Ready for an upgrade and need help!

11 years 3 weeks ago - 11 years 3 weeks ago #279179 by CJMomof2
I am far from a pro - VERY FAR, but I do more than say the average person who points and clicks at birthdays or Christmas. I currently have been using a CanonEOS 300D Rebel and I am ready to move up the Canon ladder. I have been looking, researching, and pricing out a whole lot of cameras and at this point I would love ANY advice or recommendations! I am a little overwhelmed - partially due to the fact that I had no idea how little I really did know about my own camera and photography in general...as well as ALL the options out there - my head is spinning! :blink:

A little about me and photography:
A) I LOVE to photograph my two young and wild boys - so I need something that can keep up with them in a blink of an eye!
:duel:
B ) My other love falls within nature: From the moon over mountaintops, waterfalls and flowers; to wildlife, panoramic shots and the occasional shot that I wish I could be just a little or LOT closer!
C) I...at this point have not been that interested in portraits so, I think for the time being that is not somthing to worry too much about - equipment wise.
D) The price...well, one thing all my research did prove to me is that I might need to shell out a little bit of money to get the camera and lens or lenses I need to achieve my photography wish list. I would say anything in the $1,500 - $3,000 range would be ok - well, at least it won't make me fall off my chair.

Thank you to anyone who has suggestions, tips, or any imput at all to help me out in this decision.


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11 years 3 weeks ago #279226 by KCook
Your nature habit may get expensive. Try sorting out the lenses you need most first, then see how many $$ are left for the body.

www.photographytalk.com/forum/photograph...ed-canon-lens-advice

Kelly Cook

Canon 50D, Olympus PL2
kellycook.zenfolio.com/

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11 years 3 weeks ago #279237 by Stealthy Ninja
5Diii will do it all.

Great AF (keep up with your kids)
Wider FOV (great for landscapes)

If you have any EF-S lenses you'll need to sell them because they won't work.
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