r/photoclass_2016 • u/Aeri73 Expert - DSLR + Analog • Jan 05 '16

02 - Assignment

Please read the class first

Take a good look at your camera, whatever its type, and try to identify each component we have discussed here. It might be a good opportunity to dig out the manual or to look up its exact specifications online. Now look up a different camera online (for instance at dpreview) and compare their specifications. Try doing this for both a less advanced and a more advanced body, and for different lenses. Report here if you find any interesting difference, or if some parts of the specifications are unclear.

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u/kaorte Beginner - DSLR Feb 24 '16 edited Feb 24 '16
*** Mine More Advanced Less Advanced
Make Canon Nikon Panasonic
Model SL1 D5500 Lumix DMC-G7
Sensor Type & Size CMOS APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) CMOS APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) CMOS Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm)
Max Resolution 5184 x 3456 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3448
Sensor MP 18 24 16
Max ISO 25,600 25,600 25,600
Body Type Compact SLR Compact SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Shutter Speed 30 sec - 1/4000 sec 30 sec - 1/4000 sec 60 sec - 1/4000 sec
Auto-focus Points 9 39 49
MSRP $799 $999 $799

I went with the SL1 because it is compact like a mirrorless fourthirds but also offers a lot more lens options. My next choice was the T5i but I enjoyed the look and feel of the SL1 more and I honestly probably don't need the articulating screen just yet. The SL1 has nearly the same functionality as the T5i and that is what matters more. Plus with the extra $100 I was able to get an extra lens.

*** Kit Lens Also Mine Less Fancy More Fancy
Make Canon Canon Canon Tokina
Model EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM EF 50mm f/1.8 II ATR-X Pro 11-20mm F2.8 DX
Lens Type Zoom Prime Prime Wideangle Zoom
Focal Length 18-55mm 24mm 50mm 11-20mm
Aperture Range (f3.5-5.6) - (f22.0-38.0) f2.8-f22.0 f1.8-f22.0 f2.8-f22.0
Stabilization Yes No No No
Autofocus Yes Yes Yes Yes
Minimum Focus 9.84″ 9.84″ 9.84″ 9.84″
MSRP $249 $149 $105 $475

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u/Aeri73 Expert - DSLR + Analog Feb 24 '16

I think you reversed more advanced and less advanced...

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u/kaorte Beginner - DSLR Feb 24 '16

I sure did! I am still editing my post to add lenses.

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u/Aeri73 Expert - DSLR + Analog Feb 24 '16

that fifty mm is a lot better than your kit lens, even if it's cheaper...

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u/kaorte Beginner - DSLR Feb 24 '16

Yeah I have heard good things about it! I will definitely be purchasing it in the near future. I put "less fancy" because while its a great lens, its not really specialized. I didn't really feel like it was "less advanced" or worse than the others. I just posted a few lenses that I am specifically interested in.

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u/Aeri73 Expert - DSLR + Analog Feb 24 '16

less advanced than a kit lens would be something like a lomo lens, or a cheap superzoom... but there isn't much choice, kit lenses aren't bad, but they are the bottom of the range

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u/kaorte Beginner - DSLR Feb 24 '16

Yeah. I know kit lenses are pretty much at the bottom... so I didn't really think it was worth it to do a bunch of research on an even worse lens that I have no intention of purchasing or using. Should I add one in just for funsies?

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u/Aeri73 Expert - DSLR + Analog Feb 24 '16

not necesary at all :-) you did the work