So How Can I Make An Upgrade?

PMphotography · Mar 30, 2009

as of right now, im stuck with the Canon Rebel Xt.

it's one of the first slr's canon released, im pleased with it but would like to upgrade.

i'm interested in the canon 5D Mark 2, but 2,500 bucks is alot of money and i'm not sure i'll be making the right decision.

maybe i should just go with the Canon Rebel XSI, i think that camera will get the job done, and for only about 800 dollars.

i take photography at concerts and low light most of the time.

can anyone help me out

Josh66 · Mar 30, 2009

What lenses do you have?

CW Jones · Mar 30, 2009

sampreap said:
get a nikon D1

why? he will have the canon lenses already..... unless they are junk lenses or something

CxThree · Mar 30, 2009

In low light, you will need 2.8 glass at a minimum. The 5d can benefit you there with it's higher ISO. They key is for us to understand what lenses you have. You may bebetter off buying a good quality lens now that will be with you through your camera upgrades.

schumionbike · Mar 30, 2009

I haven't use Canon DSLR but I don't think the XSI is that big of an improvement over the XT as far as noise go. The Canon 5D Mark II is a good choice or perhaps even a Canon 5D is better if budget is a concern. Perhaps a 40D too.

davebmck · Mar 30, 2009

I would consider the 50D. It is a significant upgrade over the XT.

AtlPikMan · Mar 30, 2009

O|||||||O said:
What lenses do you have?

Ditto! How long you been shooting?

beansprouts3 · Mar 30, 2009

The lenses might make all the difference. I shoot with a Rebel XS, but I am LOVING my 50mm f/1.4 with it!

Josh66 · Mar 30, 2009

beansprouts3 said:
The lenses might make all the difference. I shoot with a Rebel XS, but I am LOVING my 500mm f/1.4 with it!

I would love a 500mm f/1.4 too...

(I assume you meant 50mm...)

AtlPikMan · Mar 30, 2009

O|||||||O said:
I would love a 500mm f/1.4 too...

(I assume you meant 50mm...)

I was like, Huh, what?

beansprouts3 · Mar 30, 2009

Uh, yeah. Duh. LOL.

CW Jones · Mar 30, 2009

ya I will probably end up with the 1000D too, get some nice glass for it and work off that.

if you have lenses for a canon... like decent lenses... get another canon so you can use those lenses

TUX424 · Mar 30, 2009

spend you money with some fast primes that will make a much larger improvement will then a new body

PMphotography · Mar 30, 2009

yeah i want to stick with canon.
i only have two lenses.
http://www.markforrester.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/canon_f4_70-300mm_is_usm_lense.jpg

thas the best one i have 70-300 mm with image stabilizer. it was worth it but pretty pricey.

the other lense is the standard lense that comes with the XT.

i need to buy another one.

also, can you guys recommend me what kind of lens i should get for short distance shooting?

JustAnEngineer · Mar 30, 2009

For close-up photography, the $490 EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM would be terrific. It can make a bug fill the full frame. For a less expensive start, you could add some extension tubes to a cheap prime lens.