T2i Body upgrade / 2nd setup ? T7i
Aug 11, 2019 16:19:58 #
I have a T2i with the std EFS kit lenses18/55 & 55/250 plus I just bought a new Canon photo/travel pair consisting of one 50 mm prime and one wide angle 10-18.
Mainly outdoor landscape shooting - I find myself switching lenses a lot. I am an Amateur, fixing to retire and travel more. Yearning to get better pics. Explore..
So I’m thinking about upgrading (wifi capable is one main reason ) but still retain my investment in the glass , so is the T7i route a good way to go ? Then just use the 2 as a backup / second unit ?
Looking at the new mirrorless units but I would loose a lot in my existing investment.
Recommendations/ comments ?
Mainly outdoor landscape shooting - I find myself switching lenses a lot. I am an Amateur, fixing to retire and travel more. Yearning to get better pics. Explore..
So I’m thinking about upgrading (wifi capable is one main reason ) but still retain my investment in the glass , so is the T7i route a good way to go ? Then just use the 2 as a backup / second unit ?
Looking at the new mirrorless units but I would loose a lot in my existing investment.
Recommendations/ comments ?
Aug 11, 2019 16:36:40 #
Going to watch this, ready to pull the trigger on a T7i, shooting a T4i and a T1i, T1 getting a bit noisy, bad frame every so often, time to retire I think.
Aug 11, 2019 16:40:21 #
Hey Philip,
New here, but the T7i is a great camera for the money. I bought mine with 2 kit lenses, which are adequate for learning (in my case). I did purchase the EF-S 24mm f/2.8, which I use probably 90% of the time. The prime lens really stoked my fire and is a great lens.
The wifi works as advertised with the companion app, but make sure you have extra batteries as there is a noticeable difference when it's on.
The only issue, if you call it one, that I have with the T7i is the low light capability. As I'm learning and finding my comfort areas, low light photography is one of my favorite styles. It really struggles in darker settings with excessive noise. But I find that more of a challenge I want to overcome than a drawback.
New here, but the T7i is a great camera for the money. I bought mine with 2 kit lenses, which are adequate for learning (in my case). I did purchase the EF-S 24mm f/2.8, which I use probably 90% of the time. The prime lens really stoked my fire and is a great lens.
The wifi works as advertised with the companion app, but make sure you have extra batteries as there is a noticeable difference when it's on.
The only issue, if you call it one, that I have with the T7i is the low light capability. As I'm learning and finding my comfort areas, low light photography is one of my favorite styles. It really struggles in darker settings with excessive noise. But I find that more of a challenge I want to overcome than a drawback.
Aug 11, 2019 16:56:07 #
Many thanks for the prompt response
New to the site , very excited to find fellow enthusiasts! Think I’m gonna order the T7 body ( for my wife - lol )
New to the site , very excited to find fellow enthusiasts! Think I’m gonna order the T7 body ( for my wife - lol )
Aug 11, 2019 17:15:34 #
Jack B
Loc: Mount Pleasant, SC
Philip335:
Replaced my T2i with a T6i, one step down from yours. That camera is great for what I do considering the cost of stepping up. Handled low light by buying non-Canon F2.8 lenses which have very good reviews (you must be careful!) Also, learn to use a flash, flash boxes designed for flashes, bounce flash and a tripod, etc. To me, the lenses are the most important of great photography. Of course, all this depends on the skill of the photographer. You get better by shooting, shooting, shooting and never being totally pleased even when you just shot your best photo ever! Have FUN!!!
Jack B
Replaced my T2i with a T6i, one step down from yours. That camera is great for what I do considering the cost of stepping up. Handled low light by buying non-Canon F2.8 lenses which have very good reviews (you must be careful!) Also, learn to use a flash, flash boxes designed for flashes, bounce flash and a tripod, etc. To me, the lenses are the most important of great photography. Of course, all this depends on the skill of the photographer. You get better by shooting, shooting, shooting and never being totally pleased even when you just shot your best photo ever! Have FUN!!!
Jack B
Aug 11, 2019 17:16:36 #
Philp335 wrote:
Many thanks for the prompt response
New to the site , very excited to find fellow enthusiasts! Think I’m gonna order the T7 body ( for my wife - lol )
New to the site , very excited to find fellow enthusiasts! Think I’m gonna order the T7 body ( for my wife - lol )
I'd go for the T7i over the T7.
Aug 11, 2019 17:21:36 #
Aug 11, 2019 17:25:24 #
You might also take a look at the 77D (digic 7 processor). That was my upgrade from a T6 and I really enjoy it. I still shoot the T6 as a grab camera for backyard stuff and a back up camera. My walk around lens on the 77D is the EFS 18-135 NANO. Very fast quiet focusing and darn sharp.
Aug 11, 2019 22:59:33 #
The T7i and the 77D have almost identical specs and price. The main difference is that the 77D has a top LCD display and the T7i doesn’t.
Aug 12, 2019 07:15:24 #
TriX wrote:
The T7i and the 77D have almost identical specs and price. The main difference is that the 77D has a top LCD display and the T7i doesn’t.
so what is the advantage of purchasing a T7i?
Aug 12, 2019 07:59:19 #
Longshadow wrote:
I'd go for the T7i over the T7.
I have to agree here, the T7I is a lot more camera for the money, at least in my opinon.
Aug 12, 2019 08:00:33 #
ggab
Loc: ?
rehess wrote:
so what is the advantage of purchasing a T7i?
https://www.imaging-resource.com/cameras/canon/t7i/vs/canon/t7/
https://cameradecision.com/compare/Canon-EOS-Rebel-T7i-vs-Canon-EOS-Rebel-T7
https://www.apotelyt.com/compare-camera/canon-t7-vs-canon-t7i
Aug 12, 2019 08:51:46 #
rehess wrote:
so what is the advantage of purchasing a T7i?
Beats me - maybe someone else knows...
Aug 12, 2019 09:01:51 #
rehess wrote:
so what is the advantage of purchasing a T7i?
I guess it's up to the buyer if the LCD top screen is important to them or not. If it's not, like mentioned above, you get the same camera (less LCD top screen) for less money. This was the deciding factor for me.
I did turn off guided mode and use the back panel (with the Q button) to make any setting changes pretty quickly. I shoot full manual, and the back panel is intuitive enough.
*Edit: After checking updated pricing...I guess the bodies are the same price now at B&H. So it comes down to the top LCD panel only
Aug 12, 2019 09:09:01 #
ggab
Loc: ?
johngault007 wrote:
I guess it's up to the buyer if the LCD top screen... (show quote)
Reasons to choose Canon EOS Rebel T7i over Canon EOS Rebel T7
14 advantages
Articulating Screen Yes vs No Flexible shooting positions
Touch Screen Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Max ISO 25.600 vs 6.400 300% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points 45 vs 9 36 more focus points
LCD Screen Resolution 1.040k dots vs 920k dots 13% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting 6.0fps vs 3.0fps 3 fps faster
Battery Life 600 shots vs 500 shots 100 more frames with a single charge
Microphone Port Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Timelapse Recording Yes vs No creative shooting
Flash Coverage 12.0m vs 9.2m 2.8m longer range
AE Bracketing Range ±3 EV vs ±2 EV Wide Bracketing range is useful for HDR
Bluetooth Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
Digital video stabilization Yes vs No Stabilizes your videos in-camera
Support for UHS Memory Cards UHS-I vs none Read/Write in Ultra High Speeds
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