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Canon 7d MK II.
It is too smart for me, and I sort of miss my Canon T2i.
Mike,
Just watch the Canon learning videos. Some of these are at youtube, and once you master the focus-points of the 7DII, the rest will be easy. Go to "youtube" and search for, "Mastering the Canon 7D II"
I have a nearly indestructible Olympus ultra-zoom I bought about 8 years ago. It goes everywhere and does everything I ask. I refuse to pay over $500 for a camera that will tumble down a hill or get a little abuse. Having fallen off two cliffs trying to get a perfect shot, I'd rather look after myself than a super expensive camera on the way down.
When I was in college I had just purchased a Nikon D70s and took a week long trip to Mexico with some friends over spring break. We were hiking up this mountain and my camera bag somehow got unzipped and the camera fell out and took quite a tumble. It dropped about 5' out of my bag and then another 15' or so down the trail. A terrifying few moments as I ran down after my camera. Destroyed the filter and put a chip in the body. If it had been a different brand, I don't think it would have survived. I switched to Canon a few years back and the camera bodies are not nearly as durable, but I do like them.
My main body these days is a Pentax K-1. It's more than capable than I ever will be. Been a Pentaxian exclusively since I purchased my first MX back in 1976. The K-1 can use those ancient M-series lenses just fine, and since Pentax has in-body image stabilization, those old lenses are now image stabilized too. I'm happy with the results, so felt no need to switch to another brand. Pentax is quirky, but that's why we love 'em.
Canon T3i DSLR with a Sigma 18-250mm lens. Usually my primary camera.
Panasonic Lumix FZ200. Usually my wife's primary camera, a bit smaller, lighter and less expensive than the T3i. Works out very well when shooting hand held video.
Canon PowerShot A1400. Inexpensive, compact camera which you can put in your pocket. We share it depending on where we are going to be. I initially said inexpensive as it was $98 new, however have seen it priced over $200 used at times. It has an Optical Viewfinder as well as a LCD screen. It shoots HD 720 video. It has an Optical Viewfinder as well as a LCD screen. No, it is not a perfect camera, but it has been handy.
I have a nearly indestructible Olympus ultra-zoom I bought about 8 years ago. It goes everywhere and does everything I ask. I refuse to pay over $500 for a camera that will tumble down a hill or get a little abuse. Having fallen off two cliffs trying to get a perfect shot, I'd rather look after myself than a super expensive camera on the way down.
I feel the same way. I prefer to buy used cameras that I don't worry about and can take anywhere. I don't knock expensive gear, I just find that I will tend to worry too much about an expensive camera or lens rather than enjoying my photography. Fore me, the sweet spot is found with used 12-14 megapixel DSLR cameras that can be purchased for around $150.00 online. Higher spec'd cameras don't add any real world image quality for the extra money. Besides, there really is no such thing as 'disposable income,' at least, not for me!
Actually a trio of Nikons now. A D5300, D7200, and a D500. They all serve a purpose and are in use not gathering dust. I'm waiting impatiently for Nikon to release a rumored replacement for the D750 with an improved focusing system like the D500 with 4k video and one or two more features like the D850 has. If it doesn't pan out then the D850 will be the replacement for the D810 I gifted to a family member.
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