Camera Battle

[Scrumhalf]

FB, for these photos I used my Canon T3i. It is an intro level DSLR, nothing fancy but reasonably good. I purchased it with two lenses - the 18-55mm kit lens and a 70-300 zoom lens. Most of the other photos I have posted in this thread as well as other threads are using one of these two lenses. While these are decent, neither of these lenses is really high quality.

I have since purchased two other lenses - one is a 100-400 zoom which is what I used for these photos, and a 17-55mm f2.8 lens which is very highly regarded for its optical quality. I got both of them used, as they are pretty expensive new.

I think most bodies are pretty good for 99% of photos, but the lenses make a big difference.

[FitnessBrat]

Amazon has that camera with the 18-55 lens for $599. Is that a normal comparable price?

[Scrumhalf]

Yeah, I think that's a decent price, but it was lower than that a couple of weeks ago, around Thanksgiving. Check prices on canonpricewatch.com.

[FitnessBrat]

Yeah, I think that's a decent price, but it was lower than that a couple of weeks ago, around Thanksgiving. Check prices on canonpricewatch.com.

I saw a better deal at BJ's.



Canon EOS Rebel T3 12.2MP 2.7" SLR Digital Camera with 18-55mm IS and 55-250mm IS Lenses, 4GB SD Card and Bonus 8GB SD Card - BJ's Wholesale Club

[Scrumhalf]

T3 vs. T3i... significant difference. Get a T4i if you can afford it with a 18-135 STM lens. I think it will run you close to 900-1000. Best entry level DSLR with very good video capability as well. It's the highest level camera before getting into the "prosumer" category.

[FitnessBrat]

T3 vs. T3i... significant difference. Get a T4i if you can afford it with a 18-135 STM lens. I think it will run you close to 900-1000. Best entry level DSLR with very good video capability as well. It's the highest level camera before getting into the "prosumer" category.

Ahh didnt even notice that! :panic: There's another that's $749, that's probably the right one. I'm just looking for now, but will definitely look into that.

[Scrumhalf]

The entry level models are: T2i, T3i and T4i. I wouldn't look at the "non-i" versions - they are old models. T4i is the best model of the 3- the sensor is the same for all 3, but the T4i has a superior autofocus system that Canon puts into their pro-sumer line, so it is inherently better. Of course you pay 50% more for that, so not sure if that is worth it necessarily.

All of these are seriously powerful cameras with a significant learning curve. All DSLRs are like that. Plus, you'll have the urge to get better lenses after a while.. :D

[FitnessBrat]

Is that one lens you mentioned really $1500? :eek:

[Scrumhalf]

I got it for $1250 used.. It was 6 months old, so pretty much as good as new.. :D

[FitnessBrat]

T3 vs. T3i... significant difference. Get a T4i if you can afford it with a 18-135 STM lens. I think it will run you close to 900-1000. Best entry level DSLR with very good video capability as well. It's the highest level camera before getting into the "prosumer" category.

Is this it?


Canon EOS Digital Rebel T4i 18MP SLR Camera w/ 18-55mm Lens + 55-250mm IS Lens $699.50 + Free Shipping - Adorama Deals, Coupons and Promos

[Scrumhalf]

Yep, that's the one. That's a killer price for that combo btw.... Both those lenses are pretty good.

[BEAST]

Jump on that deal!!!! :D

[Bouncer]

Jump on that deal!!!! :D

off the internet and on the treadmill, chop chop.

[Scrumhalf]

Lmao...

[FitnessBrat]

Jump on that deal!!!! :D

I'm scared! I'm scared I won't learn how to use it to it's capabilities, so it won't be worth the money. :panic: