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In need of advice..

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jfxphoto
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I am upgrading my camera setup and need advice on what to buy!! Please help NS
Apr 26 2017 8:05PM
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IanAvery-Leaf
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we need details...skill level, what subjects you shoot, video/photo %, budget, etc.
Apr 26 2017 8:06PM
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jfxphoto
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WTF my post got cut off... had all of this.

Currently own:
canon t3i
tamron 17-50mm 2.8
canon 85mm 1.8
canon 50mm 1.8
rokinon 8mm 3.5


What ill be shooting
70% low light concerts (clubs, venues, lights, lasers)
10% portraits / lifestyle
10% outdoors / skiing
10% street

80% still photography
20% video, could be a lot more in the upcoming months.

Budget: $2,000-$3,000

Any advice is much appreciated!!
Apr 26 2017 8:12PM
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TWoods
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The 5d mkIII and IV are pretty damn incredible low light cameras. I would just go towards that. Your lens spread is pretty good for what you're doing. It'd be nice to get a longer lens, but you'll probably appreciate a body upgrade more right now.
Apr 27 2017 1:11PM
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TWoods
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both well within your price range too.
Apr 27 2017 1:12PM
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anders_dahl
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nc suggestions
May 22 2017 12:27AM
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ChoomaChad
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TWoodsboth well within your price range too.


5D3 runs at $2,300 and the 5D4 at $3,300. Both prices from BH Photo. Honestly I'd get the Mark 4. That extra $300 will give you a much newer camera with better specs.
May 23 2017 2:04AM
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IanAvery-Leaf
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LJ.Corrales5D3 runs at $2,300 and the 5D4 at $3,300. Both prices from BH Photo. Honestly I'd get the Mark 4. That extra $300 will give you a much newer camera with better specs.


*$1300

OP said he might be shooting a lot more video in the future, wouldn't recommend either of these for video, especially the 5Diii
May 23 2017 2:37AM
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ChoomaChad
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5D3, body only, runs at $2,300 new.
May 23 2017 2:57PM
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IanAvery-Leaf
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LJ.Corrales5D3, body only, runs at $2,300 new.


I made a typo correcting your typo, you said its only an extra $300 between a 5Diii and 5Div, when its actually $1000. Not as casual of a difference
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