T2i to 50D

no matter how much i try to tell myself otherwise, the T2i just feels like a toy, even gripped. has anyone made this switch?

from what ive read, 60D is also more consumer than previous xxD bodies, and the 7D is just overkill for me.

i know what i gain (solid construction, better hand-feel, faster fps, better viewfinder) and what i lose (1 extra ISO stop, video). since i dont use video, i dont care about losing it really. how far apart are these as far as the tech goes? they are about 18 months apart.

is this a worthwhile move?

I am surprized you say the T2i feels like a toy. While it is an entrly level DSLR, it is an amazing little camera, pretty much a baby 7D. When I got mine I was pleasently surprized by the by the great build quality for the price.

If you want to know what a toy camera actually feels like, go buy a Holga

Edit: As per the main point of your post, I have not had experience with the 50D so I can not say, but I assume that it wouldn't be amazing for how old it is.

I haven't used a T2i but I love my 50D.

It is a worthwhile move if it makes you want to use your camera more and take more pictures. Image quality should not be the major reason to change to a 50D though....

I went from the 300D Rebel to a 30D because I did not want to go to the smaller body of the then 350XT. Now a happy 50D owner so I have enjoyed the xxD lineup.

Considering that the T2i has a higher MP sensor than the 50D...you might want to look at the 60D. The 60D is no slouch...dont go by what everyone says on the internet. Check one out in person.

mrbubbles wrote in post #13279070
Considering that the T2i has a higher MP sensor than the 50D...you might want to look at the 60D. The 60D is no slouch...dont go by what everyone says on the internet. Check one out in person.

I agree, T2i to 60D is a much more worthwhile move, being that it costs only a tad more than the 50D.

ryansworld10 wrote in post #13279086
I agree, T2i to 60D is a much more worthwhile move, being that it costs only a tad more than the 50D.

What do you gain?

50D you get far better build, better AF, micro adjust, higher FPS. You lose video and a swivel screen.

jwp721 wrote in post #13279065
Image quality should not be the major reason to change to a 50D though....

i am happy with the IQ on the t2i, but not so much the ergonomics and feel. i am definitely trying to make this comparison as objective as possible, not looking at IQ, but rather on how these 2 compare in their abilities, and if i will benefit from the move.

quite honestly, the lack of the top screen bothers me, makes me feel like this isnt a serious enough camera (even though its a capable consumer body)

ekinnyc wrote in post #13279109
i am happy with the IQ on the t2i, but not so much the ergonomics and feel. i am definitely trying to make this comparison as objective as possible, not looking at IQ, but rather on how these 2 compare in their abilities, and if i will benefit from the move.

quite honestly, the lack of the top screen bothers me, makes me feel like this isnt a serious enough camera (even though its a capable consumer body)

XXD bodies dominate rebels in the ergonomics department.

how do the metering and AF systems compare? are all 9 points on the 50D cross-type?

ekinnyc wrote in post #13279134
how do the metering and AF systems compare? are all 9 points on the 50D cross-type?

Can you google?

Metering is subjective - if you shoot in M mode - it doesn't make much of a difference. Although there are more zones on the 60D - nobody actually knows what that means and produces in real world shooting.

Fwiw, I went through T2i -> 60D -> 7D. If you're in it for the long haul, 7D. Buy it once and save money.

I have a T2i. My next move will be a 7D or FF. Not enough in it to go to a 50D. The only reason I'd consider a 50D is FPS for occasional sports.

What is your budget? There are going to be a wave of 5D2's dropped on the market in the next few months I bet...

I went from a T2i (550D) straight to a 7D. I looked into it for long enough and decided to miss out anything inbetween. So glad I did, but I've still got the T2i as backup. Only thing I'd get rid of the T2i for is a 5D2 and keep the 7D as well.