I looked up the XT1 in graphite silver and it does indeed look pretty cool. I personally wouldn't pay more for it but the graphite does look professional. If that's what you really want - go for it. Be happy, learn the camera and take tons of pictures. Like the experienced photographers advised on this topic before, you could use the $200 for a camera bag purchase, or save it to put towards a really nice lens, or tripod but if you just love the graphite silver, indulge!
Life's much too short!

Thank you Tusketwedge for the sad reminder that we need to ask for all the fine details from the salesperson and read the long contracts for any drop and spill or extended warranty. I'm sorry for your bad experience.

I'm a klutz too so it makes it a tough choice.

Sorry Jerry, the GAS fumes in my brain just start firing when're a new camera is announced. 😁

Out of curiosity how long does it take once the newest "exceeds expectations camera" is released and in stock before the previous model is discounted?

Sad but so true! Camera manufacturers and designers aren't evil, they're just trying to make a buck or yen or euro. When consumers or newbie photographers are doing research for their next camera they go down the list of specs in the "comparo", which includes MP, sensor size, FPS, video, ISO, "etcetera, etcetera" (need Yul Brenner's voice there). More bang for the buck seems to win whether or not it's really needed or used.

We all benefit from the competition but in my heart of hearts I'll just keep shooting and learning and try to outgrow what I own. And of course save for better glass, bigger sensor, and more MPs.

David Busch's guides are very helpful and make it MUCH easier to figure out how to use the menu and features. A wonderful, inexpensive investment for your new camera.

Several of the newest Canon models like the T7i also have Bluetooth which makes connecting to your iPad super easy and are a bit less expensive than the 6D ii.

I second that recommendation! Unless you're spending your mortgage money.....

What about renting a camera and lens as a test drive? If you're considering "jumping ship" to a different brand for FF, might be worth trying the finalists before plopping down the big bucks.

Thankfully Canon keeps the layout and function buttons pretty consistent from model to model so a quicker test might be to check the info button readout after shooting a few shots with the 32G cards and the 8G cards. You should see both the possible shots left and room displayed in GB.

I dutifully went through the owners manual and a Canon 80D guide but still had to keep flipping back and forth to figure stuff out.

Congrats on the camera and don't fret the wedding.

Yes in fact on my 80D the LCD counter can't show more than 999 so until I had taken many RAW and then started shooting jpeg and RAW did the 999 LCD counter start to decrease with a 32GB card. But the Info button does show the full amount of shots available.

I'm a Windows Wienie so I sure can't speak about Apple or Linux. I've had very good luck with Dell or HP refurbs....and you can get manufacture's warranty. With the money you save you can get more RAM and better video card. Maybe a refurbished gamer machine.

Best of luck

But God's hold music is always better.

As I'm reading the replies to this post embedded in-between the replies are small ads for the new FF Sony a9, big gorgeous Canon lenses, and Manfrotto tripods.

When I bought my latest camera I thought this was a bit above and beyond what I need and will use. After I spend many hours and thousands of shutter clicks and truly use and enjoy all the features and options, I might reward myself and shop for something better.