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New DSLR below SL1? (why bother?) your speculation?

Started Feb 8, 2014 | Discussions thread
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New DSLR below SL1? (why bother?) your speculation?

http://www.canonrumors.com/2014/02/what-to-expect-from-canon-for-cp-next-week/

  • New DSLR, most likely a Rebel below the EOS SL1.

What is your opinion on this camera?  I for one, don't see a market for it:

1. Canon SL1 is really cheap now ($499 body, $449 with 18-55mm IS kit lens)

2. New camera usually price higher than existing camera, my guess is $499

3. So for the same amount of money,  I can buy the SL1 without feature stripped away

I'm perplex why canon would bother with such a camera.  The current T3 (1100d) is a horrible by next to the 3yrs old Canon T2i, which beats it by every measure.  I'm not sure what Canon will strip away from SL1 to price it cheaper without harming the appeal.  Any thought?

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