Which DSLR?

kien · #1 12-17-2013, 08:24 PM

One thing you will notice when you upgrade from your 300D is how much bigger many of the new cameras are. This may or may not be a big deal to you, but it is definitely worth while to hold ALL the cameras that you can get your hands on.

I went from a rebel XTi to a Canon 40D to a 5D Mark II, and although the 5D Mark II is the best of the lot (on paper), I rarely used it because it was much heavier than the other two for me to be lugging around. I used the 40D much more, especially on vacation. Recently I sold my 5D Mark II and instead of upgrading to the 5D Mark III, I side-graded to the 6D. The 6D is essentially the exact same camera as the 5D Mark II, but in a much smaller/lighter body. It's even lighter than my 40D. So now my 40D sees no action and I use my 6D exclusively.

But not everyone is a pansy like I am and don't mind lugging around a brick.

Ron99 · #2 12-17-2013, 08:36 PM

The 70d is a solid choice in a mid range DSLR. It has some great new tech and is geared to the advanced amateur. If you want to save some money the T5i (or even a T4i) is also a great camera and will be a huge step up from your 300d.

Rice Reef · #3 12-17-2013, 08:47 PM

oops.. my bad... I thought the 70D was a full frame for some reason... too many different lines...

Ron99 · #4 12-17-2013, 10:51 PM

Yup. Many choices in the line. Rebels, 70d and 7D are the crop sensors. 5D and 6D and 1Dx are full frame. Don't ask me what the differences are with all the different Nikons. I'm a Canon guy

Jason McK · #5 12-17-2013, 11:18 PM

If your willing to start all over have you looked at Micro 4/3rd Camera's
Excellent glass are a manageable price point

smitas5 · #6 04-02-2014, 05:59 AM

Try weighing an option of keeping existing camera and investing in better lens instead.. Cameras come and go, where lenses stay with you for long years, if you find the one you love.
Newer camera will have more software and processing power in it, other than that you will get same what you have now.

byee · #7 07-08-2015, 05:24 AM

seriak,

What was your final decision? Did you stay with Canon?

kamloops_reefer · #8 07-25-2015, 05:32 AM

aside from what everyone else has said. The articles I've read and photos i'm observed: without getting into photoshopping, nikon's have better color without flash = good for scenic shots or nature whereas cannons are strong on portrates and flash photography.