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sandy_beach
Nov 28th, 2011, 02:56 PM
I currently have a Canon 60D but I am slightly unhappy with it's 1.6x crop sensor and want to look at switching to a different DSLR.

What other makes/models would any of you recommend buying? Something close to full frame is preferred (Anything better than 1.6x crop factor) with LCD display and good features. AEB a must too. I am no pro photographer, but just use it for taking shots on vacation, landscapes, people in a room, random shots outside/on the street etc..

fishwallop
Nov 28th, 2011, 04:46 PM
I currently have a Canon 60D but I am slightly unhappy with it's 1.6x crop sensor and want to look at switching to a different DSLR.

What other makes/models would any of you recommend buying? Something close to full frame is preferred (Anything better than 1.6x crop factor) with LCD display and good features. AEB a must too. I am no pro photographer, but just use it for taking shots on vacation, landscapes, people in a room, random shots outside/on the street etc..

If you're staying with Canon, the obvious choices are 5D and 5D Mark II. Unless you have infinite funds, in which case you could move to a 1.3x crop camera. None of these options are going to have swivel LCD screens.

What's wrong with the 1.6x crop sensor that's constraining you? Your list of subjects and your complaint suggests you typically carry a normal zoom (17-XX or 15-85 lens for that camera). If it's just that you prefer wide angle ("landscapes", "people in a room") have you considered one of the many 10-XXmm or Sigma's 8-16mm zoom rather than moving to the more expensive full frame?

AzureD
Nov 28th, 2011, 06:36 PM
Have you considered Pentax K5 ? With all limited primes its extremely compact and light without missing any features from semi pro body, really nice for traveling. Plus in body IS for all those lenses :D

It is still a crop body, though it's 1.5x instead of 1.6x

sylpherware
Nov 28th, 2011, 07:13 PM
I currently have a Canon 60D but I am slightly unhappy with it's 1.6x crop sensor and want to look at switching to a different DSLR.

What other makes/models would any of you recommend buying? Something close to full frame is preferred (Anything better than 1.6x crop factor) with LCD display and good features. AEB a must too. I am no pro photographer, but just use it for taking shots on vacation, landscapes, people in a room, random shots outside/on the street etc..

Can you elaborate on why? Noise level? Dynamic range?

thericyip
Nov 28th, 2011, 08:28 PM
5Dm2 + 24-70L. Cause if you spend more money on a camera, you'll take better photos. I know cause I sell cameras at a shop.

Sahara888
Nov 29th, 2011, 03:05 AM
I currently have a Canon 60D but I am slightly unhappy with it's 1.6x crop sensor and want to look at switching to a different DSLR.

What other makes/models would any of you recommend buying? Something close to full frame is preferred (Anything better than 1.6x crop factor) with LCD display and good features. AEB a must too. I am no pro photographer, but just use it for taking shots on vacation, landscapes, people in a room, random shots outside/on the street etc..

may be it's not the camera's fault?