Rebel T3 = Good Camera for Beginner?
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Short answer, yes. Long answer, maybe. If you can, I'd recommend going to your local Best Buy and trying out all the various low-end models in your hands to see which you like the most and which is most comfortable to shoot. The camera you hate to use will be the camera you leave at home.
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What's other camera that you recommend?
Originally Posted by laboitenoire  Short answer, yes. Long answer, maybe. If you can, I'd recommend going to your local Best Buy and trying out all the various low-end models in your hands to see which you like the most and which is most comfortable to shoot. The camera you hate to use will be the camera you leave at home. |
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I'd put it between the Nikon D3100, Canon Rebel T2i, and Canon Rebel T3. All three cameras are covered in the guide in my sig.
All three are excellent beginner cameras and are definitely more than enough with their kit 18-55 lens for any beginner.
The main drawback of the D3100 is that it lacks an in-body autofocus motor. This means that lenses without autofocus motors (Nikon's AF lenses) won't be able to autofocus on the D3100. Lenses that do include a motor however (Nikon's AF-S lenses) will be able to autofocus.
If you can get over that fact, personally I'd just select the camera that feels the most comfortable in your hands. All three are excellent and ergonomics is most likely the most significant difference you'd notice between them all.
Originally Posted by test3366 What's other camera that you recommend? |
All three are excellent beginner cameras and are definitely more than enough with their kit 18-55 lens for any beginner.
The main drawback of the D3100 is that it lacks an in-body autofocus motor. This means that lenses without autofocus motors (Nikon's AF lenses) won't be able to autofocus on the D3100. Lenses that do include a motor however (Nikon's AF-S lenses) will be able to autofocus.
If you can get over that fact, personally I'd just select the camera that feels the most comfortable in your hands. All three are excellent and ergonomics is most likely the most significant difference you'd notice between them all.
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The hell.
What is a T3. I was just getting accustomed to knowing that the T3i was out.
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What is a T3. I was just getting accustomed to knowing that the T3i was out.
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The T3/1100D is the successor to the XS/1000D. In my opinion, it's a T1i with a swivel screen and lower resolution sensor. Great camera for the price still.
On an unrelated note, I'm starting to hate the American Rebel naming scheme. The EOS xxxD/xxxxD scheme is so much simpler!
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They were released at the same time, but the T3i reached the states before the T3 did.
Originally Posted by xHassassin The hell. What is a T3. I was just getting accustomed to knowing that the T3i was out. .________________________________________. |
On an unrelated note, I'm starting to hate the American Rebel naming scheme. The EOS xxxD/xxxxD scheme is so much simpler!
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Originally Posted by Shane1244 They both came out at the same time. 
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My gf just bought a 2mo-used Panasonic Lumix GH1 ($580 for body + lens from ebay), it's more of a compact DSLR, so it's much more portable than the Nikons and Canons mentioned. You may be able to use custom firmware that lets you increase the bitrate of HD video recording, granted the firmware in the camera is old enough. It's in about the same price range as the T3/t3i if you buy it at full retail price.
Not sure if the video is from a custom firmware or official, but it's beautiful regardless.
Not sure if the video is from a custom firmware or official, but it's beautiful regardless.
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I'm not a fan of m43 myself
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I find the ergonomics/user interface to be a bit limited and cramped for my big hands.
The other issue I have with them is that there's a definite lack of lenses for the system. I personally love the selection I have from Canon, especially with fast primes, and can't imagine living without it. Also, mounting any lens other than the 16mm pancake makes the camera big and heavy, which kills the portability (a huge selling point of the m43 system).
I mean, for someone who just wants to do casual photography and just wants something that works, the m43 is definitely a viable option. For someone who's looking to get into it as a serious hobby though, I have reservations against m43.
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Why I love my 50D. Even the Rebels are too small for my hands!
Originally Posted by Kokin My gf just bought a 2mo-used Panasonic Lumix GH1 ($580 for body + lens from ebay), it's more of a compact DSLR, so it's much more portable than the Nikons and Canons mentioned. You may be able to use custom firmware that lets you increase the bitrate of HD video recording, granted the firmware in the camera is old enough. It's in about the same price range as the T3/t3i if you buy it at full retail price. Not sure if the video is from a custom firmware or official, but it's beautiful regardless. |
The other issue I have with them is that there's a definite lack of lenses for the system. I personally love the selection I have from Canon, especially with fast primes, and can't imagine living without it. Also, mounting any lens other than the 16mm pancake makes the camera big and heavy, which kills the portability (a huge selling point of the m43 system).
I mean, for someone who just wants to do casual photography and just wants something that works, the m43 is definitely a viable option. For someone who's looking to get into it as a serious hobby though, I have reservations against m43.
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Originally Posted by RealEyes Sure it's good if you've got tiny hands. If you got bear claws, like me, you need something with a proper grip. The image quality and color will amaze you, though and I'm sure the video is fun ^^ |
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