Canon EOS Rebel T3i in Stock (B&H)

[foto]

I got the 60D and is very heavy. I can still return it. Should I take the t3i? Are the 60D features a lot better than the T3i?

[Etienne]

I got the 60D and is very heavy. I can still return it. Should I take the t3i? Are the 60D features a lot better than the T3i?

The 60D is much easier to use, if you use the more advanced features, manual settings etc. If you use it like a point and shoot you'll be fine with the T3i.

If you want something noticeably lighter try the Panasonic GH2.

[galwithawand]

The 60D is much easier to use, if you use the more advanced features, manual settings etc. If you use it like a point and shoot you'll be fine with the T3i.

If you want something noticeably lighter try the Panasonic GH2.

hmm? i dont get it. if someone wants to use a dslr as a P&S, why not buy a P&S?

[Etienne]

The 60D is much easier to use, if you use the more advanced features, manual settings etc. If you use it like a point and shoot you'll be fine with the T3i.

If you want something noticeably lighter try the Panasonic GH2.

hmm? i dont get it. if someone wants to use a dslr as a P&S, why not buy a P&S?

Most Rebels are used as P&S. Three of my neighbors bought them to get better pics, and they shoot on fully automatic all the time.

[foto]

No, I dont put it on auto. I have a point and shoot camera for that. I am trying to learn how to take nice portraits. I do want to know all the features of my camera. Do you think I am better off with the 60D v. T3i?

[Etienne]

No, I dont put it on auto. I have a point and shoot camera for that. I am trying to learn how to take nice portraits. I do want to know all the features of my camera. Do you think I am better off with the 60D v. T3i?

Both will take nice portraits. I have the 60D and a 5DII. The 60D has two control wheels, the T3i has one. This doesn't sound that important until you start using manual controls. It's much faster working through menu options on the 60D vs Rebel series (even faster on the 5DII).

For nice portraits get two off camera flash units with stands and umbrellas and a nice backdrop. A 24 - 50 mm prime lens is good to use as well. This is a very good website to read:  http://www.strobist.blogspot.com/

[Canonix]

Jessops (UK) have the 600D in stock (according to their website); prices are £659.95 / £749.95 / £929.95 (body / 18-55 / 18-135). In comparison, their 60D prices are £799.95 / £919.95 / £1049.95 (latter price also for 17-85 USM kit, unfortunately not offered for 600D).

The 600D has not appeared in Gemany yet, although Amazon claim shipping in 3-4 days (18-55 kit only).