Killer Fox
Super Member
I'm also now looking at a Canon 7D Mark II body only for about $1,000. That is in my budget range as well.
I'm starting to understand....awesome crash course here LOL.
One of my concerns is that I keep reading that full frame is "better" (most from seasoned pros writing the articles). It makes me worried that I will want more detail. I don't have a $3,000 budget for a body but I want pro quality of work that could be sold and printed. I will be adding this to my list of services as well. I am a Web Designer and I usually refer clients out to my photographer friends. They often don't have time so it would be good to just be able to do it.
Budget. Canon seems to be more bang for the buck compared to Nikon. Especially the lenses.
And that IS part of my problem. Too many choices makes it even more confusing to a beginner.
Lets face it - a lot of pro's are gear snobs and can't deal with the idea that consumer "kit" type stuff can produce outstanding images, that in many or most uses are indistinguishable from what their gear would produce.
Get the best glass that you can afford and research the L line well. There are some deals in reach with a 70-200mm and Teleconverter.
The 17-55mm and 24-105 L are affordable and decent walk-arounds.
To be honest, I think you were on the right track with the 7D MkII (you mentioned wildlife). Great speed and good AF improvements over the older 7D for sure.
What's done is done and congrats on the new body!
Oh,... a great book (no affil.):
Happy shooting!
Hey just seeing this now. We are on the same page. After all that I canceled my order and looking for a FF.My intentions were not to confuse you or have you second guess your purchase. However, ISO capability between the FF and crop is no joke.
Here you go:
https://improvephotography.com/39050/8-things-learned-switching-crop-sensor-full-frame-sensor/
Like I said previously, if you stick with the 80D just get the best glass you can afford. Offerings from Sigma and Tamron are good choices if you can't afford the L glass yet.