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DSLR/Mirrorless upgrade recos from PowerShot SD1100 IS

MJG1961 — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 13:20:55 GMT

OK Community I could use some advice and potential trade in.

I have an AE1 from 1979 that I used for many years. When the world went digital, I purchased a PowerShot SD1100 IS which was great for a digital camera that fit in my pocket. I would like to upgrade (and perhaps trade in both my AE1 and Powershot) to something that's still amateur friendly but offers great digital output and a camera that allows me to grow into the world of digital photography.

Please ask questions that can help guide me a bit.

Thanks,

MJG1961

Re: Trade in

shadowsports — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 21:39:20 GMT

Greetings,

Since you went from SLR to point and shoot. What do you envision your next camera being? Something you can use with multiple lenses?... or another smaller point and shoot?

Please also provide a budget so we can make meaningful recommendations 😀

Re: Trade in

MJG1961 — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 22:03:22 GMT

Thanks, Rick,

I'd like the flexibility of a digital SLR, and the ability to use multiple lenses. I also would like the interface to not be so complicated that I grow frustrated with using the camera. I'm not sure on budget - $400?

MJG

Re: Trade in

LeeP — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 22:08:49 GMT

If the AE1 is operational DO NOT trade it in because you'll get NOTHING for it. If it is operational, you could probably get $150-250 on Ebay.

In late 70s, I was Team Pentax, but I've thought about getting an AE1 (though the A1 is on my list of film acquisitions first).

Today, an excellent amateur-friendly R body is the R100. I bought one as an emergency/backup camera to my other Canon bodies. I have used it extensively and I love it. It's inexpensive, but well built. Simple, but highly capable.

If the budget allows, look at an R8

Re: Trade in

LeeP — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 22:11:11 GMT

You can get an R100 body for around $400, but you can get an R100 kit for a very reasonable price.

Re: Trade in

MJG1961 — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 22:25:40 GMT

Thank you for the insight!

Re: Trade in

stevet1 — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 01:29:58 GMT

MJG1961,

I know that others have suggested an R100, and if they are happy with theirs, that's all that matters; but I think I personally would find it too limiting. For one thing, it doesn't have an articulating LCD screen.

If you can hold out a little while longer and save your money, you might want to look into the R50. Here's a website where you can compare the two cameras side-by-side:

https://cameradecision.com/compare/Canon-EOS-R100-vs-Canon-EOS-R50

Steve Thomas

Re: Trade in

Ron888 — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 07:15:11 GMT

One thing to be aware of is most Canon cameras can be set to an auto mode at the main dial.This means you don't need to buy the most basic one to get simple controls.
The R100 would most suit your budget but check out the R50 too.It might have features you need(pivoting screen etc).
One last thing- it's best to buy lenses with the camera as a kit.Buying them separately is more expensive.
All the best!
Ron

Re: DSLR/Mirrorless upgrade recos from PowerShot SD1100 IS

justadude — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 15:41:06 GMT

As someone who has been using film cameras heavily since the 1970's I can tell you that the Canon AE1 is still one of the two most sought after 35mm cameras by film enthusiasts (the other being the Pentax K1000). Don't trade it in. Look for a buyer, which actually should be pretty easy to do. If you are on Facebook, look for the group "35mm Film Photography" which has 128,000 members and try listing it there.

Re: Trade in

MJG1961 — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 15:52:52 GMT

Thanks!

Re: Trade in

MJG1961 — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 15:53:45 GMT

Thank you, great insight.

Re: DSLR/Mirrorless upgrade recos from PowerShot SD1100 IS

MJG1961 — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 15:54:17 GMT

Great insight, thank you.