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Wanting to upgrade from my canon 350D now would prefer over 12mp and would prefer to stay with canon so my lens can stay have a budget of around 400 for a body so would prefer used so get more for my money and must have a large viewing screen

Any recommendations would be awesome

Thanks si :thumbs:
 
simeon said:
Kits lens, 50mm and 28-300mm sigma lens
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What mount is the sigma, EF or EF-S? I would think with your budget considering something like a 50D would be your best option :thumbs:
 
Depends on if you are happy with the smaller cameras and buying secondhand. Certainly the 600d comes into your price range.
Check the prices on mpb
 
I don’t know if there are better camera’s for your budget now but when I upgraded my 350D I bought a 40D and the difference was noticeably better. A second hand 40D in good condition can easily be had on your budget. It has a 3” screen but from memory i don’t think it is 12mp, but don’t get bogged down with highest is best.

As I say, camera’s are dropping in price all the time, so what I bought 4-5 years ago has most likely been replaced by something much better. That said the 40D (IMO) was one of the last decent bodied camera’s that Canon did, after that they stick with plastic frames, the 40D being magnesium and weather sealed. It say’s a lot for the 40D that the only camera I felt was worth while to upgrade to was the 5D3.

Happy hunting, everyone loves buying new toys :)
 
Recently with patience,around £400 will get you a 60d, technically superior to the 50d and dont worry about the fact it doesnt have a magnesium chassis, IMO that is a pointless argument unless you are planning on using it to hammer in tent pegs etc. even the xxxD series are as tough as most people require though the 60D feels more substantial than the xxxD series and is lighter/smaller than the 50d. Its got a great sensor, flip out screen, HD video and a whole lot more.
FYI, i have owned the the 30d,40d,50d,60d and now 7d and if i was spending around 400 on a body it would be the 60d every time.
 
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So in general the 40, 50D or the 60D? Definitely want to try a bigger camera newer with more better features and adjustments thanks all
 
andrewc said:
50D is magnesium bodied, as is 7D, but the 60D isn't. Neither 40D or 50D are weather sealed to any great extent - 7D has much more sealing.
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My 50D has had around 120K images shot with it, in all weathers, including 4+ years of sunday rugby. If it was pouring down then I had a brolly or plastic bag. If it was drizzle/light rain I just used a bar towel over the top. A 50D can cope with poor weather just fine. Obviously it's not as water resistant as 1 Series but taking reasonable precautions it works just fine.
 
Same story with my 40D, I used it in all weather (aside from torrential rain!) for over 4 years and it never missed a beat. Obviously I would recommend the 7D but you have very little chance of picking one of those up for £400. If you can stretch the budget then the 7D is the way forward. As for flip out screens, would that sway you to buy a camera over another? Is it something you couldn’t live without? Only speaking from the perspective of someone who has never had a camera with a flip out style screen they just strike me as a little amateur but its horses for courses, end of the day the screen won’t take a better picture over another.

Good luck choosing, there is plenty to choose from and I don’t think you will go far wrong with any of the choices mentioned above. May be worth trying to find an evolution chart kind of thing, i.e what replaced what with which model and when etc. I am sure a quick google search would bear some fruit on that one.
 
The xxD series are great and the suggestions above are certainly valid. However, before you pull the pin, an important point is making sure you get the right camera for your intended subjects.

If you want to shoot sport or wildlife or other stuff that moves then you'll probably be best with a xxD series, but if it's portraits or landscapes or things where you don't need the speed of a xxD then you might be better off with a late model xxxD series. You will miss out on the second control dial and the body mightn't be as tough but you may get a better sensor (open to further debate!).

Just yet another thing to consider!

Mike
 
Byker28i said:
My 50D has had around 120K images shot with it, in all weathers, including 4+ years of sunday rugby. If it was pouring down then I had a brolly or plastic bag. If it was drizzle/light rain I just used a bar towel over the top. A 50D can cope with poor weather just fine. Obviously it's not as water resistant as 1 Series but taking reasonable precautions it works just fine.
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Likewise my 50D has been out in all conditions, but I've always got a rain cover to hand if the weather looks dodgy.
 
I went from a 350D to a 60D. That was when it was around £800 body only. I just couldn't wait!

I love it! It took a couple of months to get used to it. It's bigger, I have small hands and that can still be an issue sometimes especially as some of the switches have changed. The second dial was strange at first. I've had no problems at all and I've produced some of my best photos with it already.

It is heavier. Again it depends what kind of photography you do but I find it's helpful for stability but it does take it's toll if you're doing a lot of hand held shots (or maybe I need to workout more). I didn't buy it for the flip screen or the video but the screen is handy for self portraits. I tried the video recently and the microphone is very sensitive. I was quite impressed with the quality of the sound.

I did look at getting a second hand 40 or 50D. It was a tough choice. I have a good range of lenses but I did think about going second hand and buying a new lens or 2.
 
£400 will get you a brand new 650D here http://hdewcameras6-px.rtrk.co.uk/canon-eos-650d-digital-camera-body-996-p.asp and that is a fantastic upgrade from any xxxD body. It's got a set of features similar to the 60D but has better ISO performance and a great touchscreen which makes it easy to use and easier to change settings than the button system. The AF system is all cross points so is very accurate and is quick as well.

If you are used to the xxxD bodies then the 650D makes a great upgrade. I got one for the wife when they first came out and she loves it, she wouldn't even swap it for my 7D.
 
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