New Canon t2i

Andrew@ET · 03-02-2010, 10:07 PM

What do you guys think of this camera ? I really want hd video and this looks like a nice upgrade to my Xsi even though its brand new

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...Rebel_T2i.html

vgame64 · 03-02-2010, 10:24 PM

It is a whole lotta camera for the price. For video, it rivals the 7D (one of the best video DSLRs)

vachss · 03-02-2010, 10:39 PM

If you're not a rapidfire shooter it's probably just about as good as a 7D for half the price. Once prices drop a bit I'm thinking of picking one up to use as a rear lens cap for my 500.

Andrew@ET · 03-02-2010, 11:02 PM

do yu think the photo quality would be a noticeable improvement over my xsi?

bosstones · 03-02-2010, 11:47 PM

I think most dSLRs can yield great image quality these days. IMHO, getting a more expensive camera doesn't mean you will automatically get better pictures. Learning to use the gear itself will yield greater improvements....again, IMHO.

Case in point is a local photographer that goes by the moniker of 'JDMoto'. I don't know what his current setup is but he used to shoot with a 'measily' Digital Rebel XT...although I recall him selling it a while back. He had some awesome shots with it, though.

The XSi is a nice dSLR in and of itself. Is there better? Sure, but it's easy to keep drooling over the next great thing coming out, too. I'd say stick with what you have for a while. Especially since its new.

edit: found a few of Jon's old shots on his flickr. I know there's more out there, though.

Andrew@ET · 03-03-2010, 12:55 AM

Wow those are good !

I would be upgrading becuase of the video but if it looks better with images too .

Off topic question do you know how to get some fibers off the view finder inside?

ichiban · 03-03-2010, 01:58 PM

just get a 5d mark II

. And if your really looking for a bump in IQ, lenses would be more logical.

khaye1 · 03-16-2010, 12:53 AM

now, where the hell do I get just the body...everybody's sold out

BMdblU · 03-16-2010, 01:32 PM

I just got one of these. My first DLSR, very excited, tons to learn. It's been quite distracting the last two days

khaye1 · 03-16-2010, 02:51 PM

^^^ throw the kit lens and upgrade

Labrada_Exoticz · 03-17-2010, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by khaye1

^^^ throw the kit lens and upgrade

Yea, throw it to me

Joonsup · 03-17-2010, 05:38 PM

i think it's the lense that makes more difference than the body itself. So if I were you i'd get the body only and get the lense separate. I currently have the T1i and just ordered the 17-55 2.8/IS lense on a suggestion of a friend and after reading a bunch of reviews on it online.

khaye1 · 03-17-2010, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by joonsup

i think it's the lense that makes more difference than the body itself. So if I were you i'd get the body only and get the lense separate. I currently have the T1i and just ordered the 17-55 2.8/IS lense on a suggestion of a friend and after reading a bunch of reviews on it online.

+1...I'm new to photography and I started with the 1000d/xs and first thing I dumped was the kit lens and opted for a 17-35mm/f2.8 Tamron. This lens made my pics a lot sharper and it's a lot faster than the kit. I also added an external flash.

Recently sold the xs and I'm waiting for the t2i body only to become available

khaye1 · 03-19-2010, 03:29 PM

got mine yesterday, and this camera is awesome!

radiantm3 · 03-20-2010, 05:10 PM

I ordered the t2i as an upgrade to my wife's rebel xt. Seems like an awesome camera for the price (especially if you want the video functionality).

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bosstones Lieutenant Colonel 1245 Rep 1,596 Posts Drives: o_0 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Suburbia iTrader: (0)	I think most dSLRs can yield great image quality these days. IMHO, getting a more expensive camera doesn't mean you will automatically get better pictures. Learning to use the gear itself will yield greater improvements....again, IMHO. Case in point is a local photographer that goes by the moniker of 'JDMoto'. I don't know what his current setup is but he used to shoot with a 'measily' Digital Rebel XT...although I recall him selling it a while back. He had some awesome shots with it, though. The XSi is a nice dSLR in and of itself. Is there better? Sure, but it's easy to keep drooling over the next great thing coming out, too. I'd say stick with what you have for a while. Especially since its new. edit: found a few of Jon's old shots on his flickr. I know there's more out there, though. __________________ - Jeff bosstones' flickr Last edited by bosstones; 03-02-2010 at 11:52 PM..
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Andrew@ET Brigadier General 194 Rep 4,037 Posts Drives: Red thing Join Date: May 2007 Location: Earth iTrader: (9)	Wow those are good ! I would be upgrading becuase of the video but if it looks better with images too . Off topic question do you know how to get some fibers off the view finder inside?
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ichiban Colonel 100 Rep 2,012 Posts Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2)	just get a 5d mark II . And if your really looking for a bump in IQ, lenses would be more logical.
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khaye1 Colonel 161 Rep 2,811 Posts Drives: 24 G87 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego iTrader: (8) Garage List [10.00]	now, where the hell do I get just the body...everybody's sold out __________________
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BMdblU Brigadier General 154 Rep 3,983 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	I just got one of these. My first DLSR, very excited, tons to learn. It's been quite distracting the last two days
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khaye1 Colonel 161 Rep 2,811 Posts Drives: 24 G87 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego iTrader: (8) Garage List [10.00]	^^^ throw the kit lens and upgrade __________________
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khaye1 Colonel 161 Rep 2,811 Posts Drives: 24 G87 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego iTrader: (8) Garage List [10.00]	got mine yesterday, and this camera is awesome! __________________
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