Upgrading from Canon T2i

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RocanLover163

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Hello Everyone,

I have had my T2i since it's release and finally need to replace it. I have been thinking of moving to a full frame camera and have my eyes on the 6d. I think the 5d mark iii is out of the price range I'm looking at. I mostly shoot real estate video's, concerts, events and random parties. I'm thinking the full frame would be better for the real estate since it won't be cropped. My question is, is it worth upgrading to full frame for this reason, or should I just stick with a lower model? Are there any other camera's I should consider?

Let me know if any other info would help!
 
A buddy of mine is a realtor, and yeah he loves the wide shots for indoors, obviously. A full frame sensor will get you a lot more width with the same glass you already own.
 
6D still has nasty aliasing/moire, it may not feel as much as a step up as you anticipate.

One very important thing: what lenses do you have?
 
Thanks for the input guys!

Samuel H said:
6D still has nasty aliasing/moire, it may not feel as much as a step up as you anticipate.

One very important thing: what lenses do you have?
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Yea I realize there is still nasty aliasing/moire with the 6d, but I'm assuming it's improved since the t2i? Is there a better option at camera with less aliasing/moire around the same price range? Is it worth it to move up to the mark iii?

I have the following lenses
Tokina 11-16mm 2.8
Sigma 24mm 1.8
Canon 50mm 1.8
Canon 18-55mm
 
RocanLover163 said:
I have the following lenses
Tokina 11-16mm 2.8
Sigma 24mm 1.8
Canon 50mm 1.8
Canon 18-55mm
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You do NOT want to put EF-S lenses on a Canon full-frame (EF) body. You'll shatter the mirror.

So, that eliminates your Tokina 11-16 and your Canon 18-55.
 
The Tokina 11-16 works great as a 16mm f/2.8 prime on full frame. I see no risk of hitting the mirror, and the lens covers the full sensor and is reasonably sharp. Here.

I'm afraid you're stuck with a lens set designed for Canon cameras, and Canon hasn't brought anything out yet that feels like an actual step forward from the T2i, unless you can afford at least the 5D3 (which is a very nice step forward, specially when shooting RAW video). And there are electronic adapters but they are far from flawless.

I would either try to hold out even longer, or sell everything and switch brands. Or consider the 7D2, which is not groundbreaking but is at least better than the T2i and must keep a half-decent resale value when sold to photogs.

At the very least, try to see if the new M or Rebels are free from aliasing/moire.
 
Samuel H said:
6D still has nasty aliasing/moire, it may not feel as much as a step up as you anticipate.
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Aliasing and moire only shows up bad when you have the in-camera sharpness on, when shooting in 720p, or when shooting something like a telephone line. Other than that, it's essentially the same camera as a mkiii.
 
Intuitive Films said:
Aliasing and moire only shows up bad when you have the in-camera sharpness on, when shooting in 720p, or when shooting something like a telephone line. Other than that, it's essentially the same camera as a mkiii.
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I can confirm this. This was my experience shooting on the 6D also.
 
Well, then it's not that bad. My understanding was that it was similar to the 5D2 in that sense. That's what I concluded from all the tests that were posted when it came out, but it wouldn't be surprising if those quick tests used the wrong settings.
 
I may just have to hold off for a while longer, or possibly look into another rebel model. I'm not sure if purchasing a 7d would be a good idea if I won't gain much more in terms of video quality and less moire/aliasing.
 
The DIGIC 5 processor is much cleaner, even at higher ISOs. You might want to look at The T5i or T6i.
 
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