Replacing EOS 300d

Hi,

I have Canon EOS 300D, and i am looking for new camera. My budget is 1000 $. what you think, what is best suited for this money, and can I make real improvement with this budget.

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New or used?
What are you most wanting to improve?
What do you have for lenses? (Would better lenses be the place to start?)

New if possible,
To improve, practically is the question can I improve anything with this budget'?
I think only body, now i have:
Canon EFS 18-55 mm lens
Sigma AF 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 DG APO

OP I would try not to say this one or that one normally but if you bought a 60d with say a tamron 17-50 f2.8 i think you would have change from 1000 dollars and have a better lens and camera in speed, build and overall image quality with video capability and a swivel screen thrown in for good measure. There are of course other options and I think 1000 is opening quite a lot of them up for you

jaomul wrote in post #15883123
OP I would try not to say this one or that one normally but if you bought a 60d with say a tamron 17-50 f2.8 i think you would have change from 1000 dollars and have a better lens and camera in speed, build and overall image quality with video capability and a swivel screen thrown in for good measure. There are of course other options and I think 1000 is opening quite a lot of them up for you

TY jaomul for your post

The best bang for the buck, right now, is the 60D as a refurb.

The 60D sure will be an improvement but one question, do you find the size of the 300D a tad to big or a tad too small. If to small then surely go for the 60D as it's just a little bigger. If it's a tad to big go for the Canon 600D or 650D which is basically the same as the 60D just a bit smaller.

However, as you are not heavily invested in glass, this might be a good time to look at the grass on the other side. Right now Nikon is offering much better cameras for much better prices. Take a look at the D5200. Just another option.

I never had a Nikon, but I am open for all options

fd6969 wrote in post #15883376
I never had a Nikon, but I am open for all options

Canon, Nikon, Pentax. Flavor doesn't make much difference, contrary to popular opinion. I went with Canon for my first DSLR about 4 years ago. Why? Good glass is cheaper with Canon. I knew I would be changing bodies (currently working of acquiring my 5th), but I'd likely have the lenses for a bit longer.

Hi
I have the 300d and want to go up in MPs. what are the DSLR Bodies that my accessories will work with? I have lenses, batteries, case, chargers, tri and mono pods.
I would like to use all of it just get the highest MP I can.the right t
And I don't know if this is thread to be on.
Thank You

Your EF-S lenses will work with any Canon xxxxD, xxxD, xxD, or 7D camera. Your EF lenses will work with any Canon DSLR. I think your 300D uses the BP-511 battery. If so, that battery will work with the Canon EOS 5D, 50D, 40D, 20D, 30D, 10D, Digital Rebel, 1D, D60, 300D or D30. Of those, the 50D has the highest megapixel sensor, 15MP.

gjl711 wrote in post #15883347
However, as you are not heavily invested in glass, this might be a good time to look at the grass on the other side. Right now Nikon is offering much better cameras for much better prices. Take a look at the D5200. Just another option.

This was my thought as well. Unless you are a sports photographer, I would go with a Nikon body. sell the little bit of glass you have and buy some quality nikon glass.

RTPVid wrote in post #16697804
Your EF-S lenses will work with any Canon xxxxD, xxxD, xxD, or 7D camera. Your EF lenses will work with any Canon DSLR. I think your 300D uses the BP-511 battery. If so, that battery will work with the Canon EOS 5D, 50D, 40D, 20D, 30D, 10D, Digital Rebel, 1D, D60, 300D or D30. Of those, the 50D has the highest megapixel sensor, 15MP.

Thank you Tom.

Either the 600D or 60D would be impressive upgrades. If you aren't sure head to a shop and try them out both for weight and how they feel in the hand. I have problems with my wrist and found the 600d to be perfect for me as it was a bit lighter. The 600D would also give you some spare cash for a nice lens.
David

ConnorMacLeod wrote in post #16698106
Thank you Tom.

You're welcome. But, if I were you, I wouldn't worry too much about keeping the same batteries. They are a wear-out item anyway.