![]() A Canon 5D Mark III, the camera I use, can be had for less than a grand if it’s a bit beat up or about $1,300 if it’s in good condition. You can get a good Canon 5D Mark II, one of the most successful professional cameras ever made, for around $600. The thing is, you can buy second-hand full frame cameras for crop sensor money. The Canon Rebel T7i is $749 while our sister site’s pick for the best beginner DSLR, the Nikon D3400, is just $400-with an 18-55mm lens. Even the Canon 6D Mark II starts at $1,600 on Amazon, although its list price is $2,000. RELATED: What's the Difference Between a Full Frame and Crop Sensor Camera?īrand new full-frame cameras, like the Canon 5D Mark IV, cost a few thousand dollars. Professional cameras tend to use full frame sensors while consumer and entry-level cameras use crop sensors. Full frame cameras are based off the 35mm film standard while APS-C cameras use a sensor that’s about two-thirds the size. If you’re not, you should check out our full article on the subject, but, in brief, there are two main formats of DSLR and mirrorless cameras: 35mm or full frame and crop sensor or APS-C. If you’re reading this article, you’re probably already familiar with the differences between full frame and crop sensor cameras. There are arguments to both sides so let’s dig in. One decision that a lot of improving photographers face when it’s time to buy or upgrade their DSLR or mirrorless camera is whether they should buy a new crop sensor camera or an older, second-hand full frame camera.
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