BebuLamar

I have long manually focus with an SLR since 1977 and I have no problem. Take note that I did not use the split image nor the microprism to focus. It's the mirrorless camera that I can't manually focus unless I have to resort to focus peaking or magnifying and in either case it's an aid that I don't want.

Ed Commons

I too am a Nikon User, but I'd tell a Nikon user the same thing, Stick with the same brand you're using. Buy what feels comfortable to you and fits your budget. Make sure the lenses are interchangeable with both bodies. That gives you maximum flexibility.

No one really knows how long a digital will last before it has to be replaced. I have Nikon film cameras dating from the 60's that still function .

PAR4DCR Loc: A Sunny Place

Welcome to UHH Taylor, glad you joined us. I shoot Nikon and know very little about Canon cameras so I will let the Canon experts comment. There are several areas that would be common to all cameras and there use: What do you like to shoot, budget, do they feel good in your hands, etc. Good luck in your search.
Have fun, learn and enjoy the forum.

Don

SShuttleworth

80D has the track focusing now which the 70d doesn't. Also just a little better camera all the way around

wesm Loc: Los Altos CA

Hi, Ivy,

First, what kinds of photography do you want to do? Did you take composition, or study different styles, at the art institute?

Second, what kinds of lenses do you already have?

If you have only EF-S lenses, they will only work on crop-sensor bodies. You don't mention going to a full-frame camera, like the 6D or 5Dmxxx series, but if you buy a new lens, most cases you should buy a lens compatible with both kinds of bodies.

Lenses, with proper care, will outlast several camera bodies. Case in point, I recently traded in four or five older lenses, and got 50% off the price of a 7D mark II, but only got around $200 for my old 7D body.

I hear the 80D is the best buy now in Canon's crop sensor line. The autofocus is really good, there are several other marked improvements.

Other people have remarked that your current camera is probably adequate unless you can define a need that it doesn't meet. I tend to agree, noting that a really good lens can make a world of difference for a particular style. OTOH, I wanted to do full-frame, ultra-wide-angle landscapes, make fairly large prints, so I ended up with a 5DIII (the 6D has found a new home with my wife). It's interesting that you want to upgrade after having done manual mode for a couple of years, what shortcomings did you notice?

Best of luck, and welcome. Step gingerly here to avoid the flames, there seem to be several adversarial relationships that bubble over from time to time.

Wes

JoAnneK01 Loc: Lahaina, Hawaii

Aloha Ivy and welcome to UHH. Won't comment on cameras as I am a Nikon user. Would love to see some of your photos. Please post.

LarryN Loc: Portland OR & Carbondale, CO

The advice I have gotten on UHH is to invest in glass first rather upgrading the camera. I have a T5i and followed the advice here to upgrade lenses first. So I first upgraded to a refurbished 24-105 f/4 L lens, which is a great lens & is on my camera 95% of the time. It will work on both a cropped camera or a full frame camera. I would suggest not spending a lot of money on an "S" lens. So now that I have an L lens, actually two L lens, I have just purchased a full frame camera, which uses the L lens. Use the search feature on this site, it is a wealth of info.

donna2017

I Love Canon also... they just came out with the Rebel 7i which I am buying this week... I think it would work well for you also... I will keep you posted!

itaylor

I would like to thank everyone that responded to my question. Your replies was very helpful.

itaylor

I would like to thank everyone that responded to my question. Your replies was very helpful.