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UmerF
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Nov 26, 2015
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Just bought this camera few weeks ago with exact same kit lens, been so busy so hardly got time to play around with it but from whatever little I did and being the first time DSLR user and basically coming from taking pictures from my phone .. I have to say it's simply amazing.
I did a lot of research before buying a DSLR, I'll be traveling soon and wanted something to capture which I think wasn't the best choice picking a DSLR and mirrorless 4K camera from Sony or something would've suffice or even better for that purpose but I really wanted Canon for some time so I figured to buy it before my travel plans and get used to it.
People say that Canon isn't as UI friendly as Nikon but I didn't have any issues, maybe Nikon one is better but I've never used it to compare it with so can't say much there but do keep in mind that for someone totally new to DSLR cameras it wasn't that hard.
I was watching Tony Northup videos on YouTube before buying this camera and he did a great overall video about this same camera so that was good, Tony and Chelsea are fun people and I recommend you follow their YouTube channel for learning stuff and also look for others that might suit your photography needs much better.
Thanks to Tony's over an hour session about this camera, I was able to control the camera in Manual mode in few hours of usage on very first couple of days or so and never went back to Auto mode ever since and I doubt I will even do that. You really don't spend this much money on a camera to use auto mode anyway unless all you want is just pretty looking basic pictures and for that I'd just recommend point and shoot to them.
Oh and the kit lens is awesome, zoom variable was good and I'd totally recommend this camera to others from my initial expressions but then again do your thorough research about what kind of photography you want to do before making the jump.
Nov 26, 2015
Mithon
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Jan 10, 2016
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UmerFI have had my 70D for just over a month now and I can confirm everything you have said. Especially the Tony Northrup videos, he is absolutely fantastic at what he does.
If you are going to be using it for travel, I know the 18-135mm lens can be quite chunky. If you have $150 I would recommend the Canon 24mm 2.8 pancake. It makes the 70D feel significantly smaller, its pretty much just like a big lens cap and it's incredibly sharp. Having almost a full stop more light its also very nice. It's a great lens and I think prime lenses really force you to think about your composition which is great for beginners and pros alike.
Jan 10, 2016
UmerF
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Jan 11, 2016
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MithonAh, I probably won't mind it as much .. yes it is heavy but if I like 18-135mm usability more than a prime lens for what I will shoot, I'd probably put up with it anyway ... but in future something like Mirrorless is the way to go for travel photography in favor of having it much more mobile.
I actually haven't gotten around to using it much to be honest with you, I wanted to order the lenses only after I have mastered and used every technique for this lens that I have at least before making up my mind what kind of lens do I need to invest in. Prime lenses are fine examples, everyone should have one and the one you suggested is a fine lens indeed and it's definitely on the list to purchase but only after I have spent decent amount of time with what I have already otherwise I'd be running off buying $xxx/$x,xxx lenses before we know it.
Jan 11, 2016
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