Dean Schepis

I am in the process of upgrading my older equipment (Canon EOS T3 series) and have narrowed my choices to a Nikon D5500 with an 18 X 140 lens or a Canon T6s with a 18 X 135 lens. I do mostly 4X6 to 8X10 prints of the family, pets, flowers, Church activities, yard and back country roads photos.

I have some Canon equipment but am willing to move to Nikon if there is a definite advantage.

I am in constant awe of the quality of the work displayed on this site and would really appreciate you input. Thanks

boberic Loc: Quiet Corner, Connecticut. Ex long Islander

I know that this is not one you mentioned but right now the Canon 7d ($750 at B&H) is the best bargain in the industry. Even though the MK2 version is available the7d is still a great camera

BebuLamar

I am not sure that you would need to upgrade.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

It is basically a toss up ! - flip a coin .....

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

If you stay with Canon you save by keeping your lenses. You could then spend the money on the 7D MII and have a phenominal camera and amazing video that would be fully compatible with all your EOS lenses no matter how old they might be.
That is my thought. If you truly want the T6S then again it is really wonderful from the specs I have read and again will work with all your EOS lenses no matter how old they are or any used ones you might come across no matter how old.
If you do go to Nikon the camera under consideration it will not disappoint you either. Have fun choosing and best of luck in sorting through the responses.

tsilva Loc: Arizona

Get both in your hands and GET THE ONE THAT FEELS MOST COMFORTABLE TO YOU.

The Canon should have a shorter learning curve.

romanticf16 Loc: Commerce Twp, MI

I'm a Nikon guy but if you are already comfortable with Canon's way of setting things up and have lenses I'd stay with the brand. Why reinvent the wheel between two equally fine competing brands?

romanticf16 Loc: Commerce Twp, MI

I'm a Nikon guy but if you are already comfortable with Canon's way of setting things up and have lenses I'd stay with the brand. Why reinvent the wheel between two equally fine competing brands? Forgive the double post.

brucewells Loc: Central Kentucky

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rpavich Loc: West Virginia

There is no reason (based on your stated print size) to do anything but to shoot more and lust after gear less. Your current gear will do whatever you need it to do.

No reason to buy more gear at all. That sickness gets passed around here like the plague....trust me. Your wallet will thank me...just shoot, learn, and enjoy.

LarryFB Loc: Depends where our RV is parked

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LFingar Loc: Claverack, NY

What are the shortcomings of your current camera? Not trying to tell you to not upgrade, but if you feel that doing so will improve your shots to match some that you see posted on UHH, you may be disappointed. Many of the shots posted on here have been highly processed and/or shot by people with many years spent perfecting their photographic skills. I started out with a T3i, and on the rather rare occasions when I used it properly the results matched anything I've shot with my 6D or 7DII. Newer cameras can give you some additional options and capabilities, and sometimes it's just nice to buy something new. If you feel the need and have the budget, then go for it, IMO. Just don't expect the camera alone to improve your results, if that is what is bothering you about your current gear.
As far as which one to buy, I suggest you stick with a brand you are familiar with. The T6s appears to be very capable. The only 2 things I know about Nikon are: They make very good equipment but there are considerable differences, such as menu, etc, in how they operate compared to a Canon.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

It's nice getting new equipment, but switching brands will mean learning a new Menu system and having to rotate lenses the opposite way to attach and replace.

Do some comparisons.

http://camerasize.com/
http://www.imaging-resource.com/IMCOMP/COMPS01.HTM
http://snapsort.com/compare
http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/cameras?utm_campaign=internal-link&utm_source=mainmenu&utm_medium=text&ref=mainmenu

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

There is no clear advantage to either manufacturer's cameras. Both are quite good. If you have Canon lenses you are happy with, you can get a better body and possibly another lens if you stay with the brand.

And I have been using Nikons since 1967.

BuckeyeBilly Loc: St. Petersburg, FL

Dean, with all due respect, why is this decision an either/or proposition for you? If you're willing to open up to a brand other than Canon, then why not consider other brands besides Nikon? For example, the camera I have is the Pentax K-50 and almost every review out there will tell you that the K-50 holds its own very well against the 2 you've mentioned. AND, the best part is that right now you can save about $400.00 to $500.00 in cost compared to the Nikon and Canon....as well as get a camera that is WEATHER SEALED, something that the others DO NOT HAVE. The other thing about it is that the K-50 is sooooo easy to learn to use and you'll also be blown away with the functionality of it. Finally, because of the weather sealing, the K-50 is going to provide you with a significantly more solid and sure grip in your hands, kind of like the difference in feel between a can of nuts and bolts compared to a can of soup.
If you think staying in the Canon family might give you an edge in the learning curve, then you might want to consider getting a refurbished 60D from Canon's website. You could still save a little bit of money but get a great camera. Newer isn't necessarily better, as is said. Here's a link for the refurbished 60D from Canon's website (and it does come with a full year's warranty, just like a new one):

http://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/eos-60d-ef-s-18-135mm-is-lens-kit-refurbished

Here is info for the arguably better choice, the Pentax K-50:

http://www.us.ricoh-imaging.com/K50studio#/black/black