A Thousand Pics, Now what?

[TonyAldo]

Ok about a year or 2 ago I bought a Canon Powershot XS30 SI, awesome fun camera that opened my eyes to photography and 10,000 pictures later I think I'm ready to move up. I'm eyeing the Canon T1i, I even found a place sellign the body refurb for $359, But I rather have other suggestions.

I usually take urban shots, graffiti, buildings, trains. And the occasional family events. So I'm open for ideas. Thanks.

 

[AaronLLockhart]

Have you ever looked into a 50d or 60d? I don't know much about the t1i, but I think I remember reading in the reviews a while back that it didn't produce a very good image quality.

 

[TonyAldo]

If money was no object to me definitly but I should of mentioned 600$ is my maximum limit.

 

[KenC]

Most of the things you list as subjects aren't the most demanding, so you shouldn't need a really high-end camera to get good images. For example, an advanced auto-focus system, as in the 7D, won't matter because your subjects for the most part aren't moving. However, some of the urban stuff may be done in relatively poor light, so good high-ISO capability may be a big help. I know when I am wandering down the alleys and narrow streets here I do a lot of shooting at 800 and even 1600. The T2i, T3i and T3 would be a step up in high-ISO performance from the T1i (about one stop), so you might want to consider one of them. You could probably get a good price on a T2i, which I believe Canon is about to discontinue.

 

[TonyAldo]

Most of the things you list as subjects aren't the most demanding, so you shouldn't need a really high-end camera to get good images. For example, an advanced auto-focus system, as in the 7D, won't matter because your subjects for the most part aren't moving. However, some of the urban stuff may be done in relatively poor light, so good high-ISO capability may be a big help. I know when I am wandering down the alleys and narrow streets here I do a lot of shooting at 800 and even 1600. The T2i, T3i and T3 would be a step up in high-ISO performance from the T1i (about one stop), so you might want to consider one of them. You could probably get a good price on a T2i, which I believe Canon is about to discontinue.

I'll check them out definitly thanks. Also I don't mind buying a less expensive body and a more expensive lense to improve my shots.

 

[morganza]

My parents bought Powershot XS30 SI last year, so far they've liked it, though i'm not sure where they bought it from or for what price. I agree about the T1i in the first comment.

 

[SoCalTiger]

If the T2i ever comes back in stock at Amazon, all you have to do is buy one of the bundle sales and sell the lenses you don't want and it will come way under $650. Earlier this year you could get the T2i kit for an effective price of around $400 after selling off the telephoto lenses. You can do the same with the T3i too which would come out under $600.

 

[Sw1tchFX]

Full frame or bust! Get a Nikon F100 with a 50mm f/1.8

 

[KmH]

I'll check them out definitly thanks. Also I don't mind buying a less expensive body and a more expensive lense to improve my shots.

The key to improving your shots is how much you learn about how to do photography, not so much what camea and lens you have. The T1i is quite capable of producing high quality images when used effectively.

http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/...-forum/267492-info-those-new-photography.html

 

[christinalouise85]

Canon 7 d is Amazing!

 

[TonyAldo]

I'll check them out definitly thanks. Also I don't mind buying a less expensive body and a more expensive lense to improve my shots.

The key to improving your shots is how much you learn about how to do photography, not so much what camea and lens you have. The T1i is quite capable of producing high quality images when used effectively.

http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/...-forum/267492-info-those-new-photography.html

Thanks! Do you own a T1i or T3i by any chance?

 

[TonyAldo]

Canon 7 d is Amazing!

Spec wise it looks amazing, but I'm not sure I would drop $1200+ on a body just yet.

 

[TCampbell]

The T1i is a great camera. I had one for years. But if you can afford a T2i, it has a bit of a noticeable bump up in the sensor (one stop more ISO sensitivity and a bit less noise at equivalent ISOs).

Note that if your subject isn't moving and the camera isn't moving then you can shoot at ISO 100 and take all the time you need to get a good exposure -- even if it takes many seconds to shoot a single exposure.

You can buy a refurbished T2i direct from Canon's online store for $559 with a kit lens (18-55mm f/3.5-5.6). A T1i with the same kit lens sells for about $80 less.

 

[TonyAldo]

The T1i is a great camera. I had one for years. But if you can afford a T2i, it has a bit of a noticeable bump up in the sensor (one stop more ISO sensitivity and a bit less noise at equivalent ISOs).

Note that if your subject isn't moving and the camera isn't moving then you can shoot at ISO 100 and take all the time you need to get a good exposure -- even if it takes many seconds to shoot a single exposure.

You can buy a refurbished T2i direct from Canon's online store for $559 with a kit lens (18-55mm f/3.5-5.6). A T1i with the same kit lens sells for about $80 less.

Are the refurbs reliable over time?

 

[GrantH]

FWIW, I love my t1i and won't be upgrading until my lenses are bought and I am comfortable with them.