I'm sure this has been asked many times before, but anything would be helpful.  I'm looking to upgrade from a standard point-and-shoot to a higher quality camera before a safari vacation.  I was leaning more towards dslr than mirorless, but am overwhelmed by determining mm v. zoom factor.  I'm mildly intimidated by breaking the think while trying to change lenses, but I want to make sure I will be able to get good quality photos of wildlife that might be further in the distance, as well as something that will be able to shoot quickly.  I was leaning toward the Nikon D3300.  Any suggestions?
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I am going on a Safari and am ready to upgrade from a P&amp;S to either a DSLR or a mirrorless.  I love taking pictures and travel a lot (for fun) so expect to use this camera in multiple settings.  I have a few months to learn how to use the camera before my trip.  My top DSLR choice is the Nikon D5100 and for compact system and thinking Sony NEX 5 or NEX 7.  I am also open to other models.  My top priorities are (1) picture quality (for safari and general travels) and (2) weight / size (less of a factor but definitely a concern).
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I've looked into the ones from Haida and Nisi which are both suitable, though they're quite pricey for me currently - does anybody know of any cheaper possible alternatives? I understand there's the 160mm specifically made for use with this lens, though obtaining filters for it is difficult and limited. I'm hoping for something which may be cheaper than both Haida and Nisi, and still suitable for the 14mm lens. Thanks!
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I'm considering purchasing a DSLR for the first time here in the next couple of months. The two "big boys" seem to be Canon and Nikon. I've looked at both companies, and I can't really see significant differences between the two.  Are there any?  (Please don't go into a flame war here -- I'm looking for factual differences between the cameras, not "I enjoy X because of Y...")    Also see   for another important part of the story.
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Some flagship-level smartphones today come with excellent cameras, at least for their own use-cases. Sometimes you don't really need more than that in most of the photos you'll shoot, and thinking about a "better" camera experience isn't an easy task if you already have a "good enough" smartphone camera sensor.  However, I am looking to "upgrade" my photographical experience, without spending too much on high-end equipment and lenses, but at the same time without going for cheaper quality models that modern smartphones might actually beat in some cases.  Finding the right balance is not an easy task, you might look at a photo and say, "My smartphone shoots better than this", or look at another photo and think, "It does look better, but I don't see much of a difference to justify the price", and today's world of modern standalone cameras is not small, it certainly has many different models, which is why I've come here to ask, is there any camera model that satisfies or at least comes very close to my requirements? I am aware that I might be vague, and some photography professionals may perhaps request much more details than what I've offered you, but I hope you understand the gist of what I'm trying to say, even if I cannot express it well in words.  I have looked at mirrorless/MLIC models, but I'm not sure if they're the right type for my use case.
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I am looking at trying to buy a long range lens for shooting animals and nature. I'm kinda new to photography and am not sure which brand or size I should be looking for. What features are important and what will I get from different price points? I also would like to get a macro lens for really close shots — is that possible with the same lens?  I have a nikon d3000.
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What would be a reason for one to pick the compact (whatever it'd be P&amp;S or something more advanced) over mirrorless compact system camera  ?  Right now market is quite confusing — we have huge market of tiny-sensor compacts, we have mirrorless that use sensors in a size of these from P&amp;S cameras (Nikon 1 being notable example), we have compacts with sensors bigger than most popular mirrorless system (Canon G1X vs m4/3), we have lot of APS-C sensor mirrorless which are matched by some of the compacts (Fuji X100 being most notable example, but even Leica has its X2),  and to make it even more confusing — Sony released RX1 with full frame sensor, beating crap out of every mirrorless on a market.  So what are your arguments to pick compact over a mirrorless?  Why are they better, what's the reason behind logic of companies like Fujifilm which at the same time offers P&amp;S and X-mount mirrorless using same sensor size?
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Hai.  I have a question, I switched from Canon to Sony a while ago and I found out that if I shot bright places, like the sky, the cloud that is supposed to be seen clearly, looks like a blown-out highlight (like real crazy), as you can see on my picture.  I have to set a low exposure just so the highlight is not blown out, and it’s only happening on Sony, not on Canon. On Canon the object is visible, but the background (cloud) is still seen all just fine.  Do you guys know what to change on the Sony to get that good look? Is it the setting or the lens? (BTW, I’m using a Sony 35mm f/1.8 lens.)
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I currently own a Canon 60D, and I am perfectly happy with the camera. It is going to be years until I move to a better (most likely full-frame) body.   My main, walk-around lens is the . I am also very happy with this lens, although I also know its shortcomings, like the variable aperture (3.5-5.6).   But this morning, as a "what if" exercise, I started thinking about upgrading this lens.   Since my 60D is a crop sensor body, the closest and cheapest upgrade I can do is the   EF-S USM IS. It has a constant aperture of 2.8, and people say that it produces the best picture quality of all EF-S lenses. The upgrade would probably cost me $300-$500, depending on the price I sell my 15-85 at, and whether I want a used or new 17-55.   But 'upgrading' from an EF-S lens to another EF-S lens is not really upgrading, is it? It is more like switching between two similar quality products. Is it worth it?   A TRUE upgrade would be to get an L lens. So, assuming that price is no object (one can only dream :(), what L lens would you recommend to replace my 15-85?   EDIT: What I would look for in the ideal replacement lens.  Thanks for all the answers so far. One conclusion I came to after reading them is that there is no point for me to invest in L glass if I care about wide angle on my crop sensor body. And I do.   I like my 15-85 because it offers me the flexibility of being able to capture moments like a few snapshots in a restaurant with friends, or my 2 years old daughter who won't sit in one place for long - definitely not long enough for me to switch lenses.   I could give up the 2mm difference on the wide end of the spectrum, if the 17-55 offered me much higher IQ than the 15-85 does.   Hence the followup question - Please let me know if you upgraded from 15-85 to 17-55 and if that was a right decision.. I know it is all personal - and that is what I am asking about - what was your experience with such upgrade if you did it?
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I have a Nikon D5100 and want to see whats the best lens for shooting pictures of a baby and kids running around inside and outside?  I would like to stay under $1,000.  Thanks for the help.
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I have a Canon 60D, bought it back in 2013. Use it quite a while, but in past two-three years, I lost interest in photography. I will be going on a long trip this summer and would like to take a decent camera with me. Is Canon 60D still a decent one or I will be missing on features and upgrades comparing to the latest versions?  In terms of lenses I own Tamron 24-70 2.8 And Canon 100 2.8 Macro.
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I purchased Nikon D5600 last month.  While doing bird photography I realize, 70-300 mm lens is not sufficient. I have few queries:  (1) Which lens is recommended for wildlife photography? I checked for 150-600mm, but did not find in local market for Nikon. Mostly Canon compatible lenses are available.  (2) Is D5600 suitable for such photography or shall I upgrade to D7500 ?
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I was just thinking about this problem and was wondering if anyone knew if/how to use a competing flash unit (EX or SB series) on a Nikon or Canon (respectively) camera.  I would assume a lot of the brand-specific flash features may not work (wireless for example) but would the manual flash-on-the-hotshoe work fine?  If it is possible, what features are or are not available?  I was thinking about how, for example, in a teaching situation, you could use a single flash on both brands of camera.
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I have the Nikon kit lens that came with a D5100 — the kit lens is  . I was thinking of getting a fast lens and I am looking to buy the .  Should I consider 35mm or instead buy a 55-200mm for better range?
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I came across this  on Stuck in Customs today that makes a strong case to hold off too much investment in DSLR gear, and instead switch to mirror-less cameras like the Sony NEX. The author prefers to call such cameras 3rd generation cameras to prevent any bias.  The crux of the argument lies in the smaller size and faster shooting speeds of the new cameras, while the sensor size is an area where they seem to be lacking (Sony &amp; Samsung cameras are APS-C sized though). Currently the big makers - Nikon &amp; Canon - have practically no presence in this market (Nikon seems to be doing something with the V1). However, they seem to have slowed down the introduction of new entry level DSLR models over the last year as well.  So, as DSLR users looking to build and enhance their kit (there are many like me who've jumped the bandwagon over the last couple of years, and are just starting to build their kit), what are the advantages of sticking with the DSLR system rather than switching to the 3rd gen cameras?  IMO, one point that could cause a massive switch in the DSLR base would be if Nikon &amp; Canon announced mirror-less models compatible with their current lens lineups, but that is a hypothetical scenario.  P.S. There is a similar question on mirror-less cameras, but that seems to be from the perspective of a person starting out rather than a person already invested in the DSLR system.
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Today I own a Digital Rebel XSi and the only EF-S lens I have are those that came in the kit.  I've been reading a lot trying to decide for my next body, but oh boy, what a tough decision!  I'm between the 5D Mark II and the 7D.  Among the type of pictures I plan to take are:   Portraits; Landscape/Nature Pictures at parties and other environments in low light condition.   Should I go 5D Mark II or 7D?  Updated for clarification:  "the only EF-S lens I have are those that came in the kit." does not mean I only have the kit lens. It means my investment in EF-S lenses is limited to those that came in the kit. Besides the kit lens, I do also have a  and a . Neither of which are EF-S lenses.  I also have a .  I have found that under some situations where I can't use the speedlite, I have already maxed out shutter speed, aperture and ISO settings on my XSi. That's the reason for wanting to upgrade to a body that offers better ISO and performance under low light conditions.
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I am thinking about purchasing a Canon 60D and selling my Rebel XT and wondered if I would need to purchase new lenses? I only have two but as you all know, once you invest it is hard to not take those into consideration when purchasing a new camera.
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I'm looking for a new compact camera that:   has a  is small enough to be mountable on a  and, runs on AA batteries. good flexibility   Requirement (3) stems from the fact that I may be hiking in the wild for weeks on an end, with no opportunity to change a Lithium-Ion battery. If another solution permits me to take thousands rather than hundreds photographs on full charge, I may consider that as well.  Additionally, it would be nice (but not essential) to have:   the ability to handle high dynamic range a viewfinder physical buttons — I live in a cold climate, and don't like to use touch-screens   The upper price range for compact models is still good for me, and I don't mind a pricerange of €400–€800 (but I don't mind cheaper either, if still of good quality).  I've been the happy user of several models in the , but now my PowerShot A650 IS has died. Starting from , it seems requirement (3) kills of many cameras: the , (might also fail (2)), the , the , the ... Although enough models meet requirements (1), (2), and (4), as well as the (non-essential) additional features I listed, it seems in the past 5 years, cameras have moved away from using AA batteries. What camera models still exist that meet my requirements?    Last photograph taken with my Canon PowerShot A650 IS, taking on Christmas Day 2012 in the Caldera de Taburiente, La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain.