Thinking about upgrading

[spike241]

I currently have a 450D and a 150-500 almost permanently attached.
I mostly use my camera at zoos but in this weather I'm having a lot of trouble with light.

I'm not 100% decided on upgrading since I've only had the camera 6 months but I am looking around.

The max ISO on the 450D is 1600 so I'm looking for something much better in low light.
Having had a quick look I've seen the 60D and 650D. I'm also considering a 7D but that's quite a lot more money. Any thoughts?

I'd either buy 2nd hand or from somewhere like Panamoz.

Thanks

 

[Gazamonk]

The low light capability on the 60d is actually better than the 7d (newer update of the sensor and I've owned both) anyway so you can save a bit of cash there if thats a priority. Don't know about the 650d but i think because of release dates it would be as good and it is a stop faster to boot (12800 iso)

 

[sheridant]

look at a lens with a wider max aperture, possibly a prime, will give you sharper shots, and reduce the need to push the iso.

 

[spike241]

I do plan on getting a prime (probably an 85mm as I don't really need anything wider) but as I have the 150-500 I won't be getting anything longer.

Thanks for the info Gary, that narrows it down a bit.