50d just died, trip in a week, what should I do?

[wsmith96]

if you are okay getting SD cards, then it sounds like the 70D may be your best option. If you don't want to purchase SD cards, then the 7D is the way to go. Of course, you could spend ~350 USD on a used 50D and maintain all of your current accessories - but you will have to decide whether or not you want newer tech.

I also like the rent option, saves you now and also gives you time to try out new crop and ff later to decide which is best for you.

 

[lpwphoto]

Why not email customer support and ask about the Canon Loyalty Program? I just did that with my old 20D that wasn't working and got 10% off of a refurbed 6D. With the discount shipping and tax it was still about $250 less than a new 6D and it puts your old 50D to work for you. Of course you're limited to the availability of the refurbished body. Mine only took about 3 or 4 days to arrive after I ordered it so you might have time before your trip.

I will say the 6D is amazing! Especially after using a 20D for the last 9 years or so the image quality is awesome. And if the 10-22 is your only EF-S lens, you should easily be able to sell that and put the funds toward a wide angle that would work on your new FF.

Best of luck!

 

[Mharwood16]

Hi all!
Just to update you all, I literally just walked out of the camera store with a 70d and grip in hand! I'm going to shoot this weekend with it and then see how I like it. If I decide that I don't like it I'll come back and get the 7d. I decided to go with the 70d over the 7d due to the newer tech and the noise that you get from the 7d
Thanks for all the responses and help everyone!!!!

 

[Harry Muff]

I agree with getting a 6D with a 24-105




Deal with selling the EF-S lenses when you get back.






Have a nice trip!

 

[Harry Muff]

Oops, just saw the last reply.




I still stand by what I say, although the 70D is a fine choice.

 

[jdramirez]

I don't like buying things BECAUSE you have to... but because there is a good price and you have a need that should be filled.

I don't think the 6D is at a good price at the moment... I'd suggest getting another 50d for the short term and then selling it at a slight loss when you finally find a deal that is worth while.

Having said that, maybe there is a great deal on the 6d that I am otherwise ignorant to...

 

[Mt Spokane Photography]

If you are doing weddings, have a backup! Its Rule 1.

Don't go out and blow all your money on a new camera without having a backup, a new one has higher odds of dying soon than one that's been in use for a year or five,
I'd suggest getting a couple of refurb 60D's if that's what your budget allows. Don't forget, you will need extra batteries for any newer camera model, you will also need SD cards.
Maybe a couple of used 50D's in not a bad choice, then your batteries and CF cards will all work.

 

[jdramirez]

If you are doing weddings, have a backup! Its Rule 1.

Don't go out and blow all your money on a new camera without having a backup, a new one has higher odds of dying soon than one that's been in use for a year or five,
I'd suggest getting a couple of refurb 60D's if that's what your budget allows. Don't forget, you will need extra batteries for any newer camera model, you will also need SD cards.
Maybe a couple of used 50D's in not a bad choice, then your batteries and CF cards will all work.

I had my daughter's xti as a backup to my 5D mkiii... let's just say there was a drop off in quality... so I upgrade her camera to a sl1... Not as good... but in good light... it will suffice if a circumstance requires.