Looking for recommendations

[Shawn_epicurious]

I jokingly titled my last thread... “I’m Lazy” Im really not lol

i have been seriously considering buy a nice camera for quite sometime. Can you guys let me know if there is anything else I need other than what is included on the link below? I’d hate to spend that kind of money and still not get good pics of my tank!

https://www.beachcamera.com/shop/pr...55mm-II-75-300mm-III-Dual-Lens-Kit-Pro-Bundle

 

[Crabs McJones]

@maroun.c

 

[Gareth elliott]

Not sure you will ever use half of whats in that bundle.
The 75-300mm lens is a bit eh. And kit tripods tend to be very flimsy. For tank shots id save and buy a base package, and a decent shorter prime macro lens. Your shooting so close you can zoom by cropping in post production.

You can save a lot of money with used lenses, tbh modern advances in lenses are pretty much the following, better weather seals, quieter and slightly faster focusing, everything else is pretty much the same for the last 30 years.

Other than that an orange filter for each lens(one if both have the same thread size)

 

[maroun.c]

As said above bundles are made to promote stuff that doesnt sell fast usually. I'm not into cannon but seems to be an entry level set of lenses which will cover a large range for let's say the frequent traveller but not exactly be the best for aquarium photography.
Does this mean you wont be able to take decent pictures with the above? Definitely not yet the lense range choice, focusing speed, low light performance ain't optimal for aquarium use.

Typically you want a lense that opens to 2.8 so u have faster shutter speed and a bit better focusing.
I would recommend comparing the bundle with the camera body alone and a 2.8 lense like the tamron 17-50 2.8 ( 99 percent of my shots before this year are taken with it so maybe check my old threads for examples) then you can build up from there adding other lenses like maybe a macro lense if you need one or maybe invest in a flash for a fish shots and a decent tripod. As for the camera body I highly suggest you check it out in a camera store, hold the camera and see how it feels in your hand and if the buttons on the body are at easy reach for your hand size and seem to follow a logical order as thats a main difference between camera bodies.

 

[The0wn4g3]

The T6 is a great camera for a beginner. Amazon had a similar bundle for $429 right now.

If you are willing to spend more, I would recommend the Canon 6D mark I.

Also, if you would ever want a travel camera and are willing to spend even more (more money but also more uses) I'd recommend looking into the Sony mirrorless camera. They are very compact and take excellent photos is almost all lighting scenarios.

 

[Shawn_epicurious]

Not sure you will ever use half of whats in that bundle.
The 75-300mm lens is a bit eh. And kit tripods tend to be very flimsy. For tank shots id save and buy a base package, and a decent shorter prime macro lens. Your shooting so close you can zoom by cropping in post production.

You can save a lot of money with used lenses, tbh modern advances in lenses are pretty much the following, better weather seals, quieter and slightly faster focusing, everything else is pretty much the same for the last 30 years.

Other than that an orange filter for each lens(one if both have the same thread size)

Good information. Thank you!

 

[Shawn_epicurious]

As said above bundles are made to promote stuff that doesnt sell fast usually. I'm not into cannon but seems to be an entry level set of lenses which will cover a large range for let's say the frequent traveller but not exactly be the best for aquarium photography.
Does this mean you wont be able to take decent pictures with the above? Definitely not yet the lense range choice, focusing speed, low light performance ain't optimal for aquarium use.

Typically you want a lense that opens to 2.8 so u have faster shutter speed and a bit better focusing.
I would recommend comparing the bundle with the camera body alone and a 2.8 lense like the tamron 17-50 2.8 ( 99 percent of my shots before this year are taken with it so maybe check my old threads for examples) then you can build up from there adding other lenses like maybe a macro lense if you need one or maybe invest in a flash for a fish shots and a decent tripod. As for the camera body I highly suggest you check it out in a camera store, hold the camera and see how it feels in your hand and if the buttons on the body are at easy reach for your hand size and seem to follow a logical order as thats a main difference between camera bodies.

What you said makes sense.... definitely just changed my google search : )

 

[Shawn_epicurious]

You guys all rock! Thanks for the recommendations!

 

[maroun.c]

Good luck with your camera choice. Regardless which you end up getting it takes a lot of practice and trying different techniques to optimise your shots. Do post some here so others can help.