Does anyone have an experience with this camera? Its finally time for me to upgrade from an XSI. Let me know if this is a good upgrade in the price range of 900 to 1000. thanks

 

It has has res LCD screen which is good... but it has higher noise as well due to more pixels...

 

The only thing you'll gain is a bigger camera and more frames per second... oh, and better viewfinder.

But if it's image quality you want, then keep the XSi as you'll gain little; or upgrade to the 7D instead.

 

2nd for the 7D... but wait till i get mine first lol

 

It's a great camera, but I would save up and buy a better one. I have the 50D.

 

get the 7D

 

Eh...7D isn't all that either from all the reviews. With Canon, you are best with their amateur lines - the xsi you got is wonderful as well as the t1i. I had an xsi and t1i in the past and I loved both of them. I have sinced switched to the light side of things with Nikon but I would say keep your XSI. Get some nice lens to add to your gear list (a telezoom, a midrange or carry a 50mm 1.4 like the pros, and an ultra wide angle) and you're set. Add a flash or two and lighting equipment if you're wanting to get serious.

Once you have accomplished that gear list, then move straight to the 5D Mark II. There isn't a huge upgrade going to the 50D or 7D except better ergonomics and weather sealing. So unless you hold your camera 4-8 hours (I do) and carry it with you 24/7 (I do) then you don't need the 50D or the 7D. What you need is a 5D MKii when you're ready.

 

cool thanks dude!

 

i can't really argue with that point of view, money is best spent on lenses. for a good telephoto i recommend any of the 70-200 lenses, i'm using the f/4 non-IS right now and i love, it does everything i ask it to and i paid next to nothing compared to the price of the f/2.8 IS. for an UWA lens, i HIGHLY recommend the 17-40 f/4 L. it's probably my favorite lens for canon and it works really really well. it's also one of the least expensive L-series. as for a 50 prime, the canon f/1.8 is good and dirt cheap but the best bang for buck i've seen is the sigma 50mm f/1.4 it's more $$$ but the image quality i've seen out of it looks better than the canon version

 

So i found a deal on a 50d with a 17-40 F/4L. I decided to get it sincethe 7D and 5D are a little bit out of my budget. Im quite happy with the overall gear upgrade.

thanks for all the help guys.

im looking for a 24-105L now. pm me if you know any

 

lol got a 17-40L with a 50D deal! thanks!

 

nice, you will love it. if down the road you decide to switch or add the 5D or any other full frame camera to your bag, you will fall in love all over again. i know i did lol

 

yeah lol! its pretty addicting shooting pics man!

 

'sup dude...

Not to ruffle the feathers or seem rude, but I don't think this is good advice at all.

Not everyone will have the know-how or skills to even use a 5D or "L" lenses. Not everyone will keep interest in photography to warrant pro gear.

Also, one can only know what he/she needs until he/she gains more experience or use with other/more gear. For instance, how would I have figured out that I really need/want to get a smaller body before I took that vacation and I had to lug a huge body like the 40D around? Answer- I couldn't have known. It was only when I took that vacation did I realize I want a smaller body like the rebel line.

Each of us is unique and have different wants and needs as far as photography equipment is concerned. Unfortunately, it takes trying different types of equipment over time to truly know what you need. An example.... I purchased the Sigma 10-20 and sold it when I got the Tokina 11-16. How would I have known that I would miss that 10mm... it's just 1mm more on the Tokina, but it makes a huge difference. Again, I wouldn't have known. The only way I found out was from experience and trial and error.

Too much is made of using "better" gear when most don't even have the skills to even use "pro" gear... or more important still, THE NEED TO HAVE PRO GEAR. I doubt anyone here even prints pictures large enough justify spending the money.

I would also argue about the advantages of going from the Xsi to a 7D as being minimal.

But we all have our opinions one way or the other.

Again, no disrespect intended.

BTW, your EVO was so badass, I can't believe you got rid of it.

 

if you're using a 50D its better to get the 17-55 because this lens is made for a cropped sensor. i love the 17-40 but that's more suited for FF bodies. instead of the 24-105 get 'the brick' instead...