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My Favorite
My favorite bird photography camera body remains the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV. The 5D IV offers a great AF system, high quality files, great high ISO noise control, and all AF points and all AF Area Selection modes to f/8.
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The 6D2 flip screen is super nice. Given the age demographics of the DSLR market, Canon finally woke up and added the feature to a full-frame. Why it was not added to the 5D4 is bewildering. Canon shooters lay in the mud while Sony shooters simply tilt the screen.
Hi, Artie, and thanks for posting this. As you may remember, I own and love the original 6D. It would kill in the Palouse. It’s image quality and ability to hanmdle low light still blow me away. The Mark II has some nice new features–especially the articulated LCD screen–and if you don’t own a “full frame” camera it probably is a good place to start. But because I own a 7D Mark II as well, I am not tempted to upgrade.
Thanks David. I did think of you when I posted this. Does the screen flip out both ways?
with love, artie
Artie: It’s my understanding that the screen opens from the right side (hinge on the left) and then swivels. The new mini SL2 at $549 body only actually looks tempting.
Apologies if your question is just for Artie, but here’s my opinion, FWIW: I counsel my students 3 things:
a) I will show you my gear, but do not take it as a recommendation. I do not wish to be a co-defendant in a divorce proceeding 😉
b) Do not buy gear thinking it will automatically make your images better. Your images get better only when you work hard to improve your ability.
c) Megapixels are overrated (but a great way to sell cameras because they are quantifiable and thus easily understood by the mass market)
So, assuming gear is in good shape and (as you say) you’re comfortable with it, buy new gear ONLY WHEN you find yourself bumping up against the limitations of the gear you have.
Hi Geoff, Everyone is always welcome to chip in here. I agree with you almost completely. Here’s what I am using … And here is how I am using it. As I may a living doing this I will often move up to the next best tool even that I almost never find myself bumping into any limitations … Since I just purchased the 8-15mm circle lens I cannot foresee myself purchasing a new lens any time soon. I cannot say that about camera bodies however. That said, I have no desire to try a 6D Mark II. with love, artie
What I honestly do not understand that you always must have the latest gear. If you have your camera body, your lens etc. you feel comfortable with why not stick with it for a couple of years? That’s my opinion, apart from the fact that I am not a millionair……
Yours truly
Ruth Schueler
Hey Ruth,
I agree with you but only 100%.
with love, artie