Topic: Let's talk Canon digital SLRs... Part 2

[Brian E.]

just a tip for a beginner - buy a 50mm 1.8 for $95 and thank me later.  Best bang for your buck out there.

[beatkilla]

So you just want to do photos only and NO video?

This is a good buy

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/675617-REG/Canon_4462B001_Canon_EOS_Rebel_T2i.html

and this lens as mentioned already.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/12142-USA/Canon_2514A002_Normal_EF_50mm_f_1_8.html

I have the 60d with the 50mm 1.4 and the 17-55mm 2.8(this lens is suberb!!the focus ring is beautiful and the image is very sharp!!)but not cheap.
In my opinion the kit lens is garbage i would recommend to not bother with it as the focus ring is a complete toy.

Other than build quality which is still very good on the T2i the image sensor is the same on the T2i,T3i,60d, and the 7D.The only difference i can tell is that the 60d and 7d have a max shutter speed of 8,000 vs. 4,000 on the T2i and T3i.And the 7d has dual processor which does NOT improve image quality but lets you shoot more pics into the buffer for burst mode.Which is unlikely you need anyways.I would recommend on a budget the T2i and the 50mm 1.8 and than you'll need a zoom next.

[sparkey]

$700 bananas ain't too bad for a nice new toy.   Anyone have any thoughts or experiences to share about using a 60D in not-so-nice weather?  Are the bodies and lenses fairly weather resistant?

So you just want to do photos only and NO video?

This is a good buy

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/675617-REG/Canon_4462B001_Canon_EOS_Rebel_T2i.html

and this lens as mentioned already.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/12142-USA/Canon_2514A002_Normal_EF_50mm_f_1_8.html

I have the 60d with the 50mm 1.4 and the 17-55mm 2.8(this lens is suberb!!the focus ring is beautiful and the image is very sharp!!)but not cheap.
In my opinion the kit lens is garbage i would recommend to not bother with it as the focus ring is a complete toy.

Other than build quality which is still very good on the T2i the image sensor is the same on the T2i,T3i,60d, and the 7D.The only difference i can tell is that the 60d and 7d have a max shutter speed of 8,000 vs. 4,000 on the T2i and T3i.And the 7d has dual processor which does NOT improve image quality but lets you shoot more pics into the buffer for burst mode.Which is unlikely you need anyways.I would recommend on a budget the T2i and the 50mm 1.8 and than you'll need a zoom next.

[db]

Yea sorry I should have specified.  It's really going to be a little everything.  Most being family oriented,  event type pictures, but everything else you mentioned.  And the more we can do, the more we will do.

Thanks again.

i just bought a 60d and was considering the options in the same ballpark. the build on the t3i is not nearly as solid as the 60d. my friend who is a pro told me that i needed to handle them.. so i went to frys and did...it's a big difference, to me anyway. but from all the spex that i saw/online reviews, the only thing i saw that really stuck out is that the 7d shoots at 8 fps v 5.3 on the 60. that's significant for fast action stuff, but i think i'm going to be taking pictures of cacti, street scenes, and rock bands. so for me it did not add up to a reason to plunk down the extra $$.  there are other differences that should amount to a better image on the 7, but from the comps i saw.. i could not tell a difference.  some of the youtubereviews said that the 7d (v 60d) was not the camera for video, others said it was, and vice versa. all the video i've seen and made with the 60d look great.  i almost considered the sony as it has autofocus in video mode, but thought that the amount of lenses available was a drawback.. it's worth checking out if you're looking at the t3i.  on the other hand, as the lens is is the microphone, you could do well to go wit the t3i and save some money for a better lens.

[sparkey]

Anyone have any thoughts or experiences to share about using a 60D in not-so-nice weather?  Are the bodies and lenses fairly weather resistant?

Bueller....Bueller....anyone?

[lastubbe]

Anyone have any thoughts or experiences to share about using a 60D in not-so-nice weather?  Are the bodies and lenses fairly weather resistant?

Bueller....Bueller....anyone?

Not I, but I'm most definitely considering the 60D, although it's more than what I wanted to spend.

Thanks to everyone for the great feedback!  As I'm researching, I'm referring back to this thread and the comments.

I guess if I go with one of the Rebel models I'll try to avoid the stock lens, and buy the lens that was listed here.  So I suppose it's a matter of shopping around for the best deal.

[Fatah Ruark (aka MIKE B)]

Anyone have any thoughts or experiences to share about using a 60D in not-so-nice weather?  Are the bodies and lenses fairly weather resistant?

Bueller....Bueller....anyone?

I've had no issues with the 50D. I put it away in a downpour though. Not exactly sure what you mean by "not so nice."

In a little rain or drizzle I've had no issues. It's "weather sealed." If there is moisture in the air I'll just break it out when I want to take a picture. After that it goes inside my rain jacket.

No idea if the 60D might be slightly less "weather sealed" due to the movable screen on the back.

[Brian E.]

on the other hand I've used my 5D2 on the deck of a sailboat in a storm

[lastubbe]

Nice Brian!

I give up, what city is that??

[Fatah Ruark (aka MIKE B)]

Nice Brian!

I give up, what city is that??

That would be Chicago. One of my favorite cities. I need to get there on a photo trip. Shot a lot in NYC and San Fran. Been to Chicago a lot, but never with my good camera.

[Brian E.]

yup

[lastubbe]

Nice Brian!

I give up, what city is that??

That would be Chicago. One of my favorite cities. I need to get there on a photo trip. Shot a lot in NYC and San Fran. Been to Chicago a lot, but never with my good camera.

Wow I've definitely missed that side of the skyline from the lake.  Very nice without either of its 2 trademark towers.  Easily my 2nd favorite city having visited a handful of times.  Didn't recognize any of those buildings, and that water is awfully green!  Nice shot!

[sparkey]

great shot

[sparkey]

I was so desperate....I Google'd it.

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EOS-60D-DSLR-Camera-Review.aspx#Sealing

As shown in the images above, the Canon EOS 60D has received the same level of weather sealing as the EOS 50D. This amount is slightly less than the 7D's level of sealing.

[johnw]

Interesting that the 60D has some sealing. It isn't advertised to have any. The 7D has sealing and a Magnesium alloy body. I'm trying to decide between the 60D, saving up for a bit for the 7D or saving up some more and getting the new 5D.  I like the 20D, but at least 50% of my shots aren't focused well and for that reason I don't use it much. I like low-light, nightime and indoor photography, so having a good auto focus is important. From what I've read the 5DIII>7D>60D in that regard.