T2i still worth it?

I have been looking at a couple of cameras and I have actually had a chance to handle 3 Canon cameras a T2i briefly as well as the 60d and 7d. To be honest I didn't like the way the 7d felt in my hands plus the price. I like the 60d swivel screen and the higher fps but i rarely shoot sports so today I looked at the T2i and have checked a couple of reviews. Right now I have been shooting with a Panasonic fz35 and it's ok but I really like the feel of a dSLR. I would be moving up from the second Rebel dSLR and the camera looks like it would do what I need motly pet pics and vacation pics etc.

So what are your thought is it worth the money and savings over the 60d? I would really like to hear some real life input on tis.

Thanks

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When you ask is it "worth it", if you mean is it worth the street price, heck yeah. It's a fabulous camera for the price. Of course, if you need the things found on the 60D or 7D, then maybe not. The features on the 60D caught people off guard (I say that based on the posts I've read). It doesn't seem to be a direct successor to the T2i, for instance. I haven't tired it yet, but it does seem like people are warming up to it.

Also to be asked is whether you want full frame or not.

what do you mean "still"?

I just moved from an FZ35 myself. I did the same debate you are doing (w/ 60D). For me, I just wanted both the smaller size of the t2i and save some extra money for lenses, because trust me... you will want some. Not because the kit lens is not good, it is. You will because, IMHO, this camera will just make you want to take more photos... haha. The t2i is just right for the casual shooter. There just wasn't anything in the 60D that I (at this point) considered worth the extra $$$, when I could spend that on accessories.

Just got my first new lens today (Canon 28mm 1.8 USM) and it even more justified saving the money from the 60D.

Just my penny.

Xernomis said:

I just moved from an FZ35 myself. I did the same debate you are doing (w/ 60D). For me, I just wanted both the smaller size of the t2i and save some extra money for lenses, because trust me... you will want some. Not because the kit lens is not good, it is. You will because, IMHO, this camera will just make you want to take more photos... haha. The t2i is just right for the casual shooter. There just wasn't anything in the 60D that I (at this point) considered worth the extra $$$, when I could spend that on accessories.

Just got my first new lens today (Canon 28mm 1.8 USM) and it even more justified saving the money from the 60D.

Just my penny.

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Thanks for the input. I plan on keeping the Panasonic or maybe giving it to the wife so technically I would still be able to use it. What started all this was about a year ago someone knocked the Rebel out of the wifes hands and damaged the lense. The camera body is fine but its only 8 Megapixel and the 18 just gives me more to work with. My other zoom lense and tc would work until I could upgrade those as well. I've always tried to convice myself to invest in glass but have never done it. While I like the extra FPS it's not a deal breaker. BTW I consider myself a casual shooter.

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nofumble said:

what do you mean "still"?

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Sorry bad choice of words.
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Depending on what your other lens is I would go for the T2i and the 18-55 and 55-250 kit lenses. This gives aome really good glass to go with the camera. If you are in the US the 60D is worth looking at pretty hard though. The built in level and lcd are the big draws for me.
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Remember to hold each camera before you decide. Size is always a factor.

nyer82 said:

Remember to hold each camera before you decide. Size is always a factor.

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I have and that is why I ruled out the 7d because of the size and price.
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I have a zoom but it is not IS but it would do for now. If I bought the T2i then that would give me a kit lense and I have some other accessories that I could use until I could upgrade those so I would at least have a working set up.
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Is it worth it? All Canon's are great at still shots but if you want to shoot video in addition to stills, check out this student made video shot with a T2i and 3 lenses: a Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8, an older 70-200L and most of the inside shots were done with the ubiquitous little prime 50mm 1.8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_P1PPy7FTo

The main reason for getting the 18-55 and the 55-250 at the time of purchase is their is noramlly a package deal you can get on them that is much cheaper than buy the camera and 18-55 then getting the 55-250 later.

Now if you think you will want to upgrade the 55-250 reather quickly then skip it for now and just get the lens you want.
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I took a course in art last winter. I learnt the difference between a fine oil painting, and a mechanical thing, like a photograph. The photograph shows only the reality. The painting shows not only the reality, but the dream behind it.

I would listen to Granamere about just the kit lenses for a while. They are excellent, and what I use on my 550D. Put money toward a good flash...you'll be amazed.

Having said that I would buy the 60D which is what I am doing, for the articulating screen, and I like the sound of th electronic level too as a bonus. The high res LCD on the 550D is fantastic; it's also on the 60D.

My stance on articulating screens should be well known by now; so I won't bore anyone anymore
Cheers Dave S