Canon EOS Models

Which of the current models of Canon EOS cameras do you like the most?  I am thinking of upgrading, and I might stay put with what I have.  I am sitting on the fence right now, I am not really interested in anything above the 7D, becuase of price.

jbcohen wrote:

Which of the current models of Canon EOS cameras do you like the most? I am thinking of upgrading, and I might stay put with what I have. I am sitting on the fence right now, I am not really interested in anything above the 7D, becuase of price.

Where is the 70d?

the only price/feature competitive Canon Apsc on the market.

Canon SL1 because lite weight. Love it.
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Lets promote calm rational arguments.

It depends on what I am doing and shooting:

Wildlife or fast moving kids: 7D with no hesitation

Backpacking or hiking: SL1 because so size, weight and quality.

Gary

What is it about your current camera that you are unhappy with?

Canon's APS-c sensors are getting a bit long in the tooth by digital standards but all the current models will have lower noise at more usable ISO ranges as well as higher pixel density than the sensor in your camera. By that standard all the Canons are all significant upgrades from what you are using and you should notice that improvement immediately both in jpeg and RAW images. Video capabilities may or may not be important to you.

Good question about the XT and I will tell.  The XT is old and it has problems here and there, sometimes the shutter does not work quite right and sometimes I do not get a picture, the sensor does not work right.  I asked in a previous thread about what criteria forum members use to decide when to upgrade and I got an answer that really made sense: when there is a feature(s) in the new model that I am willing to pay that many dollars for.  So I have been thinking about the current models and if I am willing to pay for those feature set.  Why am I asking the current question? Because sometimes the crowd is smarter than the individual and now what I am trying to do is get a sense for what the crowd thinks.  So now you see my logic?  What I will probably do is look at the feature set for the winner and see if I am willing to pay that amount of dollars for that feature set or if I want to stay put.

Any Canon with the 18 MP sensor or better - starts with the T2i, then T3i, T4i - these are the ones I have and like them all.  I would not really recommend T3 or T5.

If money is an issue and if you could still find a T2i that would be a great choice.  I use my T2i for 'hazardous duty' and my 'beach cam' and keep it in my car most of the time, but it is still a very capable camera that can perform very close to my T3i and T4i.

jbcohen wrote:

Which of the current models of Canon EOS cameras do you like the most? I am thinking of upgrading, and I might stay put with what I have. I am sitting on the fence right now, I am not really interested in anything above the 7D, becuase of price.

+1 for the 70D if you can swing it.  Head and shoulders above the others on your list (re: IQ, Autofocus, Video capability, Feature set, etc etc).

Otherwise the T5i (or its older twin T4i), which are also very capable.

I have some samples from the 70D and T4i (including 100% crops) in my galleries...

http://www.pbase.com/jekyll_and_hyde

Here's a teaser shot from the 70D at ISO 3200...

Sigma Fisheye.  Click on "Original size"

Happy shopping!

R2

thomasw333 wrote:

Canon SL1 because lite weight. Love it.

I couldn't agree with you more. I also like its compactness and the STM lenses...not to mention the excellent image quality. It's a lot of fun to shoot with.

Jim

My XT has autofocus as well.  How would the autofocus on the new models differ from that of an nine eyar old XT?

Well I have had this 1100d (T3) since May 2014 and I happy with it even though others don't like them

I am no pro and have never used the better ones but maybe one day I might also want to upgrade my camera.

Not real surprising since the T3 is the lowest of the Rebel models.  If I spent more dollars I would expect more in value in exchange.

jbcohen wrote:

My XT has autofocus as well. How would the autofocus on the new models differ from that of an nine eyar old XT?

Primarily gains in accuracy, speed, consistency, tracking, AF points, low light acquisition, and the like.

Plus the ability to use Live View, with a touchscreen (and/or an articulating LCD).

With the 70D you gain Video autofocus that doesn't hunt, and is completely silent with most STM lenses.  It's truly a wonder to behold.

Additionally the 70D doubles its AF sampling rate when shooting macros.  Finally making autofocus a (viable) reality for us macro shooters...

"Crazy" bee on a hot sunny day.  70D with 100L Macro using autofocus.   Click on "Original size"

Other difficult subjects become much easier to capture as well...

BIF against water.  100% crop.  Click on "Original size"

And more pedestrian subjects are just a breeze...

Very accurate and consistent AF.  Full-sized image @ ISO 800 (no post processing).  Click on "Original size"

I like to use a single AF point with AI Servo engaged (100% of the time, for all subjects).  Back-button focus is enabled, and autofocus is disassociated from the shutter button.  I find AF to be very fast, consistent, and extremely versatile when implemented this way.

Best of luck,

R2

You do realize my wife is gonna hate you all as now I also want to have a play with a newer camera than my 1100d (but only had it since May) so now saving for the Tamron 150-600mm and maybe look at a new body, either 70D or a 600D if I read all the comments right.

What ever happened to the good old Kodak Instamatic days lol life was so easy.

It costs nothing to play with the new models, it only costs when you buy the new models.  You need to look at the added capabilities of hte new models and see if htey add anything that you are willing to pay for.  Since you have had your current camera since spring I would doubt that there would be anything worth the pain of upgrading.  I would not plan on upgrading again for at least spring of 2018 and only t hen if there is something added to the models that are worth it.

My recommendation would be to go look at electronic book readers in stead, they are a lot cheaper then camers are.  There are three different models of kindles and sell for $75, $120 and $200.  The model is slected depending on your reaidng environment, get hte $75 basic if you generally read under a reading lamp, the $120 if you have a tendency, like me to read in darken environments and the $200 only if you need premium features.