Looking to buy a new camera, and the three I'm looking at are VERY close in specs. I don't want to hear any ideas about Nikon, or other brands. All my current gear is Canon. Price, and lens included (or not included are not a factor).

Errrr . . . maybe it would help to list the three models you're considering?

Uh, if you look at the poll it lists the three models, T7i, 80D, and 70D.

Oh . . . there's a poll? My browser skips right past that.

OK, I see it now.

I'd get a Nikom.

A Nikom? Chinese nock off?

You're the one asking about the Canom.....

What other Canon gear do you have? Do you already have other lenses That are EF or EF-S? This makes a big difference in whether or not you should purchase just a body or body+kit lens.


I currently own the 70D and am happy with it. I purposely bought it just after the 80D came out as I didn't see a mass improvement in the 80D to justify the large premium over the 70D.

I think I have the 18-135 lens that comes with it. I like it. It's okay. Better than the 18-55 they include with their cheaper series TXi series.

If I were you, I'd get the cheaper body and spend more on a nicer lens.

I'd get a Nikon too.

I already have a bunch of Canon EF/-S lenses. I have a nice Tamron 18-270 lens.

BTW, the people suggesting Nikoms probably have Glucks.

I use my phone

I'd get whatever full frame body I can afford and ditch the lensing that doesn't take advantage of it. Then I'd also buy a variety of prime lenses and telephoto lenses that are more in the professional range. 27mm, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm, 105mm macro, 80-200mm.
If you need something special for a couple days, renting can be more cost effective than buying.

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I don't know those models. At some level, it makes no difference. Some people have the knack without even knowing the model and such. My daughter is that way. But still bought her a Nikom.

If that's the case then get the best body you can afford and skip the kit lens.

Do you plan on shooting RAW? If you do, then look into going full-frame. If I'm not mistaken Canon full-frame cameras can only take EF and not EF-S mount lenses.

70D seems to be a solid choice for you. If within budget, I'd look into a 7D MK II.

Micro 4/3 with and adapter can take your Canon glass. The compactness cannot be easily dismissed.

You can play with my EM5 if you like.

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I have a Canon D60 from 2002, and I've considered getting a replacement as the body is quite old. I have several lenses, that aren't amazing, but I figured I'd go Canon since I have the lenses. Now I'm not sure anymore.

The Nikon COOLPIX P900 with it's SuperZoom lens looks very impressive. I've thought about it.

One of the things though is I'm doing more video, and leaving the shutter open a long time. Using a Camera as a telescope. This got me thinking about mirrorless cameras like our cell phones. The SLR feels like it's on the way out. As such I've started looking into the Sony Mirrorless cameras. https://www.sony.com/electronics/interc ... ns-cameras

I really like this chart though when it comes to looking at Canon Cameras: