Re: Upgrade from 450D to 77D or m4/3
damcify wrote:
TL;DR Should I get a newer model Canon SLR or should I be switching to mirrorless for a more compact solution, but keeping image quality.
I currently own a 450D with 18-55 kit lens, 50 mm portrait and a 55-250 mm. Purchased in 2008/2009.
I enjoy photography just as a hobby, and I would classify myself as a holiday / family photographer, although I prefer taking pictures of non-people to my wifes dispair.
I will be the first to admit that I have started to use an iphone 7 plus for the family snaps, and use the SLR for shooting outdoor football (aka soccer) and indoor floorball (Swedish indoor hockey in sportshalls).
On holiday the SLR has served well for shooting windsurfing photos aswell as the touristic shooting.
I have read too much about what has happened the past 9 years, wrt m4/3, bridge (fz1000) cameras etc.. Have tried some different models in the store, and find many of the mirrorless models to have viewfinders I don't like - wavy / hard to see the full viewfinder due to being a glasses wearer.
After some persuasion from my eldest son I am looking for an upgrade. The reasons are: video support, better ISO for indoor sports shooting, and the fully articulated screen will be a joy (I missed that when going to the 450D from a powershot).
The question is, should I aim at a 77D/800D (or even a 760D) or is it time to switch to mirrorless e.g. m4/3 DMC G80. I feel the market is changing and SLRs are kind of old school. I enjoy taking photos, but don't have the ambition to have a great collection of lenses. If a bridge camera had been good enough I would get one.
dSLRs are not outdated. Actually, the 77D/800D is a nice upgrade to your current camera, especially the sensor (dual pixel), and the AF system (so don't go for the 760D), allowing even f8 AF. The mirror-less have increased, but they are not yet overtaking the market if you look at sales states, not sure, maybe 20%. Also Canon has a big range of lenses for many uses.
Any good advice?
Thanks!
Daniel
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