Need Help to decide what to get T5i or T7i

Discussion in 'Canon EOS Digital SLRs' started by Biggermens, Oct 3, 2019.

  1. Biggermens

    Biggermens New Member

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    Hello everyone

    I don't know much about them cameras and need help to decide what to get
    I been looking at a T5I and a T7I
    What one would be better to do video primarily Youtube videos
    a T5I with Magic Lantern or T7I ????

    Thanks
     

  2. johnsey

    johnsey Site Moderator Staff Member Site Supporter

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    Both do HD video, being two generations newer the 7ti has a newer processor and will outperform the 5ti a little bit, and it also has Bluetooth. Wiring options for a mic are the same.
    I believe Magic lantern builds and support have slowed the last few years, but I don't keep up with that. I suggest you keep the canon firmware unless you need a specific feature canon doesn't give you. Probably not a big concern for you if your using a lower end DSLR.
    Like I said both will shoot HD video which is plenty of resolution for YouTube. Get the 7ti if you want the newer features, get the 5ti if you cost is significantly lower and you need to save the cash.
     
  3. Biggermens

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    Thanks Johnsey
    This is my first real camera so I decided to get the T5I, i think it was a pretty good price,
    If i like it and use it often i will get a better one later one, something like a 90D
    a friend of mine said that is a really good mid level camera
     
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    johnsey Site Moderator Staff Member Site Supporter

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    Good luck with the purchase, I hope it works well. :)
    Yes the 90d will be a good upgrade at some point, but save your money for better lenses, glass is where to invest.
     
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    Ya your right, I picked the T5I yesterday and the lens is defective, i would like a similar lens but with super fast focust
    What should i get that is a fair price??
     
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    johnsey Site Moderator Staff Member Site Supporter

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    Any specific other requirements? Generally primes, USM, and higher end zooms focus better. But you really should read reviews on any lenses before purchase. I imagine if your doing video blogs a mid rang zoom with IS would help, on the cheaper end a Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM may work well, that's $600 though, I would have recommended the 24-105 4.0 L but that's is almost twice the money and heavier. Maybe some others have thoughts on what would work well for vlogging.
     

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