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Canon t3i vs. canon t2i

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terrible_skier
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I'm getting into filming quite a bit and am looking to get a better quality camera than I have now. I'm mainly looking at the t3i and t2i. What are the main differences between the two? I'm mostly going to be filming with it, but will be taking pictures as well. Also if you guys have any other camera recommendations under 900 USD ( spending price of 1200, 900 for camera 200 for new lens (or glidecam)) ++k for good answers.
Apr 14 2011 12:27AM
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wynnyk
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t3i is for the most part, just a t2i with a flip screen.
Apr 14 2011 12:29AM
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ko.
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I'm debating between the same models!  Seems like the t3i is a little too new to have any solid reviews but I found the comparing option on canon's website to be somewhat useful....

http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/slr_cameras?pageKeyCode=65&category=0901e0248006113c&compare=0901e024802744d0&compare=0901e02480133c91

I'm not extremely camera savvy yet, but the file sizes on the t3i are the same as the 7d.  Otherwise I'm going to wait for more reviews to come in.  Good luck!

Apr 14 2011 12:32AM
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terrible_skier
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++k
Apr 14 2011 12:34AM
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WillStart
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this is because the T2i, T3i, 60D, and 7D all have the exact same video. same size sensor.
Apr 14 2011 12:35AM
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ko.
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ahhh got it, thank you! (still learning)
Apr 14 2011 12:37AM
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eheath
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t2i hands down, t3i is worthless IMO
Apr 14 2011 12:38AM
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terrible_skier
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explain... Is there a difference besides the screen? what about the 60d?
Apr 14 2011 12:38AM
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MN_Nice
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This. Unless you realllllly want the fucking flip screen.
Apr 14 2011 12:40AM
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ko.
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not a whole lot of difference...  as for the 60d, read the t2i vs 60d thread.  after reading it, i'm going between those. probably the 60d because i'm using it more for photog than vid

Apr 14 2011 12:46AM
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eheath
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They're literally the same thing, very small minor differences. Its basically the same camera in a little different body. id get the t2i if i were you
Apr 14 2011 12:55AM
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terrible_skier
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but what about the 60d?
Apr 14 2011 12:56AM
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eheath
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Better photo, same video.
Apr 14 2011 1:05AM
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terrible_skier
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already have you at 10/10 haha
Apr 14 2011 1:10AM
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steep
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get a t2i and some nice glass
Apr 14 2011 7:27AM
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JStrathern
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I actually am going to get it just because I really do want the flip screen, I always have angles from below of above and am unable to see the screen so I think it's pretty helpful.
Apr 14 2011 8:15AM
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.caleb
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The differences between the t2i and 60d is the 60d has adjustable mic setting the flip screen and a better newer sensor while the t2i doesn't the of the 60d as at2i with more adjustable settings and it's more video friendly than t2i and t3i. Photography wise I think all 3are basically the same just 60d is more video. If I were you save up for the 60d.
Apr 14 2011 9:49AM
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canterbury
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not true, 60D, t2i, and t3i all have the same 18MP APS-C CMOS sensor
Apr 14 2011 10:03AM
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.caleb
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Really my bad but the 7d has a different sensor
Apr 14 2011 10:10AM
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canterbury
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the 7D has more AF points, but i'm pretty sure that they're the same sensor as well.
Apr 14 2011 10:14AM
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.caleb
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Yeah I thought so
Apr 14 2011 10:23AM
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terrible_skier
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I think I'm going with the 60D pebause the 5.7 fps up to 57 mpeg or 18 RAW for pictures sound really promissing. thanks and ++k to you all.
Apr 14 2011 11:01AM
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alexat955
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Stop posting shit you don't know
Apr 14 2011 11:22AM
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WillStart
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...you just said it had a different sensor. T2i, T3i, 60D, and 7D are all the SAME sensor.
Apr 14 2011 11:59AM
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jibbinc.
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they all shoot identical video.
but not identical photo

t2i/t3i < 60D < 7D
Apr 14 2011 12:25PM
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SkiThe603
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t3i has fucking auto zoom, which we all now would be way easier to use when filming skiing, plus the flip out screen would be nice so you can see your high and low angle shots
Apr 14 2011 1:00PM
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WillStart
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oo no i'm pretty sure the photos are the same too. it's just that the 60D and 7D have better features for photography (better autofocus, faster burst mode, etc.). but as far as i know, same sensors will produce same photos
Apr 14 2011 1:03PM
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canterbury
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not true, image quality wise, both the t2i and 7D are on par with each other.
Apr 14 2011 2:18PM
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Mculla11
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yea t2i and t3i. t3i has the flip out screen and supposedly a quieter motor sound. pretty much same exact cameras.
Apr 14 2011 4:17PM
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ko.
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I think we already established that...
Apr 14 2011 4:21PM
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MN_Nice
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Case and point. You wanted it.
Apr 14 2011 6:35PM
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