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Lenses / Good starter lens for the Canon 60D for filmmaking.

« on: October 19, 2012, 02:24:56 AM »

I am currently going to purchase a refurbished 60D body (my first DLSR) from the Canon Loyalty Program.

Should I just buy the $639 refurbished 60D body and get a refurbished Canon 50mm f/1.4 lens which is only $63 if I buy the body with it. This will leave me with one lens to use until I upgrade.

or

Should I buy the refurbished 60D with 18-135 IS Kit Lens for $839 and get the refurbished $63 Canon 50mm f/1.4 lens also so that way I would have two lens to use. 
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They have a list of lens that I can choose from if you guys think the 50mm f/1.4 is not what I need. These lens will be 80% off the refurbished price if you buy it with the camera from the program. I can only buy one for the 80% off then after that other lenses will be 20% off.

EF 17-40 f4 L
EF 24-105 f4 L IS
EF 28-135 f3.5 IS
EF 50mm f1.4
EF 50mm f1.8
EF 70-200 f2.8L IS USM II
EF 70-300 f4-5.6 (Non-L)
EF 75-300 f4-5.6
EF 85mm f1.8
EFS 10-22 f3.5-4.5
EFS 18-135 f3.5-5.6 IS
EFS 18-200 f3.5-5.6 IS
EFS 55-250 f4-5.6 IS

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Then after that which lens is a good starter for filming. I heard the tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 is a good starter.

Oh and also is it a good idea to buy a refurbished lens or should I always buy new? 

This is the Canon Loyalty Program thread if anyone is interested haha.
http://www.overclock.net/t/1088761/canon-loyalty-program-faqs-originally-from-potn that link is a bit outdated and this one isn't and always updated http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=948785 but you have to register to view it.
Thank You! - Richard

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EOS Bodies - For Video / Canon T3i - 2 lens kit bundle or 1 lens deluxe kit bundle?- For Filmmaking

« on: October 13, 2012, 06:20:07 AM »

Hi forum.  I been reading a lot of forums and posts about the T3i vs 60D vs T4i.

I decided on the T3i (as my first beginner DSLR) because of my budget(roughly $900) and because of the Magic Lantern advantage and the 3x zoom. I will mainly use this camera for video purposes(Short Films,Music Videos,etc.) and a bit for photographs(stop motion/light painting/timelapse) because I want to pursue my dream of being a filmmaker.

So I began looking for deals on the T3i and I came up with Three deals that spark my interest and budget.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/889348-REG/Canon_Canon_EOS_Rebel_T3i.html $853.95

The BHphoto has the one EF-S 18-55mm IS II Lens and a bunch of goodies such as (Sandisk 16gb SDHC Class 10, a bag, 58mm UV protector filter and 58mm Circular Polarizing Filter, battery grip,wireless remote shutter release, extra battery not oem, lcd screen protector and a lens cap holder.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/889555-REG/Canon_Canon_EOS_Rebel_T3i.html $996.50

This kit is almost the same except for the one Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens and 67mm filters instead of the 58mm.
This kit is bit over my budget but is it worth the extra $96 for the 18-135mm lens.
Will that lens help me out in the long run for filming?

http://www.costco.com/Canon-Rebel-T3i-DSLR-Camera-2-Lens-Bundle.product.11760020.html  $779.99

The Costco bundle has the 2 lens (18-55mm IS and 55-250mm IS), 8GB Class 10 SDHC Card, Canon Rebel Gadget Bag, Mini-HDMI Cable.
This bundle has the advantage of being available in the Costco near my house so I can just go a buy it and not have to wait for the shipping.
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My questions is which kit bundle will benefit me better for filming? The extra two lens or the one lens/ extra batteries/ battery life? 

I own a Canon VIXIA HF200 HD Camcorder currently. Which I plan on using as a backup and for long videos past 10 minutes .

Thank you so much and I apologize for the long post. 

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I am aware of the STM lens for the T4i and how the focusing would be better for the video, but I chose the T3i because of the Magic Lantern advantage it has right now and because I don't want to wait for the ML for the T4i. Do you think I am making the right decision? Would it handicap me for not having the ML on the T4i?

I know ML isn't a big advantage, but I really want the zebra lines and time lapse feature that the ML allows me to do with out having to buy the Intervalometer( I know I can find cheap ones) 


Which would be better the 18-135 STM lens with the T4i/ No Magic Lantern (extra $279 more) or The T3i with the two 18-55/55-250 lens ($779-$747) and Magic Lantern for filming? (Magic Lantern Handicap)   

I decide not to go with any of the junk grade extras thrown in now I am deciding if I should get the Costco Deal or
Would it be wise to just save up more money and get the 60D or T4i? I am only rushing a little just for the T3i-18-55/55-250 lens deal for Costco it expires the 27th of this month.