Replacement Gear Advice

AndyCr15

AndyCr15

AndyCr15

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Unfortunately I recently had my camera bag stolen. I lost a Canon Rebel T3i and around 5 lenses.

Since I'd got a 24-105mm L Series lens, I hadn't really used most of the others. Occasionally I would take the 55-250mm lens to sporting events and every now and then I would use the 50mm 1.8. I had a wide angle Sigma and of course the stock lens.

Thankfully insurance have paid out, so I'm starting fresh. I'm fairly sure I saw a 760D in John Lewis, although it's not on their website, but I'm thinking this is the camera I will go for.

I'm not a big photographer, maybe only taking the camera out now and then, so I'm wondering if I will just stick with something like the Canon 18-200mm and nothing else as this covers most uses. Probably pick up another second hand 50mm 1.8 as they can be had for around £60.

Any thoughts?
 
No thought for me then? :(

I've seen a Sigma 18-250mm OS lens for £150 second hand, actually seems like a good purchase against the Canon for £300+?

**EDIT** I'm also wondering about the 70D. I like shooting video, but haven't normally done this with my DSLR, which I have usually used for stills. That might be because it's usually not been so good at continuous auto focus before though.
 
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Whats your budget? Does it need to be spent in specific shops or is it cash that could be used in the second hand market?
 
AndyCr15 said:
No thought for me then? :(

I've seen a Sigma 18-250mm OS lens for £150 second hand, actually seems like a good purchase against the Canon for £300+?
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I don't think the quality will be comparable.

I would do some digging as to what sets the 760D apart from the 750D & 700D. Both Canon and Nikon are constantly bringing our new entry models. So often the new model will only have a small number of improvements over it's predecessor.

Have you looked at the Nikon D7200?
 
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Thanks guys. I prefer John Lewis as I get Partner discount, but a well priced 2nd hand would be fine.

I've set aside £900 at this point, but less or more is possible.

I've always been a Canon kind of guy, but I'm starting fresh so if Nikon has a better option, I guess I could go that way. Had a quick look at the D7200, but only very quick.
 
Get a D7100. Basically same camera, without wifi and much cheaper.

There will be zero difference in image quality. Awesome camera.
 
But WiFi is something I'm really wanting. I used an Eye-Fi card in my T3i, would be easier if it's built in. Even better if it has NFC like the 760D.
 
You could also use qdslrdashboard which is better than Nikon remote wifi garbage.
 
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