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[Q] Best sub-$500 DSLR camera?


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heres what im looking at so far...http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Rebel-T3-Digital-18-55mm/dp/B004J3Y9U6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1350926468&sr=8-1&keywords=dslr

anyone have any other suggestions? i admittedly dont know a ton about cameras, so i figured i'd come get some recs from the pros. thanks guys! ;)

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I agree, for under $500 you probably need to get a T1i or T2i, Great camera's I had a T2i before I bought my 7D. Virtually the same sensor. Of course then you really need to save your money and get some good glass because the kit lenses are not nearly as good as some of the at least gold line lenses or the L series stuff.

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thanks for the suggestions guys! i guess based on your opinions, what im going to do is save up a bit more for the t3i. from what im hearing, around this time of year, sellers drop their prices on the body+lenses bundles, so hopefully i can grab a kit for a good price.

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Woot has right now at T3 for $400, brand new!

Woot Off - Canon T3

EDIT: I thought this was an "i" but it's not.

By "i" he means N"i"kon which is better than everything Canon. Pass on the Woot and wait for a real camera.

edit a :D

and its actually a good deal so ya buy nikon

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By "i" he means N"i"kon which is better than everything Canon. Pass on the Woot and wait for a real camera.

edit a :D

and its actually a good deal so ya buy nikon

You've always been ass backwards Mike. Ride a Honda. Own a Nikon. You probably drive a Prius don't ya. :rolleyes:

:D

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ok guys, i ended up picking this up, curious to know if you guys think this is a good deal? (i can cancel my order anytime). i know its not sub-$500, but it seemed like too good a deal to pass up. thank God for credit cards lol

Canon EOS Rebel T3i Digital Camera with 18-55mm IS II & 55-250mm IS II Lenses and PIXMA Pro9000 Mark II Printer Kit

$999-$400 rebate = $599 w/ free shipping :)

comes with:

EOS Rebel T3i Digital Camera with EF-S 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit

EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens

Eyecup Ef for Digital Rebel Cameras

LP-E8 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 1120mAh)

LC-E8E Battery Charger

Wide Strap

USB Interface Cable IFC-130U

AVC-DC400ST Stereo AV Cable

EOS Digital Solution Disk

Software Instruction Manual CD-ROM

Camera Instruction Manual

1-Year Limited Warranty

EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II Lens for Digital SLR Cameras

Front & Rear Lens Caps

1-Year Warranty

SanDisk - 16GB SDHC Memory Card Extreme Class 10 UHS-I

Lifetime Limited Warranty

Lowepro - Rezo 170 AW Digital Camera Bag (Black)

All weather cover

Shoulder strap

Lifetime warranty

PIXMA Pro9000 Mark II Inkjet Printer

Print Head

Power Cord

CLI-8BK Black Ink Cartridge

CLI-8C Cyan Ink Cartridge

CLI-8M Magenta Ink Cartridge

CLI-8Y Yellow Ink Cartridge

CLI-8PC Photo Cyan Ink Cartridge for iP6600D Printer

CLI-8PM Photo Magenta Ink Cartridge for iP6600D Printer

CLI-8R Red Ink Cartridge for Pro9000 Printer

CLI-8G Green Ink Cartridge for Pro9000 Printer

Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM

Document Kit

1-Year Canon U.S.A. Limited Warranty

Photo Paper Plus Semi-Gloss 13 x 19" (50 Sheets)

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ok guys, i ended up picking this up, curious to know if you guys think this is a good deal? (i can cancel my order anytime). i know its not sub-$500, but it seemed like too good a deal to pass up. thank God for credit cards lol

Canon EOS Rebel T3i Digital Camera with 18-55mm IS II & 55-250mm IS II Lenses and PIXMA Pro9000 Mark II Printer Kit

$999-$400 rebate = $599 w/ free shipping :)

comes with:

I wouldnt have posted it if I didnt think it was a good deal ;)

edit: folks have been selling the printer for about $100 on ebay as well to recoup some of that cost...getting you in your budget in the long run. let me know if you're looking to do the same.

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I wouldnt have posted it if I didnt think it was a good deal ;)

edit: folks have been selling the printer for about $100 on ebay as well to recoup some of that cost...getting you in your budget in the long run. let me know if you're looking to do the same.

Yes sir you did, thank you! And yes, Im about 90% sure that printer is history. If I decide to sell it, I take it you're interested?

Sent from my Xoom

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Nice pick up. Once you know you want more glass, definitely do with L-series. It's pricey, but it's worth it. If you wnat to try before you buy, check out a site like borrowlenses.com and rent one out.

I just added to my arsenal with a 1D Mark3. Next up is more glass.

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