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Originally Posted by vidvicious
Since your planning on following a course .. why don't you start by researching what you want based on your final needs. There are many sites out there that can help you understand specs. At least this way you'll be prepared when you start your course .. rather then finding the easy way out by asking people that have spent the time to learn
my 2 cents
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Asking what camera others here on GFY use *IS* part of doing research. Often many cam review sites are sponsored or paid by manufacturers to give slanted opinions and ratings (not all, but some).
Back in the 90s when we started out, I paid attention to what colleagues were using. Whenever I saw high-quality image production, I'd ask questions and listen to what gear they were using. And although I did some independent research myself at various camera shops, a large part of our purchase decision was based on colleagues' advice.
Buying expensive, hi-end camera gear shouldn't be trial-and-error. Its not "the easy way out" asking others what they use.
Its good business sense.