So, it's been collecting dust lately, my iphone has become my main camera for about 2-3 years.

I'm ready to get back into things again with the kids growing so fast.


I'm looking for something that's better then my 20D, but also don't want to spend much, maybe $500 for a body only. I don't mind buying used at all.


Video would also be nice.


What do you guys recommend? Would a Rebel T5 be an upgrade? Should I go and spend some more then I'm planning and do a 70D? or maybe a 60D?

 

I would stick with xxD bodies, the Rebels aren't what you are use to with your 20D.

 

Man, I just sold my 60D for $500, with a spare battery and all the stuff that came OEM with it.

I agree with Jup, the Rebel line will feel like cheap crap (I had a Rebel XS before the 60D).

The 60D was a pretty good camera, if you're wanting it for taking pics of the kids, I think it would do well, the buffer performs well and it has plenty of focus points.

However, it does shoot video but will not autofocus. The 70D will autofocus with video.

If you want to compare cameras, I find this site to be pretty helpful.

Camera Comparison - Snapsort <--- Link

 

I say stick w/ your iPhone. Its what i use these days, especially with the kids.

 

I have a 40D collecting dusts. Phone +kids+family=made taking photo as a hobby irrelevant, sadly, for me.

 

I have to respectfully disagree with you good sirs.

I heavily used a T3i up until last month. Tons of shoots/mileage/full day shoots...I'd say for someone using it to take pics around the shop and use a few times a month, the T5i is more than enough camera. Not as bulky or weather sealed like the higher end models, but its lighter as a result. Focusing speed is a moot point when comparing the T5 with other models as well. Sure the pricier cameras will do it faster, but off paper its quick enough to where you wont miss many shots. Granted I didn't try and capture birds in a split second, I'm at the track twice a month and can lock on to a car doing 150 in a split second.

Try not to get lost in latest greatest. The T5i is solid enough for most. I personally though the t3 was light years ahead of the 40d it replaced.

For reference, every shot on my website in the gallery was with the T3i.

 

Didn't say it wasn't a good camera, said I wouldn't go with it because he is already a xxD body.

1- because the body itself is bigger
2- most controls are on the body itself, not hidden in a menu

 

7D's are going about 500 now on the used market. FYI

 

still trying to offload yours?

 

remember i did already.

 

Can't even take a joke.

 

use of red texts helps.

 

Figured the would be enuff