Shall I buy a full frame Canon camera?

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Hi. I've joined in this group today. Looking forward to get suggestions.

I'm using Canon 550d with 4 lens:
50mm 1.8
17-40mm f4
55-250mm
60mm f2.8 macro.

I do photography out of my hobby. Once in a week. Shall I go for full frame or my 550d is enough. What are the basic differences between full frame and crop body?

Thnx in advance for the suggestions.
Shahriar
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Possibly better image quality, better noise handling and a wider field of view.

What it won't do is make YOU a better photographer.

So my question is why do you want to upgrade?
What do you think you will get out of it?
 
Welcome to the forum.

Similar position to yourself... I picked up a 5D yesterday (from 500D), and have taken 4-5 clicks with it, I am converted.

Your 55-250 won't fit, and I'm not sure about your macro.

Main differences are the Image quality, drop in focal length (by 1.6x), and you'd need to get some CF cards.
 
iced_jacob said:
based on this question: NO! if you don't know what FF is then, unless you have loads of spare cash, shoot more and when you feel your camera is holding you back then upgrade.
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Have to agree with this statement. :thumbs:
 
shahriarbd said:
Hi. I've joined in this group today. Looking forward to get suggestions.

I'm using Canon 550d with 4 lens:
50mm 1.8
17-40mm f4
55-250mm
60mm f2.8 macro.

I do photography out of my hobby. Once in a week. Shall I go for full frame or my 550d is enough. What are the basic differences between full frame and crop body?

Thnx in advance for the suggestions.
Shahriar
From Bangladesh.
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Welcome to TP :)

Full-frame images are sharper, high ISO performance is better, and there is more control over shallow depth of field. But unless you are having particular problems in these areas with your current outfit, you may not see much benefit.

Against that, FF cameras and lenses are bigger, heavier and more expensive. Neither your 55-250 nor 60 macro will fit FF, and all other lenses will behave differently and may have to be replaced.

Looking at your outfit, you would get a bigger improvement in image quality by upgrading the 55-250 to a 70-200L. I would also swap the 17-40L for EF-S 17-55 2.8 IS for greater versatility.
 
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Good advice. Upgrading your lenses should give you an immediate and visible improvement in image quality. They're by far the most important component in the system.

FF will still be around if you decide to go for it at some point. The 70-200L works on FF and crop, so you'll still be able to use it. The 17-55mm f2.8 is designed for crop cameras only, but I wouldn't worry about that. It'll give you excellent results, and they're easy to sell on if you ever move over to FF completely.
 
I've bought a 1Ds, they go for silly money now. I knew the moment I looked through the viewfinder I'd made the right decision. It doesn't like cheap lenses though, and it weighs a lot, most people groan when they pick it up, especially with my 80-200L lens fitted. It was an excuse to get a monopod :-)
 
As been said above, upgrade your lenses first then your camera. I went through the same route myself and I m enjoying full frame now, the image quality at higher ISOs, the big and bright view finder, amazing dynamic range etc.

Having said that, if you have the money to spend on upgrading your camera and lenses then by all means go for it.
 
Spend your money on a training course and a holiday to somewhere interesting. That'll improve your photographs loads more than any lens or body upgrades. You can't buy talent, but you can buy knowledge and experience if you put some effort in.
 
There's nothing wrong with your skill level:), so - your choice - holiday or new camera (the new camera will require some new lenses too though.
 
It comes down to whether you can afford the kit. You're obviously not a beginner by the look of your flickr, but to upgrade then you're looking at a minimum spend of £2000 in British prices, as you'll need a body, new 70-200mm lens as your 55-200mm will need replacing, and a 100mm macro to replace your 60mm as your current lenses will not fit on a full frame body.

If you can justify the expense then go for it. If upgrading means skimping on the food shopping then stick with your current kit.

As above though, I always like to see people spending more on learning and shooting than simply buying more kit.
 
iced_jacob said:
based on this question: NO! if you don't know what FF is then, unless you have loads of spare cash, shoot more and when you feel your camera is holding you back then upgrade.
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Totally agree with this. 550D is a perfectly capable camera so unless you feel the need for full frame save your money (or use it to buy another lens)!
 
pooley said:
If you can justify the expense then go for it. If upgrading means skimping on the food shopping then stick with your current kit.

As above though, I always like to see people spending more on learning and shooting than simply buying more kit.
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To all:

Thnx fur your kind visit to my Flickr and your opinion on my dilemma. Well, after many opinions and suggestions; I've decided; I'll try to utilize the maximum benefits from my current gears and may be after a year or two I'll go for ff.

Keep in touch. Cheers! !
 
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