Upgrading from T3/T5

[theperfectplex]

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?

[rs-eos]

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

[theperfectplex]

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

[rs-eos]

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

[ebiggs1]

"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.

[shadowsports]

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@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.

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

[ebiggs1]

"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.

[theperfectplex]

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

[kvbarkley]

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!

[ebiggs1]

"... 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.