Is this a good camera

[Danielh90]

Hello since I have started to take sky/things photos with my phone I would like to upgrade to a better camera. Is this a good camera? Canon EOS-1D Mark II 8.2MP Digital SLR Camera

[ALwin]

How much are you paying for it?  It was a good camera back in its day, however the APS-H crop factor will mean you will have to buy FF lenses, because Canon doesn't manufacture APS-H crop factor lenses.  No one does.

 

You might be better off getting a Canon EF-S (APS-C) crop camera system or if you really need a larger sensor then get a FF camera like a Canon 6D or Nikon D610 as a starter.

[ALwin]

I see a used 1DmkII going for around $700 on eBay. For that price, I would rather get a current entry level DSLR/MILC.

[Danielh90]

6 minutes ago, ALwin said:

How much are you paying for it?  It was a good camera back in its day, however the APS-H crop factor will mean you will have to buy FF lenses, because Canon doesn't manufacture APS-H crop factor lenses.  No one does.

 

You might be better off getting a Canon EF-S (APS-C) crop camera system or if you really need a larger sensor then get a FF camera like a Canon 6D or Nikon D610 as a starter.

Not sure just looking at cameras that look good. and wondering if thats a good camera if you have any recommendations let me know 

[ALwin]

1. What kind of photography do you want to do?
2. How important is being able to record video with a photography camera?
3. What camera equipment and/or accessories do you already own?
4. What do you consider your skill level when it comes to photography?
5. What is your budget?

[Danielh90]

4 minutes ago, ALwin said:

1. What kind of photography do you want to do?
2. How important is being able to record video with a photography camera?
3. What camera equipment and/or accessories do you already own?
4. What do you consider your skill level when it comes to photography?
5. What is your budget?

I would like to take videos and take photos but not sure what camera to pick. 

[ALwin]

14 minutes ago, Danielh90 said:

I would like to take videos and take photos but not sure what camera to pick. 

That's like telling me "I'd like to eat some fruits but I don't know what to eat."

 

You're not telling me anything about what you actually want.  There are various reasons for buying a camera to take photos and record videos.  What are your reasons, in detail?

[Danielh90]

1 hour ago, ALwin said:

That's like telling me "I'd like to eat some fruits but I don't know what to eat."

 

You're not telling me anything about what you actually want.  There are various reasons for buying a camera to take photos and record videos.  What are your reasons, in detail?

1.Sky/People/Things (Also maybe vloging) 

2.Kinda important

3.None

4.Not sure one of my photos with my camera http://imgur.com/BAQRPqw

5.not sure right now 

[ALwin]

Here are my recommendations then:

1. Sony DSC RX100 mk I

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/869238-REG/Sony_DSC_RX100_Digital_Camera.html

 

2. Canon G 7X

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1080917-REG/canon_9546b001_powershot_g7_x_digital.html

 

3. Nikon 1

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?atclk=Brand_Nikon&ci=16158&Ns=p_PRICE_2|0&N=4288586281+4291315846

 

4. Canon EOS M

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1188036-REG/canon_0584c011_eos_m10_mirrorless_cam.html

 

[Danielh90]

48 minutes ago, ALwin said:

Here are my recommendations then:

1. Sony DSC RX100 mk I

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/869238-REG/Sony_DSC_RX100_Digital_Camera.html

 

2. Canon G 7X

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1080917-REG/canon_9546b001_powershot_g7_x_digital.html

 

3. Nikon 1

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?atclk=Brand_Nikon&ci=16158&Ns=p_PRICE_2|0&N=4288586281+4291315846

 

4. Canon EOS M

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1188036-REG/canon_0584c011_eos_m10_mirrorless_cam.html

 

Thank you.