Great cameras for studio photography?
Hi, I was wondering what are some good camera upgrades from the Canon T3? I was gifted that camera about two years ago and I have thought that its time for an upgrade. My main focus in photography is studio work. Product photos and portraits. I know its best to get more lenses but I have many already, so I don't think its in my best interest for right now. I don't particularly have a budget but anything under $600 would be great. I'm looking or a Canon camera but if you have Nikon recommendations, please let me know!
We primarily use either a one of our D800e or D810 Nikon's or a Phase One with A250 digital back.
While these are "great studio" cameras none of them fall into your $600 budget
Spend some time on the Canon website and see which camera will fit your budget
Stick with Canon since you already have lens but decide why you want to upgrade, other than just to own a newer camera. What features do you want that you don't have now? What features or improved specs will allow you to take better photos than you take now? What features or characteristics would make your job easier or workflow more efficient, or help you make more money?
What about the T3 are you not liking?
An upgrade is going to help if you need less noise because you're shooting at high ISOs. However, I doubt that you are doing so in a control studio environment.
An upgrade could afford you more resolution if you need to print large.
Some models have viewfinders that show you 100% of what the sensor sees along with having removable focusing screens. Some people like to use different screens such as ones with a grid on it for ensuring level, or an all matte one for macro work.
Some models will be faster or have tethering capabilities.
Because you're in a studio/production environment, I would think you'd need a camera that process images and send them via a cable or Wi-Fi to a workstation. I think that's probably going to be your most appreciated improvement over your current T3. It certainly will not be an obvious improvement in image quality.
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
At less than half the price of the 1Dx, the 22MP Canon 5D Mark III's image quality test results lagged behind its pricier sibling by just a hair. However, the camera's layout, more compact size, and lower price make it the best choice for many wedding photographers. Improved autofocus, boosted ISO to 102,400 and clean ISO through 2000 are all great results, and the generous buffer size, shutter life cycle claimed at 150,000 clicks, and rugged build make it the Canon DSLR you're most likely to use for wedding work.
Canon EOS 1 Dx
Best overall image quality for Canon with clean, noise-free images going well into the ISO 2000 range. This thing's a beast in low light, and is built to handle anything indoors or out. It's great for studio and location portraits as well as candids using existing light. Don't be put off by its 18MP lower resolution sensor. You can still get amazing blow-ups, plus faster processing time (12fps continuous shooting!). Other plusses include improved AF performance and a maximum ISO 51,200 that can be pushed to 204,800. Sensor performance is a significant improvement over its predecessors.
Canon EOS 6D
Best dynamic range of any Canon pro DSLR with over 12 stops, outstanding color depth (23.8 bits), high quality construction but not as durable as its pricier siblings, although the positive way of looking at that spec is that it is lighter, which could make a difference during a long wedding assignment. Its low-light high ISO performance is closer to the EOS 1 Dx than the 5D Mark III. Shutter is tested to last through 100,000 cycles, the camera is dust- and weather-resistant and is the only full-frame Canon DSLR with built-in Wi-Fi.
Your camera is good enough for studio work but if you find something lacking in it then simply buy a new camera with that capability. Otherwise, you can spend your cash on lighting equipment and background.
DSLR, you can search on internet for one of best models
The best camera would of course be Canon 5d Mark III
But since that's out of your budget, I'd say this camera is a good choice:
https://cutefroggy.me/nikon-5300-bundle
Not going to happen unless you want to double your price range.
And I don't think you can master any camera in only two years.
Save your money for a while…