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Is the Canon T6 an okay DSLR for my needs?
August 7, 2018 at
04:40 AM
Hey Everyone,
I'm looking at new DSLRs, I should have started this process earlier since I see there were some deals a couple weeks ago... I need it by Friday night as the main reason I want to get one now is because there is a Delta Heavy rocket launch this Saturday at 4AM and I want to get a good video of it. I'm thinking my Galaxy S8 isn't going to produce anything worthwhile.
I don't use DSLR cameras that much anymore, I have a Rebel XT from way back that works fine but does not take videos and I'd like something a little more updated anyways, but like I said I don't use it very much or have too many times where I've said "dang I wish I had a better DSLR" so definitely looking for the best bang for buck given very occasional use. I have 3 lenses on the Canon eco-system already (non have IS though). I have a 75-300mm, 18-55mm and the nifty 50. So I'd prefer to go with Canon over Nikon I think. I know the Nikon D3300 has a bigger sensor but it's also more expensive from what I can see. I found the Canon T6 for $330 refurbished (fine with me) but can't find the D3300 for anything cheaper than $400 with a lens included.
I don't care too much about still image quality since I'm sure that either one will be leaps and bounds ahead of my 8MP Rebel XT, but specifically right now I'm looking to know if the Rebel T6 would be good enough at clarity and focus to take a good video of the Delta Heavy rocket launching with very low ambient light (4AM).
Really appreciate your help. Other camera suggestions are also welcome, just figuring that either in-store pickup or Amazon are my only safe options with my time-frame right now.
Thanks!
I'm looking at new DSLRs, I should have started this process earlier since I see there were some deals a couple weeks ago... I need it by Friday night as the main reason I want to get one now is because there is a Delta Heavy rocket launch this Saturday at 4AM and I want to get a good video of it. I'm thinking my Galaxy S8 isn't going to produce anything worthwhile.
I don't use DSLR cameras that much anymore, I have a Rebel XT from way back that works fine but does not take videos and I'd like something a little more updated anyways, but like I said I don't use it very much or have too many times where I've said "dang I wish I had a better DSLR" so definitely looking for the best bang for buck given very occasional use. I have 3 lenses on the Canon eco-system already (non have IS though). I have a 75-300mm, 18-55mm and the nifty 50. So I'd prefer to go with Canon over Nikon I think. I know the Nikon D3300 has a bigger sensor but it's also more expensive from what I can see. I found the Canon T6 for $330 refurbished (fine with me) but can't find the D3300 for anything cheaper than $400 with a lens included.
I don't care too much about still image quality since I'm sure that either one will be leaps and bounds ahead of my 8MP Rebel XT, but specifically right now I'm looking to know if the Rebel T6 would be good enough at clarity and focus to take a good video of the Delta Heavy rocket launching with very low ambient light (4AM).
Really appreciate your help. Other camera suggestions are also welcome, just figuring that either in-store pickup or Amazon are my only safe options with my time-frame right now.
Thanks!
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I wish I could justify spending more but I really can't, I won't use it enough. The T6 says it has an ISO range up to 6400, expandable to 12800. The Nikon D3300 (or 3400) says it has up to 12800, expandable to 25600. Will I notice a huge difference in these? I'd like to eventually be able to take pictures of the milky way if I make it back to the desert. My Rebel XT had a max ISO of 1600 (at which the picture was terribly noisy), so I can see they've made a lot of progress here.
If you want to shoot the milky way, use a tripod, longer exposure, and lower ISO.
If you want to shoot the milky way, use a tripod, longer exposure, and lower ISO.
Did take a good moon picture with a telephoto lens years ago though. lol
IDK what to do, the t6 is by far cheaper than anything else offered by Canon, the t6i is 150 dollars more at least, the autofocus thing and bigger sensor make me want to go for it but I just can't justify that spend at the moment, considering how little I use these cameras. The Nikon is like I said, $100 more but it also would mean that my 3 Canon lenses are useless, including that telephoto lens which I'd like to keep using.
Did take a good moon picture with a telephoto lens years ago though. lol
IDK what to do, the t6 is by far cheaper than anything else offered by Canon, the t6i is 150 dollars more at least, the autofocus thing and bigger sensor make me want to go for it but I just can't justify that spend at the moment, considering how little I use these cameras. The Nikon is like I said, $100 more but it also would mean that my 3 Canon lenses are useless, including that telephoto lens which I'd like to keep using.
You had the exposure for only a minute, to get star trails you need about a much longer exposure (think like 30 minute exposure time).
Sounds to me like you need to invest in a good book on photography vs. investing in a new camera body at this time.
You had the exposure for only a minute, to get star trails you need about a much longer exposure (think like 30 minute exposure time).
Sounds to me like you need to invest in a good book on photography vs. investing in a new camera body at this time.
Regardless it's besides the point, I have a Rebel XT that cannot shoot video so I need a new camera anyways. Was really just trying to get a sense of the low-light video recording performance of the Canon T6. I suppose I should just give it a shot and order from Amazon and send it back if it doesn't do what I'm looking for...
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Or buy whatever you want. It is your money after all.
As far as ISO maximums, don't go by that. The higher your ISO, the lower the image quality will be. Max you want to go is ISO 12800 anyways.....at least, that's my preference.
As far as ISO maximums, don't go by that. The higher your ISO, the lower the image quality will be. Max you want to go is ISO 12800 anyways.....at least, that's my preference.
I paid 320 for the T6 with lens and unfortunately didn't see anything else come close. The t6i was 200+ more at the cheapest
Maybe others here can chime in about them.
Maybe others here can chime in about them.
Can't cancel but I'll return if it doesn't meet my needs. I really wanted to spend as little as possible so I think the 320 fits the bill. I know there are much better cameras though. If this can take video of the rocket launch on Saturday 4am I'll be very happy
As far as ISO maximums, don't go by that. The higher your ISO, the lower the image quality will be. Max you want to go is ISO 12800 anyways.....at least, that's my preference.