Hawkeye60 Loc: Easton, MD

I absolutely refuse to put this great camera for still photography, on the shelf in the attic. I have shot quite a few weddings and receptions using this and the results are startling! I guess that what's old is actually new.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

I'm still using my T1i.

Hawkeye60 Loc: Easton, MD

That's what I like to hear. I hope that it's working out great for you. They would have to rip my T2i out of my cold, dead hands!!! This is one of the most reliable cameras in my arsenal. Frame after frame, print after print, it hasn't let me down. This is my go to for still photography, video not so much. Landscape and micro it does very well. I just wanted to see if I was a dying breed with this Canon model.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

If you're pleased with it, keep it.

Now I wouldn't mind having the 5D-mark IV with a 24-105 and battery grip.
But.....
My T1i works well.

usnret Loc: Woodhull Il

Iv'e a mind that, for the most part, newer bodies have more to do with keeping up with advances in technology than improvements to the lenses. Might be a good question to ask Canon?

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

You mean ask a company that wants to sell you a new camera???

newtoyou Loc: Eastport

Good to see this.
I picked up an EOS M50, mirrorless.
Mostly because all my over two dozen FD& EOS (two AE1Ps & two T2I's) lenses all fit with about $25 worth of adapters, Canon brand. I opt at present to keep both T2I's, tho.
One cannot have too many good cameras.
Old proverb. (Never heard of a new proverb).
Bill

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

Like it, use it.

Bison Bud

I still use my T1i as a backup to my Pentax K3. I also use it for macro work since the only macro lens I have is a Canon EFS and it is still a very viable tool. I'm not saying I wouldn't like to have a new 90D or a 5Div, but considering the cost to upgrade the T1i is just fine and the Pentax K3 is about the most "bang for the bucks" out there and I can still use my old K-mount lenses from my film days with the K-1000. Frankly the new equipment available out there is indeed impressive and desirable, but the cost is above the budget of many of us retired or disabled folks on a fixed income. I for one have to be realistic about my recreational/hobby expenses and using older equipment and making the most of it is simply a fact of life. Good luck and good shooting to all.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

It is still very viable.
It is newer than my 7D and much newer than my 10D which are both still used.
I believe it has the same 18mp sensor as my 7D as well.

PHRubin Loc: Nashville TN USA

Although I have an 80D, I still use my T2i. In fact, it is currently sitting on a tripod with a Tamron 150-600mm zoom on it looking out my back door.

amfoto1 Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA

The T2i is still quite relevant and capable... no need to put it out to pasture so long as it's doing all that you need to have done.

The 18MP sensor of the T2i continued to be used in T3i, T4i, T5i. It wasn't until the T6i/T6s that a 24MP sensor replaced it. And basically that's still in use in the T8i. So even though the T2i itself is "six generations old", it's sensor is essentially just one generation old (two if you consider the 32.5MP APS-C sensor in the 90D and M6 Mark II, but not yet in any of the Rebel series models). Granted, this is massive over simplification. There are other factors, such as newer and more powerful processors, revisions to algorithms and firmware, etc.

There also wasn't significant change in the AF system the Rebel series used until the T6i/T6s. In fact, essentially the same 9-point AF system as the T2i is still being used in the T7 and SL3 models. The T6i/T6s got a somewhat dumbed down version of the 19-point AF that was intro'd in the 7D (and has been used in 70D as well). T7i and later now have the 45-point AF system that was first intro'd in the 80D.

It's mostly "other stuff" that's been added a bit at a time to newer models. Arguably, a lot of it has little or nothing to do with "photography". Video at higher and higher resolutions, GPS, WiFi... etc., etc.

Some "new stuff" in cameras is great. Self-cleaning sensors mean far fewer manual cleanings are needed. Flicker Free works well if you shoot a lot under lighting that fluctuates. Longer battery life and articulated LCD screens are helpful. Better noise handling and increased dynamic range can be important. But even these things, while nice for "photography", may not be entirely essential. In some cases there are "old school" ways to get results without need for these "added features". I hated having to do frequent sensor cleanings, but I did them!

dick ranez

IF it still works, why would you bother asking. I still use cameras from the 50's when the mood strikes and they are all certainly "obsolete". But they do bring joy - and good results.

woodfrog Loc: Tennessee

Bought my T2i in 2012, still use it today as a backup. Put a 24mm pancake lens on and it makes a great street camera.

Big Yankee Fan

Love my T3i. It has more features than I'm ever going to need and use. Probably my last camera (hopefuly for a long time though!)