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Upgrade from Canon 70D?

VespineMeteor91 — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:06:25 GMT

I'm still new to photography (just over a year), but I am wondering if I should upgrade from a Canon 70D in the semi near future. I'm a young photographer who doesn't have the best source of personal income, so I want an upgrade that is on the cheaper end and also has an EF lens mount like the 70D (or another brand of camera that has the ability for me to use an adapter). Thank you for any advice!

Re: Upgrade from Canon 70D?

stevet1 — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 01:32:08 GMT

Vespine,

What does your 70D lack, or wish that it did have, but doesn't?

Steve Thomas

Re: Upgrade from Canon 70D?

shadowsports — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 01:34:06 GMT

Greetings,

In its day, the 70D was a middle tier APS-C body also popular for video enthusiasts.

What lenses do you own now?

Please tell us more about the types of photography you enjoy most?

Is there something specific your 70D isn't doing for you now. There is nothing wrong with wanting a higher performing body, but with only a year under your belt, it would be helpful for us to understand your motivation for an upgrade.

Re: Upgrade from Canon 70D?

LeeP — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:16:54 GMT

Bingo! That was going to be my question.

Re: Upgrade from Canon 70D?

Waddizzle — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 20:03:25 GMT

It’s probably best to keep on as you are with the 70D. Learn more about photography. YouTube is a good source for learning about the Exposure Triangle and other beginner topics.

One veteran forum member is fond of saying lenses are more important than camera bodies.

.He points out that cameras are merely recording devices that capture what the lens presents to ithem.

Re: Upgrade from Canon 70D?

shadowsports — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 20:24:31 GMT

Indeed, lenses are the real investment in photography.

Re: Upgrade from Canon 70D?

Mwenner211 — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 20:45:12 GMT

You ain't lying!! I was gifted a canon rebel T3 and started looking for a lens, was blown away at how high the price goes! I have been wanting a camera for as long as I can remember and finally got one! Here's to spending all my extra $ on lenses 🤣

Re: Upgrade from Canon 70D?

VespineMeteor91 — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 20:53:41 GMT

It's older, so I am thinking of just looking for something that I can use for the far future, I kind of want more megapixels just incase, better technology, etc.

Re: Upgrade from Canon 70D?

VespineMeteor91 — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 20:54:48 GMT

I should probably think more about what I want and possible upgrades in a couple to few of years.

Re: Upgrade from Canon 70D?

VespineMeteor91 — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 20:55:19 GMT

I will definitely look at more lenses.

Re: Upgrade from Canon 70D?

stevet1 — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 03:05:27 GMT

Vespine,

Something to think about as you start planning for the future...

You said you are older. One of the considerations of older people like you and I is the weight of the camera. The weight of the 70D is 755 grams. I know I find it harder to hold up that kind of weight up in front of my eyes for any length of time.

Any upgrade I might make in the future has to be kept light.

Steve Thomas