Need advice on new camera for indoor e-sports gaming gig.

I will primarily shooting indoor, I assume mostly low light with occasional colored spotlight on someones. I was using the first gen t1 as an amateur photographer however I need something that's better under low light conditions. Is it possible to accomplish this with something around $1500?

-randoM

I would look at the 6D or 5d3

Random22 wrote in post #18696865
I will primarily shooting indoor, I assume mostly low light with occasional colored spotlight on someones. I was using the first gen t1 as an amateur photographer however I need something that's better under low light conditions. Is it possible to accomplish this with something around $1500?

-randoM

Right now the 6D is selling for $999, I have it in my sights sometime in Sept. I very much recommend a FF for the lighting situations you are going to run into. I was also looking at the 80D because people claim the sensor is great for a crop. Where in Pittsburgh will they be holding these events?

fishyone wrote in post #18697629
I would look at the 6D or 5d3

Appreciate your reply!

I'm honestly not sure as of now. My sit down is sometime next week when the team returns from Kiev so i'll be filled in a little more at that time. When they compete they however travel worldwide. Where would you recommend making the purchase from. Straight from Canon? Appreciate your reply!

Random22 wrote in post #18698129
I'm honestly not sure as of now. My sit down is sometime next week when the team returns from Kiev so i'll be filled in a little more at that time. When they compete they however travel worldwide. Where would you recommend making the purchase from. Straight from Canon? Appreciate your reply!

The 6D is on sale @ B&H for $999 until midnight. This is not always a bad thing because sometimes the sale gets even better a day or two after one sale ends. It comes with a free shoulder bag, memory card, & extra battery. You also get 4% rewards. This means that in 1-2 months you will get an e-mail with a $40 gift card to use at B&H. If you buy it tonight for the $999 and wake up tomorrow to find it is even cheaper, you can call B&H and they will refund you the difference. I am ordering one tonight as soon as they reopen, which is 9:30 Eastern time.

I was just curious because I live here in Western PA.

Right on my friend. Always nice to chat with someone local. What lenses would you recommend. I do have a kit lens that came with my t1i years ago, however I would really like my photos to pop. Also, anyone trying to make it as a photographer will obviously have a nice gear collection, but I am honestly just starting out as I've always had a good eye for photography and enjoyed it as a hobby, but I would like to start to make a name for myself in this field. If I can land this gig, I will be able to network myself and hopefully start landing jobs shooting bands and live arts! As always thank you for your replies!

cheers
-Joe

Random22 wrote in post #18698223
Right on my friend. Always nice to chat with someone local. What lenses would you recommend. I do have a kit lens that came with my t1i years ago, however I would really like my photos to pop. Also, anyone trying to make it as a photographer will obviously have a nice gear collection, but I am honestly just starting out as I've always had a good eye for photography and enjoyed it as a hobby, but I would like to start to make a name for myself in this field. If I can land this gig, I will be able to network myself and hopefully start landing jobs shooting bands and live arts! As always thank you for your replies!

cheers
-Joe

Nice to meat you Joe. My name is Mike & I cover sports for The Latrobe Bulletin. It's hard for me to recommend a lens/lenses because I have no idea what the venue might look like or the access you might be granted (how close or how far you will be from the action). You will probably be shooting in low light situations for the E-games and you will definitely have challenging lighting situations if you want to shoot bands and performing arts. This is the reason I recommended the full frame 6D. I own 3 lenses that are fantastic for the price, they are already geared for low light, + added to a full frame would just increase their ability. I love the Canon 50mm F/1.8. Great in low light and only $125!!! I have/love the 24mm F/2.8 pancake lens and it's only $150!! I also have/love (really love) the 85mm F/1.8 and it's only around $350!!! It's a great lens. This combo gives you a variety of coverage, low light ability, great image quality, and all for around $600.. A zoom will allow you to not change lenses, but to get a good zoom with low light quality will definitely cost you more than $600, a lot more. All 3 of those lenses have great reviews on B&H, check them out. Keep me posted. BTW I just ordered the 6D, it will be here Thursday.

Pigpen101 wrote in post #18698247
Nice to meat you Joe. My name is Mike & I cover sports for The Latrobe Bulletin. It's hard for me to recommend a lens/lenses because I have no idea what the venue might look like or the access you might be granted (how close or how far you will be from the action). You will probably be shooting in low light situations for the E-games and you will definitely have challenging lighting situations if you want to shoot bands and performing arts. This is the reason I recommended the full frame 6D. I own 3 lenses that are fantastic for the price, they are already geared for low light, + added to a full frame would just increase their ability. I love the Canon 50mm F/1.8. Great in low light and only $125!!! I have/love the 24mm F/2.8 pancake lens and it's only $150!! I also have/love (really love) the 85mm F/1.8 and it's only around $350!!! It's a great lens. This combo gives you a variety of coverage, low light ability, great image quality, and all for around $600.. A zoom will allow you to not change lenses, but to get a good zoom with low light quality will definitely cost you more than $600, a lot more. All 3 of those lenses have great reviews on B&H, check them out. Keep me posted. BTW I just ordered the 6D, it will be here Thursday.

I'm willing to spend the money, again I'm ready for my career change. I actually believe I own the 50mm F/1.8. The nifty fifty they call it, correct? I'm currently setting up a wix website with some of my work, as I really do not have a portfolio yet. Unfortunately I have to wait until at least Tuesday to pull the trigger on the deal.

Yes, the nifty fifty. See, you are already on your way. This is a great lens. I'll give you the same advice I give all. Take your camera & lens and go shoot everything. Change the aperture, shutter speed, ISO and see just what that lens can & can not do. Once you realize what you want that you can't do with the nifty fifty, then it's time for the next lens. I didn't just recommend these lenses for their cost, they really do take great pictures. Save money when you can because there will come a time when you must spend the money. The 85mm F/1.8 is fantastic. The cost of this equipment can be very high, regardless of whether it's a hobby or a job. What I do is purchase a B&H gift card every paycheck. Sometimes it's a $100 card, sometime it's a $25 card. I pick my next purchase and once I get the gift cards I jump on it. It does take time but there is an advantage. What you think you want/need today may change by the time you get enough gift cards to purchase it.

The gift card idea is fantasic and again, i'm ready to drop the money. I'm 100% committed.

The B&H "sale" that was suppose to end last night at midnight is still available, $999, this time with out an expiration date. It will be there Tuesday waiting on you.