Author Topic: about gears for stock photography (Read 4116 times)

ismailciydem · « **on:** March 28, 2015, 14:24 »

Hello everyone! I decided renew my gear. I currently use 600D. I will buy 7D or 60D. According to your opinion,what should ı buy? Thank you.

No Free Lunch · « **Reply #1 on:** March 28, 2015, 14:33 »

Go big or go home: 50MP, full-frame Canon 5DS and 5DS R

ismailciydem · « **Reply #2 on:** March 28, 2015, 14:41 »

Im student. That camera is little bit expensive to me at the moment

I need make money from iStock to buy this camera

is 60D bad idea? What do you think?

No Free Lunch · « **Reply #3 on:** March 28, 2015, 14:47 »

some of the listed pro's and con's on the 60D

Conclusion - Pros

Excellent image quality up to ISO settings unthinkable just one camera generation ago
Extremely high detail and resolution at base ISO, good per-pixel sharpness
Very good low-light performance, with low noise levels and good retention of detail
Good ergonomics, well shaped and comfortable hand grip
Customizable user interface
In-camera raw conversion options and Creative Filters give easy creative options
Excellent LCD screen is articulated (great for videographers and tripod users)
On-screen Q-Menu offers good access to shooting settings
Good quality 1080/720p video output with a range of frame rates and control over exposure
External microphone socket
Useful highlight tone priority mode
Good battery life
Comprehensive software bundle

Conclusion - Cons

Slow AF in Live Mode reduces benefit of articulated screen for stills shooting
White balance often excessively orange under artificial light
Slight tendency to overexpose in contrasty conditions
Post-processing options oddly arranged (and don't provide access to the Ambience options)
Plastic construction not as reassuring as its metal-bodied peers

Cesar · « **Reply #4 on:** March 28, 2015, 14:55 »

buy FF, buy canon 6d

BaldricksTrousers · « **Reply #5 on:** March 28, 2015, 15:46 »

Quote from: Cesar on March 28, 2015, 14:55

buy FF, buy canon 6d

I agree (that's what I'm currently using) - but then he's also got to buy the glass to go with it if he's using EF-S lenses.

No Free Lunch · « **Reply #6 on:** March 28, 2015, 15:51 »

they ask a legit question and someone gave him a negative one? I gave a positive to off set it just now...

ismailciydem · « **Reply #7 on:** March 28, 2015, 16:50 »

Pros and cons... That was so simple and good explanation. Thank you so much.

And thank you other ideas.

panicAttack · « **Reply #8 on:** March 28, 2015, 16:55 »

Depends of what you shoot.

If it has to be Canon and full frame, then 6D is solid option

If it only has to be full frame, Nikon d610 is much better (dynamic range, noise)

If it doesn't have to be full frame, then Pentax k-3 or Nikon d7100

fritz · « **Reply #9 on:** March 28, 2015, 18:01 »

Lesson #1
It's not the camera it's the person behind!
All cameras are fine some more some less but the key point is better camera won't make you a better photographer

Uncle Pete · « **Reply #10 on:** March 29, 2015, 08:46 »

As a Canon fan, I must say - it depends on what you want to shoot.

7-D, 6-D or 60-D ? What intended purpose.

Adding a + for BaldricksTrousers comment. Better lenses are more important than the camera. It's been pointed out before. You buy a good L lens and you can change cameras every few years, but the best lens stays with you.

EF-S lenses are entry level. They aren't going to make your photos sparkle bright, be sharp and have outstanding quality.

Best lens you can afford that matches what you shoot, would be more important than which camera you start with. That's my personal opinion and I suspect many others will agree.

Difydave · « **Reply #11 on:** March 29, 2015, 08:57 »

Only buy gear when you actually need it.
The shops are full of better, bigger, faster, brighter, shinier.
The manufacturers need to sell new stuff. They want to make you "need" it.
None of it will make you a better photographer, unless it really does allow you to do something you can't already do.
None of it will sell any more images for you if you are doing microstock and already have a DSLR.

Hobostocker · « **Reply #12 on:** March 29, 2015, 23:55 »

i think the most important thing is to focus on a specific market segment and once you feel ready for it you will know exactly which lenses and camera you need to get the job done, usually 2-3 good lenses that will make 80-90% of your portfolio and eventully a couple of primes for special needs.

either that or you'll just be a "generic" shooters and you won't go far and you'll never be satisfied with your actual gear.

mastering one single market segment can take years ... it's pointless to delude yourself thinking you can do everything from weddings to macro photography to landscapes, you can try but best scenario is you'll become a jack of all trades and master of none.

so, wondering about the best gear is the last of your problems now.

leaf · « **Reply #13 on:** March 30, 2015, 02:33 »

If you are wanting to save $$ I'd certainly look in the used market. Cameras are essentially computers these days and go down in price quickly.

I agree with the others however as well. The best upgrade is to buy some really nice lenses or perhaps other photo equipment which could improve your images. Do you have a reflector?

Semmick Photo · « **Reply #14 on:** March 30, 2015, 03:30 »

Quote from: BaldricksTrousers on March 28, 2015, 15:46

Quote from: Cesar on March 28, 2015, 14:55
buy FF, buy canon 6d
I agree (that's what I'm currently using) - but then he's also got to buy the glass to go with it if he's using EF-S lenses.

Concur with both

PinHead · « **Reply #15 on:** March 30, 2015, 05:02 »

I'm using Canon 60D for about 4 years and i'll never change it

...very good camera....All u need r some good lenses (L-Series Lens) to cover all range of shooting, from macro to tele...And as advice do not waste u're money on cameras, because their value decreases very rapidly in time, use u're money on good lenses and work with a camera as much as posible. For ex: I bought a lens (Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L is Usm‎) 7 years ago with 2000$ and i sold it 3 weeks ago with 1900 $...

Everything I wrote above is valid for shooting video, things are different for shooting photos...

Good luck.

BigBubba · « **Reply #16 on:** March 30, 2015, 07:58 »

Pro optics guys claim that any non prime canon L lenses will be a waste of time on the 5ds. Don't know if that's true.

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Cesar

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No Free Lunch

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