Nikon d5100 or cannon t3i rebel

[Wake1987]

No idea what to get I want to do video a lot but I'm just debating.....I would use for pics as well

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[ILikeToTakePhotos]

if you want videos, get T3i. if you want it for pictures, get D5100.

although, T3i still has good photo, and D5100 has alright video...

[Wake1987]

Yeah but I'm still debating cause lenes on Nikon are amazing I hear! And have not done much research on cannon lenes yet

[ILikeToTakePhotos]

well if you're doing video more, then lenses won't madder as much.

it REally comes down to photos or video.

[JoshIcecannon]

I had the same problem- let me run down what I thought and eventually, let me tell you, I got the Nikon D5100. Let me explain why.

1) The Nikon has continual auto focus during video. The T3i does not. This means that the video will focus by itself while recording. His doesn't work all the time, but it does help a little.

2) It is cheaper. I can't remember the exact figures, but Nikon is definitely cheaper (boh cameras with kit lens or not)

3) The effects on the D5100 can add extra artistic value to both picture an video without editing. May sound cheesy, but it can improve the appeal the video has to others.'mostly the B/W or night Vision one.

4) The Nikon has 11 AF (auto focus) points. The canon T3i has only 9.

Here you go. And yes, Nikon lenses are amazing, for the price. So, I think you should get the Nikon D5100. Hope I helped!

[MWG]

I agree with what was said above, although Canon and Nikon are about even when it comes to good glass.