would uprading to a newer DSLR really improve photo quality?

roderz88

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Ok, so I have only been in the DSLR world for only a few months now. My dad gave me his old Canon 350D with the 18-55mm kit lens and a sigma 55-200mm lens. The camera still works fine and still produces nice images.

Now the question is, would upgrading to a new camera, say if I bought a EOS 650D for example, really improve the quality of photographs interms of detail, sharpness and clarity?

I ask this because though I feel that my camera still produces nice images (see my flickr for proof http://www.flickr.com/photos/roderz88/) when I look at photos from other people that are using more modern DSLR cameras, the pictures just look so much more sharper and full of detail than mine.

Sorry if this seems a little self explanatory
 
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Thank you for the responses. So to summarise, getting a newer camera would only allow for more features and resolution? rather than overall pictures?

I have thought about getting an image stabilised lens, would this be a good move?
 
footman said:
I've had a good look at your Flickr page, some excellent shots there considering that you're at a fairly early stage in photography.
Your 350d seems to cope well with the high iso you demand of it on occasions.
Maybe your perceived lack of sharpness in some shots could be due to some low shutter speeds you use, do you have a tripod?

What post processing software do you use?
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Thank you :)

I have a tripod yes, though its a metal one and its quite heavy. As for shutter speeds, are you referring to camera shake? if so well my dad taught me to always have the shutter speed higher than the focal length, so if my focal length is 200mm, then the shutter speed must be 1/200 or faster. I suppose you know this already lol ;)

I dont shoot in RAW, since I dont think I have any software that supports it. I do have GIMP though, which I have used to increase sharpness and contrast from time to time.
 
An Exception said:
I would leave out words like retarded if I was you.
Also do you have a flickr or gallery we can look at, I love looking at pro's work. You know the people who only use full manual and really understand exposure.

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Btw I used to use full manual all the time, but I realised I wasn't pro enough when I discovered the wonders of Av mode, now I no longer chimp like a chump.
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My flickr account is roderz88, but Ive just been doing it as a hobby, im not a pro
 
An Exception said:
Thanks bud but I wasn't actually referring to you, although you have some nice work. I think you could benefit from some raw processing software like lightroom.
Just remember not to take your editing too far. Often subtle edits look better and are much more timeless.

Also have you stated what camera mode you use in this thread, from reading 'iamtheoneneo' comment, I'm assuming you must have already stated your using P (professional) mode, or sometimes referenced to as green box mode?
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Opps sorry about that

As for modes, I generally use AV or TV, in some cases I use manual mode, it depends on what im taking pictures of.
 
iamtheoneneo said:
all about dem glass to be honest.
3/4 months is nothing for a camera - are you shooting in manual? do you understand rule of thirds/compostition etc etc? are you shooting in raw and PP in LR? (dunno if the 350d even lets you do that to be honest but still) all stuff to really understand before thinking about upgrading the body.
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I occationally shoot in manual, though I usually use AV or TV. Also I know of the rule of thirds, though I could probably improve my composition.
 
I could get a copy of Lightroom, but ive looked at the prices and, I may need to save up a bit, lol.

How would it be better than GIMP and UFRaw? I like your photos by the way :)
 
I downloaded a trial version of Lightroom 4 and, I absolutly love it, ive been taking some simple RAW images and have had a lot of fun processing them and getting them to look how I want them to look.

One again, thank you all for your comments and suggestions. I will definitely look into getting newer lenses rather than buying a new camera. Heres an example of what ive managed to do:


IMG_5201 by roderz88, on Flickr
 
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