thephotosisters's video: Crop vs Full Frame Sensor

Not sure what a crop or full frame sensor is or what you need? We give you a very simple & non-technical explanation! Basically, a crop sensor will magnify what you see, so when you use a 50mm lens with a crop sensor, it won't look like a true 50mm lens that you will see on a full-frame sensor. To solve this problem, you just have to take some steps back or switch to a wider lens. If you have a crop sensor and want a great prime lens that will give you a standard look, we'd recommend looking into a 35mm lens such as this one: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-35mm-Wide-Angle-Cameras/dp/B00009XVCU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381247914&sr=8-1&keywords=canon+35mm+lens Here's a link to a calculator we found to help you calculate the proper focal length for your camera sensor size & lenses: http://www.digified.net/focallength/ A full-frame sensor will show you the true focal length of lenses, so you don't have to do any math or compensate for different focal lengths. Full-frame sensors are also generally better at higher ISO numbers, but it's definitely not necessary to purchase a full-frame camera just for better quality unless you truly need it or want the capability to get wide shots. Ali's review of her Tamron zoom lens made specifically for crop sensors: http://youtu.be/Id1L8W1s2rE Let us know what questions you have & suggestions for future videos! The best way to contact us is via our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ThePhotoSisters Cute camera bags we LOVE: http://kellymoorebag.com/?ref=1068&data=1068 Thanks so much for watching!