Canon EOS 50D or Rebel EOS T2i? Does anyone have an opinion as to which one's better?
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Depends on if you want video or not. If you don't care about video, the 50D is a much superior camera for taking photographs. Magnesium body, better weather sealing, gapless microlenses, micro focus adjustment, faster frame rate, etc.
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There is no "correct" choice, it is all up to you. The 30D is a good camera at a lower price, but uses previous generation technology. The 40D is the 30D's replacement and has the latest technology and higher cost. If your more concerned with money, go with the 30D. If you are more concerned with having the latest technology, get the 40D. Beyond that, look at each model and choose based on the features you want or need most.
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I realize your question is now 3 yrs old, but I may still be able to help someone else. My favorite lens for my T2i is the Tamron 18-270mm. Talk about versatile. I have the Canon 50mm and a zoom along with the standard kit lens, but none compare to the Tamron...no more changing the lens so often.
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Gregory, I don't know if you are purchasing the Canon 20D camera body from the same person that I did. If so then this is what I think. After much research on the camera, I found it was the top of the line, of all cameras, when it first came out. The original price was up around $1800 and had more "bells and Whistles" on it than you could imagine. It was stated that it was in very good condition. When I got it in the mail, I found everything was sealed in its original wrappings and the manual's pages were not even bent. I really believe that it had never been out of the original box. It was in mint condition. I am using it strictly for astrophotography on my 3 large telescopes. It is performing flawlessly. I still had a couple of lenses from my old 35mm film camera, so I bought an adapter for the 20D so I could use the lenses. The photos are great. The 20D was made back in 2004, I believe, but it is far from being obsolete. It has a great range of speed and apertures and the ISO is very good. It even has an electronic noise reducer that gets rid of graininess when you go above 800 ISO. That works very well. Go for it. Ron
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Both are great cameras but I'd give the edge to Canon right now. Read a detailed review for each at http://www.dpreview.com/
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I have never used the canon rebel, but we got a Nikon d3100 several months ago. I am a beginner, and I have still been able to use and take good pictures with the Nikon. We got a great deal for it on Amazon and are super happy with it.
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I agree with John M's recommendation, with the additional support for the 50D. The new processor makes a huge difference. If you can't make the jump to the 5D Mark II at this time go with the 50D I think you will be amazed.
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I too am torn between the Canon SX10 and this Nikon. I was 90% sure I was going to go with the Canon as it gets nothing but stellar reviews, but I tried them out side by side today and I have to say - the Nikon seemed more intuitive to use! My kids started going off the deep end before I could make a final decision, but I'll be watching this post to see how others chime in :)
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I just bought a 40D and I think it is a great camera. As posted, there is not best choice but I am sure if the extra (few) bucks is not an issue, we should go for the 40D. It is also the latest sensor and I found it to be really good. Took some shots and it is great.
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Only if the price of the t4i was the same as the t2i. The t4i has More functions including a movable viewing screen and perhaps a better streamline of function buttons. I feel the cameras are basically equal as far as quality of pictures/movies.
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I think I was misunderstood? When I bought my 50D, it was a toss up between the 5D and the new (at that time) 50D with a couple of kit lenses. I chose the 50D (newer tech wise and more stuff) and I'm satisfied for now. If and when I upgrade, it would be the latest (tech wise) full frame Canon like the 5DMkII. I was just thanking John M. and ED F for validating my non-researched decision to go 50D instead of older 5D at the time.Bob
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I am just graduating to DSLR photgraphy and just ordered my camera - I went through extensive research and boiled down to Canon Xs and Nikon D3000, finally decided to go with Canon. Nikon's guide mode is really good but I feel Canon is a superior machine.
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Thanks Michael for sharing your experience. I myself ended up buying a 60d with 18-135 lens kit about a week ago from amazon and I am very happy both with the body as well as the Lens. I had a T2i with 18-55mm before this purchase, and I am not a pro but so far i haven't seen any degradation on the image quality between the two lenses. I like the 18-135 for its decent quality and a very practical zoom range. Not to mention that 60D is a far better body than T2i.
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Almost nothing. Put it this way: if you found them for sale at the same price then might as well get the T5i. The T5i MSRP is slightly lower than what the *original* MSRP for a similar kit was for the T4i, but we all know that you don't pay MSRP. Even here on Amazon a nice package in my cart shows the T4i to be nearly $200 cheaper than the T5i. That's because of the Canon discount that ends (this time) March 30th (it has been extended several time since November 2011). Essentially, they are clearing out the T4i and the Canon lineup will continue to have T3i and T5i, but no more T4i. Here's the opening paragraph from CNET's review, which highlights the only actual differences between the two models: "No, your eyes aren't deceiving you: the only significant difference between the now-discontinued Canon EOS Rebel T4i and its replacement, the T5i, is the price and the kit lens options. There are some small enhancements, including a new finish; 360-degree rotation mode dial plus the addition of scene mode; a return of digital zoom during movie recording (which had disappeared in the T4i "upgrade" from the T3i); and real-time preview of creative filters in Live View. But ultimately, it's the same camera." -CNET
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If you have 2 choices, then you must go and try both cameras and try to choose by what you feel. I have the Canon, its my 3rd G series (had the 9 and 11, among 6 or 7 other cameras) and overall its an amazing camera, really. Very VERY quick, with is something that can really make a differnece when hunting for that special pic. Nothing to envy in luminosity to the best reflex out there, it takes pictures with low light that are incredible for the size and price of this machine. And my favourite! the slow motion video recorder, great adition and lots of fun there. The wifi? never used it, yet!
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I have the Canon 40D. I have the 70-200L lens, but that's the only L lens I have. I haven't regretted the switch.I've found the X-T1 image quality surpasses that of my 40D, but I wouldn't know about the 50D. I believe the X-T1 might be on a par with the 5DII or III, in terms of image quality, given that the X-T1 has the APS-C sensor and not a full frame sensor. There is superb glass available for the X-T1 and all the fuji X cameras. But no one can say that another person should switch. If you have a lot invested in Canon glass, it might be foolish for you to start investing in a lot of new lenses. All I can say, is that I am very happy switching to the fuji system. I have the Canon 40D. I have the 70-200L lens, but that's the only L lens I have. I haven't regretted the switch.I've found the X-T1 image quality surpasses that of my 40D, but I wouldn't know about the 50D. I believe the X-T1 might be on a par with the 5DII or III, in terms of image quality, given that the X-T1 has the APS-C sensor and not a full frame sensor. There is superb glass available for the X-T1 and all the fuji X cameras. But no one can say that another person should switch. If you have a lot invested in Canon glass, it might be foolish for you to start investing in a lot... » Read More I have the Canon 40D. I have the 70-200L lens, but that's the only L lens I have. I haven't regretted the switch.I've found the X-T1 image quality surpasses that of my 40D, but I wouldn't know about the 50D. I believe the X-T1 might be on a par with the 5DII or III, in terms of image quality, given that the X-T1 has the APS-C sensor and not a full frame sensor. There is superb glass available for the X-T1 and all the fuji X cameras. But no one can say that another person should switch. If you have a lot invested in Canon glass, it might be foolish for you to start investing in a lot of new lenses. All I can say, is that I am very happy switching to the fuji system. « Show Less
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I'm sorry that it appears like I gave you the wrong answer before. I was thinking of the Canon EOS T2 which is digital. The Rebel T2 is a 35mm film camera. It is a personal preference but my opinion is that film camera's are a thing of the past unless you have a specific purpose that you need it for.