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Thinking of updating my Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi, but I'm not sure which model to go for.

Any suggestions as to which model I should get?

I already have a 60mm Macro, 50mm 1.8 & an 18-55mm lens.

I have an interest in Macro photography but I'd also like to try out other types of photography.

Budget wise I'd probably say around £600-800.

Any help would be appreciated, thanks! :)
 
Hi

You will get more out your photography by buying lenses and flashes in my opinion, than upgrading a fairly decent camera.

What about a wide angle or telezoom and a flash or two - or even a tripod?


Andy
 
AndyB1976 said:
Hi

You will get more out your photography by buying lenses and flashes in my opinion, than upgrading a fairly decent camera.

What about a wide angle or telezoom and a flash or two - or even a tripod?


Andy
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Hi, thanks for the reply.

I already have a tripod and I've been after a decent flash for a while. But, before I buy any more lenses I want to try and get to grips with my other lenses first as two of them are really new.

I'm more interested in buying a new camera because of the updated features etc. :)
 
XTi is a 400D I think, which is getting on a bit now. The evolution of that line goes 450D, 500D, 550D and now the 60D, which is really rather a good camera :thumbs: If it's got the new features you want, like video, fold out screen etc, go for it.

Take the opportunity top upgade your 18-55 lens, too, which will be the older non-IS version. Newer IS model is completely different optically and much better.

If you're into macro, you really need flash - preferably ring flash. The Marumi works okay and is only about £120. Or you can adapt a regular gun with brackets and diffusers etc but it's a lot of messing around.

Welcome to TP :)
 
Hey

No probs.....I'd like a newer camera body too :)

You are probably looking for a 60D or at a stretch a 7D. I'm not sure what features especially appeal to you that don't exist in the current body - I'm guessing a movable LCD or inbuilt flash controller?

Any further info would help us point you in the right direction.


Andy
 
Manduhrin said:
Thinking of updating my Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi, but I'm not sure which model to go for.

Any suggestions as to which model I should get?

I already have a 60mm Macro, 50mm 1.8 & an 18-55mm lens.

I have an interest in Macro photography but I'd also like to try out other types of photography.

Budget wise I'd probably say around £600-800.

Any help would be appreciated, thanks! :)
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I'm sorry if I ask this, but is your current gear not good enough for ya? Or u notice some limitations that u can't get over with? Because with that amount of money, u can buy some pretty good lenses.
 
HoppyUK said:
XTi is a 400D I think, which is getting on a bit now. The evolution of that line goes 450D, 500D, 550D and now the 60D, which is really rather a good camera :thumbs: If it's got the new features you want, like video, fold out screen etc, go for it.

Take the opportunity top upgade your 18-55 lens, too, which will be the older non-IS version. Newer IS model is completely different optically and much better.

If you're into macro, you really need flash - preferably ring flash. The Marumi works okay and is only about £120. Or you can adapt a regular gun with brackets and diffusers etc but it's a lot of messing around.

Welcome to TP :)
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I've been looking at the 550D and 60D, but it's just a matter of deciding how much money I'm willing to spend on a body, especially when I'm after a decent flash aswell (plus I'm only a student) :lol:

I'll definately invest in a flash, and as for the 18-55 upgrade I may get it depending on my money situation after I've decided on the body :D

Thanks!


AndyB1976 said:
Hey

No probs.....I'd like a newer camera body too :)

You are probably looking for a 60D or at a stretch a 7D. I'm not sure what features especially appeal to you that don't exist in the current body - I'm guessing a movable LCD or inbuilt flash controller?

Any further info would help us point you in the right direction.


Andy
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The movable LCD is a bonus, but my only concern is, is it going to be flimsy?

Also, is the Live View a good feature?


Tony Stark said:
I'm sorry if I ask this, but is your current gear not good enough for ya? Or u notice some limitations that u can't get over with? Because with that amount of money, u can buy some pretty good lenses.
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I like my camera, but I've had it for a few years now & I think it's time for me to upgrade it for the new features...

As I said earlier, I'd much rather get a new body with the money because I've just recently got two new lenses that I'd like to get to grips with first before I buy any more :lol:



Thanks for your replies!
 
Manduhrin said:
The movable LCD is a bonus, but my only concern is, is it going to be flimsy?

Also, is the Live View a good feature?

Thanks for your replies!
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The movable screen might not be as flimsy per se but there is obviously more that can go wrong (with the mechanism) or maybe easier damaged compared to a fixed screen.

I don't think some purists see live view as a necessity. I think it is excellent particularly for macro and nightsky with the x10 magnification and sometimes landscape.

Whether or not these features will help you try out other types of photography I am not so sure. I still think lenses and flashes will open up more opportunities.
 
I'll put my thumbs in for a 60D, right in your price bracket and is a quality camera, probably also a good logical progression from your current model.

J.
 
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