Xsi just died - ideas - 60d, t3i, t4i or ???

OK, my wifes Xsi just died - err 99 with shutter black lines in last few pictures.

She takes at least 200 (not kidding) pictures a day. Last time I checked the shutter count on the xsi it was around 60k and that was months ago.

She is working on getting great images. We recently bought her first L lens, 70-200 f4 non-is. She also has a 50 mm 1.8 and the kit lens (18-55?).

We can't afford to go crazy on cost. Is it worth paying more for a t4i vs t31, should we go to the 60d (video isn't a high priority), I don't know - anybody with some good advice?

How about the sl1's? Is the pq there?

Her important things would be - great pq, great focus, not too big, longevity, ability to work great in auto (but she is doing more and more manual settings) and low light.

Help! she is going to be MISERABLE until I get her a new camera. Today was her last day of work (teachers aide), I'm sure she was going to shoot a ton starting tomorrow!

I have a T3i and love it. The touch screen on a t4i is a turnoff for me. They are basically he same other than af points and touch screen.

You could always have the shutter replaced on the xsi

I personally love the ergonomics of the xxD series over the rebel series. If she's getting in to manual use you might look for a 60D, it's just so much easier to make adjustments on the fly. There are some great used prices out there too. One of our back-up cameras is a T4i and it's a great camera, but we use it mostly for video. I actually love the touch screen..

I will call canon tomorrow, but I have read it's $250 to replace the shutter on that camera... doesn't seem worth it.

I have a touch screen on my video camera. It's good, but for a camera I prefer buttons.

Is there supposed to be any longevity differences in the T series vs. the 60d?

ShotByTom wrote in post #16061577
I personally love the ergonomics of the xxD series over the rebel series. If she's getting in to manual use you might look for a 60D, it's just so much easier to make adjustments on the fly. There are some great used prices out there too. One of our back-up cameras is a T4i and it's a great camera, but we use it mostly for video. I actually love the touch screen..

Going To Try to get to a store and check the ergonomics tomorrow- thx

Any more ideas?

SL1 could work for her. Essentially the same features as the t4i/t5i minus swivel screen and some buttons

Take her to the store before you move up to an XXD. Some of us have small hands and the Rebels just fit better. Let her try out larger cameras before you move in that direction.

If you go Rebel and the features of the newer cameras are not a high priority then consider a used T2i. Same great image quality for less money.

Mavgirl wrote in post #16061863
Take her to the store before you move up to an XXD. Some of us have small hands and the Rebels just fit better. Let her try out larger cameras before you move in that direction.

If you go Rebel and the features of the newer cameras are not a high priority then consider a used T2i. Same great image quality for less money.

Are there new features she might need? I keep reading debates about the touch screen vs specific buttons on the 60d, not sure about that either.
We are going to the store tomorrow to try a few models.

The 60D is on sale for $700 on most sites right now (body only). That is a steal, the camera is great.

Frodge wrote in post #16061574
I have a T3i and love it. The touch screen on a t4i is a turnoff for me. They are basically he same other than af points and touch screen.

The AF is the single biggest improvement of the t4i over the t3i. The high precision center point with a fast lens ups the keeper rate.

As far as the touch screen it can be turned off so it doesnt turn you off.

Yes, what I have been reading I would go t4i over t3i. It looks like I need to decide t4i vs 60d.