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Is Upgrading From a 600D To A 60D Worth It?

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RawrRawrRob
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+K for good answers
Sep 20 2012 11:50AM
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.Max.
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For photo or video?
Sep 20 2012 11:58AM
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RawrRawrRob
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Mostly photo
Sep 20 2012 12:06PM
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zahava
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No, 60d is very average at photo, poor build, AF is meh, slower burst, either save your money and get a 40d or spend a bit more and get a 7d.
Sep 20 2012 12:58PM
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TijmenDal
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Coming from the man who owned a 60D. Honesty is always good. But yeah, the 60D isn't really worth it. A second hand will run you around 700$, while a second hand 40D is like 300-350? And it's basically the same camera, but without photo.

The 40D is a GREAT camera for the price; definitely the best bang-for-the-buck out there at the moment. Can't go wrong with that.
Sep 20 2012 1:17PM
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RawrRawrRob
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Thanks for the great replies guys :) I'll probably save up for a 7D in the future! Hopefully the price of it will drop when that rumored 7D mark ii comes out!
Sep 20 2012 2:09PM
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zahava
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Or pick up a 40d for the time being. You could easily grab one for $300-350.

http://www.keh.com/camera/Canon-Digital-Camera-Bodies/1/sku-DC029991024110?r=FE
Sep 20 2012 3:23PM
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sweatshirt
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If you aren't already invested in canon glass, I would suggest getting a Pentax k-5. Thing is an absolute monster for the price point
Sep 21 2012 7:39AM
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michael_bc
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Or a Nikon D90...
Sep 21 2012 11:30AM
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RawrRawrRob
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I already got 3 Canon lenses so switching to Nikon isn't ideal for me :p
Sep 21 2012 1:02PM
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TijmenDal
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A 7D is super 'cheap' nowadays. The price dropped drastically. You can pick one up for 900$ easily, which is a LOT less than half a year ago.

What do you shoot mostly? That's the most important thing.
Sep 21 2012 2:04PM
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RawrRawrRob
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I mostly do portraits and sports
Sep 21 2012 2:21PM
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TijmenDal
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Stick with the 600D I'd say. Or get a 40D if you don't like the small flimsy body.
I don't know your lens lineup, but that's what matters most. Get used 1d mkII. That would be your best bet if you can handle the size.
Sep 21 2012 2:38PM
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TijmenDal
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Just checked ebay: you can get a mk II for 400-450$... That's insane. Pay 100$ extra and you get the mkIIn if you want the bigger screen.
Sep 21 2012 2:40PM
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1dII/1dIIn was a pleasure to own and use. Anyone who shoots sports primarily, GET THIS. See what the 1d legacy is all about. The AF is incredible, the images look stunning (even for outdated processing and pixel tech, I thought it was one of canon's finest!), and the build, my god!

I suggest the 1dIIn, as the really small 2" screen on the II does not allow for enough viewing to really confirm you got your shot right. Spend the extra money to get one with a lower shutter count, and buy some lexar batteries on amazon. They have newer tech than the original canon ones, which will have lost a lot of potential over time.

KEH.com, last I checked, will tell you shutter count if you call in and ask them about it. They'll give you a great description about the specific camera and why it's rated what it is.

Sep 21 2012 2:47PM
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zahava
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Damn! That's the same price as a t2i....
Sep 21 2012 3:21PM
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