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Mar 14, 2019 09:54:13   #
jdub82 Loc: California
 
Screamin Scott wrote:
Yes, both are actually entry-level cameras, not prosumer level.


No, these models are not the entry level model from the Manufacturer. Canon has the T7 which is entry level, as well as the SL2, Nikon's entry level is the D3500. I'm not saying they should be labeled Prosumer, but they are above entry level from the respective manufacturers, and their features, especially in the case of the Canon T7i, are proof of that fact.

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Mar 14, 2019 10:01:36   #
tropics68 Loc: Georgia
 
kdksmile wrote:
Greetings fellow forum members. I am new to the group but may I thank you in advance for your replies surrounding the topic of which prosumer grade camera to purchase... I am vacillating back and forth between the Nikon 5600D and the Canon T7i... both are similar in terms of features but curious if any forum members have a compelling reason to choose one over the other. Thanks!


Both of those cameras are capable of taking beautiful images if the user knows how to use it properly. Buy the one you like the bestest.

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Mar 14, 2019 10:03:04   #
jdub82 Loc: California
 
kdksmile wrote:
Greetings fellow forum members. I am new to the group but may I thank you in advance for your replies surrounding the topic of which prosumer grade camera to purchase... I am vacillating back and forth between the Nikon 5600D and the Canon T7i... both are similar in terms of features but curious if any forum members have a compelling reason to choose one over the other. Thanks!


Both of these cameras would be a very good choice. Both Canon and Nikon produce excellent cameras. I'm a Canon shooter, so I would lean toward the Canon T7i. As others have said, the 77D has some more features than T7i for the same price. I have a 77D and love it. I would encourage you to visit a camera store and handle both the Canon and Nikon models before you make a decision. (If there is no local camera store, a big box store such as Best Buy might work).

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Mar 14, 2019 10:10:00   #
Screamin Scott Loc: Marshfield Wi, Baltimore Md, now Dallas Ga
 
mizzee wrote:
Unless you have a lot of lenses of one brand or another, your best bet is to go to a camera store or even Best Buy to get the feel of the camera. I’m not familiar with Canon, but with Nikon I would look at a D7200 at least. You’ll have more choice of lenses, better low light, more features you can grow into. Years ago I made the mistake of buying a Nikon (d60) that was too limiting for what I wanted to do; I wound up replacing it a year later. I should have bought a better model and saved the cost the cost of the d60. Once you know which brands, then look for refurbished on line! B&H or KEH would be good resources. Have fun shopping!
Unless you have a lot of lenses of one brand or an... (show quote)


Cameta too for refurbs... I bought three from them. My Nikon D610 only had 12 shutter actuations...

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Mar 14, 2019 10:45:09   #
Ched49 Loc: Pittsburgh, Pa.
 
Nikon owners will steer you to Nikon, Canon owners will steer you to Canon, both cameras are evenly matched. Go to a local camera store (if you have one) and handle each one.

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Mar 14, 2019 10:48:27   #
frankraney Loc: Clovis, Ca.
 
BebuLamar wrote:
The nikon d7200 is only $700


And a great camera!

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Mar 14, 2019 10:55:35   #
SteveR Loc: Michigan
 
Don't just listen to those on this thread who steer you to the 7200, go to NikonUSA.com and pull up the specs for the 7200. Then pull up the specs from Canon for the T7i. Do your own comparison. However, I'm giving you a link to the review of the 7200 by Thom Hogan, one of the reviewers who, along with Steve Perry, whom I hold in high esteem. You can't go wrong with Thom or Steve.

http://www.dslrbodies.com/cameras/older-dslr-reviews/nikon-d7200-camera-review.html

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Mar 14, 2019 11:05:36   #
olemikey Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida
 
BebuLamar wrote:
The nikon d7200 is only $700


Great choice that one!

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Mar 14, 2019 11:32:54   #
billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
 
Low Budget Dave wrote:
Almost all cameras these days are good enough to do pro work, but many lenses are average at best.

Pick any camera that feels good to you, but make sure you can afford at least one really good lens for it.


I have a friend that shoots with the kit Nikon 75-300 and gets spectacular results. So much for "average at best".

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Mar 14, 2019 11:33:01   #
bkyser Loc: Fly over country in Indiana
 
I don't know about Canon at all, I moved to Nikon when I moved to digital. (because I inherited a lot of great lenses, I'm not that brand conscious) I honestly think the 7000 series Nikons are much easier to use than the 3000 or 5000 series, which is actually funny since the 7xxx cameras are considered "higher end" With the 5xxx cameras, you have to dig into the menu to change a lot of settings. On the 7xxx series there are buttons for all common settings that allow you to use the control wheels to change the settings without ever having to go into the menu.

So, you could get a D-7200 in your budget, and have an outstanding, and very easy to learn camera body.

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Mar 14, 2019 12:29:19   #
aellman Loc: Boston MA
 
larryepage wrote:
It has been several years since I faced this decision. At that time, there were some real differences between the two makes in terms of picture "character" that are not nearly as significant now. But what ended up making the difference for me was the location of key controls on the back of the cameras. In particular, the multi-selector on one model was in a very inconvenient spot, and the Delete button was in a very dangerous location (at least for me). So I chose the other.

I'm not going to suggest that you select one of these cameras or the other, but I am going to echo the counsel offered by others to visit a camera shop and see, hold, and try both models. Some of the most important reasons for selecting one make over another or even one model over another are not discernible from specifications, brochures, or the advice of others. If you are not close enough to a camera store to do this, look very carefully and critically at pictures of each camera from as many angles as possible.
It has been several years since I faced this decis... (show quote)


And read the online reviews.

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Mar 14, 2019 12:41:44   #
Leeo Loc: Oregon
 
I like Nikon, I have used at one time any camera I could get my hands on, never used a Canon. And now I have a D5600 and old Nikon F2 with 5 pieces of generous glass that work on the D5600. What a difference from the kit lens. Now, I just need to take a good picture. You can find old glass to work on yours as well for good prices unless you want to shoot auto.

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Mar 14, 2019 12:54:00   #
xt2 Loc: British Columbia, Canada
 
kdksmile wrote:
Greetings fellow forum members. I am new to the group but may I thank you in advance for your replies surrounding the topic of which prosumer grade camera to purchase... I am vacillating back and forth between the Nikon 5600D and the Canon T7i... both are similar in terms of features but curious if any forum members have a compelling reason to choose one over the other. Thanks!


Head off to your fav camera store, try each and decide which you like.

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Mar 14, 2019 13:28:49   #
Besperus Loc: Oregon
 
You’re going to open a whole can of worms with a question like this. There are a plethora of cameras you could consider “pro-sumer”. Fuji XT3, a whole fleet of Panasonic and Olympus plus Pentax. For what you get that a “Pro” needs that narrows the field.
My two cents worth, Pentax K2 or recent weather sealed crop sensor with image stabilization built in...
You will get the mirrorless contingent to push Sony, not bad, not weather sealed...
I say Pentax because they have native lens going back to film days that work. Image stabilization, star tracer and other creative tools built in?
Personally I’d go Canon. A lot of used equipment an affordable lenses. But no in body stabilization. Good luck!

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Mar 14, 2019 13:38:49   #
larryepage Loc: North Texas area
 
aellman wrote:
And read the online reviews.

I learned a long time ago not to base purchase decisions on reviews...online or otherwise. The exception is that I do pay attention to negative reviews and comments. When doing my personal assessment of a potential purchase, I will thoroughly assess shortcomings pointed out by others. Most of the time they turn out to be inconsequential or just personal preference. But occasionally they do surface valid concerns. I disregard "glowing" reviews altogether.

If I can't figure out on my own whether to buy, I figure that either I'm not ready to buy whatever it is or else that I just don't need it.

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