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Help with dslr's

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Jack_Bruce
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I am pretty familiar with my friends dslr from filming him (canon t3i) and I want something kind of similar keep in mind I can't spend too much money any suggestions ?

BTW - I've owned a gopro and I'm defiantly ready to get more serious with my filming .... And I might want to get into some stills later ...?
Feb 21 2013 10:27PM
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lizard.stuff
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What is your budget?
Feb 21 2013 10:29PM
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Jack_Bruce
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I would say $750 ATMOST try and keep it low
Feb 21 2013 10:32PM
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steezysteeze
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A t2i or t3i kit can be found used for around $450 now, I just saw a t3i kit on my local kijji for $400. Maybe get just the body and a tameron 17-50 f/2.8 for $350-450 or a kit with the 50mm f/1.8 for a little less. You'll most likely end up upgrading to the tameron or another faster standard zoom sooner or later.
Feb 21 2013 11:06PM
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Jack_Bruce
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Which one do u reccomend out of those and what about the t4i?
Feb 21 2013 11:12PM
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cydwhit
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I dont know about lenses, all i have is the kit
but the t4i looks so sick, auto focus while filming could be sick or really annoying...
Feb 22 2013 12:07AM
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sweatshirt
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If you buy a t4i you will have a body with no lenses, get a t2i
Feb 22 2013 12:33AM
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cydwhit
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just to throw this out there I hear a bunch of people talk about Gh2's and similar sounding beasts, I would be interested to hear if they are better than a t2i or what the deal is...
Feb 22 2013 12:44AM
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erikK
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both of your posts in this thread have been retarded. please leave
Feb 22 2013 1:58AM
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Jack_Bruce
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What's so great about the gh2 compared to the t2i/t3i
Feb 22 2013 9:27AM
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Bmo.
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great video performance.

If you dont want video, pick up a used 40d or 50d, excellent cameras that many pros use as there back-up cameras and can be found for cheap. put the rest of your money into one nice lens like a sigma 30mm 1.4
Feb 22 2013 10:33AM
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cydwhit
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Sorry to offend you, The t4i with the kit refurbished is at his price point, buy just a body and get used glass and it could be even cheaper so I don't really see how that is retarded. He is looking at cameras similar to the t2i and I have heard several people recommend the gh2 over the t2i. I think it could be helpful to look at all the options he has available to him before he makes his decision. i realize that it is a bit more pricy but maybe it would be worth it form him to save up for it. I am sorry to offend you but I feel that two posts that are trying to be helpful are better than one that is trying to be hateful. Again I could be missing something and being a complete idiot but I feel like both my posts were logical even if their syntax was slightly off.
Feb 22 2013 10:34AM
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Bmo.
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oops, guess you do want video
Feb 22 2013 10:37AM
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DANIELMORTENSEN
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Get a t3i those have the Vari angle LCD
Feb 22 2013 10:45AM
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.qzyxya
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thisthisthisthisthis

Also its kind of funny how many what camera threads there have been that are EXACTLY like this. "I don't know what I should get, a video camera or a dslr. Is the t4i worth it. They all resolve with get a camcorder or get a dslr and plan to spend more $ and get a tamron 17-50 + tokina. I swear just yesterday there was another thread about having ~$700 to spend and what you should get.
Seriously, searchbar.

Also, if you don't know what a gh2 is and how its better GOOGLE IT. People have become so goddamn stupid it makes me sad. Do some research before you post a thread
Feb 22 2013 12:23PM
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mM*
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Its all about the glass
Feb 22 2013 12:51PM
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Upstate_Willis
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t4i also has video auto focus which is really helpful. I love my T3i but wish I had a 7D just because it is heavier. You really cant go wrong with any canon DSLR
Feb 22 2013 1:10PM
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Jack_Bruce
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This thread IS my research
Feb 22 2013 2:44PM
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Jack_Bruce
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Bro if u have a problem with it just stay away its simple
Feb 22 2013 2:45PM
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WPoch
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Should I get a t3i? or a t3i? or a t3? how about the nikon D5200? The t4i? D3100?

Literally, so many threadz about camera shit....

But to be on OP's side, NS gives out a lot more research that isn't vague to their questions. He probably just wants to hear professional/advanced videographers tell which camera they would have gone back and gotten if the had a chance to.
Feb 22 2013 2:58PM
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WPoch
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Also, this might help

Feb 22 2013 3:01PM
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eheath
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this is extremely ironic coming from an imbecile like you.
Feb 22 2013 3:13PM
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Bmo.
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Feb 22 2013 3:18PM
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Bateman
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threads.
Feb 22 2013 3:24PM
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LeComfortable
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Im gonna thread jack alittle bit over here why choose a dslr like a t3i over a camcorder like the panasonicbtm 700 ( im talking only for video here !) that's a question cause im about to buy a tm700 and then i see all these people with Dslr... Do i make a great choice ?
Feb 22 2013 9:53PM
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zahava
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Feb 23 2013 2:39AM
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Jewschoolers
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Feb 23 2013 1:02PM
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Jack_Bruce
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I think I have made my choice and this thread has gone far enough thanks to some of u guys
Feb 24 2013 11:54AM
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sweatshirt
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lel
Feb 25 2013 12:01AM
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