Want to upgrade

from my XSi 450D love the ease of Rebels and would like to hear from some users which is best the T2i or T3i, did read some reviews on dpreview but again hearing from you all would help. Why no T4i on a strict budget.

You will gain a higher MP sensor. AF system is the same. XSi is ISO 1600 max. The other two go to 12,800, but it is essentially and emergency only setting. I wouldn't make the move from XSi to anything less than the 60D. My opinion.

Marco315 wrote in post #15297091
from my XSi 450D love the ease of Rebels and would like to hear from some users which is best the T2i or T3i, did read some reviews on dpreview but again hearing from you all would help. Why no T4i on a strict budget.

Somebody on this forum just bought a 5d2 for less than 900 bucks.... See if you can get a deal like that.

Marco not a big enough jump from the xsi ....go t4 or 60d or just wait a bit

Thanks to you all for replying glad I asked for advice this time instead of just jumped out there and bought. I'll shop around here and if have to wait for a bit.

Why not get a 60D from the Canon Loyalty Program. Keep your existing complement of glass and then just get a refurb body for around $640. Do a search here on Canon Loyalty Programfor the details. You do need to trade in a Canon product but that can be a non-working point & shoot, even off eBay.

You then also have the Xsi as a backup or 2nd body.

Marco315 wrote in post #15297374
Thanks to you all for replying glad I asked for advice this time instead of just jumped out there and bought. I'll shop around here and if have to wait for a bit.

upgrades depend on the features and photo subjects - Do you shoot a lot of sports? 60D, 7D
want better low light performance? save more for a 5D2, 6D

watt100 wrote in post #15299177
upgrades depend on the features and photo subjects - Do you shoot a lot of sports? 60D, 7D
want better low light performance? save more for a 5D2, 6D

I should have posted that I am not a pro just a hobbyist and that most of my shots are scenic or portraits. I never shoot sports but do some macro. I am not camera savvy either....so I have gotten along well with my 450D. Do have some good quality glass.

John from PA wrote in post #15299016
Why not get a 60D from the Canon Loyalty Program. Keep your existing complement of glass and then just get a refurb body for around $640. Do a search here on Canon Loyalty Programfor the details. You do need to trade in a Canon product but that can be a non-working point & shoot, even off eBay.

You then also have the Xsi as a backup or 2nd body.

Well def look into this program thanks

Marco315 wrote in post #15299736
Well def look into this program thanks

No need to bother with the trade in and CLP. The 60D is currently 'on sale' at Canon Direct for $640! http://shop.usa.canon.​com …uct_10051_10051​_276387_-1

Yogi Bear wrote in post #15301720
No need to bother with the trade in and CLP. The 60D is currently 'on sale' at Canon Direct for $640! http://shop.usa.canon.​com …uct_10051_10051​_276387_-1

well then the CLP will have it for even cheaper!
and yes I recommend the 60D, and if you have more money and into sports then 7D.

mjkubba wrote in post #15301871
well then the CLP will have it for even cheaper!
and yes I recommend the 60D, and if you have more money and into sports then 7D.

I should have posted that I am not a pro just a hobbyist and that most of my shots are scenic or portraits. I never shoot sports but do some macro. I am not camera savvy either....so I have gotten along well with my 450D. Do have some good quality glass.

thanks.....

At $640 I would choose a 60d over a T4i because you get more for your money (the T4i costs more than the 60d).

I'm not a fan of buying a Rebel when first released ever again (got a T2i when it first came out). They put out a new Rebel once a year, and the amount you can save with a little waiting can be substantial.

A T3i is not very old but can be had for @ $400. That is an awesome price and a LOT of camera for the money. At $700 or $800... a Rebel is a little overpriced IMO AND in my experience.

I am not a pro just a hobbyist like you, I got 60D just so i can grow more and explore more options in photography.

BrickR wrote in post #15302929
At $640 I would choose a 60d over a T4i because you get more for your money (the T4i costs more than the 60d).

I'm not a fan of buying a Rebel when first released ever again (got a T2i when it first came out). They put out a new Rebel once a year, and the amount you can save with a little waiting can be substantial.

A T3i is not very old but can be had for @ $400. That is an awesome price and a LOT of camera for the money. At $700 or $800... a Rebel is a little overpriced IMO AND in my experience.

thank you Brick good points