As for the past upgrade. (I now use a 5D) I upgraded because I shot a different kind of sport every weekend. I could really use the faster speed of the camera as well as the larger body. I was very happy with the decision, but the type of photography that I did kind of required it.Originally Posted by Liz
@Sheiky: Portrait/landscape orientation ratio is about the same and I must say that I really love the battery grip on the 450D, but I think I could manage to live without if camera's grip feels good. At this moment, my pinky is just below the bottom of the camera and my index finger is a little bit cramped.
I usually like to shoot nice pictures during holiday, nature and portrait photography and sometimes family shots with a kid once in a while. Video function is nice and could come in handy, but for me certainly not the main reason I'd buy an DSLR
The main reason I like the 60D is grip size/build quality, but I like the specs of the 650D (DIGIC 5, image quality at high ISO). I don't really care much about the touchscreen. It's nice but no requirement for me. Was size the only reason for you to upgrade to the 50D? Are you happy with the decision? Do you miss your battery grip?
I sometimes miss the battery-grip. There are times(for example figure skating) where I do 80% in portrait orientation for long periods at a time. At those times I wish I still had a battery grip. However the normal grip is normally good enough for me.
Also the weather-sealing was a great benefit to counter rain and dust/mud. In your case you wouldn't really "need" the 60D for those reasons so it doesn't make a lot of difference. Perhaps some of the other reasons that have been mentioned.
I have done some crazy things with my 50D and 5D, lots of rain, mud and dust. Never had any problem. Better yet I never cleaned the sensor of the 5D in 3 years now? Still no spec of dust. The combination with a weathersealed lens is good enough for me and I think I do riskier stuff than the average photographer.
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