So I've been doing a lot of thinking the past couple of weeks with what I wanted to do with my photography and videography. More specifically, what kind of photography and videography I wanted to do and what my current equipment was capable of. Also in my thought process was what do I sell via the micro stock agencies I deal with.
Some time ago I bought a Sigma f5.0-6.3 150-500MM lens that I used to get various shots with for my wildlife photography. I also use a Canon EF 70-200MM f2.8L II USM lens a lot as well. I've been finding that the Canon 70-200MM far more often than any other lens just because of the build quality of said lens. If you shoot on the Canon platform and do not use this lens because of the price, I suggest you start saving up to get this lens. Simply the best lens out there. Sharp, crystal clear and the colours are consistently amazing with no chromatic aberration at all or at least very, very little. For my landscape photography I use the Canon EF 16-35MM II L USM lens along with the Canon EF L 24-70MM II USM lens. For macro photography, I use the Canon f2.8 100MM L USM lens. I also use the nifty fifty (Canon EF f1.8 STM).
I also shoot video for my stock agencies. Currently I use the Canon Vixia HF R62 HD camcorder. I had the Sony FDR AX33 4k HD camcorder. Now, both shoot amazing video. World class. As much as I wanted to keep the Sony FDR AX33 4k HD camcorder, I could not sell 4k video at all. 1080p, plenty. But of course not as many as I would like. Sales are always good.
Today at lunch I went to my local camera shop that I always use to buy my equipment to sell some stuff and perhaps buy a new body. A new body for me anyways. A camera body that is. So today at lunch I went and sold some equipment. I sold the Sigma f5.0-6.3 150-500MM, the Sony FDR AX33 4k HD camcorder and the Sony RX100 Mark IV which by the way is an excellent pocket point and shoot camera which also shoots 4k video along with taking great pictures. Plus it fits perfectly in the front jean pocket.
Depending on what I was going to get back for the equipment I was going to buy a cropped sensor body like the Canon EOS T6i or the Canon EOS 70D. I was kind of hoping to get enough money back to get the Canon EOS 70D which is a steadier body with a few more features than the T6i. Plus the T6i is an entry level camera. Don't get me wrong, I think the Rebel series of cameras are great. That's how I started in the photography business. Actually I upgraded to the Canon EOS 350D from the Canon A95 which was a cool little point and shoot camera that, if I remember correctly required four double a batteries and shot at a maximum of 5MP.
Back on topic. I had more than enough to buy the Canon EOS 70D body and battery grip. But I was a bit short for the Canon EOS 6D. I did a bit of budgeting for the next couple of weeks and figured, why not? Spend less than $500 to get a full frame body. My third Canon EOS 6D. I got the Canon EOS 6D because I was so happy with the other two Canon EOS 6D cameras that I still use to this day to do my landscape and nature photography.
The only thing that bugs me about the Canon EOS 6D is the lack of focus points using only 11 and only 1 is cross type. Otherwise it's an excellent camera body which works well in low light and other photographic situations. So now I have three Canon EOS 6D bodies attached to Canon L series lenses except for the Macro and nifty fifty which are waiting for their own bodies. Eventually I think I may get two mored bodies to finish off the set. I also need to get a battery grip for the new addition to the Canon family as I find the body to be just a tad bit small for my hands. The battery grip also helps when you're shooting vertical. I wonder if I can get Canon Canada to send me one for review. Eh, Canon????
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