Canon EOS Rebel T3i in Stock (B&H)

[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).