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T3 vs T3i, Can't figure which better suits me ... help!

Started Nov 20, 2011 | Discussions thread
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sagebrushfire Regular Member • Posts: 263
T3 vs T3i, Can't figure which better suits me ... help!

I've read the reviews and done my research and I'm just absolutely torn between these two cameras.

I already decided that the T3i was more suited for me than the 60D unless I can find one at a similar price point, mostly because i like the body design and ergonomics of the T3i a lot better.

Walmart and BestBuy are having sales on their T3's though. For $580 you get the T3, 18-55mm Kit Lens and 75-300m Lens or for $630 you get the T3, 18-55mm Kit lens and 55-250mm lens.

Alternatively I'd be paying around $900 for a T3i + 18-55mm Kit lens or possibly 18-135mm if I get lucky. I had a deal for 18-55+55-250mm lenses that was only $800 but I can't remember where I saw that.

My budget is $800 max and it looks like I'm just not going to find anything that fits that exactly; either I save a little and get a disappointing camera or I get a better camera and eat ramen for a month straight.

I already have an Olympus e-520 and I've been very happy with the outdoor performance but I want 3 things that my camera just doesn't have: Great high-ISO performance, HD Video Recording and a future in the DSLR industry.

Do you think the T3 bundle is worth it? I'm looking for portfolio-level video capabilities and enthusiast/occasional for-profit photo capabilities. Will the T3 give me video with SLR controls or am I better off just buying a good HD camcorder? Being able to use different lenses with video is the primary reason I care to get a new DSLR at all, anyone have experience with that and is it really worth it?
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Canon EOS 60D Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III +1 more
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