Which Canon camera should I buy?

04/09/2014 02:46:54 PM · #26

Hi Kimberly,

As many have said... Welcome to the madhouse. I hope that you find my enjoyment and a great many friendships along the way thru DPC.
It�s a very fun and resourceful/ knowledgeable group of people.

I would advise if you were to purchase a newer body for you to use for learning and growing in photography to try and find a way to purchase the Canon 6D body. It�s a full frame camera with great noise handling and still has all the different modes to choose from as you learn the camera (Apreture Mode, Shutter Priority, or the basic of functions)
If you cannot purchase the 6D, I would recommend 2nd the 60 or 70D. The APS-C sensors are a bit more crowded when it comes to the pixel density so you will have a bit more noise than on a Full Frame camera. But both of these have decent noise algorithms that help keep noise to a minimum.

I would not go with the 7D, as Wendy and others have mentioned there is an inherent noise issue on many copies of the 7D that canon has not fixed. There have been multiple instances on this site alone with people who have received bad copies of this camera. I would advise staying away from this camera.

I agree with Janine that you may have already outgrown your Rebel. For a person learning photography peoples growth rates vary and if you haven�t you will fairly quickly. Either of the above camera will broaden your capabilities and give you a high ceiling to continue to grow into your camera. I just feel that the 6D overall will give you the best overall user experience with the highest ceiling for growth overall if you can afford this.

Hope this helps, and I hope you enjoy your time here.

Tamron 16-300mm Di II VC PZD MACRO w/Canon Nikon mount

04/09/2014 08:35:29 PM · #27

Great great advice, thanx ya'll! I think that the 6D is beyond my price range at this point Rich. Especially since I want to also look into a better lens for birding. I have a Tamron 18-200 right now and want just a little more distance, ok really I want a lot more distance but well must be able to afford it. I think from everything everyone is saying I will go feel out the 60D and see if that's the right fit.

Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+, S22 Ultra

04/10/2014 03:04:00 PM · #28

Hi Kimberly,

I would recommmend the 70D over the 60D. The 70D supports in camera HDR which is
a big plus for landscape photos. It has a faster shutter mechanism for less delay
between you pressing the shutter and it taking the photo and has more auto focusing
points.

Along with the faster shooting (Frames Per Second) which is better for wildlife
photos. I would definately push you to spend the few extra dollars for the 70D
and take advantage of these upgraded features of the new body.

But in the end the choice is yours and either camera will do very well for you.

Tiberius

Panasonic Lumix G 14mm F2.5 ASPH

04/10/2014 07:19:13 PM · #29

60D and save money for lenses.

tommy_t

Canon EOS-60D

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

04/10/2014 09:20:26 PM · #30

+1 60d

I just bought one with <100 shutters for $450. Photo studio bought it as a backup, never used it.

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX100

04/10/2014 10:26:53 PM · #31

get the 70D only if video is important, otherwise the extra funds really aren't worth it.

spiritualspatula

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

04/11/2014 12:35:45 AM · #32

And so far as a very sharp (relatively) cheap long lens, think of the 300mm F4. It's a native equivalent of 450mm, and you can run a 1.4 converter on it if need be.

Tamron 16-300mm Di II VC PZD MACRO w/Canon Nikon mount

04/11/2014 09:20:49 AM · #33

It seems that the 60D is the better buy for me, if I like the fit. The 70D if I did more video which currently I don't. Thanx for the info on the lens!

Tamron 16-300mm Di II VC PZD MACRO w/Canon Nikon mount

04/11/2014 10:02:27 AM · #34

OK, well here I go again, maybe the 70D...

04/11/2014 10:08:30 AM · #35

The faster fps and the 19 focus points vs the 9 makes it worth it to me.

I'd still talk to a camera store to see what they say, but faster frames per second is definitely better for wildlife. And the 19 focus points and focus zones are great for birds in flight.

Plus, the lack of pop up flash on the 60d would bug the heck out of me. You should never us it anyway, but sometimes I want the shot and Dont have other options. My fence shot was with onboard flash

Tamron 16-300mm Di II VC PZD MACRO w/Canon Nikon mount

04/11/2014 11:18:16 AM · #36

Very good points Wendy. Should be going to store today.

Tiberius

Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+, S22 Ultra

Panasonic Lumix G 14mm F2.5 ASPH

04/11/2014 11:22:46 AM · #37

I'll simplify for you: if you have the money for a 70D and you do not plan to upgrade your glass soon then buy the newest - 70D. If you are on budget and you need or just want better glass buy the 60D. Either is fine and both are an upgrade.

T

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

04/11/2014 11:47:02 AM · #38

Originally posted by vawendy:

Plus, the lack of pop up flash on the 60d would bug the heck out of me. You should never us it anyway, but sometimes I want the shot and Dont have other options. My fence shot was with onboard flash

since when doesn't the 60D have a pop up flash?

scalvert

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

04/11/2014 12:46:09 PM · #39

Originally posted by KMcC:

The 7D may be a little over my budget. Especially since I want to look into lenses next.

Maybe not... I had to do some digging to remember where I saw it, but 6ave via eBay has the 7D for $970 shipped. For anything other than video, I'd take a 7D over any of the X0D series. The autofocus and frame rate would be particularly useful for birding. Another minor point is that the 7D uses the same type of memory card you already have for the Rebel XT, while the 60D and 70D both use SD cards.

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04/11/2014 01:02:03 PM · #40

Originally posted by scalvert:

Originally posted by KMcC:
The 7D may be a little over my budget. Especially since I want to look into lenses next.

Maybe not... I had to do some digging to remember where I saw it, but 6ave via eBay has the 7D for $970 shipped. For anything other than video, I'd take a 7D over any of the X0D series. The autofocus and frame rate would be particularly useful for birding. Another minor point is that the 7D uses the same type of memory card you already have for the Rebel XT, while the 60D and 70D both use SD cards.

The main issue with the 7D is the noise problem that some of them have. Its an inherent manufacturing issue that canon hasn't remedied in this model. Some have the issue some do not. I know Wendy and Denise have both had bad copies and I have seen other threads on this website complaining of this and other people on other websites complaining about it as well.

Here is just a single thread of many people complaining about the problem
//marvelsfilm.wordpress.com/2009/10/10/canon-7d-pattern-noise-at-low-iso-problem/

Just my opinion but I would stay as far away on them as possible. Unless you can try it out before buying and verify that its is a good copy.

04/11/2014 01:05:52 PM · #41

Adorama has a refurb 7d for $939
//m.adorama.com/newui/search.aspx?sku=ICA7DR&MerchantOverride=ADORAMA&MerchantData=2014013015410677563

(Sorry about the link, phone's giving me problems.

04/11/2014 01:07:08 PM · #42

I hate the noise on my 7d, but absolutely love the rest of it. Never compared it to the 70d, but would take 7d over 60d any day - even with noise.

04/11/2014 01:13:53 PM · #43

Originally posted by Hot_Pixel:

Originally posted by scalvert:

Originally posted by KMcC:
The 7D may be a little over my budget. Especially since I want to look into lenses next.

Maybe not... I had to do some digging to remember where I saw it, but 6ave via eBay has the 7D for $970 shipped. For anything other than video, I'd take a 7D over any of the X0D series. The autofocus and frame rate would be particularly useful for birding. Another minor point is that the 7D uses the same type of memory card you already have for the Rebel XT, while the 60D and 70D both use SD cards.

The main issue with the 7D is the noise problem that some of them have. Its an inherent manufacturing issue that canon hasn't remedied in this model. Some have the issue some do not. I know Wendy and Denise have both had bad copies and I have seen other threads on this website complaining of this and other people on other websites complaining about it as well.

Here is just a single thread of many people complaining about the problem
//marvelsfilm.wordpress.com/2009/10/10/canon-7d-pattern-noise-at-low-iso-problem/

Just my opinion but I would stay as far away on them as possible. Unless you can try it out before buying and verify that its is a good copy.

i frequent the Canon forums daily for almost the last 4 yrs and I have never heard of this problem.

04/11/2014 01:16:23 PM · #44

Interesting comparison between 7d and 70d

70d vs 7d

04/11/2014 02:08:15 PM · #45

Originally posted by Mike:

i frequent the Canon forums daily for almost the last 4 yrs and I have never heard of this problem.

Not that I am trying to argue the point but just so Kimberly gets the best camera possible.

You don't have to even go to the canon forums to see it, you have people talking about it in this very thread along with other threads on this website and there are a lot more people writing on these boards than the canon ones IMO.

Here are 2 I found just by searching our forums for "7d noise"

//www.dpchallenge.com/forum.php?action=read&FORUM_THREAD_ID=1179694&highlight=7d%20noise

and

//www.dpchallenge.com/forum.php?action=read&FORUM_THREAD_ID=1220611&highlight=7d%20noise

Again, not that I am trying to argue with you or anyone else. But there have been enough people complaining about noise that I wouldn't be comfortable with purchasing one and I wouldn't recommend a new photographer purchasing one that may end up being a bad copy and have to guess whether its something she did or something inherent in the camera.

I had a 20d that had a auto focus issue and it was the most frustration thing ever because you never knew if it was something you or the camera.

Just my opinion, been wrong plenty of times. Could be this time as well.

04/11/2014 02:22:18 PM · #46

wasn't that problem tied to jpg conversion?

Tamron 16-300mm Di II VC PZD MACRO w/Canon Nikon mount

04/11/2014 02:43:39 PM · #47

Wendy that is very good comparison, seems there is little difference between the two. Where as this morning I was looking at the comparison between the 60D and 70D, I now am looking at the comparison between the 7D and 70D. Although I still have to fit it in the budget.

I see what you are saying Rich on the noise issue, which does seem to be issue. Its a very valid point regarding wondering if its something I am doing wrong or if its the camera. I have already had that issue and it is very frustrating.

Ann

Olympus OM-D E-M1

Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro

04/11/2014 02:52:48 PM · #48

I am wondering why people are trying to push someone who has stated she wants to shoot birds into a full frame camera? If you've never shot birds, you'd be shocked at how small and far away they are. With a APS-C sensor, there are a number of $1-2000 lens/teleconverter combos that will get her close enough to the birds to do something useful. 100-400, 300/4 with 1.4xTC, etc. Heck, even a lowly 70-300 can be used in a pinch. To get that kind of reach with FF, the price for the lenses quadruples.