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From my D550 to a better canon. By the time Ive sold it and with the money Ive saved I'll have around 1200 quid. What should I go for. I like to take pictures of nature and insects and that. Thanks in advance :)
 
What don't you like about the 550, what features would you like to have that it doesn't?
What are your pictures lacking that you think would be helped?
What quality of lenses do you have?


(yes, more questions that answers :) )
 
What lenses do you have? Perhaps a 60D or 7D? Both have good AF with the 7D maybe better, but the 60D is no slouch. If you have access to the classified section, take a look in there. You can get some great bargains and maybe put any balance towards a new lens if required. :)
 
What about a D5 Mk2 if I stay in a few weekends I might be able to afford one of those.

My Lenses are 70mm f2.8 EXDG Macro Sigma

Canon EFS 18-55mm

Tamron 72mm DiII 18-270mm
 
From your lens it looks as if you enjoy close work what about a 60D get some very good prices on them and a handy tilt lcd plus a good chunk of money to buy an extra lens. (maybe a flash gun)

If you bought a 5D2 your efs lens won't be any use remember the bigger pixel cameras willadd extra strain on your PC is that large enough if not maybe add some ram

Look forward to hearing which you buy if you go new think also about a grey import.

Allan
 
Hi there Mart,

As suggested by Trevor, I would stick with a crop sensor camera, especially as you're interested in nature / wildlife...

If you move to a full-frame camera such as the 5D you would notice the following:

1 - The crop sensor gives your long lenses a bit more length; the same lens used on the 5D would not be as long. So if you're interested in getting frame filling nature/wildlife photo's this would be easier on a crop sensor than a full frame sensor.

2 - A full frame sensor would give a shallower depth of field, a constant challenge with macro photography as I'm sure you're aware. A crop sensor would suit macro photography better.

3 - If you moved to a 5D you would need to invest in a new walkaround lens. The 18-55 is not compatible with the EF fitting on the 5D. I'm not sure if the 18-270 is compatible but my gut says no.

It might be worth looking into the 7D. This is a crop sensor and it compatible with your existing lenses. Also, the AF is move sophisticated than the 5D. However, before making any moves, why are you moving away from your 550D? Chris asked this already and is a key question. It might we worth investing in a flash for macro work or better lenses instead of changing bodies.

Cheers
Ben
 
gerbstoke said:
What about a D5 Mk2 if I stay in a few weekends I might be able to afford one of those.

My Lenses are 70mm f2.8 EXDG Macro Sigma

Canon EFS 18-55mm

Tamron 72mm DiII 18-270mm
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Only your 70mm is compatible with the 5D, you would have to sell the other 2 and replace with FF equivalents.
 
Ive had a feel of the D7 and it seems a lot more sturdy that my 550. My 550 just seems a little to flimsy to be rolling around in the wet and the mud with. Will the D7 be a decent up grade. I have heard that the D60s buttons are a bit of a nightmare a bit squashy and slow to respond. Is the D7 worth the money as an up grade or like one of you chaps as said " spend my cash on another lens and a flash gun"


Ive gone off the idea of 5D now..

PS Its hoped that I don't go for the flash and lens option can you imagine how many questions I would be posting then
 
gerbstoke said:
Will the D7 be a decent up grade. I have heard that the D60s buttons are a bit of a nightmare a bit squashy and slow to respond.
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Being a pedant ;)

It's 7D and 60D

Nikon use the model numbers the other way around, though they haven't release a D7 yet, they do have a D60.
 
A 7D will be a very good upgrade. It's a very nice camera, but so is the 60D. As already mentioned. for low level work the articulated screen is a godsend. I had the 60D as a backup and my wife decided she would rather have that than her 7D when I had to sell some gear to fund my new camera body. I never had any problems with the buttons!
 
Only you know if the camera is holding you back or not but if its image quality issues then i would upgrade the glass before the camera when on a budget.
 
I have the 60D and have never heard of complaints about "squishy" buttons! it is an excellent camera and I am delighted with mine.

Unless you are prepared to change 2 lenses then it's either the 7D or 60D. You would be better off trying them in hand if you can.

Andy
 
evilonion said:
Only you know if the camera is holding you back or not but if its image quality issues then i would upgrade the glass before the camera when on a budget.
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I would be surprised if anyone noticed a difference in image quality between the 550D, 60D, and 7D if they were all used with the same lens.
 
Cheers everyone for the advice you are top people to people like me who hasn't got clue about these things. After reading the posts I may spend my dosh on a flash and a lens or have a look at the D60
 
My minds made up now. I'm going for 7d which will cost £1100 from LCE and then if I've got the funds I wouldn't mind getting a lens that I can take pictures of wild life with. I should have around £500 to spend on one if anyone as got any ideas on what to get. I might have more that 500 it all depends on how much interest my £1000 as accumulated over the twenty odd years that it's been in the Derbyshire building society , plus I have the trade in for my 550d.
 
If you are into nature then personally I would be keeping the 550D and looking at replacing the 18-270mm with something more suited to long range stuff. For £1200 you should be able to pick up a Sigma 50-500mm or Canon 100-400mm.
 
i would recommend panamoz, got mine for under £800 by paying by bank transfer, arrived in about 3 working days!
 
Mike.P said:
If you are into nature then personally I would be keeping the 550D and looking at replacing the 18-270mm with something more suited to long range stuff. For £1200 you should be able to pick up a Sigma 50-500mm or Canon 100-400mm.
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Yes, upgrading lenses may be a better option if you are looking for better images. The 500D is capable of producing very good images with good quality glass. With your budget I would be looking at a Canon 70-200mm F4.0L .......you should see an appreciable difference.

I would be looking at replacing that Tamron Zoom if I were you.

If you are planning on doing a lot of work in the damp, then a 7d may make sense, but then your lenses are not weather sealed and pointless having a camera that has sealing and not lenses.
 
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