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Canon rebel t2i, new or used?

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ski_utah
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so NS, I wanna get an SLR but I'm on a low budget, I have been looking at the rebel t2i an I like it because it does 60fps @ 720p and i was wandering If its worth buying used or should I spend the extra 100 and get not new
May 8 2012 10:25AM
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123+ski
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whats your budget? and most people go refurbished through canon, as it is cheaper, but still essentially new
May 8 2012 10:44AM
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ski_utah
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my budget is like $600 maybe a little higher
May 8 2012 1:32PM
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SSteezle
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someone's gotta say it....

if you have $600 now and just want a camera to play around while you're saving more money for lenses that's fine. But it's pretty tough/near impossible to just use the t2i and the kit lens and be satisfied. Just know that even though you're dropping $600 on the camera now, you should be planning to spend atleast another thousand on accessories/lenses.

I'm not saying don't get the t2i, just didn't want you to be blind sided. I did the same thing, expecting to spend about a grand on a t2i setup. I'm now about 3-4 thousand deep and still want more toys

If you're gonna do it, get it refurbished with Canon, it's what I did and I haven't had a single problem
May 8 2012 1:37PM
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CrotchKiller
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I agree with you, i started out with just the t2i, the kit and the 50mm 1.8. i didn't add anything else to my set up for close to a year. I fell like this gave me time to really figure out my camera as well as save up the extra cash for the tripod, glidecam, more lenses and a mic.

I was pretty satisfied when i first got my 2ti because the t2i was a massive step up from what i had. I feel like as your personally satisfied there is no need for more. No doubt you will eventually become dissatisfied and end up buying more for your setup.

Im at least a few grand deep at this point but 100% worth it and its been close to 2 years since i bought my t2i refurbished.

OP go refurbished if anything.
May 8 2012 3:24PM
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NEEDMOSNOW
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Refurbished for sure
May 8 2012 4:03PM
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PacificRimJob
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Get it used in good condition, or refurbished. Either way, you'll be happy.

But as has been said. You have to buy a bunch of other lenses and toys to make your setup better. People get too crazy about camera bodies without knowing the kit lens is a joke to work with.
May 8 2012 4:52PM
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PacificRimJob
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^that said, if you can find a used/refurb'd BODY ONLY then you're set... as you can save what money you would have spent on a lens you wouldn't really want to use, on at least something like a 50mm 1.8
May 8 2012 4:55PM
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ski_utah
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yah that what ill do then, sounds like the way to do it, ill just get it refurbeshed, play around with the camera a little just because im learning the basics, and then when i get experience get some lenses to play with
May 8 2012 4:57PM
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123+ski
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if you're buying body only and you're only going to have one lens, I would recommend something like the sigma 30mm f1.4, or something around that focal length, because 50mm on a crop sensor will be pretty tight if thats your only lens
May 8 2012 5:17PM
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TijmenDal
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Get it through CLP. By far the cheapest.

It's like 65% of the 'new' price. Except it's refurb, which is really even better if you ask me.

Check this out:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=948785
May 8 2012 7:02PM
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ski_utah
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+K to you sir
May 8 2012 8:49PM
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Utard
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If you know where to find deals you can get into photography with the T2i pretty cheaply, I'm about 1100 in and have the kit lens, a 55-250, a Tamron 17-50, a nifty fifty, tripod, 5 extra batteries, class 10 sdhcs, macro tube, ND fillters, caddy and a backpack and I'm really satisfied with it
May 10 2012 11:31AM
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PacificRimJob
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Adorama.com has some pretty solid deals right now...

T3 for 299 in good shape and a T1i for 399 in decent shape

May 10 2012 12:48PM
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123+ski
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neither of which are useful for video. But for entry level photo, great deal
May 10 2012 1:56PM
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PacificRimJob
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I wouldn't say useless for video. Both do 720p. the T1i at 30fps and the t3 at 25. For one on a budget, that's a pretty good deal. In comparison, I've used both the K-x and K-r from Pentax - both of which offer only 720@25, and I've been satisfied with the outcome of work.

For entry level VIDEO, it's a great deal if you can't score on an evilbay bidding war...
May 10 2012 7:41PM
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cwillygood
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i personally had the same choice to make, i went with new, i mean im sure refurbished is still fine
May 10 2012 8:19PM
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ski_utah
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wow, where did you get those deals, i wanna know
May 10 2012 10:09PM
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Utard
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ebay and amazon mostly
May 11 2012 2:57AM
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Deej.
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http://www.electricsam.com/product.asp?id=25711
May 15 2012 6:35PM
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ski_utah
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you are a god!!!! but i have to save up the money first, if its still there when i get the money ill get it +K to you
May 15 2012 7:34PM
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penguiin
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I'm looking at getting a t2i but I'm pretty new when it comes to cameras, I just want to do it right the first time. I want it to be used to film wakeboarding and skiing plus some decent pictures as well for those two things. sorry I sound like a noob saying this but is that kit with the lenses good for what I want? also how do you guys go about videoing with a t2i for skiing? do you use a tripod or hold it or what? seems like it would be awkard to hold...I don't know thats just me
May 17 2012 12:51AM
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