Is it time to move on from my T4i

Crotonmark wrote:

ive had the t4i since it was released

what is considered a good step up canon?

Hi Mark,

Any of the bodies that sport the new 24 MP Dual Pixel sensors.  They are faster, have more options (and goodies), and the IQ is a definite step up.

I owned a T4i (put 50K shots or so through it) and really loved the camera.  But with this new Dual Pixel sensor I've gained a complete stop of improvement in high ISO noise, and/or I can use that improvement in IQ to crop in further (or print larger).

I understand that I have to stay with crop since I now own crop lenses

A LOT of people do stick with crop (yours truly included).  However if your needs point toward full frame, then by all means head that way.

i’d Like a new camera to shoot faster than 1/4000 if possible

Are you truly running up against that barrier, without any options available to you?  Don't get me wrong, there are folks who shoot a lot of outdoor portraits at veeery large apertures, and do need those extremely fast shutter speeds.  But is it a deal breaker?  Can you expand on the situations that run you up against that wall?

also would really like cellular or WiFi to see photos on iPad when shooting

These newer bodies have that (via the Canon Connect App).

one constraint I left out is dynamic range. How much would I need to spend to get more DR in a canon?

So into the ring steps Canon Full Frame. 

5D3, 6D for starters (older tech though).  On up through 1DX, 6D2, 5DS/R, 1DX2, 5D4, and don't forget the new EOS-R!

The new 24 MP APS-C Dual Pixel sensor isn't too shabby though (esp when compared to the older FF).

i constantly blowout the sky when shooting. I shoot a lot on the beach and this is a constant problem

How are your exposures?  Do you shoot RAW?  How is your RAW processing?  That is, are you currently squeezing as much IQ out of your images as possible?

yes I should shoot brackets but sometimes I forget

That would be ideal of course, but there are some newer features that may help you (like Highlight Tone Priority).  I don't use it though, because I do shoot RAW and process accordingly.

discussion welcomed!

thanks

mark

It's a good discussion to have!  And the more input the better.  Each of us has our own distinct preferences and priorities!

Holler back with any questions!

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