Stop! Don't spent your money just yet! I know how a full frame camera seems to be the ultimate camera, but I could assure you that Full Frame might not be the answer for your prayer.
Throughout my photography career, I have used a lot of cameras. Be that Canon to Nikon, Crop to Full Frame and other. I always thought about buying a Full Frame camera since I rent it a lot for my project, but here's why I've choose not to:
1. Do you accept credit card?
Expensive.. Full frame camera is hitting your wallet hard. Not just the camera body, but also the lens is way more expensive.
2. Animal Shooter
The crop factor in Crop Sensor camera help you in taking animal portrait. Animal photographer love their crop sensor camera. With crop sensor you can make a 200mm lens into a 300mm lens. More suitable to shoot birds or predator alike.
3. Do you even lift, bro?
Not only the gigantic size of a Full Frame camera, it's also heavier than Crop Sensor camera. If you are travelling to a far place and going to carry your camera for hours, get ready to get a neck or shoulder massage afterward.
4. Burst? What burst?
Larger sensor in Full Frame camera is not really suitable for a sport photography. The large sensor meant that more data need to be save into the memory card, resulting in a fewer burst shot than Crop Sensor camera.
Are you going to reconsider buying a full frame camera now? Because I recommend you to do that. Think about what kind of photography area are you getting into before choosing Full Frame. If you are more into animal and sport photography, I wouldn't recommend a full frame camera
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About the Author:Handoko Rama is a freelance photographer and cinematographer. Living in the island of paradise, Bali. Where everyday feels like holiday for him. Currently pursuing his dream job with Nat Geo and also reaching maximum level for his World of Warcraft Character.
portfolio: www.mibpictures.com
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