Which Canon camera would you get?
I am looking for an SLR camera because I plan on majoring in photography in college and someday I would love to become a travel photographer. I want really good and compatible camera that will last a while and I heard that Canon’s are the best. I have chosen two camera’s that I like! Tell me which one you think is best or if neither of them are good recommend one please.
the Canon EOS 5D Mark II
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=139&modelid=17662
or the Canon EOS 50D Digital
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=139&modelid=17662
Thanks!
The 5D MKII is clearly the better camera though I think you would be better off with the 50D while you are learning. Unless of course you have an unlimited budget. Whichever camera you choose be prepared to spend several times more than it costs on lenses and other equipment. Invest in good lenses now and they will last a lifetime. Cameras will need to be upgraded every 2-4 years just to keep up with technology. If you were to buy the 5D MKII now you would probably be upgrading it before you got out of college.
Also keep in mind that the 5D does not have a pop up flash so you will have to buy one.
If you buy the 50D stay away from the EFs lenses as they wont work when you upgrade to a full frame camera like the 5D MKII or 1D series. There is only one EFs lens that is worth having in my opinion anyways. That is the EFs 10-22mm. There is not a EF lens that is wide enough on APS-C cameras so you don’t have a choice.
All in all I think the 50D will be more than enough camera for you to learn on. Many students will probably have Rebels. Buying the 50D will leave you with enough money to buy a nice L series lens and maybe a flash.
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