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Upgrading a 35mm body Should I upgrade my 35mm body from a Canon Eos A2 to an A3 or put that money towards upgrading an L lens to an EF lens? My subjects vary quite a bit, so versatility is important. Just not sure if upgrading the body will improve my images that much.
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John P. Sandstedt |
First off, there is no A3. Secondly, the A2 and A2E were "almost" professional level cameras when they were in production. Canon introduced the EOS 3 about 6-7 years ago and it, basically, replaced the A2's. Canon then cmae out with the Elan 7's' I don't believe they are more of a pro camera than the A2's. The bottom line is that it isn't the camera, but it is the photographer. Your camera body is more than adequate and, if you plan to stay with film, you don't really need more. Of course, in all situations, lenses are important. So, if you need to upgrade, that worth the expense. Look at an IS lens, however.
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doug Nelson |
When I began in photography 35 years ago, I think I had a fresh, creative way of seeing somewhat like yours. When I had only one 35mm camera body and three cheap lenses, I was a better photographer. Then, the Canon FT wasn't good enough, it had to be an F-1. Then I had to try Leica. None of this made my photography better, only more expensive. I have gone back to the 50mm (or 40), wides no wider than 28, and teles only rarely, then only 85's. As I understand contemporay Canon, you can't upgrade from the pro-quality "L" lenses. They're the best Canon makes. IS technology may make sense if you shoot sports or animals. I wore out my first FT and sold my first 50mm. I wish I had them back. If you can focus consistently well with the A2, and your exposures are pretty consistently right, stay with what you have.
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Justin G. |
The thing with film is that the camera has absolutely nothing to do with how the image looks in the end. All the camera is doing is creating that hole (the shutter) and the lens is doing all the work by controlling the light hitting the film. You're best bet is that if you are comfortable with our A2 then keep it and work on your glass. The glass is what makes or breaks pics. The better quality if glass between the subject and the film, the better off you'll be. Not saying that an L series will make you a pro but it will give you the best color rendition, sharpness, and has the best control of abberation. Get the glass.
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