Need advice.

Frodge wrote in post #16610496
Depends what you're shooting.....if you don't need high fps the debate is wide open. I rarely if ever shoot high frame rate. I learned the old way of trying to capture a moment in time with a click.

Sure and I don't disagree, but go read the comment again.

joeblack2022 wrote in post #16610502
Sure and I don't disagree, but go read the comment again.

Agreed.

Ok thanks for all the info. After thinking about this I am beginning to wonder if I should buy a better lens instead of a new camera body. Got several I have been looking at, 70-200mm f/4L, 300mm f/4L IS, and the 400mm f/5.6L. I have a 55-250mm f4-5.6 and it has worked well for me, from photographing an Eastern Diamondback to barely getting a Bald Eagle on a sandbar. I'm just not sure if the 70-200 would be a good upgrade to the 55-250 or not, or if I should get the 300 or 400 first. I've never owned or shot with an L lens but I've always heard they are the top of the line Canon lenses.

I have a 7D and my brother has a Rebel. Both cameras can produce amazing, high-quality photos. However, I understand how the OP feels with regard to ergonomics of the Rebels.

The only reason I would recommend the 60D over 7D is if size/weight are and issue or you might need an articulating screen. Otherwise, I would recommend the 7D.

AMorgan wrote in post #16628505
...I'm just not sure if the 70-200 would be a good upgrade to the 55-250 or not, or if I should get the 300 or 400 first. I've never owned or shot with an L lens but I've always heard they are the top of the line Canon lenses.

It will be an incremental upgrade, but you have this range pretty much covered with the 55-250.

Why not the EF 100-400?

Otherwise my vote goes to the 400 (there is no substitute for cubic inches or linear mm )

MakisM1 wrote in post #16629343
It will be an incremental upgrade, but you have this range pretty much covered with the 55-250.

Why not the EF 100-400?

Otherwise my vote goes to the 400 (there is no substitute for cubic inches or linear mm )

The 100-400 is a little above my budget right now unless I can find a good deal. I kinda had the same thought on the 70-200 vs the 55-250. Having the 400 with my cameras 1.6 crop factor sounds really good to me, since I am beginning to really get into bird photography. Having that sort of range would work well.