topic Re: Upgrading from T3/T5 in General Discussion

Upgrading from T3/T5

theperfectplex — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 17:20:09 GMT

I am going to upgrade from the canon T3 and T5. What is the next best option after that under $700 that would have wifi or Bluetooth and is compatible with my 75-300mm lens?

Re: Upgrading from T3/T5

rs-eos — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 19:53:58 GMT

If you can stretch it to $750, there's the T8i (body only). That will work with your EF 75-300mm lens.

Re: Upgrading from T3/T5

theperfectplex — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 20:00:37 GMT

I would like something that included a basic lens too though.

Re: Upgrading from T3/T5

rs-eos — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 22:27:39 GMT

Head on over to B&H or other authorized Canon reseller and then search on Canon DSLRs, sorted by price.

Re: Upgrading from T3/T5

ebiggs1 — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 14:56:15 GMT

"I am going to upgrade from the canon T3 and T5."

I guess that is an upgrade but you are really just trading one used camera for another used camera. I really like the thought of adding another 50 bucks and buying the T8i. Now that is a real upgrade and a 'new' camera.

Also, take a look in the Canon refurb store to see what might be available.

Re: Upgrading from T3/T5

theperfectplex — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 15:03:30 GMT

I had both the T3 and T5. I’m upgrading from both of those. I was looking at the 8i and SL3

Re: Upgrading from T3/T5

shadowsports — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 15:07:32 GMT

@ebiggs1 wrote:
"I am going to upgrade from the canon T3 and T5."

I guess that is an upgrade but you are really just trading one used camera for another used camera. I really like the thought of adding another 50 bucks and buying the T8i. Now that is a real upgrade and a 'new' camera.

Also, take a look in the Canon refurb store to see what might be available.

Cheers Ernie. T8i (nothing less) I recommend the same.

Re: Upgrading from T3/T5

ebiggs1 — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 16:23:30 GMT

"T8i (nothing less) I recommend the same."

If I remember correctly the T5 is six or seven years old now. The T8i is the way to go.

Re: Upgrading from T3/T5

kvbarkley — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 14:02:45 GMT

However, if he got the RP he would need the adapter to use his EF75-300 lens, and a 50 mm lens is not a "great" portrait lens on a FF camera. The RP is also about twice the price!

Re: Upgrading from T3/T5

ebiggs1 — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 14:58:33 GMT

"... if he got the RP he would need the adapter to use his EF75-300 lens, and a 50 mm lens is not a "great" portrait lens on a FF camera."

Agreed. Would not be my frst choice either. A 50mm prime is way to restrictive compared to the new zooms available. Sometimes the cheap way to go is not so cheap.