rgrenaderphoto Loc: Hollywood, CA

In reality, you can take award winning photographs with a kit lens. Your friend the "expert" says it's crap because it's a kit lens. The eye behind the viewfinder makes the difference.

Japakomom Loc: Originally from the Last Frontier

If you are shooting your baseball and/or football at night under stadium lights I would still go with the full frame. Another option would be to go with the Nikon D500, but again if you are shooting sports at night...full frame is remarkably better with the noise. I shoot high school football under poorly lit stadium lights. I am going to add two pictures here one with the 7DII and the other with a 5DIV.

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rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA

I used Canon 1995-2015, mainly because of their lenses. You should ignore everything said by anyone who says bad things about Canon lenses. Some of them are less good than others, but none of them is "garbage". If the friend who is a Nikon owner is the same one making negative comments about the lens, then that could explain his ignorance. Your T1i is a design from eight years ago, and is getting long-in-the-tooth, so upgrading there does make sense, but abandoning Canon because your friend likes Nikon is putting friendship too high.

Wingpilot Loc: Wasilla. Ak

I understand why you want to upgrade your camera. It's pretty much outdated and current technology offers much more. That said, you already have some Canon lenses, so why not stay with Canon? Nothing wrong with that, and I'm a Nikon guy. At least for the time being. Generally speaking, if you intend to shoot sports or other action photography, then I think Canon is a good way to go. If landscapes and portraits are your thing, I'd say Nikon may be better suited, although a couple newer offerings, the D500 (APS-C or crop sensor) and the D810, and now the D850 are about as good as the Canons, although they are a bit on the spendy side. Your Canon choice is a good one, though. Good luck on your quest.

jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ

tHEN IT IS A GOOD IDEA TO SWITCH. gOOD lUCK tO yOU.

markjay

Nikon is on the way to bankruptcy.
Be careful.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Welcome to our forum!

I have the D750, and I love it. Try some comparison sites.

Read comparisons and specs, and decide what features are important to you.
(Reviews) https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCameraStoreTV/videos
http://www.cameradecision.com/
http://cameras.reviewed.com/
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

jccash Loc: Longwood, Florida

If you want to stay under $2600 go for the Nikon D500 or a refurbished D810. I'd like the new Nikon D850.

But being a Canon person. 80D seems like a nice camera or one if their full frames.

Consider purchasing a factory refurbish body. You can save at least 20%.

Nosaj Loc: Sarasota, Florida

Check out the user and professional reviews of these cameras. Be sure to look at the negative reviews along with the rubber stamp reviews. But, remember, new camras today are like new cars - any new model you buy is quickly replaced and obsoleted by a new model or version with new features and better advertised performance. Buyer beware!!

lamiaceae Loc: San Luis Obispo County, CA

I say stick with Canon but possibly a different model than you referred to. The Canon 77D might be a better choice. The Nikon D750 is like moving from a Civic to a Corvette. Are your driving skills and budget up to it? The Mazda 6s (V-6) or Toyota Camry LE V-6 might be a better step. If you know cars. (note, I have not checked for current models so that is just an analogy.)

Personally I've love to have a Nikon D810 or D850, but it will likely be a Pentax K-1 or K-3ii as my next upgrade. And a Ford GTr would be a great car! Though since I only know how to drive an automatic a Corvette would be my better choice. But a 600-700 HP car would probably kill me at my age!

hj Loc: Florida

Not trying to start a flaming war regarding Canon vs Nikon, but I have always wondered..... Since there are so many more Canon cameras sold than Nikon, why do we see more Nikon cameras and lenses being sold in the classified section? Perhaps Canon users are more satisfied with their present equipment. Just a thought. Either way, both have fine equipment. But you already are familiar with Canon and more Canons are used for sport photography.

lamiaceae Loc: San Luis Obispo County, CA

Longevity of older "film" Nikon lenses? In the film days, aside from the Canon F1, for pros it was Nikon hands down.

Tet68survivor Loc: Pomfret Center CT

Although I am partial to Nikon, I cannot for the life of me suggest you dump all your equipment and switch brands! Your new camera? Just make sure your goodie bag fits the new one! Of course if you have money to blow, change brands or send me the money so I can upgrade, just a passing thought!

Kreb's Cyclist

I’ve been shooting Canon for years, but that’s only because back when I first bought a camera of my own, the shop guy sold me a Canon EOS Elan, back in the film days. I had no preconceived ideas of what brand was better. I bought the camera purely since it was the first camera the salesman pulled out. Before that, in high school, I was yearbook photographer and used my Dad’s Minolta. He gave it to me and when I was in college I sold it all to pay tuition.

Since buying a digital SLR I’ve progressed through a series of Canon bodies. However, if I were to do it today, knowing what I know now, I would strongly consider Nikon first because Canon seems to really be behind the development curve. Their “new” cameras they introduce seem to be using 4 year old technology. Plus, with all the research I’ve done it’s apparent that Nikon has had better reviews than Canon for image quality, high ISO performance, etc. But you must decide what you want to shoot. It would also be helpful to handle the two camera bodies. The other day I was in Costco and was looking at the Nikon d7500. I thought it was awkward to handle. The Canon bodies I’ve had just seem much more ergonomically designed. Or, maybe I'm just used to them. Since you don’t seem to have much invested in Canon other than a couple of kit lenses (flash?) I think you’re in a good position to switch if you desire. Also, if you’re interested in doing video, Canon has had better reviews. Personally, I have zero interest in doing video with my camera.

jmvaugh Loc: Albuquerque

If you're still undecided after all the many good suggestions, why don't you find a camera store in your area or even Best Buy and handle both cameras. Maybe add one or two more like a Sony into the mix. When I upgraded I wanted to keep the glass I had and I was comfortable with Canon layout and feel. With your budget and the cameras available today, it's pretty tough to make a bad decision. They're ALL great, so buy what feels comfortable and a camera that you can enjoy working behind for the next few years. Have fun and enjoy the shopping.