Going on a trip soon, is an old camera (EOS 550D) going to be better than a smartphone camera? Hey everyone, going on a trip soon, particularly to Alaska. I have an old camera, the EOS 550D, that hasn’t been used in a while but still works. Is bringing it going to be worth it? I have my smartphone as well (S23 Ultra) and the camera is good. Is an old camera going to take better photos and maybe videos as compared to a smartphone? sub…

Gear Purchase Advice – Nikon P950 vs P1000 or Canon 550D? Hello, I am trying to advise my father on whether he should purchase the Nikon P950 or P1000. We have a safari trip in Kenya coming up and so wildlife photography would primarily be the goal for this camera purchase. My question is two parts: Would P950 or P1000 be the better choice, If bulk/size of camera and price is no issue? I know the extr…

Nikon D3100 vs. Canon T2i/550D, which one is a better buy? Trying to decide between the two. If these aren’t good, my budget is 150 dollars for a body and kit lens (might be able to go a bit over). I shoot mostly nature and just my family. submitted by /u/NecessaryProject3465

Canon Eos 550d vs pentax k70? Hi! I am looking into getting my first camera and so far got two contenders that I’ve found on facebook market place. The first one is the canon 550d costing 150$ and the other one is the Pentax k70 costing 280$. Which one of these would you recommend me getting?Any advice would be highly appreciated. submitted by /u/Kemelen

Canon 550D vs Modern Mirrorless (Nikon z fc, Fuji x-s20, etc.) I have an old Canon 550D (Rebel T2i) I upgraded with a Canon EFS 24mm pancake lens. How much of a quality difference could I expect going to a modern mirrorless camera such as a Nikon Z fc with a 28mm Lens or a Fuji X-S10 or X-S20 equivalent with a 27mm Fujinon lens? Thank you for your help / advice ​ submitted by /u/thestudiesshow

My lens is not responding to auto focus (Sigma w/ Canon EOS 550D) Lens: Sigma lens 30mm 1:1.4 DC HSM Dusted off my EOS 550D because I needed to take a few photo that require more control than what my phone can do. Not sure what going on, but the lens is not responding the auto focus action when I press the shutter button half way down. I do see the red light in the viewfinder for a few milliseconds. Battery is…

Should I buy Canon eos 550d or eos 600d? both are used. very similar price. which is better for a beginner photographer? submitted by /u/potatoman1036