Rebel XS vs T1i or T2i

Hey all, quick question for you.

I've currently got a Rebel XS/1000D and I have to admit that I really like it, but the mind numbingly slow RAW frame frate is annoying, and it makes me want to go back to shooting jpeg just to get a little better performance.

There are some good refurb deals right now and I could pick up a T1i with an 18-55IS and a 55-250IS pretty cheap, or a T2i with the 18-55IS for just a little bit more.

Of course, I already have both lenses, the kit lens from XS and the 55-250IS I bought new not long after I got the camera. I don't need the lenses, so if I got the T1i kit, I'd probably turn around and look to sell them, thus offsetting some of the expense.

I don't care much about video, and I'm not likely to really use it. I'm mostly interested in any differences in IQ over the XS, and if the auto-focus is any faster or more accurate.

So what do people think? Is it really worth looking to upgrade, or should I just keep at it. I do some birding, zoo trips, pics of the dogs...nothing very exciting or terribly demanding.

I went from the XS to the T2i and love it. Worth it? That's up to you.

all the cameras you mentioned (T1i and t2i) have better autofocus speed/accuracy and ISO performance than the XS. So does the XSi, if you can find one. All of them have more buffer space, allowing for slightly better RAW burst performance.

Is it worth the upgrade is going to depend on how much its going to cost you and how much you're willing to spend. I picked up a used XSi for a small second body recently and I have to admit its a very decent camera. To me an upgrade of 2 or 3 generations (t1i, t2i) is probably worth it, if you have the money.

I'm using a 450D right now, and I love it. But I do hate the slow RAW performance. I wouldn't buy or use any of the T series cameras personally, I think they are a jip and I really don't see the point in a more expensive version of my camera with the only real difference being more mega pixels... But still not enough to notice a difference from my 12.1 mega pixels, and not enough to get the noticeable image quality of a 7D or mark 2. If you are going to upgrade, save up and do it right! Buy a 7D or mark 2.

Buckieh wrote in post #11400607
I'm using a 450D right now, and I love it. But I do hate the slow RAW performance. I wouldn't buy or use any of the T series cameras personally, I think they are a jip and I really don't see the point in a more expensive version of my camera with the only real difference being more mega pixels... But still not enough to notice a difference from my 12.1 mega pixels, and not enough to get the noticeable image quality of a 7D or mark 2. If you are going to upgrade, save up and do it right! Buy a 7D or mark 2.

If you think the only difference in the T2i and the others mentioned is mega pixels, you need to do more research.

I went from the xs to the t2i and it was worth it for me...

StellaBlue71 wrote in post #11400625
If you think the only difference in the T2i and the others mentioned is mega pixels, you need to do more research.

I think you are trying to justify wasting money. What exactly do you have over me besides a higher resolution?

For a little bit of extra cash you could have bought a 60D which has loads of actual real features, most importantly a shutter speed of 1/8000 of a second... so you can, you know, take accurately exposed pictures with superfast lenses!

Buckieh wrote in post #11405855
I think you are trying to justify wasting money. What exactly do you have over me besides a higher resolution?

Better ISO, same processor as the 7d, better rear screen, iFCL metering System, video, higher frame rate, ability to set maximum value for Auto ISO.. Should I go on??? I paid under 700 for the body and quite happy with it

StellaBlue71 wrote in post #11405929
Better ISO, same processor as the 7d, better rear screen, iFCL metering System, video, higher frame rate, ability to set maximum value for Auto ISO.. Should I go on??? I paid under 700 for the body and quite happy with it

WOW!!!! All that in a camera that cant take correctly exposed daylight pictures with a fast prime lens! What.... and only 700 dollars!

They didn't improve it where it counts. Thats 700 dollars that could have gone towards a 60d. A camera thats easily 10 times better that would have only cost you 300 extra bucks.

Buckieh wrote in post #11406304
WOW!!!! All that in a camera that cant take correctly exposed daylight pictures with a fast prime lens!

Huh?

Not everyone agrees with DPreview, but my experience has them as spot-on.

They weren't all that impressed with the T1i in comparison with the T2i.

Read dpreview's review of the T2i and you'll see that it's rated very well. They are raving about image quality and high ISO.

"If" you want to get another Rebel - I would support getting the T2i - a pretty good upgrade over the T1i.
www.dpreview.com/revie​ws/canoneos550d/page29​.asp

If you saved your money for a few wks more - consider the 60D.
Buy it with the Kit 18-55mm IS

Then sell your XS and one of your 18-55mm IS lenses.

But in any case - go to a store and hold the T2i, 60D, and 7D and see what feels good... ergonomics count

crcal wrote in post #11406386
Huh?

I'm not sure what he's talking about. I don't think he knows either..

StellaBlue71 wrote in post #11406504
I'm not sure what he's talking about. I don't think he knows either..

I think he's saying that you get +1 stop on an xxD or higher camera when it comes to shutter speed selections. That or he's stating the fact that all DSLRs out have a light falloff with any lens but is only really significant at f/1.4 or greater.

Immaculens wrote in post #11406431
"If" you want to get another Rebel - I would support getting the T2i - a pretty good upgrade over the T1i.
www.dpreview.com/revie​ws/canoneos550d/page29​.asp

If you saved your money for a few wks more - consider the 60D.
Buy it with the Kit 18-55mm IS

Then sell your XS and one of your 18-55mm IS lenses.

But in any case - go to a store and hold the T2i, 60D, and 7D and see what feels good... ergonomics count

60D is something that's been on my radar for a while now. Good advice, I think I will hold off and see what's in store. I'm actually still pretty amazed in the quality of images my little XS can produce, but it's sllllooow, and a little more AF speed would be awesome.

Thanks a lot, everybody. Think I'll pinch my pennies and see where I'm at after the holiday. Maybe I'll wait and go 7D.