Do you remember your camera journey? I remember using Kodak cameras as a teenager. The kind that you needed to remember to wind the film. They were great for getting double exposures.
Jump forward several years and past several cameras, and in February of 2011, I purchased the Canon T3i when it was first released. I quickly upgraded to a 50 mm lens. Then, shortly after, I added a Tamron 24-70. This became my favorite lens. This camera still works great for me.
I’ve been really intrigued by mirrorless cameras lately, though I tend to keep that to myself around her. The thought of carrying a lighter camera is so appealing! Plus, the advancements in ISO capability are remarkable, especially when you think about how long it’s been since the T3i first came out—almost 14 years.
As I contemplate getting a new camera, I’ve considered whether to use a full-frame or an APS-C model again. Both options have wonderful advantages.
Using full-frame lenses on my APS-C camera gives me the wonderful benefit of an in-camera crop with every lens I select. I’ve grown really comfortable shooting with this setup, and often, it provides me with a greater range than I’d get with a full-frame camera. Any new camera I get is bound to have impressive low-light capabilities. While having a full-frame camera with its wider ISO range would be amazing, I don’t feel that’s a leap I absolutely need to take right now.
Regardless of which direction I choose, getting a new camera is always an exciting thing to think about.
What direction would you choose and why? Also, what is your favorite brand? Leave me a note in the comments, and we can chat about it.