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    I suppose i can wait a few years for a FF, maybe i need to understand better photography before that step.

    In the meanwhile, i can study, and i can deposit apart some money for that
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    Quote Originally Posted by jamsus View Post
    In the meanwhile, i can study, and i can deposit apart some money for that
    Yes, that is likely what we all need to do. I finally got past my Gear Acquisition Syndrome and I am finding that learning is MUCH more important.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jamsus View Post
    I suppose i can wait a few years for a FF, maybe i need to understand better photography before that step.

    In the meanwhile, i can study, and i can deposit apart some money for that
    That is the path I think the majority of us have taken. I started with the 7D. And you can take excellent photos with cropped sensor cameras.

    I will say, I think FF is becoming more affordable. It depends upon your budget, but, as long as sports/wildlife are not your main subjects, but if you could pull off the 6D with a kit lens (24-70 f/4 or 24-105), I think you will find that to be an excellent combination. For something longer you could get the 70-200 f/4 (non-IS) if you are on a budget, or, honestly, their are some affordable 75-300 mm lenses that could suffice for a number of years.

    Also, regarding FF lenses. I have been doing well with Canon refurbs. I have now picked up two lenses, the 40 mm pancake and the 24-70 ii from the refurbished store and both are excellent. At least here in the US (I don't know about Italy), if you watch you can get a 15-20% sale on the refurbished priced. I used canonpricewatch.com to send me emails of the sale.

    So, that may be a way to make FF more affordable. But, as I said, starting with a good cropped sensor camera and good EFS lenses is an excellent place to start grow and, for many people, finish.

    Good luck.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kayaker72 View Post
    That is the path I think the majority of us have taken. I started with the 7D. And you can take excellent photos with cropped sensor cameras.

    I will say, I think FF is becoming more affordable. It depends upon your budget, but, as long as sports/wildlife are not your main subjects, but if you could pull off the 6D with a kit lens (24-70 f/4 or 24-105), I think you will find that to be an excellent combination. For something longer you could get the 70-200 f/4 (non-IS) if you are on a budget, or, honestly, their are some affordable 75-300 mm lenses that could suffice for a number of years.

    Also, regarding FF lenses. I have been doing well with Canon refurbs. I have now picked up two lenses, the 40 mm pancake and the 24-70 ii from the refurbished store and both are excellent. At least here in the US (I don't know about Italy), if you watch you can get a 15-20% sale on the refurbished priced. I used canonpricewatch.com to send me emails of the sale.

    So, that may be a way to make FF more affordable. But, as I said, starting with a good cropped sensor camera and good EFS lenses is an excellent place to start grow and, for many people, finish.

    Good luck.
    Thank you for your considerations, i tought about them for some days and probably i will be oriented on a 60D + Tamron 17-50 (non VC).

    And then shoot and study for some years, before thinking about changing the sensor.

    Thank you all
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