Thinking of getting a 60D again... or maybe a 700D or 650D?

Hi,

**warning fluffy preamble - skip to the last paragraph if you're short on time **

I did ask this on another forum but it must have slipped through the net but I'm considering a 60D (I would have prefered a 70D but not at the moment as I don't have the cash) - the reasons I'm thinking of it are:

• More reach - the x1.6 can come in handy
  
• Actuating screen for macro
  

John_N wrote in post #16315576
Hi,

....plus basically having a 7D with all the bits I loved from the 60D is a win win - but as I said cash isn't flowing and until I sell the HiLite I don't even have the cash for the 60, let along the extra for the 70.What do you guys think?

John you've just answered your own question....

I have a T3i and just bought a 60d a couple weeks ago because of the rock bottom prices. I like both of them for different reasons. I'm glad I own both bodies.

70D
same what you think here
but first i will sell some L lenses which i dont need and i dont use

Upgraded from T3i to 60D about a month ago, should have bought 60D from the start. Much better camera than T3i, have a friend that has a T4i that I've used. To me its same as T3i. Haven't had a chance to use T5i so can't compare their. 60D just feels better in my hands and seems to have much more usability in the way you navigate thru it as far as settings. Hope this helps.

TADitto wrote in post #16316165
Upgraded from T3i to 60D about a month ago, should have bought 60D from the start. Much better camera than T3i, have a friend that has a T4i that I've used. To me its same as T3i. Haven't had a chance to use T5i so can't compare their. 60D just feels better in my hands and seems to have much more usability in the way you navigate thru it as far as settings. Hope this helps.

60D is a good bargain at around $500
But if you like the latest and greatest the 70D looks good

In the interim while saving for the 70d you can use something like dslr controller with an android device to mimic the tilt screen.

After using the controls on the 60D I think you would be very frustrated going back to a rebel body.

gonzogolf wrote in post #16321334
After using the controls on the 60D I think you would be very frustrated going back to a rebel body.

Depends what your shooting. Sometimes when I'm just out and about I'm not rushing around. Like I said. VW bought a T3i and 60d within the last 10 months. I teuly do like both of them. If I had to have one it would be the 60d. Rebels get a lot of flack because there is a badge in it that says "rebel". They're quite excellent cameras.

Frodge wrote in post #16321357
Depends what your shooting. Sometimes when I'm just out and about I'm not rushing around. Like I said. VW bought a T3i and 60d within the last 10 months. I teuly do like both of them. If I had to have one it would be the 60d. Rebels get a lot of flack because there is a badge in it that says "rebel". They're quite excellent cameras.

I wasnt bashing a rebel to bash a rebel, but having used XXD bodies for a few years when someone hands me a rebel I find the controls clunky and slow. If canon would put a control wheel and a joystick on the back of a rebel I would have no problem with them.

Thanks guys - to be honest swapping to a rebel wouldn't bother me, I can swap in and out of cameras pretty easily (my daughter has a 450D and I find that okay - miss the back wheel though)

Interesting idea with the controller but that would only help with the angle - thanks though I hadn't thought of that.