What kind of DSLR should I get?

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I'm looking to invest in a decent DSLR that isn't too expensive but will allow me to change lenses and take good quality photos and videos. I have used a Canon EOS 7D and Canon EOS 5D Mark II in the past, and they're both very good cameras. The 5D is way out of my price range, so I was thinking maybe the 7D would be a good starter camera. I don't want to get into professional photography, but I'd like to have a good DSLR to replace my smartphone camera and my Canon Vixia HFR300, which takes decent video if the lighting is good, but it ends up being grainy most of the time.

I have a few friends who own a Rebel T3i and a Rebel T5i. I hear they are good cameras as well, and I was wondering if one of those would be good to start off with as well? Because I kind of have my mind set on the 7D, but if the T3i and T5i are still good, I'd probably get one of those instead because they're cheaper.

BriaR · Accepted Answer

The 7D is a very good camera but do you really need to spend that much?

I think you would be more than happy with a Rebel T5i and a bundle of cash to spend on lenses, flash etc

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Land-shark · Answer

I mostly agree with Snapsort's analysis on this one.
http://snapsort.com/compare/Canon-Rebel-T5i-vs-Canon_EOS_7D

The only thing is with the T5i being about half the price you could afford to put a much better quality (and quieter for video) lens on it

Andrew · Answer

For video, Sony's SLTs will out-perform any true DSLR.

Otherwise, Canon, Pentax and Nikon are much the same, and it's down to the way they feel in your hands.

Find a dealer and handle a few candidates within your budget.

Photofox · Answer

The Canon 7D is a fantastic camera. Buy one if you can afford it.

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