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12/27/2014 09:59:07 PM · #1 |
Hello... I need quick help from the community... I just sold my Canon T2i, with the thought of getting the 70d. I am apprehensive about that camera because I'm not sure I'll get better photos... with it only has 19 focus points. Am I making an error in judgment based on that thinking, or is it in fact a good camera? Is it an decent upgrade from the T2i?
Assuming I do buy it, (the 70d) I am wondering what to do about a lens? After selling my T2i the lenses I still own are the Canon 15-85, the 50mm 1.8, and a 70-300 EF IS. I was wondering which lens should I get with it... or would you get any at all.. but just use what I have? I am not terribly concerned with video. If YOU already had a 70-300 would it make sense to get the 55-250? If YOU already had a 15-85 would you get a 18-135? What to do... What to do? I need to know soon if I'm going to beat a year end price deal. Thanks
Message edited by author 2014-12-27 21:59:58. |
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12/27/2014 10:27:10 PM · #2 |
For the moment you're fine for lenses. Get to know the camera first.
In nearly every respect the 70D is a significant upgrade to the T2i. Image quality, maybe no significant change except better high-ISO/low light performance, but otherwise it has a host of improvements. Don't worry about the 19 focus points; all of them are "cross-type", which are the most efficient type; your Rebel only has one of those, the center one. Autofocus accuracy will be much improved. Build quality is better. You'll have a tilt-out, rotatable LCD screen which will allow you to easily take pictures over your head, down low, or around corners :-)
7 frames per second vs 3.7: much better for action shots. Much, much better viewfinder, brighter and crisper. It's weather-sealed, so you can shoot in the damp. Better battery life. More dynamic range on the sensor. It's a REALLY nice camera, I quite like it. We have one around here right now (we traded bodies with someone) and though we're not using it much, I'm very impressed with it. |
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12/27/2014 10:51:39 PM · #3 |
I think the lenses you have are all just fine and they will all work with the 70D. The most important piece of equipment is the 10 inches behind the viewfinder.
I have a 50D and a T2i. The T2i actually has slightly better IQ than the 50D. I don't feel either one holds me back any, though nicer gear does remove some limitations.
Message edited by author 2014-12-27 22:53:12.
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12/28/2014 04:51:00 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by Bear_Music: For the moment you're fine for lenses. Get to know the camera first.
In nearly every respect the 70D is a significant upgrade to the T2i. Image quality, maybe no significant change except better high-ISO/low light performance, but otherwise it has a host of improvements. Don't worry about the 19 focus points; all of them are "cross-type", which are the most efficient type; your Rebel only has one of those, the center one. Autofocus accuracy will be much improved. Build quality is better. You'll have a tilt-out, rotatable LCD screen which will allow you to easily take pictures over your head, down low, or around corners :-)
7 frames per second vs 3.7: much better for action shots. Much, much better viewfinder, brighter and crisper. It's weather-sealed, so you can shoot in the damp. Better battery life. More dynamic range on the sensor. It's a REALLY nice camera, I quite like it. We have one around here right now (we traded bodies with someone) and though we're not using it much, I'm very impressed with it. |
Bear_Music, ... do you think I would get better shots with the 7D Mkii.... is it a better camera with all those focus points, ... or am I just spending money I don't have, in comparison to the 70d? |
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12/28/2014 05:26:49 PM · #5 |
The only way you might suffer from lack of focus points is if you do a lot of action shots that require tracking focus, like bird photography, sports photography, stuff like that. I've never suffered, personally, for lack of such focusing capabilities. |
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12/28/2014 05:53:39 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by Bear_Music: The only way you might suffer from lack of focus points is if you do a lot of action shots that require tracking focus, like bird photography, sports photography, stuff like that. I've never suffered, personally, for lack of such focusing capabilities. |
It is pretty close to the original 7D though, so I would think it would still be good for these types of photography, just not as good as the upgraded version. |
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12/28/2014 06:55:31 PM · #7 |
Like they said, you are going to have no problems fitting and shooting with those lenses.
It sounds like autofocus effectiveness is your primary concern - to get a taste of what the camera (any Canon really) can do with autofocus, I highly recommend renting a 70-200 Canon lens - the 2.8 will focus the best, but the 4.0 isn't too bad (I owned one and shot a lot of sports with it, it wasn't that the focus was off just that the extra 1 stop of aperture helps for sports)
I used my 40D with that lens and compared to a lower end 70-300 (don't recall the brand), the L series 70-200, even the 4.0, has a worlds better AF system. A lot of times money is better spend on a good telephoto lens rather than a different body if you are having autofocus issues. |
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12/29/2014 07:47:01 AM · #8 |
Originally posted by Bear_Music: Don't worry about the 19 focus points; all of them are "cross-type", which are the most efficient type; your Rebel only has one of those, the center one. Autofocus accuracy will be much improved. |
just pointing out that the cross type AF only works with a lens thats 2.8 or wider, which would be the 50/1.8 in the OP's case. If AF sensitivity is important than lens selection should be considered.
To add I wouldn't base my decision on considering if a 70D is a worthy upgrade on the quantity of focus points alone, its a much better camera overall than the t2i. the physical features alone are worth the upgrade as the handling between a rebel and prostyle layout are two different animals considering the top lcd and dedicated buttons, the XXD series is a much better experience if you can afford the luxury over a rebel added to what Robert listed.
if you are still hesitant, what other cameras are you considering?
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12/29/2014 11:19:37 AM · #9 |
Sounds like you're pretty well covered in the lens department. I'd suggest you go body only, and keep the savings back to get a lens you really want / need.
I absolutely love my 70D - was a very nice, significant upgrade from the 60D (a move I'd resisted because I didn't see any real advantage in the specs; then I accidentally killed the 60D...). |
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