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Bargain basement rebel

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pacnwhobbyist • Contributing Member • Posts: 789

Bargain basement rebel

Feb 3, 2018

Apparently there is a Rebel to be announced which will slot below the 1400D/T7 called the T100 according to Canon Rumors.

If true, I’m curious to see how barebones it actually is. But you know, honestly, Canon could just as easily make the T6 their bargain basement model. Because my thinking is whatever new low priced Rebel they introduce will be similarly spec’d.

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Lepewhi • Senior Member • Posts: 2,105

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In reply to pacnwhobbyist • Feb 4, 2018

It doesn't make any sense to me. It seems like if anyone wanted a camera that was so basic, they'd just use their smartphone. Plus, there are other basic cameras, or bridge cameras available. It seems like a strange strategy.

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RedFox88 • Forum Pro • Posts: 30,738

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In reply to pacnwhobbyist • Feb 5, 2018

pacnwhobbyist wrote:

Apparently there is a Rebel to be announced which will slot below the 1400D/T7 called the T100 according to Canon Rumors.

The T7 will then go out of production when they make the new one

If true, I’m curious to see how barebones it actually is. But you know, honestly, Canon could just as easily make the T6 their bargain basement model.

T6 is long discontinued

Because my thinking is whatever new low priced Rebel they introduce will be similarly spec’d.

But a new model sells more than a old one that consumers see as outdated because it is old

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Greg OH • Regular Member • Posts: 456

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In reply to Lepewhi • Feb 8, 2018

Lepewhi wrote:

It doesn't make any sense to me. It seems like if anyone wanted a camera that was so basic, they'd just use their smartphone. Plus, there are other basic cameras, or bridge cameras available. It seems like a strange strategy.

A DSLR, basic or otherwise, has a much larger sensor, resulting in better image quality.

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OP pacnwhobbyist • Contributing Member • Posts: 789

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In reply to RedFox88 • Feb 9, 2018

T6 is not discontinued. It’s still their starter camera. You might be thinking of the T6i.

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justmeMN • Forum Pro • Posts: 10,718

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In reply to Lepewhi • Feb 9, 2018

Lepewhi wrote: It seems like a strange strategy.

Cheap sells. This hour, on AmazonUSA, the two best selling DSLRs are priced under $400.

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Lepewhi • Senior Member • Posts: 2,105

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In reply to Greg OH • Feb 9, 2018

Agreed. The larger sensor will result in better images thatn a phone. I'm just not sure that someone going for super basic is that interested in dyhamic rang", low noise, printing, developing RAW images. I think they want decent pictures of their children's birthdays or their pets and would probably be more likly to use their smartphone. But, maybe for the mre serious shooter to have as a second or third camera. This makes sense to me. Just curious about the marketing strategy.

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RedFox88 • Forum Pro • Posts: 30,738

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In reply to pacnwhobbyist • Feb 9, 2018

pacnwhobbyist wrote:

T6 is not discontinued.

Thought there was a T7, there isn't

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OP pacnwhobbyist • Contributing Member • Posts: 789

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In reply to RedFox88 • Feb 9, 2018

That is supposedly coming soon as well.

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MikeJ9116 • Veteran Member • Posts: 6,958

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In reply to pacnwhobbyist • Feb 10, 2018

pacnwhobbyist wrote:

Apparently there is a Rebel to be announced which will slot below the 1400D/T7 called the T100 according to Canon Rumors.

If true, I’m curious to see how barebones it actually is. But you know, honestly, Canon could just as easily make the T6 their bargain basement model. Because my thinking is whatever new low priced Rebel they introduce will be similarly spec’d.

Any camera Canon releases with the DPAF 24mp APS-C sensor will be a winner, IMO.

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BirdShooter7 • Veteran Member • Posts: 9,134

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In reply to Lepewhi • Feb 11, 2018

For some money is an issue and I know it few that availability of a lower cost dslr would really help them get started with serious photography. As they build their skills they will eventually be able to justify larger photography expenditures. I think it is a smart move to lower the barrier to entry.

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Lepewhi • Senior Member • Posts: 2,105

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In reply to BirdShooter7 • Feb 11, 2018

I agree. I'm glad that there are cameras out there for everyone. I just notice that so many people are using smartphones and Iphones for pictures and was wondering if Canon is considering this fact when planning on another low end camra. Yes, a larger sensor camera will deliver better photos, but I'm not sure if the general population will go fo it. As I understand, the sales of DSLR's are falling in favor of mirrorless and phones, so time will tell.

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realmadeira • Regular Member • Posts: 291

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In reply to pacnwhobbyist • Feb 11, 2018

pacnwhobbyist wrote:

Apparently there is a Rebel to be announced which will slot below the 1400D/T7 called the T100 according to Canon Rumors.

If true, I’m curious to see how barebones it actually is. But you know, honestly, Canon could just as easily make the T6 their bargain basement model. Because my thinking is whatever new low priced Rebel they introduce will be similarly spec’d.

I believe this rumor. Somewhere in Canon there are pallets with boxes of their 18 MP sensors and DIGIC 4 processors. Must be sold. Ironically this crap is always their bestselling DSLR. Most of Canon's DSLRs I see in the wild are 1000D-1300D (T series). 10 years ago these parts were used in the flagship cameras. And yes, they take better pictures than the latest iPhones, it is a fact, not an opinion

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