I want to get a new camera. I've been using an EOS 60D since 2012 and have become frustrated with the autofocus seeming to become worse with time resulting in maybe 1/50 pictures being in focus. The small screen size also makes it difficult to tell if a photo I've just taken is properly focused, especially if I'm shooting in low light and brightening it when post processing. The autofocus simply doesn't work in live view mode, taking up to 10 seconds attempting to focus through different focal lengths before displaying red squares. This makes it difficult to frame photos well if I can't use the viewfinder for whatever reason.Around a year ago I briefly tried out a newer camera - R7, I think - and was amazed and how much better it felt compared to my 60D, hence the desire to consume.>BudgetAround $3000 NZD, however I would prefer to get a better body and put money into lenses later.>SensorI've only ever shot on APS-C, so I don't have a preference.>Use caseI primarily take photos while traveling either overseas or domestically. Usually this results in street photography, landscapes or muh architectural abstract with occasional subjects. I don't shoot studio style posed photography or sports.>Currrent lensesTamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3Canon 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5>Other informationI'm going to Thailand in about 3 weeks and can locally purchase whatever I decide on tax free.I've posted this as it's own thread to try and get well rounded opinions. Please help me.[EXIF data available. Click here to show/hide.]Camera-Specific Properties:Equipment MakeCanonCamera ModelCanon EOS 60DCamera SoftwareAdobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic 11.3 (Windows)Maximum Lens Aperturef/4.2Image-Specific Properties:Horizontal Resolution240 dpiVertical Resolution240 dpiImage Created2023:11:27 12:28:12Exposure Time1/80 secF-Numberf/5.6Exposure ProgramManualISO Speed Rating2500Lens Aperturef/5.6Exposure Bias0 EVMetering ModeCenter Weighted AverageFlashNo Flash, CompulsoryFocal Length33.00 mmColor Space InformationsRGBRenderingNormalExposure ModeManualWhite BalanceAutoScene Capture TypeStandard
>>4400489Your budget is the largest constraint.If you stick to recent Casnoykon bodies, you'll be fine. They all have their pros and cons. Early mirrorless cameras suck, so go for the most recent you can afford. If the features you need are outside of your price range, buy an old dslr flagship, or pony up for the camera you need.
>>4400489a7c (updated weather sealing and color science over the a7iii)tamron 28-200simple as.you MAY be able to find an a7cii on sale for <$1700 (USD), it's a lot more pleasant to use if the lens lacks an aperture ringlater you can get the 16-35 f4 pz which is as sharp as the GM lenses across the entire zoom and aperture range
>>4400491Are you saying my budget specifically, or in general budget is a big constraint for anyone? I've identified the R6 II or A7 IV as being roughly in budget.>>4400511>a7c>go for the most recent you can affordThere are a couple of A7 IV bodies available on NZ's equivalent to eBay, or about $3600 brand new.https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/electronics-photography/digital-cameras/digital-slr/sony/listing/5119378456https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/electronics-photography/digital-cameras/digital-slr/sony/listing/5123631637How would that compare to the A7C?I should mention that I don't have an intuitive understanding of specs and how they apply to taking photos. I know what most things mean of course, just have difficulty visualizing how
>>4400513The a7c is actually as up to date on colors/AF/build quality as the a7iv, it's just a cheaper and less "professional" model, basically a slightly nerfed a7iv with the a7iii's sensor>-fewer custom buttons, no AF point joystick, no front dial (meant to be used with aperture ring lenses), one less card slot, 9 less megapixels, worse viewfinder, no 10 bit video or slow motion 4k, worse internal video stabilization, slightly worse weather sealing than the a7iv>+typically $700-ish cheaper, a bit smaller, slightly better battery life, 24mp is a hair better at retaining color fidelity at high ISO settingsMost of this doesn't really affect just taking a picture. The a7iv is a more premium camera intended for professionals and serious hobbyists. The a7c is enough for normal people. The a7cii is a slightly lower end a7iv in an a7c-style body released in preparation for replacing the a7iv with the a7v.The canon version of an a7c is an R8. It's basically an R6II with a shittier battery, no stabilization at all, a worse viewfinder, and no ability to output raw video to an external device. Canon did not cripple 4k bit depth or framerates as badly so it's not as incompetent at professional videography as the a7c, but that is only of interest to serious videographers.The nikon version of an a7c is the ZF. It's basically the Z6IIIs featureset with lower max framerates, the Z6II sensor, fewer custom buttons, and no grip or AF joystick.
>>4400517I have the a7c. Its raw output is great but jpeg rendering is terrible when pixel peeping, the viewfinder is just usable, and the back screens colors are inaccurate. Very flawed budget camera but it delivers.
>>4400513>I've identified the R6 II or A7 IV as being roughly in budget.The budget you mentioned But these cameras are ok.
>>4400489get a used 1dx mkii and spend the rest on primes imo
