What is the advantage offered by a full frame camera vs one with an APS-C sensor?
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A full-frame sensor, when compared to a cropped (APS-C) sensor with the same number of megapixels, will perform better - less grain, better transition between light to dark or dark to light, better low-light sensitivity. The issue with a APS-C sensor is that its pixels are smaller and more densely packed than a fill-frame sensor. The tighter "packing" of pixels in the APS-C sensor promotes "interaction" between pixels. The net result is that the camera equipped with a full-frame will produce better results
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advantages of a full-format camera:larger sensor, better image quality, can use high ISO, easier blur background, no crop factor, cameras (usually) with more features ... Best Software, design, ergonomics, ...but, these cameras have higher prices.keep in mind: you do not solve anything by buying a plane in 100 million dollars, if you do not know fly the plane.I think to start in the world of photography, a camera aps-c is the most convenient (costs much less), and then, after much study, much practice, and experience, then invest in a camera full frame. The camera is an important part, but the photographer is paramount.For best performance, these cameras need high quality lenses. advantages of a full-format camera:larger sensor, better image quality, can use high ISO, easier blur background, no crop factor, cameras (usually) with more features ... Best Software, design, ergonomics, ...but, these cameras have higher prices.keep in mind: you do not solve anything by buying a plane in 100 million dollars, if you do not know fly the plane.I think to start in the world of photography, a camera aps-c is the most convenient (costs much less), and then, after much study, much practice, and experience, then invest in a camera full... » Read More advantages of a full-format camera:larger sensor, better image quality, can use high ISO, easier blur background, no crop factor, cameras (usually) with more features ... Best Software, design, ergonomics, ...but, these cameras have higher prices.keep in mind: you do not solve anything by buying a plane in 100 million dollars, if you do not know fly the plane.I think to start in the world of photography, a camera aps-c is the most convenient (costs much less), and then, after much study, much practice, and experience, then invest in a camera full frame. The camera is an important part, but the photographer is paramount.For best performance, these cameras need high quality lenses. « Show Less
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There are two advantages:(1) shallow depth of field - allowing you to have photos where the background is blured allowing you more photography freedom to evidence what you want(2) better low-light sensitivity - allowing you to take photos in low light conditions without loosing quality (low noise).
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The full-frame sensor gathers more light more quickly and with greater clarity than smaller sensors. This means you get sharper photos with more detail. Plus you can shoot with available light almost anytime, anywhere. The 6D is an amazing camera IMHO.
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I'm no pro, but I'd say way better image quality for the same or less effort. It's a fact, you can put on the exact same lenses and get better pictures with a FF.
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The APS-C sensor is smaller, it means less pixels, less details, less light ?? , in other hand with full frame your lens are used at 100%, don't need to multiply for 1,6 as usual (for example a 24 mm Wide lens will be a 38 mm in fact) choose full frame!more info at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image_sensor_format
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advantages of a full-format camera: larger sensor, better image quality, can use high ISO, easier blur background, no crop factor, cameras (usually) with more features ... Best Software, design, ergonomics, ... but, these cameras have higher prices. keep in mind: you do not solve anything by buying a plane in 100 million dollars, if you do not know fly the plane. I think to start in the world of photography, a camera aps-c is the most convenient (costs much less), and then, after much study, much practice, and experience, then invest in a camera full frame. The camera is an important part, but the photographer is paramount. For best performance, these cameras need high quality lenses.
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PatDis is right, but I could see where their description might confuse some people. A camera with an "APS-C" sized sensor (like the Canon EOS 70D) has a 1.6 crop factor compared to a camera with a "full frame" sized sensor (like the Canon EOS 5D). A full frame sensor is physically the same size as a 35mm film cell. An APS-C sensor is smaller, so it doesn't see the full image coming through the lens that a full frame sensor would (i.e. it's a smaller, cropped portion of the image that the lens produces). This has the effect of making the image appear to be zoomed in by a factor of 1.6 (i.e. a 100mm lens on a camera with an APS-C sensor would have the same apparent field of view as a 160mm lens on a camera with a full frame sensor). This graphic shows a good example of what a 35mm (full frame) sensor would see through the same lens compared to a APS-C (1.6 crop factor) sensor: http://static.photo.net/attachments/bboard/00X/00XQWF-287559784.jpg
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The sensor is one half the size of a 35mm frame. So, a little smaller than APS-C a little bigger than the Nikon 1 and far larger than compact point and shoots. The lens is a 14mm to 42mm which is the same as a 28mm to 84mm on a full frame camera. That works out to a 3x zoom.
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Only difference is image stabilization. You might prefer IS on your crop sensor. On full frame the lens is wide enough to not need it. This is a great lens.
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Well the D5100 cost more so it is a better camera. The main thing is the D5100 use the D7000 sensor, which is best in high ISO and lowlight over any other APS-C dslr (that include any canon like the T3i 60d, even 7D which all used the same old sensor). It has a swivel screen over the D3100. It is a little faster in continuous shooting at 4 fps vs 3 of the D3100, not really a big deal. Otherwise from the major reason here it is the same in a lot on most other specs.http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond5100/page22.asp
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This lens is specifically designed for APS-C Sensors and it'll not give good results on a Full Frame camera. THe image circle will not cover the full sensor. Here is the link to the compatibility cart on Tamron's website: http://www.tamron-usa.com/lenses/prod/assets/pdfs/slr_compatability_chart.pdf
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It does work on a full frame camera. The magnification is less the on a APS C but more then the medium format. My lens are not AF and its not an option on this adaptor
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No, you do not get an image crop--in fact you get the opposite in that you get a wider view of the lenses than you would see compared to using a crop sensor camera. What will happen if you use a lens designed for an APS-C camera is vignetting at the edges as the image circle of the lens will not adequately cover the larger area of a full-frame sensor--especially at the shorter focal lengths. The "cropping factor" applies when using crop-sensor cameras: when a certain focal length lens will have the framing of a lens about 1.5-1.6 times its focal length when being used on an APS-C crop sensor camera compared to what would be seen with that lens on a full-frame camera. No, you do not get an image crop--in fact you get the opposite in that you get a wider view of the lenses than you would see compared to using a crop sensor camera. What will happen if you use a lens designed for an APS-C camera is vignetting at the edges as the image circle of the lens will not adequately cover the larger area of a full-frame sensor--especially at the shorter focal lengths. The "cropping factor" applies when using crop-sensor cameras: when a certain focal length lens will have the framing of a lens about 1.5-1.6 times its focal length when being used... » Read More No, you do not get an image crop--in fact you get the opposite in that you get a wider view of the lenses than you would see compared to using a crop sensor camera. What will happen if you use a lens designed for an APS-C camera is vignetting at the edges as the image circle of the lens will not adequately cover the larger area of a full-frame sensor--especially at the shorter focal lengths. The "cropping factor" applies when using crop-sensor cameras: when a certain focal length lens will have the framing of a lens about 1.5-1.6 times its focal length when being used on an APS-C crop sensor camera compared to what would be seen with that lens on a full-frame camera. « Show Less
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No, you won't. On a cropped sensor camera you will get a rectangular field of view with slightly black corners. You will only see the circular field of view on a full frame sensor.
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I think you're right... if you were at the minimum focus distance, then a subject that fills a full frame image will be only partially visible for a crop sensor. To fit the whole subject in your cropped sensor image, you would have to go further back. Electric Boogaloo is wrong, because the pixel density of an 18 MP crop sensor is higher than a 22 MP full sensor, meaning you get MORE detail, not less. A ~35 Mp full frame sensor would have the same detail as a 18 MP crop sensor.
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I agree with j-rob. Does anyone know how the newer model (HDR-XR500V) performs in low-light situations? They claim the Exmor-R sensor helps with these situations. It's too bad there's no easy or cost-effective way to upgrade. I'm not in the position to spend another $1k+ for a new camcorder that handles low-light.
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It's actually very hard to get very shallow depth of field with P&S digital cameras because the sensor size is much smaller than in DSLRs (the APS-C size sensor in most DSLRs has about 10 times more surface than the 1/1.8" size sensor in most P&S cameras) - there's a whole theory behind this which includes circle of confusion calculations etc. - just realize that it's technically impossible to get the same result with the FZ28 (or any P&S camera with a similar size sensor) as you'd get with a full-blown DSLR. That being said, shoot in A mode with the widest aperture (smallest number), walk away from your subject and zoom in (you'll have to find the right balance between distance from your subject and zoom setting to get the image composition you want) - that'll at least get you a bit more background blur.
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The Nikon 800 has a full-frame (35.9 mm 24 mm) sensor. Full-frame sensors require Type 3 sensor swabs. Type 2 swabs are sized to fit the smaller APS-C sensors.
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officially No, it is for APS-C, the "DC" means sensors for sigma lines. But you can use it on a full frame but there will be some light vignetting, that some people don't mind. I use this on my secondary camera 50D, I have my full frame lens as well. hope it works out for you
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It all depends whether or not you want to have a DX (APS-C size) or FX (classic 35 mm size) format sensor. The DX sensor has a 1.5X crop factor that will give your lenses a field of view that is 1.5X smaller than the same lens on a FX format camera. This can be an advantage if you shoot wildlife or sports, as it gets you "closer" with any given tele lens. However, getting a wide-angle lens is more challenging in the DX format, although there are still good choices. Both formats make great images. The DX bodies are less expensive, the FX sensors are inherently less noisy and theoretically capable of higher quality. You can use any Nikon DX or FX lens on a DX body. You cannot use DX lenses on an FX body without image cropping. I have a D7100, mainly because I started out with a D100 back when all DSLRs were DX format, and I built my lens collection around the DX sensor size. You won't be disappointed in either body--they are both pro-level cameras with a full suite of controls.
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Cannot say from my experience, as I shoot on an APS-C sensor camera. But, check this out:http://www.flickr.com/groups/1464501@N22/discuss/72157627593349082/
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I'm also on the fence on deciding between with these 2 cameras. Any input would be appreciated, thanks.