Another option for a camera apart from Andy's recommendations?

Post Reply
User avatar
D4vidDG
Posts: 174 | Thanks: 62
Joined: Tue Sep 28, 2021 6:51 pm
Name: David
Goal: Get Laid 10 times(2/10)
Age: 22

Sat Jul 09, 2022 2:38 am

Hey guys.

I'm planning to buy a DSLR camera to improve my tinder profile. I want to buy the cheap combo Andy recommends. But first,I want to ask if any of you have found a better option for a similar (or lower) budget that does the job.

Thanks in advance.
User avatar
Squilliam
Posts: 2067 | Thanks: 362
Joined: Thu Dec 30, 2021 12:57 am
Goal: Be happy
Age: 24
Motto: Pain is temporary. Greatness lasts forever

Sat Jul 09, 2022 2:40 am

I think you can get a used canon body and a kit lens on somewhere like ebay for pretty cheap
check out my blog: https://squilzpursuit.wordpress.com/

- Do 1000 approaches by end of 2024 (~350/1000)
- Get laid from daygame
- Learn game and stop being a social autist
User avatar
Olafsmash
Posts: 622 | Thanks: 126
Joined: Mon Aug 30, 2021 1:36 am
Goal: GET LAID/INCREASE SMV
Age: 29
Motto: It's not over until I win

Sat Jul 09, 2022 12:49 pm

If i remember correctly andys cheap option did not have auto focus
If your new at this and taking the photos by yourself with a tripod, youll be tearing out your hairs in frustration pretty quick without auto focus
User avatar
Lord Rey
Posts: 449 | Thanks: 101
Joined: Thu Jan 28, 2021 8:45 am
Name: Nicolas
Goal: Make serious money
Age: 31
Location: Switzerland/Poland

Sat Jul 09, 2022 2:02 pm

Yeah, I wouldn't recommend the cheap option. In fact, I don't understand why it's even listed as an option because it's an old camera from around 2010 and it lacks all the modern features like an autofocus with face tracking.

A cheap but good option would be a camera like the Canon EOS M50 with the Canon EF-M 32mm f/1.4 lens (this lens does wonders for portraits). This camera uses the same processor as the Canon EOS RP recommended by Andy, so it has the same autofocus capabilities.
Unfortunately, this combo is way more expensive than the budget combo from Andy, but I think it's worth considering as it's a long-term investment.

Personally, I have a Canon EOS M6 Mark II which uses the same lenses as the M50 but has a better sensor and a few extra features.
Last edited by Lord Rey on Sun Jul 10, 2022 2:51 pm, edited 1 time in total.
User avatar
Squilliam
Posts: 2067 | Thanks: 362
Joined: Thu Dec 30, 2021 12:57 am
Goal: Be happy
Age: 24
Motto: Pain is temporary. Greatness lasts forever

Sat Jul 09, 2022 2:54 pm

Lord Rey wrote:
Sat Jul 09, 2022 2:02 pm
it lacks all the modern features like an autofocus with face tracking.
Oh yeah, David, absolutely do not get a camera that doesn't have autofocus. Lord Rey & Olaf are 100% right.
check out my blog: https://squilzpursuit.wordpress.com/

- Do 1000 approaches by end of 2024 (~350/1000)
- Get laid from daygame
- Learn game and stop being a social autist
User avatar
workhard
Posts: 25 | Thanks: 5
Joined: Sat Jul 09, 2022 6:29 pm
Goal: Laid
Age: 22

Sat Jul 09, 2022 7:23 pm

..
Last edited by workhard on Sun Jul 24, 2022 10:38 am, edited 1 time in total.
User avatar
D4vidDG
Posts: 174 | Thanks: 62
Joined: Tue Sep 28, 2021 6:51 pm
Name: David
Goal: Get Laid 10 times(2/10)
Age: 22

Sun Jul 10, 2022 2:33 am

Hey everyone, thanks again. This is great advice.
workhard wrote:
Sat Jul 09, 2022 7:23 pm
Ex used DSLR dealer here. Also did portraits.

So the absolute minimum budget is around 300 usd. Under that you just get pain and drama and poor quality.

You have two options:

Canon EOS 650D/700D/750D(or absolute minimum 600D)
Canon efs 50mm F1.8
Body is 200 usd range. 18MP, autofocus, around 5-7 cross type autofocus points. Adjustable screen for good angles. Crop sensor.

Lens price 60-80 Usd. The ideal portrait lens. What you essentially get is a "75mm on a fullframe" due to 1.5x crop. It is sharp, light and has amazing bokeh and also light.

It does bot have the auto face focus. I forgot but I think 80% will be in focus during daytime.

Find some light in the face and point a cross type AF sensor there
It likes contrast! Closer eye could be a good bet.

Alternative By Nikon:
D3300/3400 - these are ultralight
D5200/D5300 - bit more bulky, Not my personal liking but you will get the rotating screen. It really helps when getting creative tho.

And a 50mm 1.4G (notice G not D. This is crucial)

Basically you get again a decent amount of cross type af sensors, very solid body. 18-24mpx. Decent ISO for sure until sunset.
Also a 1.4 lens which is basically the holy grail. Super sharp, amazing bokeh, good light. Again this would be like having 75mm on a full frame. No face distortions and good outdoors.

Body 170-250usd
Lens 170-230usd
You could get the 50mm 1.8G but 1.4 is just soo much fun for the extra 40 bucks or so that I would not really go for it.

I can do a 30 min consultation call with you for 30 bucks via Paypal.
I will Go to your local craigslist pick the things so you can contact them. You will give the link to the site homepage first and give location preference.
I will teach you how to check the second hand gear on the spot for a smooth deal. Basically run some tests on the camera and also how to check the lens so you get a working machine.

I basically did hand-to hand deals off craigslist daily. And shot thousands of pics with 10+ different camera models of chicks outdoors.

These are not suitable for selfies tho.
For selfies I think 70D from Canon was the first from the affordable range to have this live autofocus with flipscreen. 350-500 bucks for the body. I did not use it myself tho.
Also I never did selfies, but I do understand the benefit of not needing buddies behind the camera due to possible social struggles.


Thanks for giving out options. I'm a student so I don't have much budget. I can still make an effort to get the expensive options, but I'll be cheking these models as well.
User avatar
D4vidDG
Posts: 174 | Thanks: 62
Joined: Tue Sep 28, 2021 6:51 pm
Name: David
Goal: Get Laid 10 times(2/10)
Age: 22

Sun Jul 10, 2022 2:33 am

Anyone knows if Canon M10 is a good model?
User avatar
jeff550
Posts: 129 | Thanks: 14
Joined: Tue Mar 01, 2022 1:50 am
Name: Andrew
Goal: Stop being lazy
Age: 27
Location: DC

Sun Jul 10, 2022 6:34 am

D4vidDG wrote:
Sun Jul 10, 2022 2:33 am
Anyone knows if Canon M10 is a good model?
So the M10 looks like a mirrorless which I don't know too much about, but my gut feeling says stick with a traditional DSLR as you'll have way more flexibility with lenses to buy.
User avatar
Adrizzle
Posts: 493 | Thanks: 176
Joined: Wed Nov 24, 2021 2:41 am
Goal: Take Action
Age: 32

Sun Jul 10, 2022 1:03 pm

If that’s your budget go for it

If you will have the money in 2 months wait and get a mirrorless. The only people I would recommend DSLR to would be people shooting something that’s doesn’t move at all or if you already own a DSLR. Mirrorless is hugely superior for shooting people.

Canon m10 will be a better buy get a prime lens

I don’t think getting a camera with not a huge budget is a great idea your gonna also need to spend on a lens, editing software, sd card, tripod and remote shutter if u wanna self shoot

Other options find some photo friends. Rent a camera. Have a look at prices of shoots
User avatar
Vamos
Posts: 166 | Thanks: 65
Joined: Wed Jun 15, 2022 7:07 am
Goal: Being (more) happy
Age: 31

Mon Jul 11, 2022 12:29 pm

What is your exact budget? You can also buy used cameras and lenses, no problem with that.
Which kind of phone do you own btw?
Started a log, feel free to check in: viewtopic.php?p=58691#p58691
User avatar
Camtheman
Posts: 16 | Thanks: 5
Joined: Thu Jan 13, 2022 1:31 am
Name: Camren
Goal: Lose Virginity
Age: 19

Mon Jul 11, 2022 7:05 pm

Damn, I just bought the D7000 and the lens Andy recommended. It still has not arrived, but I am unsure if I should return it now. :(
User avatar
Olafsmash
Posts: 622 | Thanks: 126
Joined: Mon Aug 30, 2021 1:36 am
Goal: GET LAID/INCREASE SMV
Age: 29
Motto: It's not over until I win

Mon Jul 11, 2022 7:08 pm

Camtheman wrote:
Mon Jul 11, 2022 7:05 pm
Damn, I just bought the D7000 and the lens Andy recommended. It still has not arrived, but I am unsure if I should return it now. :(
if it doesnt have auto focus, return it. Trust me, you do not want to take photos with a tripod without auto focus. its better to be patient and save up some bucks for another camera. personally i bought a nikon d750, a bit more expensive but has full frame and auto focus.
User avatar
jeff550
Posts: 129 | Thanks: 14
Joined: Tue Mar 01, 2022 1:50 am
Name: Andrew
Goal: Stop being lazy
Age: 27
Location: DC

Mon Jul 11, 2022 7:10 pm

Camtheman wrote:
Mon Jul 11, 2022 7:05 pm
Damn, I just bought the D7000 and the lens Andy recommended. It still has not arrived, but I am unsure if I should return it now. :(
IF the lens you bought says AF-S you are good, if it just says AF return it or return the whole thing. My next purchase is probably a camera body with AF built in, but I have the D5100 and I have no problems with it.
User avatar
D4vidDG
Posts: 174 | Thanks: 62
Joined: Tue Sep 28, 2021 6:51 pm
Name: David
Goal: Get Laid 10 times(2/10)
Age: 22

Sat Jul 23, 2022 1:19 am

Hey guys, I'd appreciate if you could give me some feedback here:viewtopic.php?f=5&t=1520&p=39142#p39142
Post Reply