Looking to getting a new camera for my birthday present.

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MIXMASTERMACHOM

MIXMASTERMACHOM

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First let me say I treat myself to getting something nice on my birthday and Christmas. That way if nobody gets me anything I'm not upset.

Looking at selling my Canon T3i and getting either the t6 or t6i bundle. I might stick with the t6 since I'm not a photographer. I'm a DJ. It's funny how people think when they see me with the camera I have now that they think I'm a photographer just because of the camera I have. It looks fancy enough so they assume I'm a photographer.

First I'm looking to sell the camera I have now with all the accessories that are with it. I have 2 batteries for the camera, a light for flash, battery charger and 2 lens. It's in great condition. How much can I sell it for online?

Next what are your thoughts on either of those cameras? Looking to get the bundle package when I do buy it. Thanks for any and all suggestions.
 
The older lenses should work on either the T6 or T6i, so not sure I would sell those unless the new camera comes with one.

T6i is a better camera, though the T6 has slightly better low light performance.

*fixed spelling due to early morning syndrome.
 
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Thought you mighta been Nippin' a little this morning.[emoji1]


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hWat owould make you htink that?
 
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Your avatar seems to be going through a lot of changes lately.[emoji3]


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I heard DJs have to adapt to change to be successful ...
 
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MIXMASTERMACHOM said:
Looking at selling my Canon T3i and getting either the t6 or t6i bundle. I might stick with the t6 since I'm not a photographer.
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Since you're not a photographer, if I were you I'd keep the T3i and treat yourself to something else. A new camera will not take better pictures. While the T6i does have a 24-megapixel sensor compared to the 18-megapixel sensor on the T3i, the six-megapixel difference does not matter, especially if you're not printing or enlarging your photos beyond 8x10 or 11x14 print sizes. The wifi capability that the T6i has is a cool feature on paper, but not at all easy to use in real life. The T3i that you have actually takes better pictures in low light than the T6i.

I'm qualified to give this opinion because I own both cameras. I bought the T6i because I thought I needed the newest model. As it turns out, I use it less than I used my T3i, which now sits in a Photobooth. On top of that, my iPhone SE takes very good pictures and fits in my pocket.

Better things to treat yourself to:

• A Sonos system and a Spotify subscription.
• Some really nice headphones for listening to music at home. The kind that are too nice to take to a gig.
• A one-hour Swedish massage, once a month for a year.
• One of those curved shower curtain rods, like they have at fancy hotels (the BEST home improvement you can make for less than $50).
• A custom-tailored suit. The Macho Man needs to look the part.
• A place or event that you've always said you'd never go to because it's expensive. Maybe it's a fancy steakhouse. Maybe it's a Knicks game. Bring a friend with you, and treat them, too.
• A continuing-ed class. Try something new, or use what you have to develop your skills. Maybe it's cooking, maybe it's photography.

Buying a camera isn't treating yourself to anything. As I get older, I realize more and more that stuff is just stuff. Experiences are far more valuable, enjoyable and memorable.
 
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I can't see the need for a better camera. The camera won't improve anything for you noticeable. Perhaps better lenses and a flash would help... but seeing your image quality from a previous post, you're not even using your t3i anywhere near its full potential. Bottom line... Save your money on the body... buy a flash and lens.
 
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Instead of selling anything to buy something newer, learn how to use what you already have properly.
Bottom line, don't spend any more money on any equipment period. Spend it on taking a photography course first!
If and when you learn how to use the gear you have to it's full potential, then and only then consider upgrading.
 
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Thanks all for that suggestion to just get a better lens and better flash. That will save some money for sure. Just need some suggestions as to what lens and flash to get and how much they should cost?
 
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Thanks all for that suggestion to just get a better lens and better flash. That will save some money for sure. Just need some suggestions as to what lens and flash to get and how much they should cost?
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A better lens and flash isn't going to help you, Mix. Your pictures are always blurry and lighting doesn't seem to be a problem. You said it yourself... you're not a photographer. I believe you've got too much camera for what you're trying to achieve. Have you ever taken the time to learn how to use the T3i's scene modes?

Plenty of people own T3i cameras and take breathtaking photos with the on-camera flash and kit lens. You wouldn't replace a beginner guitar with an expensive one if you didn't know how to play the guitar, would you? Learn how to use your existing gear to it's full potential before you waste more money.
 
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Yeah... I probably should have rephrased that last line on my post. Save your money... learn to use at least the very basics of your camera (which you have not), and then if anything buy some lenses and new flash. I have the t3i and once we reached the potential of it, buying a new low light lens and a high quality flash really helped bump up the quality of the photos.
 
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tunes4046 said:
Are you using all the money from your Sunday night gig to fund this gift
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I decided not to buy the other camera. Just buy the lens and flash for now. No bar or tavern around here in one night will pay you enough to buy either one. You have to be playing in a big club and be very famous to get paid that kind of money.
 
Instead of buying more stuff for your camera, you should buy a photography class. Or, at the very least a book on photography so you can learn how the camera works.

I'm using a Nikon D3300 which is pretty much the Nikon equivalent to your camera. And, I'm still very much in the beginning stages of learning how to work with it. But here's a few pictures I took over the weekend hiking around a local lake with a buddy of mine: Burke Lake Park | Facebook

Your camera can achieve that photo quality and better. But the stuff you post isn't close yet. It's a skill problem, not an equipment problem.
 
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Mix, I doubt you have any primes, so what zoom range and speed are the lens' you currently have and for the lens' you are looking at buying?
 
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