Has anyone "downgraded" DSLRs?

[rottie102]

I'm seriously considering selling 60D and instead of buying a 6D, getting a 650D as a travel body and a 5D MkII for studio and more serious work.

I've started my DSLR history from 450D which I still think is a great little camera, so should feel at home with 650D. Anyone has chosen similar option?

[RobDickinson]

A friend went from a 40d and lenses to a Oly Ep-1 (ep-3 since) and is very happy.

[NiceCupOfTea]

My brother uses a D2XS and really misses his old D200.

[Thunderace]

Nah, have always used Canon ever since the AE-1 in the late 70s. Have never been tempted by Nikon

[DibblyDobbler]

6D would do both jobs though wouldn't it - it's meant to be very compact (for a ff camera) so would be fine to carry around and image quality would be at least as good as a 5D2 (for most applications anyway).

[Craikeybaby]

I downgraded from a 1D to a 5D, but it was more of a case of choosing the right tool for what I was shooting.

What are your reasons for choosing the 650D for travel, over the 6D/using the 5D?

[gingerpaul]

I regularly use a 600D over a 5D mk2. Obviously the pictures won't be quite as good but if size, weight, crop factor, fold out screen, cheaper body (ie higher chance of sustaining damage) etc are likely to be an advantage then I leave the 5D at home.

It's probably better looking at it the other way round. For pictures for personal use I only take the 5D When there is a definite advantage in having it. That generally means that either I need the high ISO noise performance or the full frame sensor. Paid work is obviously different though.