on board yet. lol

[–] tampawn@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

You've got quite the dilemma.

For one thing, most of the mirrorless lenses aren't cheap. DSLR lenses used are.

I've both a mirrorless and a couple great DSLRs all Nikon...

For pleasure and trips I take the mirrorless because it does video beautifully, too.

But for all my late night events, I only use the DSLRs...I've got the most lenses for them. They focus better at night with flash.

If I were you I'd go mirrorless... because then you've got 'the future' and you can really see which you like.

[–] jimbo_slice_12@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

My advice would be to win the lottery and buy all the above that you desire. Kills two birds with one stone, kinda

[–] scarindarin@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

I went the mirrorless route and ended up switching from Nikon D750 to Canon R5 and after a year of frustration with the system shift and flaws on mirrorless (banding and focus oddities) I ate crow and switched back to Nikon to the D850 and like it better. Definitely recommend trying a rented mirrorless before going whole hog and see if you like it.