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upgrade options

Started Jul 12, 2013 | Discussions thread
photonius Veteran Member • Posts: 6,895
Re: upgrade options

Johnyy wrote:

Hi Everyone:

I bought a 1000D with kit lens 18-55 several years ago. It now belongs to my mom. She is generally happy with the camera. But compare to her friend's nikon D700, this camera's picture looks much less sharp, and the color isn't nearly as good.

So, I want to upgrade for better image quality. My budget is 2000~2500. It is not much, so I am mostly considering a decent used body and a few good quality lenses.

Usage would be mostly landscape during travel. Less weight is worth considering.

60D body $550
650D body $550
D7000 body $680
Wait for 70D to come out, less lens.
6D body $1500, maybe only one lens.

What else should I consider? What do you guys think ?

I agree with R2,  color, constrast, and sharpness can be adjusted with picture styles and associated settings.

As to buying a new body, definitively consult with your mother, she may not be happy with a bigger, heavier one. A SL1 (100D) could be the right choice.

So, having said that, a 60D or 700D (650D), or 100D would sure be an upgrade (better high ISO, more Mps - they are all 18Mp sensors). Also, I think the lens you have (18-55) is the old non-IS version, which is not so sharp. So, just getting the newer 18-55 IS, or even better, the 18-55 IS STM will give you better image quality.

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