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Nikon D5100 vs Canon T3i

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shaggy.
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Which one of these cameras would you guys recomend? I plan on using the camera for filming skiing, tramping, and mountain biking, among other various sports/activities. I also want to get more into photography with whatever camera I get, but my priority is videography.

Advice? Thanks =)

Sep 7 2011 11:24AM
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Phil-X-
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go with the d7000 instead, more comparable to the T3i, but a little better in my opinion
Sep 7 2011 11:30AM
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JDA
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Post in Media and Arts, you will get better quality responses
Sep 7 2011 11:35AM
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1337
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ding ding ding

also, what is your budget
Sep 7 2011 11:36AM
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WillStart
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If video is your main interest, go with canon
Sep 7 2011 1:12PM
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ryano
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this.
Sep 7 2011 1:14PM
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plorr
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I wouldn't rule out Panasonic. Both the GH1 and GH2 take some nice video. I have a GH2 and I like it a LOT better than the t2i. Check the vimeo link in my sig for some samples.

Also check out this article by Phillip Bloom comparing all the major HDSLR's:

Sep 7 2011 1:21PM
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introvert
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Here's my opinion.


Video: Canon
Picture: Nikon
Sep 7 2011 2:01PM
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shaggy.
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i would like to stay under a $1000
Sep 7 2011 3:02PM
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123+ski
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for the camera or everything?
for the just the body, that is reasonable and you have a few options, t2i, t3i, and i believe the 60d, as well as the gh2 and I'm not 100% sure on the nikon prices. Also do you have any gear already? theres a sticky with some questions that you can answer right here that will make it easier for us to help you to find the right camera.

Here is the link:

https://newschoolers.com/ns/forums/readthread/thread_id/552650/
Sep 7 2011 3:31PM
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Z-Juice
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I've heard it's the other way around. But it's pretty safe to say this guy is right.
Sep 7 2011 5:47PM
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eheath
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lol wut
Sep 7 2011 6:05PM
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edd1e
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Canon is way better for video . Especially at this price point . The only decent nikon for video is the d7000 and the canon is still better than that . You could get a refurbished t2i and save yourself some money for lenses / accessories .
Sep 8 2011 8:41AM
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grown-ninja
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my lady just got me a 5100, little upgrade from my little panasonic hd cam, the video is more than adiquit for me, basicly its a conveance factor for me, going to be doing more photo than video anyways
Sep 10 2011 12:49PM
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shaggy.
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bump
Sep 14 2011 4:48PM
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gnarpow2009
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Canon for video Nikon for photo.
Its like comparing chevy and ford man. each one has slightly different options, but in the end they are both great. cameras.
Sep 23 2011 9:10PM
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Balto
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any modern nikon lens worth buying generally cost more then the canon counterpart, so canon
Sep 23 2011 9:37PM
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