About to purchase Digital SLR camera.

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EzyBrzy

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So I've been looking around, reading, and watching reviews between a few different DSLR's.

The three I'm currently looking at are the: Canon T5i/T6i and the Sony a6000.

All are similarly priced with the T6i being a little more expensive. This will be my first DSLR.

Anyone have any experience with either one of the camera's? Any other brand/model suggestions?

It will be used as an all around camera but also to take pictures of cars I've worked on to build up my portfolio. Pictures on my camera aren't really cutting it.

Also. . . What do you guys use for your portfolio? business website? Photobucket? paid portfolio sites?
 
You might want to consider the Olympus Stylus 1. It has all the features of a DSLR, but comes with a permanently mounted high quality 28-300mm Zoom lens. The lens has the capability to use f2.8 through out it's entire range which is great for available light work and allows you to take photos with that blurred background you see in many excellent images. Includes a tilting screen, but also has a high quality view finder which I prefer over the screen especially in bright sunlight. It can be operated in fully automatic mode, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and full Manual mode just like any DSLR. After years of lugging around a DSLR and extra lenses I've been using the Stylus 1 for a year and have not been disappointed in the results.

Stylus 1s - Premium Compacts - Digital Cameras | Olympus


If you really want a camera with changeable lenses take a look at the OMD EM10 --excellent cameras and lenses. This is not a DSLR, but a mirror less camera like the A6000 you mentioned. Both the A6000 and OMD (Panasonic also has one) are micro four thirds cameras that are smaller than a bulky DSLR and are becoming the favorites of avid photographers.

Olympus OM-D E-M10 Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera | Olympus



Most people don't need a DSLR, but think they do to take great pictures. You just need a good quality camera and high quality lens with adequate adjustability without the need to by multiple lenses.
 
I had a 35mm camera for years. Bought a Kodak point and shoot. Then a couple years ago I had the idea that I wanted to get back into a camera body and lenses. I went whole hog and bouht a Cannon 7D. If I was going to buy something I wasn't going to go the cheap route. I bought it used off of eBay, got a good deal and it was only slightly used. Got some lenses off of Amazon. Have a good chunk of money into it. The T5i or the T6i are basically the economy version of my 7D. I like my 7D but now thinking I went way overboard on it and had my eye on the 5i or the 6i would have been more then enouh camera. I had the idea of using more of the manual features but what I found out is that my brain in my older age doesn't retain informaton like it used to. I more or less wasted a lot of money on a lot of camera for nothing. Even though I like the idea of being able to switch to telephoto lenses I really didn't need the DSLR type camera and now wishing I would have just upgraded to a point and shoot. I am not trying to talk you out of a DSLR but if want to take nice pictures a decent point and shoot does the same thing. If you like the idea of having the options of different lenses then the T5i or the 6i are a good choice.
 
i still shoot with my t2i, ive spent more money on lenses then the camera itself. i dont think you can go wrong with any of those options
 
So many choices. I am that much more indecisive now lol. I guess I won't be going all out and wanting to buy multiple lenses, or maybe I will? It might turn into an addiction just like detailing.

I just want some nice high resolution and quality photos!

I wouldn't mind sticking to one good general purpose lens. I will add the Olympus Stylus to my list. . .

Thanks for all the feedback. I got some homework to do!
 
it'll turn into an addiction. you'll end up wanting a macro lens. then a prime lens. then a wide angle lens. it's non stop


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No matter which camera you decide on (or perhaps even before you decide) get a copy of Jason Youn's "Essential Guide to Mastering Digital Photography" It's not a fancy book, not too long--only 141 pages, doesn't go deep into theory, but offers a good explanation of the art and science of Aperture, Shutter, Exposure, Light, White Balance, ISO and basic composition. You can find it on Amazon.

Take a look at this review of the Stylus 1--Robin is an Olympus employee so he is biased, but all the photos in the article where taken with the Stylus1--pretty amazing.

Robin Wong: Exploiting the Strengths of Olympus Stylus 1
 
pwaug said:
No matter which camera you decide on (or perhaps even before you decide) get a copy of Jason Youn's "Essential Guide to Mastering Digital Photography" It's not a fancy book, not too long--only 141 pages, doesn't go deep into theory, but offers a good explanation of the art and science of Aperture, Shutter, Exposure, Light, White Balance, ISO and basic composition. You can find it on Amazon.

Take a look at this review of the Stylus 1--Robin is an Olympus employee so he is biased, but all the photos in the article where taken with the Stylus1--pretty amazing.

Robin Wong: Exploiting the Strengths of Olympus Stylus 1
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Will definitely check out that book. Thanks!

And wow. . . Those are great photos
 
I have a T5i that I LOVE! Started with a used Canon Dslr a few years ago and have since upgraded a few times and have a few lenses now, it's an addiction.
 
I know you're excited to purchase a DSLR, but don't forget to look up what type of lenses are available for each brand. The type of lens you will purchase will be based on what type of shots you're trying to shoot. The starter kits are decent, but IMO you need at least 2 lenses to begin shooting a range of close ups and full car shots with decent background exposure.
 
Having owned a dozen or more dSLR cameras, I'd only recommend Nikon or Canon because there are so many lenses available. Either device will yield outstanding photos.
 
I love Sony but as an enthusiast I think the Canon T5I is amazing. The flip put screen and the huge lens selection is the way to go. Sigma's are excellent lens for the money!
 
The Driver said:
I love Sony but as an enthusiast I think the Canon T5I is amazing. The flip put screen and the huge lens selection is the way to go. Sigma's are excellent lens for the money!
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this.... when i purchased my canon, i wanted to stick with only canon lenses but a good deal came up for a sigma lens and its probably one of the best ones ive purchased so far
 
When I was looking into the T5i a couple years ago eBay has some decent deals on kits or package deals. Just checked out eBay to see what they had and looks like there are still some good deals to be had. I bought 2 lenses for my 7D off of Amazon and they are pretty much all I need in lenses. One is a Canon 18-55, this one works great for taking car pictures and close ups, not sure if it can be called a wide angle but does get some pretty good width on the picture on lower setting. It works great for taking pictures of cars. The other lens I have is a 75-300, I have hardly used this lens. If you are looking into the package deals I would make sure the kit at lest contains the 18-55 lens as that one will be the most used. Good luck in finding a camera, hope this helps.
 
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