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need advice on purchasing a camera - 5/12/2012 12:12:07 PM   
defiantbadgirl


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Status: offline 		Almost every time we try to take pictures of our puppies, they either turn out blurry or the puppies change position. The problem is, our cheap cameras are too slow. We're looking for a camera that's fast enough to keep up with our playing puppies, but isn't extremely complicated. I'm also planning on taking photography classes at the college I attend. Would a Canon Rebel T3 be fast enough or should we go with a Canon EOS 7D?

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RE: need advice on purchasing a camera - 5/12/2012 1:21:03 PM   
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Status: offline 		If you go with the Rebel I would get the T3i. It's plenty fast for just about anything you can think of. The 7D has way more custum features but may be too complicated if you're not experienced and with the extra money it cost you won't gain much in terms of image quality. If you can afford it though and are taking a class then maybe it's a good choice. The 7D is an awesome camera. The Rebel may be somewhat complicated for you as well, I don't know but its an excellent entry SLR for someone wanting to upgrade or learn more about photography and it has plenty of features. I have an old Rebel for my backup camera.

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RE: need advice on purchasing a camera - 5/12/2012 1:25:18 PM   
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Status: offline 		Nikon.. whatever the model is... is your nu1 choice

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RE: need advice on purchasing a camera - 5/12/2012 1:33:30 PM   
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Status: offline 		How fast is the T3i at rapid firing? Does the 7D rapid fire in lower lighting or will any camera do that?

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RE: need advice on purchasing a camera - 5/12/2012 2:08:34 PM   
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Status: offline 		The T3i will do 3.7 frames per second which is plenty for puppies or even birds in flight with some practice. The 7D does 8 FPS. The poster above is stating Nikon for your #1 choice but between the 2 makes there may be some trade offs depending on the model, neither is hands down better than the other. If you were to select a Nikon SLR it would be an excellent choice too though I think Canons are more user friendly and have a simpler interface. I'm more familiar with the Canon models.


http://www.dpreview.com/products/canon/slrs/canon_eos600d

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RE: need advice on purchasing a camera - 5/12/2012 3:06:30 PM   
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Status: offline 		The Canon T3i takes great photos and is probably more camera than you will ever need.

The 7D is also okay. I looked at it and passed it by when I was upgrading my body. Just know that the camera itself is only going to be a part of your investment. You will also get caught up in lenses and that is a harsh road to get headed down. Trust me on this. I've probably spent over 10 grand on camera gear in the last 5 years.

My boss has the T3i and has take some great shots of his kids, even in low light at Christmas.

Nikon is fab but I know much less about their various models as all of my gear is Canon.

In all seriousness, unless you want to spend thousands, get something like the T3i. Or, Nikon has the Coolpix line which I've heard and read, good things about.

My advice. Go on Amazon and start looking at cameras. Look at the sample shots that customers have taken and uploaded. Read the reviews.

With today's technology you do not have to spend thousands to get a good camera for what you are wanting to use it for.

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RE: need advice on purchasing a camera - 5/12/2012 8:02:17 PM   
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Status: offline 		No one has mentioned the other factor - the lens. This is going to make a big difference. A zoom with a max aperture of f2.8 is going to let more light in for easier/quicker focusing with the sensors. Both Canon models come with a "kit lens" that's pretty crappy. However, a good lens is an investment and something you'll keep long after you've upgraded bodies. Plus you can sell them for nearly what you purchased for new. Look at the Canon 24mm-70mm/f2.8 L series lens. A little big and hefty, but fast focusing and great image quality. Usually around $1100.

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RE: need advice on purchasing a camera - 5/12/2012 8:38:35 PM   
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Status: offline 		Sounds like you have a camera that automatically adjusts exposure so you might try shooting the dogs in strong light, outdoors ideally. That should push up the exposure time to a suitably brief period to avoid blur but I expect you also want to shoot them whenever they're playing indoors too. I miss the days when one could just load in some 1600 ASA...

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