Why I Want to Upgrade From My Canon EOS 1500D
Today was a full moon night.
The moon was glaring through my window, and from my seventh-floor apartment, it looked beautiful. I immediately wanted to capture it.
I picked up my Canon EOS 1500D, focused toward the moon and tried to take the shot.
But in the darkness, my camera was not cooperating the way I wanted.
That got me thinking about upgrading.
I have been using the Canon EOS 1500D for quite some time, and it has served me well. I have captured many photographs with it that I still love.
But I am now noticing a few limitations.
These are the three cameras I am considering as my next upgrade:
- Canon EOS R50
- Canon EOS R10
- Canon EOS R7
Why am I considering an upgrade?
1. Autofocus
The EOS 1500D has only 9 autofocus points, with one cross-type point.
It works well for simple, stationary subjects, but focusing becomes more challenging when the subject is moving.
With a child, birds, sports or wildlife, I would really appreciate better subject tracking and eye detection.
2. Low-light focusing
This was the issue that got me thinking about an upgrade today.
Trying to photograph the moon from a dark room was not as easy as I wanted.
I enjoy photographing nature and evening scenes, so better autofocus performance in low light would be useful.
3. Shooting speed
The 1500D shoots at around 3 frames per second.
That is fine for regular photography, but not ideal for capturing fast-moving subjects.
The R50, R10 and R7 offer much faster continuous shooting, which would be a big change for me.
4. Live View autofocus
The Live View autofocus on the 1500D feels dated compared with today’s mirrorless cameras.
I would like the freedom to compose through the screen while still having reliable autofocus and subject tracking.
5. No 4K video
The 1500D records Full HD video.
Since I am also interested in creating videos, having 4K would be a useful upgrade.
6. No in-body image stabilization
The 1500D does not have stabilization built into the camera body.
The EOS R7 does have in-body image stabilization, which makes it particularly interesting to me for handheld photography.
7. 95% viewfinder coverage
The 1500D’s optical viewfinder covers approximately 95% of the frame.
It is not a major problem, but I would prefer 100% coverage for more accurate framing.
8. Fixed screen
The 1500D’s screen is fixed.
A fully articulating screen would be much more convenient for low-angle shots, unusual compositions and video.
The Three Cameras I Am Looking At
Canon EOS R50
A compact mirrorless camera with a 24.2MP APS-C sensor, much better autofocus, subject detection, faster shooting and 4K video.
It looks interesting for everyday photography, travel and family photos.
Canon EOS R10
The R10 is a step up from the R50, with a 24.2MP APS-C sensor, faster shooting, advanced autofocus and better video capabilities.
This is probably the model I am most curious about as an all-round photography upgrade.
Canon EOS R7
The R7 is the most advanced of the three, with a 32.5MP APS-C sensor, much faster shooting and in-body image stabilization.
It becomes particularly interesting if I decide to explore wildlife, birds or sports photography more seriously.
So, Am I Ready to Upgrade?
I haven’t decided yet.
My Canon EOS 1500D still works, and I am not looking to replace it simply because it is old.
But today’s full moon made me realize that I am starting to want more from my camera.
Maybe it is time for the next step.
R50, R10 or R7? I am still figuring that out.
And it still burns a little, thinking about the lost opportunity to capture that beautiful silver moon. 😉
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