Are you confused on what Canon DSLR you need for that your job? Are you a photographer or a Videographer? Here is the your guide to Canon DSLR. In fact, I'd say it's probably harder to pick the right camera from a particular lineup than it is to decide which manufacturer's wares you like best. Here's my take on Canon's current dSLR offerings and when and whether I think it's worth the extra bucks (or quids) to buy higher up the line.
On a general note, if your budget is tight, and unless there's a specific feature or performance level you need from a particular model, it's usually a good idea to save money on the body and spend it on a better lens. Lets go;
Rebel T3: Your cheapest option
If you're on a really tight budget, you don't have many choices. The T3 kit, aka the 1100D, is widely available for about N60,000 ($300). If you have just a little more money to spend, I suggest you skip it and get the T3i, which is a better overall camera.
If you're on a really tight budget, you don't have many choices. The T3 kit, aka the 1100D, is widely available for about N60,000 ($300). If you have just a little more money to spend, I suggest you skip it and get the T3i, which is a better overall camera.
Rebel T5/1200D: Cheapest current option
The T5/1200D is still repackaged older technology, but if you can't stomach the thought of buying last year's model or can't find it and want the least expensive model possible, the T5, with a kit price of N90,000 ($450) makes sense. However, if you can squeeze a little more out of your budget, the T3i/600D kit is really worth the upgrade.
Rebel SL1/100D: For the size-consciousThis model is essentially for people looking for something a mite smaller than the standard dSLR, and really only stands out as the best Canon dSLR for people with small hands. At N110,000 ($550), it's slightly less than you'd pay for the T4i kit. It has fewer features, however -- you lose the articulated display, and it has slower continuous-shooting performance and a poorer battery.
Rebel T3i/600D: The cheapest model worth buying
For most hobbyists, vacation shooters and non-pro business users: buy the Rebel T3i (kit roughly N N100,000 $550 for the body). It delivers significantly better performance and photo quality than the T3 and has better features than the T5 -- including excellent video capture, and an articulated LCD.
For most hobbyists, vacation shooters and non-pro business users: buy the Rebel T3i (kit roughly N N100,000 $550 for the body). It delivers significantly better performance and photo quality than the T3 and has better features than the T5 -- including excellent video capture, and an articulated LCD.
Rebel T5i/700D: Best general-purpose choice
The T5i is the company's best general consumer model, replacing the T4i in Canon's product line. They're nearly identical cameras, and if you can get the T4i for less than the T5i, which is currently going for N130,000 ($700), then go for it. The main thing that significantly differentiates the T4i/T5i from the cheaper T3i is that autofocus system and a very nice touchscreen system that's great for shooting video. If you're planning to use high-quality lenses and manual focus, think about saving a little money with the T3i.
The T5i is the company's best general consumer model, replacing the T4i in Canon's product line. They're nearly identical cameras, and if you can get the T4i for less than the T5i, which is currently going for N130,000 ($700), then go for it. The main thing that significantly differentiates the T4i/T5i from the cheaper T3i is that autofocus system and a very nice touchscreen system that's great for shooting video. If you're planning to use high-quality lenses and manual focus, think about saving a little money with the T3i.
EOS 60D: Better build than the RebelsFor better build quality and viewfinder than the T5i or SL1, the 60D still looks like an attractive option given that the price of N180,000 or so. While it lacks some of the refinements of the Rebel models, the EOS bodies really do feel sturdier than the Rebels, and at about 70 percent of the price of the 70D, it still stands up as a good buy.
EOS 70D: For prosumer action- and video-shooters
If you need fast performance and advanced autofocus, the 70D delivers for about N250,000( $1,000). It's better all around than the older 60D and offers many advantages over the similarly priced but now-replaced 7D, including better overall performance, an articulated touchscreen and SD-card support.
If you need fast performance and advanced autofocus, the 70D delivers for about N250,000( $1,000). It's better all around than the older 60D and offers many advantages over the similarly priced but now-replaced 7D, including better overall performance, an articulated touchscreen and SD-card support.
EOS 7D Mark II: The speed choice
I'm still working on this one, but I can tell you it's Canon's fastest APS-C model. About N500,000, it's frustrating that you have to choose between the full-frame 6D and the 7DM2 at the same price. That said, the 6D is over two years old, so if you might want to wait to see if Canon replaces it with something faster soon.
EOS 6D: Full-frame on the cheap-ishIf you want the least expensive full-frame model, the decision is much easier than it used to be since the older 5D Mark II has gradually faded from sight. Costing around N500,000 It's a fine camera, but has a more consumer-oriented design and feature set than the 5DM3. It has an inferior viewfinder, less durable shutter and single SD card slot. In exchange, however, you gain Wi-Fi and GPS, somewhat better high ISO image quality, and a lighter body in the 6D. It's also disappointingly slow compared to the slightly less expensive 7DM2, and overdue for an update.
EOS 5D Mark III: Best full-frame option for non-sports shooting
For the best general-purpose professional full-frame camera in Canon's line, the 5D Mark III at almost N900,000 is probably your pick. It adds a significant boost to its autofocus and continuous-shooting performance over the Mark II and the 6D -- enough that some people who otherwise might have opted for the 1D X needn't. Plus there are sufficient features and changes in the design that it feels like a better model than its predecessor for shooting both stills and video. Firmware updates over the years have added important capabilities too, such as clean HDMI-out.
For the best general-purpose professional full-frame camera in Canon's line, the 5D Mark III at almost N900,000 is probably your pick. It adds a significant boost to its autofocus and continuous-shooting performance over the Mark II and the 6D -- enough that some people who otherwise might have opted for the 1D X needn't. Plus there are sufficient features and changes in the design that it feels like a better model than its predecessor for shooting both stills and video. Firmware updates over the years have added important capabilities too, such as clean HDMI-out.
EOS 1D X
Though I haven't tested it -- and it's over three years old, so I probably won't -- the 1D X, costing N1.5 Million ($6,300), is likely your best bet for the fastest full-frame continuous-shooting possible for a Canon. With a rated speed of 12fps and support for dual UDMA 7 CompactFlash cards, this is Canon's pro sports shooter.
Though I haven't tested it -- and it's over three years old, so I probably won't -- the 1D X, costing N1.5 Million ($6,300), is likely your best bet for the fastest full-frame continuous-shooting possible for a Canon. With a rated speed of 12fps and support for dual UDMA 7 CompactFlash cards, this is Canon's pro sports shooter.
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