Upgrade new or used

[pekelo]

Thinking of upgrading to a new Nikon or Canon, but can't decide if I should look at used. I do have a $1000 to $1500 budget, so looking for some feedback. Currently have Sony Alpha 300. Mahalo from Hawaii

[pekelo]

Purchased new Canon 50d w/ 28-135 IS lens for $1076 from Best Buy...seemed like a good price considering other online sites sold the body new for about $900 and on Craigslist locally, not many for sale.

[OsmosisStudios]

Why do you want to upgrade? As in, what is the A300 doing/not doing for you?

Why do you think changing brands will help? What do you have invested in lenses and other gear for Sony/Minolta/Alpha?

[BCampbell]

It entirely depends on what you want to do, as Osmosis suggests.

In that price range, you have a LOT of options. In Canon alone...

If you want full frame, you can get a used 5D + a good prime for decent zoom
If you want high frame rate and a professional level body you can get a 1DnMkII
If you want video and high resolution you can find a used 7D body-only
If you want a new camera, you can get the 50D or the T21 with an extra lens or two...

Lots of options, I'm sure there are more in other brands.

[inkista]

Uh, guys, the OP already posted he bought the 50D. In two different threads.

Happy new camera!

[OsmosisStudios]

Originally Posted by inkista

Uh, guys, the OP already posted he bought the 50D. In two different threads.

Happy new camera!

Not our fault the OP doesnt know how a forum works

[inkista]

Originally Posted by OsmosisStudios

Not our fault the OP doesnt know how a forum works

Ummm... did you see the second message in this thread? This was one of the two threads.

[BCampbell]

There was definitely some weirdness going on here; I had already read Os' reply before I replied, but our messages have the same timestamp. I don't remember seeing the second message. In any case, the 50D is nice, enjoy!