upgrade from Rebel T7 to what?

[mball1114]

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.  

[Waddizzle]

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. 

[Tintype_18]

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.

[ebiggs1]

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.

[ebiggs1]

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

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

[Tintype_18]

Interesting, doubt if that will happen. 

[ebiggs1]

"Interesting, doubt if that will happen."

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

[Tintype_18]

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.

[ebiggs1]

"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.

[Tronhard]

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