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Is the T1i alright?

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RockNRollNghtClb
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So i am a complete noob with cameras but have been looking into getting a t1i for filming mainly and im working with a tight budget Ill be filming a lot of follow cams and stuff set up on a tripod and my friends would also be filming with it too.  I am wondering if this camera would be too advanced for that? is the 720/30p alright? And since im definitely a beginner I would need more advanced settings that the t2i has to offer? thanks I know i must sound like a noob but i just want some help

Apr 4 2011 6:13PM
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steep
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what's your budget?
Apr 4 2011 6:19PM
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Balto
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compared to the t2i, no

used t2i's are pretty cheep as far as photo gear goes
Apr 4 2011 6:20PM
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RockNRollNghtClb
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^probably like 700 because  plan on getting one offline for a lot cheaper than full price because i know im gonna have to get a nicer  lense
Apr 4 2011 6:21PM
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Brentizzle
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if your budget is 700 then get a t2i and spend the time learning how to use it. it is a wayyyy better camera for your money.
Apr 4 2011 6:23PM
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[J_Gasper]
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do you use slow motion? if so, its going to be pretty crappy  because it will look ver choppy with the 30p. also, its 720 vs the 1080 on the t2i. what is it like 200 bucks more for the t2i body? I would just go for the t2i

Apr 4 2011 6:25PM
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RockNRollNghtClb
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but is it worth it to get that nice of a camera if my friends are gonna be using it too? wouldnt that be a little to advancd?
Apr 4 2011 6:25PM
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RockNRollNghtClb
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ya but i dont really know if id bes shooting slow mo I just want regular good filming quality since i dont know very much i guess  could learn about that stuff later on
Apr 4 2011 6:28PM
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Brentizzle
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the t1i is still a DSLR and will be complicated at first for a bigginner to shoot on especially if your using manual controls. It will have almost the exact same learning curve as the t2i however you will have way more potential to go further with your filming and editing with the t2i. in my opinion, if you are going to be filming and even giving the cam to your friends then there is no reason to even consider the t1i.
Apr 4 2011 7:06PM
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.SimonB.
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PM me if interested in a T1i
Nov 11 2011 2:09PM
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[J_Gasper]
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why wouldnt you just PM him instead of bumping a 6 month old thread?
Nov 11 2011 2:27PM
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WillStart
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As far as I know, the T1i should operate very similar to the way the T2i operates. It's not like the T2i is way more advanced or anything, it's just a better camera.


If you plan on doing any video, DEFINITELY go with a T2i. you will regret getting a T1i for video.
Nov 11 2011 3:35PM
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WillStart
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ah fuck, didn't notice how old this was.


no need to bump threads this old guys.
Nov 11 2011 3:36PM
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dispatchQ_main
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I feel like an actual video camera would be the best bet. Seeing as the t1i is a photog. with video mode.
Nov 11 2011 9:16PM
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grown-ninja
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https://www.newschoolers.com/ns/forums/readthread/thread_id/643750/

good camera for cheep man

pm'ed

Nov 13 2011 7:54AM
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