Canon 700d with ML or 750d (T6i)

[Lookn_4_More]

Hi Guys,

I am a mature student with very little camera knowledge. I have to buy a camera from my course and have decided on the Canon range. This is a major investment for me so I want to get it right. I will be doing more video than photography in year 2 of Uni. and want value for money. So my question is do I buy the older Canon 700d and install ML or do I get the newer 750d which wont run ML. I need to get the advantage to the rest of my class due to the age gap, so I thought ML would give it to me.

Thanks for your help,

Dave

[nikfreak]

None of what you got in mind.
For video on low bufget you chose 50D or 7D1 (both no dualiso in video atm) - maybe a 5D2 once 5Dmk4 has been announced.

[DeafEyeJedi]

None of what you got in mind.
For video on low bufget you chose 50D or 7D1 (both no dualiso in video atm) - maybe a 5D2 once 5Dmk4 has been announced.

+1

Also as long as you plan on shooting in 24p/25p/30p ... Your best bet would be the 7D (if you don't mind not being to use slo-mo in MLV RAW) unless you want to see aliasing/moire and whatnot but other than that it looks solid enough to get away with especially coming from a nine year old DSLR.

Still it would be a nice addition for you to play with while you're taking courses and also as I was able to scoop up a decent used 7D body for about $300 off Craigslist last year just for me to have as a back-up to 5D3.

Unless you want to fork out another $600 more or less for a younger four year old 5D2 which would obviously be a bigger upgrade plus you'll get FF which can be useful.

Basically it'll come down to your FOV preferences... APS-C or FF and then go from there in terms of budget.

[Lookn_4_More]

Thanks for all the feed back.
Buying second hand is not an option for me but I appreciate the advice. Im in Ireland and the cost of the T6i is going to be around $800 including shipping. That is my budget maxed out. 
So what I would like to read is a Yes or no simple reply if possible.
Do I buy the T6i aka 750D with NO ML or buy the older Canon 700D and install ML.

New or Old?

Thanks again.

Dave

[romainkedochim]

I'm gonna give you my 2 cents even though I haven't used either of these cameras.

The point here is to have a camera that is good enough to learn and for it to last long enough until you can afford better. i.e. When you're done studying.

I would go for the one that allows you to run ML, simply because it will bring a set of features to your DSLR that you would not be able to get otherwise.

I am the proud owner of 2x 5DmkII - but have no illusions, these were not originally thought out for video specifically.


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[DeafEyeJedi]

You say $800 was your budget or at least around that, right?

http://touch.adverts.ie/digital-cameras/canon-eos-7d-extra/10677297

Is this too far from where you are?

[Lookn_4_More]

Lots of feedback from people who talk my language. Thanks for that. That ad looks good but over budget for me. I think I will buy the 700d as romainkedochim mentioned and ad the ML firmware. Then when i graduate in 3 more years sell it and get something better. Thanks for all the advice.