Joey Ketcham
EF4
I'm looking to purchase a new DSLR within the next day or so, in the past I've always use Canon and I'm eyeballing getting the Canon EOS T6s. I'm curious if anyone here uses that camera to shoot with.
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Ready to purchase new DSLR
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Dan Robinson
EF5
I previously had an XSi since 2008, I lost it in May while storm chasing. I got a T6i to replace it, and have no complaints. Aside from a couple of the function buttons moved around, the new body is essentially the same as previous Rebels. The video quality is on par with the D series cameras.
Joey Ketcham
EF4
The T6i was the last camera I had and loved it, I planned on upgrading to something else after I sold it and waited way too long to do so. I've always been a fan of Canon's EO S Rebel cameras and every now and then I debate on whether or not to make the jump to Nikon. I'm still looking at other cameras, but I keep finding myself going back to the T6s. Most likely, I'll probably pick up the T6s and a lens but I'm still looking at other cameras.
Chris Kerby
EF0
actually the Nikon is cheaper too...hmmm... glad I'm not in your shoes lol, just get a Sony A7r II & let us all know how great it is 
Brett Roberts
EF5
If you're starting fresh without any lenses, I'd definitely lean toward Nikon, regardless of the particular model. Canon continues to show no indication that they're moving to improve their sensor tech or license superior sensors from companies like Sony (as Nikon has done for years now, with much better results for the type of high dynamic range, low ISO photography that most chasing entails).
For chasers who plan to use a DSLR almost exclusively for stills, with little or no concern for video, I can't recommend Canon under practically any circumstances -- other than if you already have Canon lenses/accessories you don't want to hassle with selling.
For chasers who plan to use a DSLR almost exclusively for stills, with little or no concern for video, I can't recommend Canon under practically any circumstances -- other than if you already have Canon lenses/accessories you don't want to hassle with selling.
NealRasmussen
EF2
View attachment 9521 actually the Nikon is cheaper too...hmmm... glad I'm not in your shoes lol, just get a Sony A7r II & let us all know how great it is
For me I don't care about focus points or $48. I would pay an extra $100 if the EOS T5 would record longer than 12 min. This makes a 4GB file and that's that. Close that file and open a new one? Most likely within 1/30second? noooo. This algorithm is beyond Canon. Prolly Nikon too? Also the exposure jumps. My T5 has quite noticeable exposure jumps. Bet I could fix this too.
The higher Dynamic Range is cool. Double the pics is real nice.
And the lack of built in timelapse amazes me. I mean come on Canon! It's quite simple. Write 1 frame, throw away X frames, repeat.
And lastly, another $50 if there's an option to have the LCD only come on periodically when in Record. That would bounce the battery life up 5 fold. If I'm shooting a wedding I most likely want to look at it. If it's sitting on a tripod 50' away with sparks all over the place, I'll just sit in the car until the 12 minutes is up. To be a good coder, Canon, one must be able to have empathy.
Gripes:
1) Rapid exposure changes in video mode screw up my timelapses.
2) 12 minute record time? Seriously!!?? Get an algorithm! Buy one!
3) LCD burning battery when video recording.
4) Noise. Why do I have 20MP when I have to smooth in a 3x3 or 5x5 block?
Joey Ketcham
EF4
Despite the various cameras I looked at, I settled on the Canon TS6 and made the purchase today. I've been playing with it this afternoon and so far I'm loving it, they changed the location of the power button and what not on the camera so I'm having to get use to that, I'm use to it all being on the right side.
Dan Robinson
EF5
The problem with the chart above, true as it may be, is that most of those things mean very little if not nothing to the average chaser in terms of how it affects the final image. I do think Canon is clearly behind the curve in bodies, but IMO unless you're a pro making your living on it, those subtle differences don't really come into play.
Justin Wilcox
EF2
I was a Canon user, up until I ran over my T4i. I used to think that way too, like most Canon users. I rented a 70D, then a Nikon D7200 back-to-back this year. Now I wish I never bought the T4i. But then again, I am a little more serious about it now than I was at first.
