I currently have a Canon 450 with three lens (kit lens, a tamron 70-300 (I think) and my lovely nifty fifty). I've had my camera for nearly four years now and lately hubby has been asking about if I want/need to upgrade. The thing is I'm not sure. How do I know when the right time to upgrade is and then how do I know which camera to upgrade to?
Obviously I can't afford one of the more expensive cameras but I'd love some helpful info in this delimna I sort of have. :D Ta. x
I would compare it to the other models...(knowing nothing about canon, personally)
Does it shoot in raw format?
What ISO can you currently shoot to with your sensor?
Do you need better low light sensitivity in-camera?
What are the frames per second vs the other "higher" models?
Does your current one support a remote?
Do you have inputs for a slave flash or GPS or HDMI output currently?
Does a higher model control strobes/flashes remotely? (my D90 and it's on camera flash has the ability to remotely control 3 other nikon compatible flashes without a seperate remote...I had no idea till a while ago!)
Will your current lenses fit on the new body?
Does any of this matter to you? If not what does? Does another higher model support those functions or abilities?
I personally would wait until around black friday/cyber monday (do they have that in England?) if you can. Anyway, till the holiday shopping season deals are on.
I could never have got the camera I did, if I had just up and bought it at any other time of the year and I got a better bundle for what I would have just paid for the body (decent lens, bag, goodies, etc)
Hi, i have a Canon 600D.
It depends on what you do with the camera and if it is showing any malfunctions. I guess not, since you did not mention any.
If you are a fan of flash photography, it may be a good thing, because the 600D and the 650D have the flash commander feature built in. And also, a better sensor, with better low-light results.
If your camera is not presenting problems, keep it.
Buy lenses and gear instead. :)
Or travel someplace with that money and do some crazy good pics over there. You will be happier.
I looked up the specs on your camera and its a good model with high overall satisfaction. If considering upgrading don't get caught up in the megapixel marketing but rather look for a camera with a full frame sensor and good ratings. You have a APS-C sensor (I do too) and while this is great a full frame will give you a better image, bokeh, etc especially when shooting with a high ISO (other benefits too). I would only upgrade if I feel my photography skillset was being held back with what I currently have. If you do upgrade, stick with Canon- good brand -and leverage those lens you currently have. Cheers. Brian
@coolgirlsar The answer to this is simply this: Do you feel limited by your current camera? Are there things you want to do that you can't? When you feel limited by your current model is when you should switch, no use spending more money if you don't really need it.
@coolgirlsar I have a Canon 400 (even earlier than yours) and every now and then I think - maybe I should just creep up to a 60D or even a 7D. Then I look at the difference in performance and I'm not sure that most people who look at my images would even be able to tell that I had upgraded. I've spent the last 6 months buying other stuff - off camera flash lead, remote shutter release, zoom lens, macro etc etc. These have made a REAL difference to my photography in a way that a slightly up-rated camera body wouldn't, in my humble opinion.
I agree with all above, the 450D is a great camera, rather think about upgrading your lenses & getting other items you may use like Speedlite flashes or a tripod. I'm not sure what kit you have but these are really handy to have!
@coolgirlsar I don't know if you need to upgrade, but from reading your post, it is very likely that your husband wants to give you a surprise present! I'd say yes, the new Canon D650 looks wonderful!
this discussion has helped me so much! i have a chance to purchase a used 450D and have hesitated because i spoke with a service rep from canon who told me it was the 2008 model and worried a bit - but now am going to go for it if it is still available; i learn everyday from reading here on 365. thanks, everybody!
I think there are a couple of reasons to upgrade a camera.
One is when the shutter count hits a couple hundred thousand. The other is when you wish the camera could do more. When you are totally familiar with your current camera and wishing you could do something more than the current body can do, it's time to upgrade.
Otherwise, it's age or damage.
@coolgirlsar@gabrielklee Sarah after looking at your album and style I would say upgrading to the 600D or 650D (650 if hubby is paying :P) as Gabriel mentioned would be a pretty good option that way you can keep all your current lens as they are still cropped sensor cameras.
@brianl a full frame camera will not give you better images, better glass will give you better images and creamy bokeh : ) @mikehamm Shutter life on a EOS 450D is 100K
Wow thank you everyone for all the replies, I'm really sorry I haven't been able to reply sooner but I have just been swamped with things. I really appreciate all the feedback, info and advice.
Until my hubby had mentioned about upgrading I hadn't even thought about it, I feel as though I still have so much to learn about my camera and photography. I have thought about a new lens but I'm still stumped on which one to get ( I already have the 18-55 kit, my nifty fifty and a 70-300 tamron) and have been wondering about whether to invest in a macro lens or stick with my close up filters I've got.
As for other "gear" I have two tripods, I have a backdrop stand, I have a 5-in-1 reflector and stand for that, I have a flash gun (although just a jessops own brand). Oh I do also have an old Olympus (OM10) camera that I got given last year that I want to learn and experiment with. Maybe a nice macro lens is the way to go and next year a new camera. :D
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Does it shoot in raw format?
What ISO can you currently shoot to with your sensor?
Do you need better low light sensitivity in-camera?
What are the frames per second vs the other "higher" models?
Does your current one support a remote?
Do you have inputs for a slave flash or GPS or HDMI output currently?
Does a higher model control strobes/flashes remotely? (my D90 and it's on camera flash has the ability to remotely control 3 other nikon compatible flashes without a seperate remote...I had no idea till a while ago!)
Will your current lenses fit on the new body?
Does any of this matter to you? If not what does? Does another higher model support those functions or abilities?
I personally would wait until around black friday/cyber monday (do they have that in England?) if you can. Anyway, till the holiday shopping season deals are on.
I could never have got the camera I did, if I had just up and bought it at any other time of the year and I got a better bundle for what I would have just paid for the body (decent lens, bag, goodies, etc)
It depends on what you do with the camera and if it is showing any malfunctions. I guess not, since you did not mention any.
If you are a fan of flash photography, it may be a good thing, because the 600D and the 650D have the flash commander feature built in. And also, a better sensor, with better low-light results.
If your camera is not presenting problems, keep it.
Buy lenses and gear instead. :)
Or travel someplace with that money and do some crazy good pics over there. You will be happier.
Enjoy, whatever you decide :)
One is when the shutter count hits a couple hundred thousand. The other is when you wish the camera could do more. When you are totally familiar with your current camera and wishing you could do something more than the current body can do, it's time to upgrade.
Otherwise, it's age or damage.
@brianl a full frame camera will not give you better images, better glass will give you better images and creamy bokeh : )
@mikehamm Shutter life on a EOS 450D is 100K
Until my hubby had mentioned about upgrading I hadn't even thought about it, I feel as though I still have so much to learn about my camera and photography. I have thought about a new lens but I'm still stumped on which one to get ( I already have the 18-55 kit, my nifty fifty and a 70-300 tamron) and have been wondering about whether to invest in a macro lens or stick with my close up filters I've got.
As for other "gear" I have two tripods, I have a backdrop stand, I have a 5-in-1 reflector and stand for that, I have a flash gun (although just a jessops own brand). Oh I do also have an old Olympus (OM10) camera that I got given last year that I want to learn and experiment with. Maybe a nice macro lens is the way to go and next year a new camera. :D
Oh and I'll be sure to never trade hubby in, I know what an awesome treasure he is. @espyetta @shadesofgrey @gabrielklee @brianl @bradleynovak @peadar @catwoman2 @sjodell @viranod @catsmeowb @kimmiesuekelley @wardie @peterdegraaff @mikehamm @flagged
Again thank you for all the info and there is plenty for me to ponder over.