Upgrade Canon Rebel T3i Recommendations

[Tleray]

I currently have a Canon Rebel T3i with the included 2 lenses and 2 additional lenses i purchased.   I use my camera for all things "kids" (indoor cheer competitions, outdoor cheer for school, indoor school dance team performances in gym, dance team performances on field, etc).   My rebel has died and i'm looking for a new camera as the kids seasons has just started;)   The last year i have started using manual and AV modes playing with manual adjustments.

I have looked at the Rebel 8i which had ok reviews but read everything is moving to mirrorless, so i looked at the Eos RP.

I would like suggestions for an amateur to take pictures for school events and sports indoors and outdoors. Sometimes lighting is poor so i need a camera that can adjust to lighting.   This is not a camera for professional purposes but for family memories and scrapbooking.

[Tronhard]

Exactly.  There are new improvements in technology that will potentially significantly improve the needs of the OP in their pursuits of active people - kids or sportspersons.   That is why I have suggested considering several of the R0-series: I looked at the RP for the benefits of its FF sensor within price, the R7 and R10 for their sports benefits.  Of the latter two, the R10 seems like the most cost-effective.

[ebiggs1]

Trevor,

The whole point of asking the question, "You were, you seemed, satisfied with the T3i? Yes, no?" I don't know.

As to low light ability or any spec for that matter the T8i is not just better but very much better than the T3i. The least expensive way out and perhaps the best for the OP. Win, win!

[ebiggs1]

"There are new improvements in technology that will potentially significantly improve the needs of the OP in their pursuits of active people - kids or sportspersons.   That is why I have suggested considering several of the R0-series:"

Now here is a wise man that has a famous quote in his sig, "Technique will always Outlast Tech - Me"

It is a common thing anymore to think new tech is always the answer. Self driving cars! Automated restaurants! Whatever, OK fine. But not so long ago we did this whole photography thing with out all this "new tech". No, tech it is not the only or final answer.

I did the air show last weekend at New Century Airport. I decided it was best to use Av and manual focus. I used my 1DX and Sigma 150-600mm Sport lens hand held. Mostly at the 600mm side. Yes it was heavy but it worked. So, does technique will always outlast tech?

Or perhaps how about a 2010 model 1D Mk IV at Friday Night Lights at GEHS?

So, does technique will always outlast tech?

[Tronhard]

"It is a common thing anymore to think new tech is always the answer. Self driving cars! Automated restaurants! Whatever, OK fine. But not so long ago we did this whole photography thing with out all this "new tech". No, tech it is not the only or final answer." Ernie

Ernie, I appreciate that you dislike the move to the new MILC platform, something that you have expressed on multiple occasions.  For you, that is fine, but we are trying to find the best solution for someone else and your comments above sound more like an impassioned rant against technical progress than an objective proposal.

I choose to use spec comparisons, reviews from trusted sources and try to link the needs of the client to the features that will best suit their situation.  You rely completely on your own opinion, reject reviews and get very emotional about your love for DLSRs. The difference is approach is stark.

You know very well that I still shoot with DSLRs that go back 20 years, as well as the latest R-series bodies.  I choose the equipment I use for the benefits it offers me and for my own skill level.  However, that is my situation and my choice, based on my skill level, and subject choices.  I do not apply my situation to that of someone in else. I don't tell people to use gear just because I do, I look at the benefits they want and find the features that will give them the best results.

In this case the OP has a specific budget, and wants to be able to take images of family on the move and sports activities.  Both of those involve getting the subject sharp and the R-series bodies that Bill and I have suggested have clear benefits in terms of tracking over any DSLR that would be within the OP's budget.  This is a clear case of applying features to benefits to provide value.  Furthermore, by moving to the R series they can take advantage of new lenses that may come along for them use in the future, yet via adapters they can use legacy EF lenses too.