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I'm looking to upgrade from my starter dslr (Canon 450d) and would like some guidance. I will be using it mostly for baby/portrait photography, natural light, outdoor family shoots and the like, and have a budget of around 1k all in for a good lens too.....there is so much debate between the various models that I am completely confused as to which is going to suit me best!

Any help greatly appreciated
 
Hi, I always suggest that if a person is not sure what camera model they want go down to the camera shops in your area and look at and hold the camera in your hand, it's all well and good seeing a shiny new camera then when you get home after a couple days or so finding out that it does not sit comfy in your hand, also remember it's not really the camera body that produces the photo it's you the photographer but in saying that a little extra spent on a good lens can make a lot of difference,.
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What lenses have you already, if you have EFs lenses you will be limited to the Canon crop bodies or you will have to replace them with EF lenses if you wish to go to a full frame body.
 
I'd suggest either the 650d or if the budget will run to it a 7d, a 50mm lens (about a £80) is a good bet too.
 
Well if you want an upgrade, it's either a 60d new or a 50d or 5d Mk1 or 7d S/H.

Any xxxd wouldn't really be an 'upgrade' but an 'update'.

A 50mm 1.8 would be a great addition for indoors, as would a 30mm prime (28 - 35).
 
No lenses so no restrictions there. I think I will have to go to a camera shop to manhandled a few....this camera will be it for a while so want to get the choice right
 
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No lenses so no restrictions there. I think I will have to go to a camera shop to manhandled a few....this camera will be it for a while so want to get the choice right
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a lot of people put emphasis on how it feels in your hand. I'm sure there is something to that but personally I feel that I will get use to the feel so that is not a factor in picking a camera for me. When I was looking for my first camera I was told to do the research and then go look at them. The reason was that you can not count on the sale person to give you good none bios advise. I would suggest the same for you. Good luck.
 
While I can get used to any configuration of buttons or menu option very quickly I do see the relevance of how it feels in the hand. I do not use neck straps and walk around with my camera in my hand so the comfort and fit of the grip is important and they all tend to be very different shapes and sizes with some being uncomforatble after 5 minutes.
 
What is it about your current camera that is holding you back or that you cannot do?

This may be trite but I think it is important to be clear why you want to change the camera or what you expect to get from an upgrade.


Dave
 
Thank you - my head is still spinning trying to make a decision. If I got a 60d and the 17-55, what other lenses would compliment that? What about for the newborn photography - will a 50mm suit best?
 
Tringa said:
What is it about your current camera that is holding you back or that you cannot do?

This may be trite but I think it is important to be clear why you want to change the camera or what you expect to get from an upgrade.


Dave
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I'm only using the kit lens at the moment - so I probably need new lenses rather than need a new camera....but since I am going to be using it a lot, and will have to last me for the foreseeable, I thought I'd go the whole hog with a new body as well
 
If you check 500px website and search for canon 450d photos, you will see fantastic images taken with your camera.I think you should probably invest in a good lens such as 50mm 1.8 or 50mm 1.4 depending on your budget.
 
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A 60D and a 50 f1.4 will be a very good combination and you could also get a 35 f2 with the 1K budget. I got some excellent portraits using both lenses at various events on my 60D. I swapped my 60D for a 7D and TBH I really miss the IQ of the 60D. The 7D is great at low ISO but the 60D has better SOOC images at similar settings. I'm thinking of swapping the 7D for a 70D when it's released IF it's as good as the reviews have said but you wont get a 70D in your budget.
 
I totally agree with modchild about 60d camera.I found quality of photos very good with 60d. It is probably a good upgrade if you consider upgrading.
 
renu said:
If you check 500px website and search for canon 450d photos, you will see fantastic images taken with your camera.I think you should probably invest in a good lens such as 50mm 1.8 or 50mm 1.4 depending on your budget.
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I agree with this.... although I use the 60D's for my work I will quite happily use the mrs has the 1100D, especially for walking around and static use images as there is nothing that I couldn't do with the 1100D that the 60D couldn't do, the lens (in my own opinion) in the department is far more important than a few extra mp when the subject is a none moving or slow moving subject.

Yes the image quality IS better on the 60D but with a good lens the older cameras, 450, 500, 1100 etc can produce stunning results and I mean stunning results.

When your subject is a still subject the need for improved body etc needs to be assessed on how the body is holding you back, there is no need for high fps, massive resolution etc....

Maybe sharper better lens are the solution
 
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nillynoo said:
Thank you - my head is still spinning trying to make a decision. If I got a 60d and the 17-55, what other lenses would compliment that? What about for the newborn photography - will a 50mm suit best?
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With the 17-55 you could see if 50mm is a focal length you really like. I didn't care for it on the crop body, you might. There is no need to rush out to buy a 50. You will have the range covered.
 
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