New to UHH. My original "real" camera was a Canon film body, with kit lenses, after which I bought the Rebel Xs and used it happily for several years. More recently,I have been shooting with a Panasonic Lumix FZ47, which is great for traveling. I travel a lot, and shoot landscapes, people candids, some flower closeups. I have been doing (way too much) reading on what's out there today, and have pretty much settled on upgrading to Canon 70D. Currently, Sam's Club has a kit deal that includes the 70D, with an 18-55 IS STM and 55-250 US USM, and I'm about ready to go for it. What am I missing?

Both the 70D and 6D are relatively new. Despite some rumors about a 6DII coming out this year, I doubt that it will. Canon doesn't normally replace its current models that quickly. There are much more credible rumors about a 5DIII replacement being announced soon. Prices of the 5DIII should become much more agreeable if that happens and that could be the answer you are looking for, if your budget will support it. The 5DIII has speed, focus, plus all the benefits of full frame. I am looking at the 7DII to supplement my 6D, but at the same time I am waiting to see what Canon announces in the next couple of months. Before I buy the 7DII and end up with 2 cameras I think I would rather see if there will be just one that will do all I want. The 5DIII would, but I want to see what else comes out of the pipeline in the near future. Don't forget, if you go full frame you have to factor in the cost of replacing any EF-S lenses you may have. If you decide on a 6D or 5DIII be sure to check out refurbished bodies at Canon.com or such retailers as B&H, Adorama, & KEH.

Both the 70D and 6D are relatively new. Despite some rumors about a 6DII coming out this year, I doubt that it will. Canon doesn't normally replace its current models that quickly. There are much more credible rumors about a 5DIII replacement being announced soon. Prices of the 5DIII should become much more agreeable if that happens and that could be the answer you are looking for, if your budget will support it. The 5DIII has speed, focus, plus all the benefits of full frame. I am looking at the 7DII to supplement my 6D, but at the same time I am waiting to see what Canon announces in the next couple of months. Before I buy the 7DII and end up with 2 cameras I think I would rather see if there will be just one that will do all I want. The 5DIII would, but I want to see what else comes out of the pipeline in the near future. Don't forget, if you go full frame you have to factor in the cost of replacing any EF-S lenses you may have. If you decide on a 6D or 5DIII be sure to check out refurbished bodies at Canon.com or such retailers as B&H, Adorama, & KEH.

I went from a 70D to a 6D and have absolutely no complaints, except that it is marginal for action shots. The 70D's biggest advantage is its focus system. If you are shooting video or action shots, such as BIF, then the 70D is superior. You can shoot these things with the 6D, but it is more difficult to do it well. For low light/high ISO the 6D is clearly superior. I have gotten some very good results at ISO 25,600. Overall image quality and color rendition does seem to be somewhat better with the 6D, but I can't say that it is a large difference. For landscapes, portraits, typical "tourist" shots, the 6D is hard to beat. For action, the 70D is a good camera for the money. Any way you look at it, both are good cameras. The 7DII is a bit more money then the 6D, but it overcomes many of the 70D's short comings as far as low light/high ISO shooting. For shooting action there are few that can beat it. I will probably be ordering one soon to complement my 6D.