[size=large]I'm thinking of getting back into photography but need some opinions on APS/DX vs Full Frame. Is the extra money really worth it ? etc.. thanks Richard[/size]
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Any Full Frame Users ?
- Thread starter Richard@BackwoodsDetectors
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Kelley (Texas)
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Both full frame and crop sensor cameras each have advantages and disadvantages. Below is a link that discusses both full frame and crop sensor cameras which might answer your question.
http://digital-photography-school.com/full-frame-sensor-vs-crop-sensor-which-is-right-for-you
Also, if you go to Google Search and type in "Full frame and crop sensor" a page will appear that will show links with information on this subject.
You might also want to take a look at some of the new compact DSLR mirror less cameras like the Sony NEX-6. These cameras are smaller than a full frame, but will produce amazing pictures, some almost on par with a full frame. I believe that Olympus, Panasonic, Nikon, and canon also makes one of these smaller version cameras where you can use different lenses just like a full frame DSLR camera. Please, what ever you do, buy a camera that also has a viewfinder. In bright, full sun, it is difficult to see what is on the live view screen on the back of the camera.
Good luck, Kelley (Texas)
http://digital-photography-school.com/full-frame-sensor-vs-crop-sensor-which-is-right-for-you
Also, if you go to Google Search and type in "Full frame and crop sensor" a page will appear that will show links with information on this subject.
You might also want to take a look at some of the new compact DSLR mirror less cameras like the Sony NEX-6. These cameras are smaller than a full frame, but will produce amazing pictures, some almost on par with a full frame. I believe that Olympus, Panasonic, Nikon, and canon also makes one of these smaller version cameras where you can use different lenses just like a full frame DSLR camera. Please, what ever you do, buy a camera that also has a viewfinder. In bright, full sun, it is difficult to see what is on the live view screen on the back of the camera.
Good luck, Kelley (Texas)
Thanks Kelley. Over 50 years or so, I have spent a lot of money trying to get that "perfect combination" of camera and lens, just want to buy once now and be satisfied. I sold all my gear and for the last few years have been using a Panasonic LX-3 which is not really bad. Thanks for the info. Take Care, Richard
I am a professional photographer and can say that in terms of highest quality, full frame is the way to go. The photos actually have a depth to them compared to smaller sensors. Some of the mirrorless cameras are quite good, in fact Leica, just came out with a mirrorless camera that should be amazing because of their lens quality. The real kicker in all this is not just the camera, but the lenses. You can buy a full frame camera and put a cheaper lens on it and have a camera that is almost as good as a small sensor with a high quality lens. I shoot Canon cameras, but have a Nikon D90 that is very high quality even though it has a smaller sensor. Sony just came out with a mirrorless full frame camera and I think that is really worth checking out....
5300. While I would like to have a full frame but I bought the Nikon 5300. With any photo 11 x 14 or less in size, it would be hard to tell the difference. It also has some nice features that I like too: Wi-Fi, fully articulating screen, GPS, and 24 MP. I am very pleased with it's performance and besides I saved over a $1000 to buy some nice glass.. Richard