Deciding On A Camera

[Summer16]

Hello all,

I have been having a hard time trying to find information about a couple cameras, so decided to try this discussion site.
I have an old canon EOS 20D and am looking a getting a new body.
First off: do all camera lens fit on all bodies?
I need a camera that's in the $600 and under price range. I found the Canon Rebel T5i, the Rebel T56, and the EOS 70D. With 70D you obviously get more for your money sense it's around $999.

Does anyone have experience with these cameras or know of a camera that's in my budget? If so, that would be great! There is so many cameras, it's hard to find one that will last me awhile and has good image quality! I also loved the video idea, and most cameras now days include that.
The built in Wi-Fi would be very useful, but is probably only seen in more expensive cameras.

If anyone has ideas that would be helpful!

[kvbarkley]

*Refurbished*

http://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/cameras/refurbished-eos-digital-slr-cameras

Which is still a good deal, you get the full waranty. I have had no trouble with them

[ebiggs1]

Summer,

I would still rather see you get the T6i.  I just checked the refurb store and the EOS Rebel T6i EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Kit Refurbished is $550.  Just $50 over your budget.  Maybe save just a bit longer?  The T5i is really just a T4i with a 5 put it its name.  So it is actually two models older.  The T6i got better stuff,

The xxD series gets some more advanced things like more metal in the body but mostly things the advanced amateur wants.  Top LCD. Bigger buffer. Wi-fi. More cross type focus points, etc. You must decide if that is you.  It has features you may not want or ever make use of.  Focus adjustment may well be one as well.

I have no idea what the pricing will be but if you don't have it you can't take any pictures.  So how much is that worth?  It is really hard to figure how Canon prices some of the refurb stuff.  

If you are really serious about getting into photography, you may want to wait for a xxD.  But a T6i can still take you a long way.

18 MP (T5i) vs 24 MP (T6i) in post, cropping and printing, can make a significant difference.  18 MP (T5i) vs 20 MP (70D) not so much.

So I still recommend the  EOS Rebel T6i EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Kit Refurbished at $550 for you.

Good luck,

EB

[Summer16]

Okay, yeah. This will be my first time buying a camera, so I'm nervous about spending, haha.

The T6i does look like it will last me a lot longer, and has better quality features. I never saw the T6i selling referbished for $550.... The cheapest I saw was around $670

I wanted a camera for the summer, but I'll probably get one in the fall.

Thanks!

[ebiggs1]

Summer,

Click here!

EB