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I've been shooting with a Canon 400D for years. I'm now considering an upgrade and my friend shoots with a 60D. I don't want a heavier body. Could anyone steer me in some directions?
Canon EOS - upgrade query
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Amy,
Are you planning to stay with Canon equipment? If so, then why not pop down to your local camera shop (if you have one) and try some/all the following; 1100D, 600D, 650D (being replaced by 700D), 700D and the 100D.
Of these, the 100D is the smallest & lightest - apparently it weighs just over 400g including battery which is lighter than your 400D. The 100D, along with the 700D were released earlier this year.
You don't mention anything about lenses so I'm not sure whether you'd be looking for just a camera body or one with kit lens.
Best of luck.
Are you planning to stay with Canon equipment? If so, then why not pop down to your local camera shop (if you have one) and try some/all the following; 1100D, 600D, 650D (being replaced by 700D), 700D and the 100D.
Of these, the 100D is the smallest & lightest - apparently it weighs just over 400g including battery which is lighter than your 400D. The 100D, along with the 700D were released earlier this year.
You don't mention anything about lenses so I'm not sure whether you'd be looking for just a camera body or one with kit lens.
Best of luck.
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Hi Amy,
I used to own a 60D and before that a 450D. The difference in weight is pretty marginal, as the 60D is made mostly from polycarbonate. The biggest advantage you will gain with the 60D over the other 00D-range of cameras is more professional features and ergonomics. I'd recommend the 60D over the 650D or 700D purely for those reasons. You'll find the camera a lot easier to handle and will find yourself more eager to experiment.
Eddy
I used to own a 60D and before that a 450D. The difference in weight is pretty marginal, as the 60D is made mostly from polycarbonate. The biggest advantage you will gain with the 60D over the other 00D-range of cameras is more professional features and ergonomics. I'd recommend the 60D over the 650D or 700D purely for those reasons. You'll find the camera a lot easier to handle and will find yourself more eager to experiment.
Eddy
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Thanks, Eddy and Co, all really helpful advice.
I like the look of the 60D and know that it does come with a lot more features. I'm very slowly trying to teach myself the technical aspects (reading lots, buying heaps of magazines) and I have CS6 and Lightbox 4, again which I am learning.
I want my images to look professional; I know this lies in the lenses as much as the camera.
I want just the body. I'm slowly building my lens collection but work predominantly with the kit lens (18-55mm) and my zoom (75-200mm).
I have been recommended the Sigma 10-20mm and I'm wondering about an 85mm.
Any further advice would be most welcome.
Amy
I like the look of the 60D and know that it does come with a lot more features. I'm very slowly trying to teach myself the technical aspects (reading lots, buying heaps of magazines) and I have CS6 and Lightbox 4, again which I am learning.
I want my images to look professional; I know this lies in the lenses as much as the camera.
I want just the body. I'm slowly building my lens collection but work predominantly with the kit lens (18-55mm) and my zoom (75-200mm).
I have been recommended the Sigma 10-20mm and I'm wondering about an 85mm.
Any further advice would be most welcome.
Amy
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That actually lies in the photographer and their ability - understanding and use of lighting (natural and studio), composition, subject etc,.
If the equipment was holding that back it would probably be the lenses as you say at a simple swap of the kit lens to something with a larger aperture may help with the look of the certain shots.
