@ClickBoom Said
Um........... this.
Why the hell didn't you say that before? All you mentioned was your P & S camera.
And then this....
Anyone can point a borrowed camera in any direction and press the shutter release. Is that the extent of your experience or have you actually spent some time shooting in manual?
I'm not sure what to think anymore because if your posts are correct you've been hanging around cameras more than you would like to admit. Both cameras you mentioned are pretty much the top of the line.
The Canon you mentioned is a pro body not a prosumer body. It's gone into every imaginable cesspool including war zones and you're wondering if it will be able to take a few knocks here and there. I'm thinking you need some of this s*** when you decide what to get. https://www.vistek.ca/store/BagsCases/227897/camera-armor-canon-5d-slr-camera-armor-fits-body-lenses-up-to-85m.aspx
I am fully aware of what I said, and I went back and read through this a few times, and had people on my end read what I posted and I admit that perhaps it could have been a bit confusing but the point was that I was looking for a good camera.
I not once ever stated that I was a complete f***ing noob when it came to photography. Please don't read into things and make assumptions. You went ahead and assumed that I didn't have an idea of what I'm looking for or that I didn't know my way around a camera.
I apologize for the confusion but you went ahead and made assumptions based off nothing really.
I can understand if I said something to the effects. of
"teeeheeee omg guys, I'm like such a noobz and want to get a super deluxe awesome-O picture thingamabob camera. I've never ever ever in my life used one but I'm sure I'll magically learn, tehheeee"
But thank you on for the vestek link, I honestly hadn't thought about that .. Actually none of my Marine buds even had any type of protection, which would explain why all those nice cameras get sent to auction after a deployment ha ha ha.
So in regards to that, thank you very much.. MUCH APPRECIATED, really.
@ClickBoom Said
That's a nice all around lens but while you're at it snap up a 70-200 f2.8 IS if you buy a Canon body. 5 million wedding photographers couldn't be wrong. Don't forget the flash.
Like I said I'm not sure about you anymore. Your info is coming out in dribs and drabs and in the end you seem to have a lot more knowledge than first released. To me it's obvious you have done a ton of research and know what you want. It's just a matter of you making up your mind.
Once more, thanks for that Lens tip, I'm writing all of this down.
I honestly was not anticipating having to give a full description of my life here. But I understand how I may have confused you. I'm fairly knowledgeable with the cameras I mentioned. However, these were issued as in military issue or on loan via a military warehouse. I was not allowed to go too deep into the full specs and capabilities of such. I've done lots of research but wanted to get other people's ideas on a good camera since I have personally never owned one before. I want to make a good investment into something that will last and give me a competitive edge if you will. And that's precisely where I'm at; trying to make up my mind on what to get, hence the whole point of me coming in here and trying to get other people's views on the subject.
@ClickBoom Said
Regardless of what brand you buy either will be a fantastic setup. How can it not be in that price range. Do not cheap out on a lens. You pay for good glass you get great results.....
One of the reasons we are a bit confused is because of posts like this...
And then you say this....
And then you add this which of course you were aware of....
Oh ya.............
I'm not sure how that is confusing in the least bit, I made it pretty clear that I was not originally asking for the latter but since you went ahead and brought it up, that I was up for tips on that too now.
Regardless of that, I honestly and truly appreciate the feedback you made with your links, definitely adding a few more things to consider.
Again, thanks!