topic Re: upgrade from Rebel T7 to what? in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

upgrade from Rebel T7 to what?

mball1114 — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 17:52:12 GMT

I have the Rebel T7. I love it except that at a recent indoor session I was annoyed by the noise the shutter was making. This was my first indoor session so outdoors I never was bothered by it. So, I'd like to upgrade to a camera that makes no shutter noise (mirrorless?) AND I want to maintain using my current EF lenses (yes, I know I need an adpapter). Would the EOS M50 Mark II be a good choice? Someone suggested on social media that maybe the R series would be better...? I am trying NOT to spend $1K or more.

Re: upgrade from Rebel T7 to what?

Waddizzle — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 18:36:46 GMT

I am not certain if any M Series bodies have silent shooting. The R Series bodies do have silent shooting modes available. I suggest the RP for non-action photography. The RP can handle action photography in the right set of hands.

Re: upgrade from Rebel T7 to what?

Tintype_18 — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 18:55:28 GMT

Interesting post. I'm aware of the shutter noise but it tells me the camera is working. Really doesn't bother me, indoors or outdoors.

Re: upgrade from Rebel T7 to what?

ebiggs1 — Sat, 12 Mar 2022 17:56:44 GMT

I think you should look at the R series first. I am not a big fan of adapting EF/EF-S lenses to M mount. Besides the adapter is around $150 bucks. Of course I am not a big fan of the M series cameras in the first place.

Another option would be one of the Powershot cameras. Don't discount them . They are very capable cameras and if you are considering an M series anyway, not much difference. For instance the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III. Perhaps the Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II both under your budget price.

Re: upgrade from Rebel T7 to what?

ebiggs1 — Sat, 12 Mar 2022 17:59:28 GMT

"Really doesn't bother me, indoors or outdoors."

You have not shot in a very quiet Catholic church with a persnickety priest! 😬

Re: upgrade from Rebel T7 to what?

Tronhard — Sun, 13 Mar 2022 00:23:35 GMT

I have the M5, which I consider the flagship stills M-series camera, and it does not have an options for a fully silent shutter. I agree that the RP might be the way to go and you can use your current lenses via the adapter. If you are using EF-S lenses, note that the MP size drops from 26MP to about 10MP because the FF sensor crops down to the Angle of view of the EF-S lens (as per P584 of the Advanced User Guide

In the PowerShot range, the PS G1X MkIII has an APS-C sensor and a 24-72mm Equivalent lens. It has all the controls of your current DSLR and it can be set to Mute mode (no sounds). See: DP REVIEW on PS G1XMkIII

Re: upgrade from Rebel T7 to what?

Tintype_18 — Sun, 13 Mar 2022 00:19:51 GMT

Interesting, doubt if that will happen.

Re: upgrade from Rebel T7 to what?

ebiggs1 — Sun, 13 Mar 2022 14:57:42 GMT

"Interesting, doubt if that will happen."

You have not been doing it for nearly six decades as a living and a hobby! 🤔

Re: upgrade from Rebel T7 to what?

Tintype_18 — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 15:43:46 GMT

Sort of but, at this time, never had to shoot in any church. If it was a Pentecostal church, no one would notice. Been to their services with family.

Re: upgrade from Rebel T7 to what?

ebiggs1 — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 16:14:02 GMT

Is that a solution or a statement?

Re: upgrade from Rebel T7 to what?

ebiggs1 — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 16:15:55 GMT

"You have not been doing it for nearly six decades as a living and a hobby!"

"Sort of but, ..."

Really? I would not have guessed but ya never know.