Assignment #1

I'm going through the lessons at the photography class on reddit. I can't figure out how to comment there, as the class is already over, but they allow people to do it anytime still. So here is the assignment: "Take a good look at your camera, whatever its type, and try to identify each component we have discussed here. It might be a good opportunity to dig out the manual or to look up its exact specifications online. Now look up a different camera online (for instance at dpreview) and compare their specifications. Try doing this for both a less advanced and a more advanced body, and for different lenses. Report here if you find any interesting difference, or if some parts of the specifications are unclear." By reddit - nattfold


I will do my camera, a more expensive camera, and a cheaper camera. I will just do a brief review. The prices are for the actual body, no lens.


Canon EOS 60D ($899):
Resolution: 18MP
Sensor: 0.88 x 0.59" (22.3 x 14.9mm) APS-C CMOS
Sensitivity: ISO 100 - 6400 H: 12800
Shutter Speeds: 1/8000 to 30 seconds, bulb - X-sync at 1/250
Viewfinder Coverage: 96%
Weight: 23.8 oz (675g) - Body only
*LCD flips out.


Canon EOS Rebel T2i ($679/$777 BH & Best Buy have different prices):

Resolution: 18MP

Sensor: 22.3mm x 14.9mm (APS-C size)

Sensitivity: ISO 100 - 6400 H: 12800

Shutter Speeds:1/4000 sec. to 30 sec., bulb

Viewfinder Coverage: 95%

Weight: 18.7 oz (530g) - Body only

Canon EOS 5D Mark II ($2,499):

Resolution: 21.1MP

Sensor: 36 x 24mm CMOS

Sensitivity: ISO 100-6400 (expandable to 50, 12800, and 25600)

Shutter Speeds: 1/8000 - 30 sec, bulb

Viewfinder Coverage: 98%

Weight: 28.6oz. (810g) body only

So this is just a few things for each camera. I am sure that there are a lot more things that make them different, but I'm not sure what differences really matter.

I can see instantly that the 5D Mark II has a lot bigger difference in the sensor, which makes it a very good camera. This really reflects in the price too. I almost went with the Rebel T2i, but I really wanted the LCD screen that can flip out and rotate. The other 2 camera don't have this ability. It also helps protect my screen because when I'm not using it, the screen is flipped inside. I'm not sure if that makes sense. The Rebel T2i and 60D are similar, with a little bit in differences.