T2i vs 60D Memorial Day sale

sears has them on Sale today,,,,need a little HELP decideing,,,been wanting a new cam,,,been looking at reviews on both,,,60D seems nice,,but at $999. its a bit high on my budget,,the T2i is $799,with kit lens,,,,I am getting Old and just looking to take nice pics,Landscape,Birds,w​ildlife,family....I don,t drive nails with my cams,,or play in the wind,rain & snow any more,,,,Will the T2i be a good buy or should i strech my budget & get the 60D,,,its just a Hobby,,,my current cam is a 30D i bought new & love...Ron

I say go for the 60D. The articulating lcd may come in handy and the rear wheel alone is a reason to buy the 60D over the T2i.

Ronnie H wrote in post #12504088
sears has them on Sale today,,,,need a little HELP decideing,,,been wanting a new cam,,,been looking at reviews on both,,,60D seems nice,,but at $999. its a bit high on my budget,,the T2i is $799,with kit lens,,,,I am getting Old and just looking to take nice pics,Landscape,Birds,w​ildlife,family....I don,t drive nails with my cams,,or play in the wind,rain & snow any more,,,,Will the T2i be a good buy or should i strech my budget & get the 60D,,,its just a Hobby,,,my current cam is a 30D i bought new & love...Ron

Buy the T2i for $799 with 18-55 kit lens, it is a really good camera, and will take the same pictures as the 60D for your needs, then go but the canon 55-250 for $199, canon has a $100 instant rebate, so you can get it for $199 to your door. And you will be set for a while.

I all ready have the 55-250is & Tamron 28-75 f2.8...& a Tamron 70-300 VC is on the way was never real Happy with my old Canon 70-300is,,,also have a Sigma 30 f1.4 that replaced my canon 50mms had both 1.8 II and a 50mm 1.4...I think the T2i will fit my needs in the past i had used XTi & XSi cams but kept my 30D that i bought new from Ritz Cam just before they closed,,,Other than build & twist LCD is there any thing i would miss Thanks Ron

I believe that both cameras have the same sensor (same one as the 7D.) I use the T2i and am thrilled -- you should find it even cheaper if you just get the body. Good luck!

If you like your cameras gripped get the 550D, if not get the 60D.
Personally I would stretch to the 60D for the slightly better focusing, and larger viewfinder.

1000arms wrote in post #12504289
Why do you want to replace your 30D?

This

Op why are you unhappy with the 30D?

I am very Happy with my 30D,,,i bought it new & it does a very fine job,,?? maybe i don,t need a new Cam whats your thoughts on that Ron

If you are happy with the 30D, and you do not need features like video or the higher pixel count of the newer bodies, or some of the other 'new features', then there is no true 'need' to change, unless your 30D is simple wearing out (such as shutter lifetime reaching the design limits). The newer higher pixel counts use up harddrive storage faster, require faster computer processors to handle the larger files.

If you started with a 30D, you will find that moving from a prosumer grade body to a novice grade body is a step backwards in convenience of controls, and reduction of the body's potential for more sophisticated photography...e.g. you have to buy an adapter to plug in a PC cord for studio flash use with the T2i, while no adapter is needed for the prosumer body.

Spend the $800-$1000 on glass. Maybe try some prime lenses or even one of the cheaper L-series lenses. That paired with your 30d could be your ticket...and good glass seems to hold its value better than bodies.

Look here:

http://shop.usa.canon.​com …gory_10051_1005​1_-1_29252

also consider the loyalty program....

https://photography-on-the.net …hp?p=11146545&p​ostcount=1

I know it just went out of stock but if you watch it you can get a deal.

My 30D is like new only 3500 clicks,,,& does a nice job even in low light,,,,I think you talked me out of spending $$ on a new cam,,,,My wife says THANKS to all,,,,,Ron

Glass,,?? well i think other than what I have a nice prime macro might be in order,,,like a Cann 60f2.8 or a Tamron 90 f2.8 Ron I like Tamron lens so far??

What lenses do you currently own?

The list is in the 1st part of the thread Ron