Canon 60D Users, Unite! (3)

I love my 60D, but how many of you are planning to upgrade if a 70D comes out? What major changes would make it worth it to you?

Any word on when the 7DmkII will be released?

OrangeImaging wrote in post #14008802
I love my 60D, but how many of you are planning to upgrade if a 70D comes out? What major changes would make it worth it to you?

Any word on when the 7DmkII will be released?

For me the only real upgrade would be to a FF, and even then I find the use of the articulating screen very useful for the types of shots I like to take

No. There is no way I could get approval for that purchase My 60D is only a year old and I just bought the 17-55, I've blown my photo budget for the year unless someone wants to start paying me to take pics. I also have other things coming up like the impending end to my lease in a year so I'll be car shopping.

I'll wait for the 80D, or jump to whatever 7D version is out, or do nothing

OrangeImaging wrote in post #14008802
I love my 60D, but how many of you are planning to upgrade if a 70D comes out? What major changes would make it worth it to you?

nothing comes to mind for me - I'm pretty content which is 'Odd' but nevertheless true. I think it would be typical for 60D users to eventually upgrade to the 7D or 7DII, and Rebel users to upgrade to the XXD or 7D. The 70D or whatever they shall call it would have to have a major 'upgrade' for current 60D users to buy in, but usually the new models are more of a 'update' than upgrade.

I upgraded to the 60D from my 50D mainly for the better ISO, smaller grip, and true Auto ISO, important to my type of shooting. The flipity screen was a nice perk.

Rivest wrote in post #14005901
5DmkIII: Too little too late.

At 500$ over the D800, it doesn't look worth it.
I'll just wait for high ISO samples to make a final decision.

I think it premature to judge. For the last few years Nikon sensors have had fewer MPs and the images and Nikon's reputation didn't seem to suffer too much. Its more than megapixles that determine a good picture as you know. We may be pleasantly surprised to find out the 5DIII is the better camera. If it is, maybe the MP wars will finally be over.

mwsilver wrote in post #14009074
I think it premature to judge. For the last few years Nikon sensors have had fewer MPs and the images and Nikon's reputation didn't seem to suffer too much. Its more than megapixles that determine a good picture as you know. We may be pleasantly surprised to find out the 5DIII is the better camera. If it is, maybe the MP wars will finally be over.

Who talked about megapixels?

Rivest wrote in post #14009131
Who talked about megapixels?

The guy at Best Buy did....

What you talking about megapixels Willis.

todmac wrote in post #14009224
The guy at Best Buy did....

I work at Best Buy and I cringe at the knowledge, or lack there of, of some of our associates...I was once asked by someone who worked in the camera department if DSLRs shot in RAW....

i love when they are telling some noob how monster cables are so much better. i feel like interjecting, but then i realize, i don't care enough. then I go check out the 60D to keep the thread on topic.

OrangeImaging wrote in post #14008802
I love my 60D, but how many of you are planning to upgrade if a 70D comes out? What major changes would make it worth it to you?

Any word on when the 7DmkII will be released?

for the xxD upgrade. I would like to see the difference if they drop-in the Digic 5 processor. A better AF system. High ISO performance. Faster FPS and dual card SD slots.

Also I can't go use any camera now without the articulating screen.

I hope they will integrate a stereo mic as i sometimes do videos.

Jay-Bird wrote in post #14009330
I work at Best Buy and I cringe at the knowledge, or lack there of, of some of our associates...I was once asked by someone who worked in the camera department if DSLRs shot in RAW....

Yah sometimes some associates in best buy are funny. i just keep silent.

todmac wrote in post #14009224
The guy at Best Buy did....

Hah. I know. My Canon too has lots of megapixels. Maybe I should turn pro. LOL

Rivest wrote in post #14009131
Who talked about megapixels?

I mistakenly thought one of the reasons you might think the D800 would be a better value was the 36 megapixels.

Immaculens wrote in post #14008921
nothing comes to mind for me - I'm pretty content which is 'Odd' but nevertheless true. I think it would be typical for 60D users to eventually upgrade to the 7D or 7DII, and Rebel users to upgrade to the XXD or 7D. The 70D or whatever they shall call it would have to have a major 'upgrade' for current 60D users to buy in, but usually the new models are more of a 'update' than upgrade.

I upgraded to the 60D from my 50D mainly for the better ISO, smaller grip, and true Auto ISO, important to my type of shooting. The flipity screen was a nice perk.

based on the 60d and the 7d that I have owned, the 60d is actually better in low light. a lot better.