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  • 30-03-2014 12:28pm
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    S_P_Photo
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭


    Hey folks,

    Currently looking to upgrade my equipment to a Canon 1D MiiN. Currently have Canon 550D.

    I know it would be an improvement to the image quality (switching from Crop Sensor to Full Frame). But since the Image sensor on the 1D MiiN is 8.2mp & the 550D is 18mp.

    So what I need to know is would it be a smart choice to switch?


    I just ask because of the mp difference

    (I should add that I'm looking to get into photojournalism)

    :):):):):):):):):)Thanks for the help in advance :):):):):):):)
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    Borderfox
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 10,257 Mod ✭✭✭✭Borderfox


    1dm2n is still a crop sensor albeit a 1.3x one instead of the 550 1.6x. Image quality will be better but noise will not be handled as well. If you stretch to the 1dmk3 there is quite a difference.


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    S_P_Photo
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭S_P_Photo


    Thanks for the advice really helps :)


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    swingking
    Registered Users Posts: 4,258 ✭✭✭swingking


    If you wanted to upgrade to Full Frame, then you can pick a 5D up for cheap enough and a 5d Mark 2 for a bit more.

    Bear in mind that you do need good glass when using full frame cameras and the standard kit lens that came with your 550 won't work on a full frame camera


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    S_P_Photo
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭S_P_Photo


    swingking wrote: »
    If you wanted to upgrade to Full Frame, then you can pick a 5D up for cheap enough and a 5d Mark 2 for a bit more.

    Bear in mind that you do need good glass when using full frame cameras and the standard kit lens that came with your 550 won't work on a full frame camera

    Yeah I know but was having a look around on reviews & the 5D's aren't great for photojournalism, So I've decided to go with the 1D M2 (I know now it's not Full Frame) but it give's me the 8fps & I got it at a REALLY good deal on it. :D

    Only thing is now I have to start stocking up on CF cards :(


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