How do novices choose cameras? Eight recommendations for novice SLR.

Canon, the recommendation is as follows.

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By the end of July 20 17, Canon had 16 interchangeable lens cameras, namely:

Flagship SLR: 1DX2

Professional Quan Huafu SLR: 5Ds, 5Ds R, 5D4.

Introduction to Quan Huafu SLR: 6D, 6D2

Professional APS-C SLR: 7D2

Mid-range APS-C SLR: 80D

Advanced entry APS-C SLR: 750D, 800D, 77D (an upgraded product of 760D).

Introduction to APS-C SLR: 1300D, 200D

Mirrorless cameras: EOS M 10, M6 and M5.

Eos3, 100D, 700D, 760D, 70D, 5D3 and other products have been discontinued and will gradually withdraw from the market.

Reading product nomenclature

Canon SLR naming rules are still very clear:

-The main body of the product model is the number +d, and correspondingly, Nikon is a D+ number. So, the 750D is Canon's and the D750 is Nikon's.

-The fewer digits in the digital part, the higher the grade, for example, the grade of 7D is higher than 80D, and the grade of 80D is higher than 800D. The difference in grades is mainly reflected in the workmanship and feel of the fuselage, which does not mean that there must be advantages in image quality and performance.

-For products with model xD(x stands for number), the bigger the number after marking, the newer the product, the better. For example, 5D4 is better than 5D3, and 6D2 is better than 6D.

-For products with models of XDD, XDD,1XDD (X stands for number), the larger the number in the same series, the better, for example, 80D is better than 77D, and 800D is better than 750D.

In fact, the naming system of Canon SLR was simpler in the past. In the past two years, with the further subdivision of entry-level products, the original xx0D series was split into three lines:

760D→77D, looks like an entry-level SLR (with shoulder screen and speed dial) for mid-range machines.

700D→750D→800D, the "orthodox" xx0D entry SLR.

100D→200D, a mini SLR for female users.

Compared with SLR cameras, Canon mirrorless cameras has fewer products, but the naming system is not very clear. For example, M3→M5→M6, although there are many models, the configuration and price of M6 are lower than M5, which is easy to cause confusion.

Full angle and non-full angle

Canon Quan Huafu SLR (6D series, 5D series, 1DX series) needs to be matched with Quan Huafu SLR lens, and Canon EF-S lens or EF-M lens cannot be installed. The APS-C lens of the vice factory can be mounted on Canon's Quan Huafu SLR, and there may be black circles in framing and imaging, which is not recommended.

Canon APS-C format SLR can use all EF bayonet lenses. Whether matched with Quan Huafu lens or APS-C special lens, the equivalent coefficient (equivalent focal length = physical focal length marked on the lens × 1.6) should be considered when calculating the focal length.

Canon EOS M series mirrorless cameras can use almost all EF bayonet lenses through the adapter ring. Among them, the focusing performance of EOS M5 and M6 with full-pixel dual-core CMOS AF technology is better than that of earlier products. On the other hand, STM motor lens and USM motor lens released after 20 10 usually have better focusing performance.

The interchangeable lens camera (please refer to the initial table for the specific model) introduced after 20 15 may not be able to use the live view AF function normally when matching some sub-factory lenses. This problem can be solved by upgrading the lens firmware. For early lenses that can't upgrade their own firmware, it is recommended that you carefully buy second-hand products or non-licensed products.

For SLR cameras (800D, 77D, 6D2, 5D4, 1DX2) launched after 20 16, please turn off the lens aberration correction function when matching with the lens of the sub-factory, otherwise concentric bright areas may appear in the picture (cameras launched before 20 16 may also appear after the computer updates the lens correction file).

Imaging quality

At present, the imaging quality of Canon interchangeable lens camera can be roughly divided into the following grades:

LV 1: It adopts a new generation of Quan Huafu CMOS, which has a balanced performance of high sensitivity and tolerance. (5D4、 1DX2)

LV2: Quan Huafu CMOS is adopted, which shows outstanding image quality in a certain respect. For example, 6D2 has a particularly good sense of height, second only to Canon 1DX2, Nikon D5 and Sony a9. The resolutions of 5Ds and 5Ds R are very high, comparable to those of medium format cameras.

LV3: The old generation Quan Huafu CMOS is adopted, which is not as generous as the new generation APS-C format camera. (6D、5D3)

LV4: The new generation APS-C CMOS is adopted, and the tolerance performance is better than LV2 and LV3. (200D、800D、77D、80D)

LV5: It adopts a new generation APS-C CMOS format, but its performance is slightly worse than LV4 for some reasons (probably power consumption). (EOS M5、M6)

LV6: The old generation APS-C CMOS is adopted, and the picture quality is the worst. (EOS M3、750D、70D、7D2)

All-pixel dual-core CMOS autofocus

Full-pixel dual-core CMOS AF is a technology to improve the focusing performance of live view/short film shooting, and it is also the core technology and a big advantage of Canon. By the end of July 20 17, Canon had sold interchangeable lens cameras equipped with full-pixel dual-core CMOS AF technology:

Support continuous shooting focus tracking: EOS M6, EOS M5, 200D, 800D, 77D, 80D, 6D2, 5D4.

Continuous shooting focusing is not supported: 70D, 7D2, 1 dxi.

WiFi network function

By the end of July 20 17, among the interchangeable lens cameras sold by Canon, those without built-in Wi-Fi function are:

-1DX II, you need to buy WFT-E8C wireless transmitter.

-7D2, 5Ds, 5Ds R, optional W-E 1 wireless adapter. This adapter is similar to the Wi-Fi SD card, and has no storage space, but it can realize advanced functions such as remote shooting.

In addition, EOS M5, EOS M6, 200D, 800D, 77D, 6D2 and other products have both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth networks, which can provide long-term links with low power consumption.

Angle-adjustable LCD screen and touch operation

By the end of July, 20 17, among the interchangeable lens cameras sold by Canon, the products equipped with LCD screens with adjustable angles are EOS M 10, M6, M5, 200D, 750D, 800D, 77D, 80D and 6D2, all of which support touch operation.

Among other products, 5D4 and 1DX2 also support touch operation.

A Brief Comment on Canon Camera

EOS- 1DX II

Reference price is 36,000 yuan (fuselage)

If you don't have a lens in your hand, there are more than 30,000 stencils in Quan Huafu, and ET will launch Canon 1DX2 first.

Advantages: Good image quality, fast continuous shooting speed and complete lens group.

Disadvantages: It's not Quan Huafu when shooting in 4K, there is no log, and the battery life is poor when shooting live/short films.

Suitable themes: portraits, news, weddings, concerts and ecology.

5D4

Reference price 2 1500 yuan (fuselage)

Waiting for the price reduction is worrying. I wonder how many people switched to Sony a7RII because of the price problem? If the kit is purchased, ET suggests that EF 24-70/4L be USM, instead of EF 24- 105/4L being II USM.

Advantages: balanced configuration and complete lens group.

Insufficient: the price is high.

Suitable for themes: scenery, portraits, videos, weddings, concerts.

5Ds、5Ds R

Reference price 15000 yuan (fuselage)

Compared with 5D3, which will be discontinued soon, 5Ds is more cost-effective. However, everyone is not interested in this branch of the 5D series. In the way of dealing with low-pass filters, Canon 5Ds/5Ds R is similar to Nikon D800/D800E, and ET thinks that 5Ds R doesn't need to spend more 1000 yuan.

Advantages: 135 is the highest pixel in the whole frame, and its focusing, metering, storage, operation and functions are all improved compared with 5D3.

Disadvantages: the dynamic range and noise control performance are average.

Suitable subjects: portrait, still life, commercial shooting.

5D3

Reference price 15500 yuan (fuselage)

If you still buy 5D3 now, that is true love.

6D2

Reference price 12500 yuan (fuselage)

A machine that people love and hate. Love is highly sensitive, light, easy to operate by rotating the touch screen, but hate is poor tolerance. However, considering the lens group and accessories, 6D2 is still a very worthwhile product at this price. Ef 24-105/3.5-5.6 is recommended for machine suite.

Advantages: outstanding high sense, rotating touch screen and strong endurance.

Insufficient: low latitude, not 100% viewfinder.

Suitable for themes: starry sky, video, portrait, travel, diary.

6D

Reference price 8650 yuan (fuselage)

As old as 5D3. The configuration is not as good as that of Nikon and Sony, but you have no other Canon camera to choose from at this price. Compared with EF 24- 105/4Lisum units, et now recommends adding EF 24- 105/3.5-5.6 IS STM to the fuselage.

7D2

When powerful shooting performance meets disappointing imaging quality, let's take a look at 80D or other follow-up products.

80D

Reference price 6000 yuan (fuselage)

Compared with the previous period, the price has been raised, but it is still the mid-range SLR recommended by ET. If you want to buy a set of machines, please choose EF-S18-135/3.5-5.6 is USM lens -EF-S 18-200/3.5-5.6 IS expensive, with poor image quality, poor focusing and poor image stabilization.

Advantages: balanced configuration and good operation experience.

Insufficient: the price is high.

Suitable for themes: portrait, travel, video, amateur bird shooting, concert.

77D

Reference price 4900 yuan (fuselage)

Compared with the 800D and 77D, the fuselage is more professional, adding two functions of B-door timer and interval timer. However, it is not really a mid-range machine after all. If you care about mobility, ET still suggests increasing the budget to buy 80D.

800D

Reference price 4650 yuan (fuselage)

It provides a picture quality performance and focusing performance comparable to 80D, and it is a compact and powerful product. The lens group of EF-S 18-55/4-5.6 ISTM cannot give full play to the focusing performance of the 45-point autofocus module. It is recommended to buy EF-S18-135/3.5-5.6 ISTM lens group or other lens stand-alone.

Advantages: small size and high performance.

Disadvantages: there are no obvious disadvantages (there are better semi-decoding batteries now)

Suitable for topics: daily records, introduction to photography, video, travel.

750D

Image quality and performance are relatively backward, so ET suggests to consider 200D or EOS M6 mirrorless camera with better image quality at the same price. 760D is only more professional than 750D in appearance. It has been discontinued and is not recommended.

200D

The reference price is 3250 yuan (fuselage)

This is the first product of entry-level SLR currently recommended by ET. Although there is an optical viewfinder, you can use it as a mirrorless camera (always using LCD screen). Compared with EOS M6, 200D is not only cheaper, but also needs no adapter ring when using lens such as EF 50/ 1.8 STM.

Advantages: small size and good picture quality.

Insufficient: the focusing performance of optical framing is too poor.

Suitable for topics: daily records, introduction to photography, travel.

1300D

The biggest advantage of Canon 1300D compared with Nikon D3x00 is the built-in Wi-Fi, but it is still a product that ET does not recommend to buy.

M5/M6

Reference price 3750 yuan /4950 yuan (fuselage)

Small and light, the picture quality and focus are satisfactory. The biggest difference between M5 and M6 is the built-in EVF, which provides a better LCD screen and more custom buttons.

Advantages: satisfactory image quality and focusing, and good operation experience.

Insufficient: USB charging is not supported.

Suitable for theme: daily record, travel, Quan Huafu SLR standby machine.

EOS M 10

For a product with low presence, it is estimated that the market performance of M3 will improve after customs clearance.