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New DSLR (14 posts / 2,614 views)
Dan78 Dan78
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Post #1 7 May 2025 20:00
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In the market for a new DLSR. Narrowed it to Canon 750d or Canon 250d. Currently have a 5d mkii so will be swapping over lenses.

Any thoughts?
Spen89 Spen89
Posts: 507
Post #2 7 May 2025 21:30
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In reply to Post #1
I'd personally keep the 5d, i would be fairly reluctant to move from a full frame beast like the 5d mkii to a more modern apsc sensor.

If it's for quicker AF and more modern settings and features then its understandable but i can't imagine you'll gain much if anything in regards to build quality or image quality.
Butcherboy Butcherboy
Posts: 148
Post #3 8 May 2025 05:42
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The 5D II is a classic pro level camera.
Either of the 2 cropped models would really be a downgrade.
I'm still using a 5D mark one
yonny yonny
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Post #4 8 May 2025 11:33
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Agree with the previous posters. To upgrade you'd really need to go full frame mirrorless with a mount adapter.
Golfhacker27 Golfhacker27
Posts: 58
Post #5 8 May 2025 11:38
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In reply to Post #1
Would be useful to know the reason you are looking to change.
What in particular are you dissatisfied with (current 5dii) or looking to achieve (new functions, benefits, etc)?
bmthman bmthman
Posts: 978
Post #6 8 May 2025 17:18
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5D II is a professional level full frame camera, so would keep that tbh. Still my camera of choice now.
PaulBishop PaulBishop
Posts: 371
Post #7 8 May 2025 17:49
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Sony Alpha series. Compact, excellent resolution, very adaptable.
daffy daffy
Posts: 597
Post #9 9 May 2025 10:24
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In reply to Post #1
I use a canon R6.

Full frame with all the bells and whistles and you can use
your old lenses athough I think you will need a adaptor.

Also has a flip round screen which is great for self takes.
Squimp
Posts: 158
Post #10 9 May 2025 13:10
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In reply to Post #1
My regular fly fishing partner is a top professional advertising photographer and one of the best angling ‘travel' photographers out there.

He carried 2x Canon 5d bodies on most of our foreign trips until he finally switched to Sony about 18 months ago. He told me to buy a 5d back in the day.

For anybody who might be interested; check out ‘mattharrisflyfishing'.
Dan78 Dan78
Posts: 273
Post #11 9 May 2025 22:49
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I only really wanted something new as these both have dip screens making self takes easier. I won't be getting rid of the 5d
littleian littleian
Posts: 1,505
Post #12 10 May 2025 06:01
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In reply to Post #11
Love my little 250d, takes a cracking self take, auto focus is excellent on live shot and it is less bulky and lighter than my old 750d, battery life is good too which is important for someone as forgetful as me lol. For simple self takes with a intervalometer its nice and easy although if i had one very small gripe it would be that the socket for the intervalometer is the same side as the screen but it's a very minor inconvenience, other than that its excellent.
Golfhacker27 Golfhacker27
Posts: 58
Post #13 10 May 2025 11:52
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Look for a 6d2 body, if you want full flip/rotating screen. Can be had fairly cheap, you keep the full frame quality, and current lenses. Would probably be cheaper or same net cost, since you won't have the added cost of buying into a new lens system too.
Karlos Karlos
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Post #14 19 Jul 2026 22:35
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In reply to Post #10
Lots of awesome scenic/atmospheric photos on that site...then this one popped up and I was a bit shocked!
I'd imagine it didn't tip the scales to the weight he was expecting...

Squimp
Posts: 158
Post #15 20 Jul 2026 08:00
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That’s what a barracuda can do to a bonefish……
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