Gifted One Loc: S. E. Idaho

A couple years ago I went from the 60DwBG-E13 Grip/10-22/15-85 to the 6D. I added 24-105 L and Tokina 16-28 f/2.8. I love this FF kit and look forward to this shoot season. I kept the 60D. Last November my wife and I shoot the Tetons for a long week end she loved the 60 and I loved her and the 6.

Buying now I might look for a used 6 As they are dropping at the mark 2 release. I (we) don't need much of bells and whistles for landscape. I do no video.

J. R.

davidrb Loc: Half way there on the 45th Parallel

You don't really say why you want to "move up" from your Canon 60D but it is something you WANT to do, so DO it! Landscapes and family photos? Who doesn't? Great subjects and usually "still" shots so action isn't the first priority. When Canon released the 5D MkII it was very popular for weddings and video. It is an excellent performer and offers potential for a price that won't require a second mortgage. They used to be available as refurbs from Canon but are not uncommon in Adorama, B&H, and KEH listings. You've opened your "full frame can of worms" now so start doing your research. Hope your end results are terribly eye pleasing. Good luck

EdJ0307 Loc: out west someplace

I have the Canon 60D and my next move would be no camera at all. Nothing wrong with the 60D, I just don't plan on getting another camera or if I do it would be an inexpensive P&S camera.

amfoto1 Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA

Then forget about full frame. Not only the camera is over your budget, but you would also need to replace lenses. You'd end up spending 2X or 3X as much as your budget to "go full frame"... which it doesn't sound as if you have any real need for, anyway.

If you can't say why you "need" something, then you don't really need it. You just "want" it because somebody else said it was "better"... even though for you it might actually be a step backward.

80D would be logical step up from 60D. If you can't stretch your budget to the $1100 for an 80D (current price for body only at B&H Photo, after a $100 discount), the new 77D might be worth consideration (http://www.imaging-resource.com/cameras/canon/80d/vs/canon/77d/). AFAIK, the 77D isn't on store shelves yet, but will be soon. It's listed for $900 at B&H Photo. And it can utilize all your current lenses, is the same APS-C format as your 60D and the 80D. Pretty much the same imaging sensor and auto focus system in 80D and 77D. Both are an improvement over your 60D's sensor and AF.

You actually might be better keeping your 60D and upgrading a lens, instead. For example, I'm no fan of "do everything, just none of it particularly well" zooms like that Tamron. I'd replace it with an EF 70-200mm f4L IS USM. That zoom is currently $1100... but you might recoup some of that cost by selling off the Tamron lens. The 70-200/4 doesn't include the tripod mounting ring and the Canon ring is rather pricey (~$160)... but there are third party clones available for around $50, if you want one. (Avoid the even cheaper clones, they're plastic and won't hold up.)

The EF-S 10-22mm you have is excellent and the EF 24-105mm is okay (prersonally I'd prefer an EF-S 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM or EF-S 15-85mm IS USM, for use on an APS-C camera).

Other things you might find useful, if you don't already have them... an accessory flash (much better than the one built into the camera) or a tripod or ???

Haydon

No disrespect meant Alan but the 77D was just announced available to ship over at CanonPriceWatch.

http://www.canonpricewatch.com/blog/2017/03/street-prices-on-eos-77d-and-t7i-available-to-ship-now/

DJphoto Loc: SF Bay Area

I upgraded from a Canon SX40 to an 80D as my first DSLR in December and I love it. I got it with the EF-S 18-135, a great all around lens. One of my daughters has a 60D, and would like an 80D. A big advantage of the 80D that hasn't been mentioned is that the video from the 80D is superb. I take a lot of videos of our grandchildren and other things (I took some really nice clips of Bridal Veil and Yosemite falls last Saturday). If video is of any importance, go with the 80D.

EdJ0307 Loc: out west someplace

Trouble with video with a DSLR is that you have to use the viewing screen to compose it which is next to impossible to see in the daylight. If video is of any importance, go with a high-end video camera with any eye-level viewfinder.

DJphoto Loc: SF Bay Area

It is more difficult using the viewing screen than the eyepiece, as well as a bit harder to steady the camera. However, I don't think it's worth carrying a separate video camera, and the 80D video performance is excellent. The 80D viewfinder is very bright as well. I've found that holding the camera out against the tension of the neck strap helps steady the camera. I often mix stills and videos, which makes having the capability to do both with the same camera a plus. As with most things in life, you choose the best compromise.

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

I have a 60D, although I rarely use it these days. There is nothing wrong with the 60D. It takes very fine photographs. I now use my 7D Mark II which was a major upgrade. Have said that, depending on his needs and skills, the OP could take advantage of the 80D's significantly better sensor with 45 focus points, much better low light performance, fast dual pixel AF in Liveview, faster and better AF, a significantly more advanced feature set, a somewhat better build with a much better shutter, an intelligent viewfinder with 100% coverage, and built in wifi. While the 80D and 60D look almost identical to the casual observer, they are actually like day and night to use.