Buy 60D or Save for 5D?

[Marsu42]

Option 2: 60D + 24-70 f/2.8  + 70-200 f/2.8 IS II = Total $4786 ... I am for option 1 

Your option 2 is total overkill and even worse - the 24-70 mk1 has no IS for video, is not made for crop and doesn't perform well on it. And as far as the 70-200/2.8 is concerned: Everyone really has to evaluate if this is the weight, aperture and price tag that's necessary for one's requirements. So of course it's option 1 for you.

To the op: Your question is a no-brainer - for video, get either get the 60d (swivel screen) or the 5d *mark2* because they run magic lantern which is *the* killer feature as far as video as concerned - not only for precise focusing and tweaking bitrate and such, but because you can take *hdr* video shots with it which doubles your dynamic range and stomps much more expensive gear into the ground. There is no ml for the 5d3 yet, and maybe never will if Canon blocked it. Search for "magic lantern hdr" on vimeo, youtube, ... or see e.g. vimeo.com/34120262

HDR/Magic Lantern - Canon 5D Mark II Test Video	Small | Large

As far as lenses go, if you don't have any stabilizer gear get a lens with IS, e.g. look at the new Tamron 24-70/2.8 in combination with the 5d2. Btw: Waiting or saving for a first pro-grade dlsr is not a good idea, you're loosing shots every day and learn nothing looking at tech specs. If you want to save for something, better get a fast pc too or video postprocessing will drive you crazy.

[ramon123]

Option 2 is more about investing in glass for future. But I agree, full frame would be better with those lenses.

[unix81]

The main thing you want to concentrate on is video,right?
You have 5k to spend?

How much of that budget did you calculate for grip n light?

If i were you, i'd go for a 5DmkII with some USM glass...and later..maybe a welding course that you can build your own rigs 

Good luck  !

[Rokkor 58mm 1.2]

If you do decide to go crop rather than full frame, be aware that the t3i is smaller than the 60D. I looked at the t3i and found that it was uncomfortably small in my hands. The larger 60 D feels much better to me. Things like ergonomics can be just as important as other features when making a purchase.

[RLPhoto]

Why not just get a 5Dc now? Its a superb camera and if you have a crop body it will complement it perfectly.

[Tcapp]

Why not just get a 5Dc now? Its a superb camera and if you have a crop body it will complement it perfectly.

I agree 100%. Leaves you lots of money for some great lenses, and gives you an amazing FF body. Don't be afraid to get yourself some sigma lenses. They can help stretch your budget, and are actually pretty good. I love my Sigma 85 1.4 for half the price of the Canon version.
And get yourself a 50mm. Cheapest lenses around yet still very good.

[edawg]

I have both the 60D and 5D III... The 60D is a more usable camera for cinematography with the articulating screen. The 5D III has superior image quality especially in low light. I don't shoot video so I prefer the 5D III however I've gotten a lot of use with the 60D and I've been very happy with it as my main travel camera - my main disappointment with the 60D is high ISO performance. They're both great cameras.

[unix81]

Why not just get a 5Dc now? Its a superb camera and if you have a crop body it will complement it perfectly.

True
The 5D=5Dmk1=5Dc=5D "classic" is a great Camera..but has no Video.