Purchasing a canon t3...advice?

[Danny_511]

Ignore him.
No. The T3 is not a bad entry level dslr. It will teach you how everything works. Obviously it's an entry level came but still, not a bad camera.

Still. Scower the Internet and try to find a t2i.

I tried craigslist...no luck but all I need is an entry level for right now. Im not the guy that thinks I should have a 1000 dollar dslr just because. I finally feel like my skill is ready to be complemented with a dslr so entry level is fine with me. Especially since ive been shooting with newer film SLRs.

If you don't really need to get the DSLR right now, I'd just wait. Both the T3 and T2i are considered entry level cameras, but with both being in similar prices ranges, I would really just get a T2i (like I said before, the T3 is not bad, just going with bang for your buck here).

Canon T3 vs T2i - Our Analysis

I think the biggest complaint I remember reading about the T3 was its screen.

No I definitely need a dslr now. I just dont need a super expensive one. But I want a t2i...just cant find one :/

 

[07Vios]

I just tried looking, and I don't get the T2i prices. After I bought mine, their price went considerably down, to like I said before into the 300's for the body. Now it's back closer to 500? (and I'm referring to used/refurbished ones on the B&H and Canon [not in stock] sites).

 

[07Vios]

I tried craigslist...no luck but all I need is an entry level for right now. Im not the guy that thinks I should have a 1000 dollar dslr just because. I finally feel like my skill is ready to be complemented with a dslr so entry level is fine with me. Especially since ive been shooting with newer film SLRs.

If you don't really need to get the DSLR right now, I'd just wait. Both the T3 and T2i are considered entry level cameras, but with both being in similar prices ranges, I would really just get a T2i (like I said before, the T3 is not bad, just going with bang for your buck here).

Canon T3 vs T2i - Our Analysis

I think the biggest complaint I remember reading about the T3 was its screen.

No I definitely need a dslr now. I just dont need a super expensive one. But I want a t2i...just cant find one :/

I'll try looking some more in a bit and will let you know if I find any under 400 bucks.

 

[Danny_511]

If you don't really need to get the DSLR right now, I'd just wait. Both the T3 and T2i are considered entry level cameras, but with both being in similar prices ranges, I would really just get a T2i (like I said before, the T3 is not bad, just going with bang for your buck here).

Canon T3 vs T2i - Our Analysis

I think the biggest complaint I remember reading about the T3 was its screen.

No I definitely need a dslr now. I just dont need a super expensive one. But I want a t2i...just cant find one :/

I'll try looking some more in a bit and will let you know if I find any under 400 bucks.

I reeeeeeeally appreciate the help.

 

[07Vios]

So far, the only place that I found that has a refurbed T2i is B&H Photo, and some used ones from Amazon (though I wouldn't know if they are lying about their shutter count if they even mention it) :Amazon.com: Buying Choices: Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18 MP CMOS APS-C Sensor DIGIC 4 Image Processor Full-HD Movie Mode Digital SLR Camera with a 3.0-Inch LCD and Dedicated Movie Button (Body Only)

I tried looking at Adorama and BuyDig, no luck either (either no refurbs, or new and near $500). I tried Unique Photo, and for some reason their site wouldn't load.

 

[07Vios]

I don't recall if you mentioned it, is that T3 that you can get 298 new, or used? Also, what do you photograph for that business?

 

[07Vios]

If that's new, just go with the T3. It'll give you more spending money for better lenses should you not be able to find a refurbed T2i in time.

 

[Danny_511]

I don't recall if you mentioned it, is that T3 that you can get 298 new, or used? Also, what do you photograph for that business?

Its brand new. And weddings and photoshoots. Id also use it for my personal photoshoots that i do for friends and street photography.

 

[07Vios]

I don't recall if you mentioned it, is that T3 that you can get 298 new, or used? Also, what do you photograph for that business?

Its brand new. And weddings and photoshoots. Id also use it for my personal photoshoots that i do for friends and street photography.

That's a pretty good price. However, and this is just personal preference, but I wouldn't use a T3 or a T2i for weddings, at least in dimly lit church type weddings. The acceptable ISO is in the 700's only, so you'll get noticeable noise if you crank up the ISO. With that said, I'm still going to try my luck with weddings gigs if I can get them (I'm not advertising myself tho).

 

[07Vios]

Fast lenses can make up for sticking with lower ISO's though, but they have their own limitations.

 

[07Vios]

I shot my friends' wedding in the middle of a Yosemite tourist spot (yeah, made taking and framing pics very hard) using a Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 (which had a slight front focus problem with my particular T2i body, at that time, the only lens I had was the 18-55 kit lens). Here are a few of shots to show you how a T2i is (linking from my facebook, so the image quality is degraded):

 

[Danny_511]

I shot my friends' wedding in the middle of a Yosemite tourist spot (yeah, made taking and framing pics very hard) using a Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 (which had a slight front focus problem with my particular T2i body, at that time, the only lens I had was the 18-55 kit lens). Here are a few of shots to show you how a T2i is (linking from my facebook, so the image quality is degraded):

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Wow...those are still really good. But what if I were to use a nice flash? Would that help? Im 16 so i cant afford the t2i just yet

 

[Kk4jas]

In my honest opinion, I hated my T3. While I did get it for a great price of $298 (new, EBay) the quality was quite low. I would recommend saving your money and buying the T3i or T2i. Also remember that the lenses are more than the camera and quality lenses aren't cheap.

 

[Justman1020]

Honestly, no offense, just trying to help you avoid getting flamed. Your not ready for weddings.

 

[07Vios]

Honestly, no offense, just trying to help you avoid getting flamed. Your not ready for weddings.

Is this to the OP or me? I don't shoot people (don't really know how), I primarily shoot cars and other things, but I wasn't going to say no to my friends. LOL. That spot didn't help either since I literally had a ~500 sq/ft area to work with. So I had to shoot in between the guests :lmao: