DSLR Camera, not just a point and shoot

[seylz_gurl]

In the market for a good DSLR camera with kit. Heard the Canon Ti series are good. Any thoughts or deals out there?

[kmontgom]

We got my son the a Canon Ti series at Costco (came with a bag and teleophoto lens) for same price as same camera at local camera shop and he loves it.

[seylz_gurl]

thanks, there are soooo many series want to buy something that I won't outgrow for the right price.

[AgarJames]

These are ideal if you're a casual photographer looking for a simple point-and-shoot camera that doesn't blind you with science. More experienced photographers could probably point out dozens of missing features and failings in the image quality.

[elektra86]

Yes it's a very good DSLR, I've been using Rebel t2 for more than 3 years, and it never disappoint me. Easy to user and lightweight

[Henry Chan]

I suggest reading Ken Rockwell's camera recommendation on kenrockwell.com

[beachdown]

It's simple, you are either in the Canon camp, or with those other folks...Nikon shooters. You can pretty much guess which camp am in

You didn't mention what your budget is, or what you intend to use the camera to shoot.

T4i has better specs/features than T5 iirc. The T4i is identical to T5i except for a couple of minor physical differences. Not sure any retailer that will have them new but used will be a bargain.

You can read up on stuff here, and don't forget to price match at Best Buy if you find it cheaper elsewhere

http://www.imaging-resource.com/cameras/canon/reviews/

In the market for a good DSLR camera with kit. Heard the Canon Ti series are good. Any thoughts or deals out there?

[seylz_gurl]

Purchased Canon SL1, super happy with it so far. I don't mind the small size as it works for me and easy to carry around. Thanks for everyone's input!

[vito8]

I'm still using a Canon T3i which is an excellent camera, I'd recommend any of rebel series

[vito8]

Here's a site where you can compare new canon Ti series cameras http://thedigitalcamera.net/canon-re...he-difference/

[hectorjcm]

Cool!

[allyjived]

I found the best way to buy a DSLR is buy a used body from someone who didn't use it that much and who took good care of it and get some lenses. The kit lenses that they come with at the stores and online are not very good. You can get a Canon 50d or 60d used for a good price. Then buy a 50mm 1.8 and a wide lens like the Canon 20mm and then can get a zoom like the Sigma 70-200 2.8. I started with the 50mm and worked my way up. If you want to switch to full frame down the road, you can always sell the 50d or 60d and get a Canon Mark II.

[beachdown]

IMHO...I don't think a Canon 50d or 60d, is a good place to start for someone that hasn't owned a DSLR before.

[franklouis]

I found a nice Youtube video on photography skills / knowledge and equipment, very educational

you might also like to watch it


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nT6eaBm82bQ

[WearySky]

I suggest reading Ken Rockwell's camera recommendation on kenrockwell.com

You need to take Rockwell's recommendations with a grain of salt. There were rumours for a good long time that he was being paid to recommend certain cameras over others.

Having said that, I've never seen him recommend something that WASN'T a great camera. And the thing is, even a basic entry level DSLR will be *plenty* for a newbie photographer, and it could take you several years to outgrow it and start to need the features found in higher end bodies. You're better off starting with something simple, and spending more money on lenses, as you'll get much more bang from your buck getting a $500 body with a $1000 lens than you will by getting a $1300 body and a $200 lens. That $1300 body will have features that you likely won't need for YEARS, if ever, and by the time you need them, the more advanced bodies will be WAY cheaper.