nbargolf

I have a Canon XSI and I am looking to upgrade. Need to stay with Canon due to the lens I have. Shoot mostly landscape and wildlife. Considering T3I, SL1, 60D, T5I. I know they are about the same but would like any options. I am far from a pro but love to shoot pictures. We are going to Alaska next summer via Motorhome can't wait to take those landscapes.

Birdog9999 Loc: New Jersey

I have the T3i my son has the T4i. I must say I love the touch screen on the T4i. I wouldn't go for any thing below the T4i.

smcaleer Loc: Dearborn Heights, Michigan

I have the 70D and love it, but it's my first Canon so I have nothing to compare it to.

I'm a bit envious of you going on that Alaska trip! My aunt and uncle have been there a few times and her pictures are just filled with wonderful landscapes of that beautiful state.

CHOLLY Loc: THE FLORIDA PANHANDLE!

What is your budget?

nbargolf

the price range of these cameras 500-700. not going to buy a 1000 plus camera not that good of a photographer.

CHOLLY Loc: THE FLORIDA PANHANDLE!

The T4i would MORE than suit your needs. The 60D is the best of the bunch. You can't go wrong either way. :thumbup:

djtravels Loc: Georgia boy now

I'd go with the 60D. I have one and love it. My first articulating screen, and I use it. Decent burst speed. I think very good noise control at higher ISOs. The price is dropping and should be in your budget range. I'd love to be rolling behind you on that trip, but I'm afraid that one escaped me. Have a great time, and take time to 'smell' each photo op.

haroldross Loc: Walthill, Nebraska

I personally would save up and increase my budget to $1000 - $1200. Why? Camera body technology changes almost overnight. I would go with the newest and best I could afford. You would be surprised at the difference in performance between the XSI and cameras such as the 70D.

ronwande Loc: Hendersonville NC

I just upgraded from a 40D to a T3i. I was considering the 60D and then found that the two have the same sensor and processor in them, both 18 Megapixel. I am not as young as I used to be and the fact that the T3i body weighs 6 ounces less than the 60D helped me to make the decision.
Also the T3i cost considerably less, bought at B&H in their used department, rated at 9+ by them. The body looks new except for some concentric rings around the tripod socket. B&H also gave me a reasonable trade in value on the 40D I am very happy with the T3i. Unlike another responder here, I did not want the touch screen feature of the T4i. That is just my personal choice. Others may disagree :-)

Robert R Loc: Indianapolis and Naples

Its personal preference, but I love the touch screen on my T4i. When I eventually upgrade to a better camera body, it will have to have that feature.

Cappy Loc: Wildwood, NJ

If you can increase your budget, go with the newly released 70D. Otherwise the 60D which I have and it's great.

abc1234 Loc: Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Some Rebels give you only the 18 M raw while the 60D give you the sizes with 18 M being the biggest. Unless you are making large prints, the 10 M file is more than enough.

Even though the two bodies have the same sensor and processor, the 60D does, for some unknown reason, give far more accurate exposures. Much less post-processing.

A friend of mine recently upgraded from a Rebel to the 60D and is wondering why she waited so long to do it. Much better picture quality, better grip for her small hands, very much easier controls on the back and top, and the articulated screen.

I have the 60D and think it is a great camera. The price is great now but for the extra money I would go for the 70D. I prefer to newest technology because I keep equipment at least five years, I know it will be the newest for only a few years. However, that is more than the 60D will be the newest because it is not anymore. The difference in price spread out over the next five years and the future trade-in value are worth it to me. Plus having the improved features. My vote: 70D if you can afford it. Otherwise, the 60D. You have outgrown the Rebels.

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

What lens do you have. Why are you looking to upgrade the body? Is the body defective in some way? What are you hopng to be able to do that you can't do now? To a point it's really more about the lenses you use rather than the body. While new bodies have greater capability, your existing camera is capable of very nice results in good light with a good lens. I think you should review your reasons for needing an upgrade and then you can more easily identify the path to take. Take the time to research which camera will best meet those requirements. If you just think it's time for a new camera with no specific reason why, I would do nothing and save the money.If you are unhappy with your current images, perhaps you will be better served by working on your photographic skills. A great camera does not guaranty great results unless you know how to use it. Also keep in mind that while the 60D and 70D are great cameras they are much bigger and heavier than your current one and if you shoot in full auto and are using a mediocre lens or it has the wrong focal range for the shots you want to take, your results will not be much different then they are now.

libdemtex

The 60d is a fine camera.

haroldross Loc: Walthill, Nebraska

Yes, the lens make a big difference.

The XSi is now over 5 years old. It is still a good camera. When you compare it to the 70D, you get a lot more than just an increase in megapixels. The low light performance is much better, the auto-focus system is light years better over the XSi, you have video capabilities, the LCD is greatly improved, and the list could go on. Perhaps the time has come to upgrade the body.