Good pick?

chrystel · #1 28th December 2011, 10:41 AM

Alright.. after months of searches.. I found this deal:

Canon EOS Rebel T3i "Kit #6" w/NEW 18-200mm: $679.00
Package Includes

• Canon EOS Rebel T3i Digital SLR Camera Body w/1-Year USA Warranty
• New! 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Autofocus Lens
• 2GB SD Memory Card
• High-Speed SD Memory Card Reader
• Full Size Tripod
• Lens Care & Maintenance Package
• Pack Of LCD Screen Protectors
• Cap Keeper
• Digital Case

I don't see mention of a battery (???) .. what do you guys think? (getondigital.com)

Caney Creek · #2 28th December 2011, 01:46 PM

That sounds like a pretty good deal, although I haven't looked up the T3i's prices online so I don't know what it's going for these days. But the camera itself got GREAT reviews in my newest issue of Popular Photography!

The 18-200mm lens is a good all-purpose lens. A decent one to start with IMO. If you end up really getting into photography you can always buy more lenses!

You will definitely need to buy another memory card though. I have a 2GB, a 4GB, and a 16GB card, and I can fill up the 2GB card pretty quickly on my 10 megapixel camera, especially when I'm using burst mode taking action shots of the dogs. Since the T3i is an 18 megapixel camera I imagine you will have no problem maxing out a 2GB card!

DEFINITELY find out about a battery AND charger before you buy!!

chrystel · #3 28th December 2011, 09:08 PM

thanks so much for the input!! I will call and ask about the charger and battery!

I think it's weird nothing is mentioned about those items...

BoozerBaby · #4 28th December 2011, 10:25 PM

I'm a Nikon person myself but I think it's a bit much in the USA you should be able to find some really good deals.

chrystel · #5 29th December 2011, 06:50 AM

Thanks! I will look and look!

**Boxerworld** · #6 1st January 2012, 11:01 AM

I am sure the battery and charger are included in that offer.

I considered buying that camera a few months ago as it got great reviews as Zoë mentioned. Still considering it but I want a faster autofocus in live mode so I can have a full use of the tilting screen.

Get indeed a large memory card since you can also take HD videos with that camera!

I believe for a little more than the 18-200 you can get a 70-200f4 which is a great light zoom with a constant f4. It is not as convenient as the 18-200 as you would miss the wide angle (but there is no big distorsion and it is a faster lens).

Bonne chance

chrystel · #7 3rd January 2012, 09:09 AM

thanks

all of your input are greatly appreciated!

i am so excited!

mzjomama · #8 9th January 2012, 01:32 PM

We're Nikon all the way too in this household. My husband and I are professionals so we stick to a much more heavier duty camera, but if you could find a great D7000 or D90 kit those ones are pretty nifty.

If you're looking for more of a point and shoot type camera, but really great quality, we love the Fuji X10. It's expensive, but amazing in picture quality and it shoots RAW files so editing them in Photoshop or other photo editing programs are simple.