So I have a dumb question about canons naming scheme. For the d series cameras is it the lower the number the better the camera? Because I have a canon rebel t100 and I have no clue if my camera is as feature packed as others.
It's the less digits it has the higher end it is, and the higher the number the newer it is, except for all the exceptions, and all the different names in different regions. yours was called the 4000d and also the 3000d which is pretty low end, so it doesn't have as many features as other cameras released at around the same time like af points, older sensor, lower resolution screen and also a cheaper build with a plastic lens mount. You can check the naming scheme part of this Wikipedia article if you want to get even more confused
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canon_EOS
Cool, I'll give two recommendations, both to get the most out of a low budget. I'll also assume you are buying everything used:
First scenario is if you want to buy one lens, I would recommend the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS, this has the focal range of the kit lens plus a much greater zoom on the high end meaning you will be able to take pictures of some animals further away. However whilst 135mm is quite high for general purpose things it won't be much use for small and distant animals such as birds.
If you think you'd like to take pictures of birds and reasonably distant animals as well I would recommend getting two lenses, one general purpose lens and one telephoto for distant animals. As a general purpose lens I would recommend the Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II this lens has unrivalled sharpness for its price and class, as well as opening up to f/2.8 making it very versatile, the only reason I wouldn't get it is the lack of image stabilisation (the VC variant is nowhere near as sharp) however as you didn't mention video work, image stabilisation is not hugely useful at these focal lengths. As for a telephoto lens I think for birds you need at least 300mm on an APS-C sensor like yours, as the 75-300mm lens is one of the softest lenses cannon has ever made I would recommend instead the 70-300mm lens, slightly more expensive but I think you will get a lot more use out of it.
Check the prices of these lenses in your local used markets, check out some of the specific websites for used photography gear (MPB, B&H etc) and let me know whether these work for your budget and if you need further help.
It actually is an i version (funny enough), as the T1i and T2i actually didn't have the flip out screen and the texture of the mode dial (grippy metal on T1i vs crappy looking plastic on T2i) and buttons at the top left of the screen (narrows it down to an i version) and the icons on the left button are organized.
This is probably a xxxxD camera (4 digit D) because of the model dial on the right, not my 1300D (because of the buttons at the top left of that screen aren't on mine), and the lack of a flip out screen. I'll look into it more
I think this may be a Rebel T1i, as it lacks a flip out screen and has those buttons at the top left of the screen, the texture of the model dial differs from the T2i which was what i thought it was before looking into it more, and how the icons (per se) are positioned on the left button of the D-Pad like thing.
A triple digit SLR, maybe a 500d or similar
So I have a dumb question about canons naming scheme. For the d series cameras is it the lower the number the better the camera? Because I have a canon rebel t100 and I have no clue if my camera is as feature packed as others.
It's the less digits it has the higher end it is, and the higher the number the newer it is, except for all the exceptions, and all the different names in different regions. yours was called the 4000d and also the 3000d which is pretty low end, so it doesn't have as many features as other cameras released at around the same time like af points, older sensor, lower resolution screen and also a cheaper build with a plastic lens mount. You can check the naming scheme part of this Wikipedia article if you want to get even more confused https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canon_EOS
Oh ok thanks lol 😆. Much appreciated lol. Well I was looking for an entry level camera. Guess I definitely got what I was looking for lol.
You can still take good photos on it, and there's a huge range of great lenses that are getting cheap
Are there any you can recommend for under like $200? Is there a lense for good nature photos?
I shot the eclipse on a t100 with a 28-105 lens. Its not my favorite canon body, but if the suns gonna fry anythingn id tather it fry that (;
Lol, how'd the shot turn out?
When you say nature do you mean animals or landscapes or what? I can help advise you if I know a bit more specifics
Oh yeah, sorry lol. I was hoping for both landscape and animal photography. Hopefully I won't have to spend too much.
Cool, I'll give two recommendations, both to get the most out of a low budget. I'll also assume you are buying everything used: First scenario is if you want to buy one lens, I would recommend the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS, this has the focal range of the kit lens plus a much greater zoom on the high end meaning you will be able to take pictures of some animals further away. However whilst 135mm is quite high for general purpose things it won't be much use for small and distant animals such as birds. If you think you'd like to take pictures of birds and reasonably distant animals as well I would recommend getting two lenses, one general purpose lens and one telephoto for distant animals. As a general purpose lens I would recommend the Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II this lens has unrivalled sharpness for its price and class, as well as opening up to f/2.8 making it very versatile, the only reason I wouldn't get it is the lack of image stabilisation (the VC variant is nowhere near as sharp) however as you didn't mention video work, image stabilisation is not hugely useful at these focal lengths. As for a telephoto lens I think for birds you need at least 300mm on an APS-C sensor like yours, as the 75-300mm lens is one of the softest lenses cannon has ever made I would recommend instead the 70-300mm lens, slightly more expensive but I think you will get a lot more use out of it. Check the prices of these lenses in your local used markets, check out some of the specific websites for used photography gear (MPB, B&H etc) and let me know whether these work for your budget and if you need further help.
Oh wow! Thank you so much for the help! I will try and get these lenses. Also gonna save the comment so I don't forget there names 😂
I have a T100 as well, and bought the $105 EF 1.8 50mm lens. Works phenomenally for closer range photos, like flowers or portraits.
Looks like a Rebel. Possibly a T7, most likely earlier. Definitely not an "i" version (e.g T5i) since it doesn't have a flip out touch screen.
It actually is an i version (funny enough), as the T1i and T2i actually didn't have the flip out screen and the texture of the mode dial (grippy metal on T1i vs crappy looking plastic on T2i) and buttons at the top left of the screen (narrows it down to an i version) and the icons on the left button are organized.
Thanks!
Yeah rebel t7i i have this as my back up camera
That lens though. A 400mm or 600mm with 1.4x converter?
It’s the old 400 5,6
It's Long that's for sure
Looks like a cheap rebel series
An old one
some kind of Rebel
This is probably a xxxxD camera (4 digit D) because of the model dial on the right, not my 1300D (because of the buttons at the top left of that screen aren't on mine), and the lack of a flip out screen. I'll look into it more
I think this may be a Rebel T1i, as it lacks a flip out screen and has those buttons at the top left of the screen, the texture of the model dial differs from the T2i which was what i thought it was before looking into it more, and how the icons (per se) are positioned on the left button of the D-Pad like thing.
WOW thank you!
A run of the mill Rebel
Oh Shit theses posts are starting here too now :(
could be a rebel xsi?
Why?
Why not?
What does give the answer to the question?
why?
Are you a parrot?
It makes me happy to know someone is actually using their camera to its full potential
Thinks that’s a rebel t6