Camera / Lens Dilemma

Rexxar

Rexxar

Rexxar

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Not sure what to title this really.

Currently have ...

Canon 350d (Spare Camera)
Canon 40d
Canon 50mm f1.8
Canon 70-200mm f4L
Canon 17-85mm IS
Canon Speedlite 430 ex II

My Dilemma is this... I mainly use this to take photos of my family, but find myself more frequently using just the phone camera (Galaxy S7) , I do occasionally take the 40d and the Zoom up to motoring events but find the results quite poor. I'm debating whether changing the body would make for a better "point and shoot" experience as I find the 40D to produce quite poor results on auto , or if i'd be better off shelving the lot and going to a compact camera for a few years?

What are people's opinions? Would a different body make a difference (I.e. 500d) or is this just me and user error, with the smartphone compensating for me?!
 
sniperone said:
Well you have some nice glass there if was my choice I would pick up a used 7d it will be a big jump in image quality and performance.
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Certainly might be an option, I just don't want to throw money at it if it's down to my lack of skill!

I'm sure I bought my last lens from Photography-on-the-net , but it says I don't have any PM's or posts, and I know I would have posted in the seller's thread.

Anyone recommend any other photo forums with a good classifieds section?
 
Why are you thinking about buying a Lamborghini when you're still using training wheels? Take it off auto mode and use your current gear to its limit before you think about upgrading.
 
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What is poor about your shots at motoring events? What type of shot are you going for? If you're trying panning then to be honest you will be able to get some cracking shots with the gear you have. It just takes a bit of practice, but it's fun getting there :)

If you are always using auto, then you're not likely to get a nice panning shot, it only takes a few tweaks to your settings to get you going in the right direction though.

Edit: An old thread which may help you out; https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18575819&highlight=Panning
 
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I would be inclined to agree its technique rather than quality of equipment.
Persevere with what you have but I fear the main problem is lack of practice and a reluctance to practice.
We would all love to just grab a camera and go shoot a particular event and get great pictures but the reality is quite the opposite.
Then you have what I call the golf problem. You fix one thing then another thing goes wrong. Its all a steep learning curve.
 
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