Is a Crop Sensor or Full Frame Sensor Camera Best For You?

Brush Stroke By: Capturing Travel Topic: Gear

Crop or full frame sensor?

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The camera sensor – why is it important?

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Crop sensor benefits

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Full frame sensor benefits

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Read the full article to find out which sensor is best for:

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About Capturing Travel

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