Canon EOS Rebel T3i Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm & 75-300mm Lens + 16GB Lexar 400x Class 10 SDHC Memory Card $599 with free shipping

don't be cheap go with 5D Mark iii

t3i w/18-55- $599new, $530used
sd card - 18.95
75-300 - $199 new, $109

total - $660 resell value. totals based on amazon pricing.

Quote from cheungster : t3i w/18-55- $599new, $530used sd card - 18.95 75-300 - $199 new, $109 total - $660 resell value. totals based on amazon pricing.

-fees/time/shipping.

But yes this is a good deal. Been around before, and will be around again though.

Quote from cheungster : t3i w/18-55- $599new, $530used sd card - 18.95 75-300 - $199 new, $109 total - $660 resell value. totals based on amazon pricing.

Quote from nizzy1115 : -fees/time/shipping. But yes this is a good deal. Been around before, and will be around again though.

Don't forget to factor Amazon fees as well. This is good if you want the camera and lens, not so much for a profit opportunity.

i am a beginner thinking of getting a DSLR but don't know if i would need the 75-300 lens. Is it a good lens for a beginner? or should I just get one of these with the regular kit lens alone?

Quote from jerseymark : i am a beginner thinking of getting a DSLR but don't know if i would need the 75-300 lens. Is it a good lens for a beginner? or should I just get one of these with the regular kit lens alone?

@300mm f5.6, this lens is totally useless w/o a tripod. You would be better off with the EF-S 55-250 IS II which is often included in this type of bundle.

Quote from jerseymark : i am a beginner thinking of getting a DSLR but don't know if i would need the 75-300 lens. Is it a good lens for a beginner? or should I just get one of these with the regular kit lens alone?

I would say hold on and wait for a T4i deal.

OK, I'll hold out. I'm in no rush and just started following these deals. I'll keep my eye out for the T4i, or maybe the Nikon D5100

With $8 more you get a canon bag at Amazon.

Quote from nizzy1115 : -fees/time/shipping. But yes this is a good deal. Been around before, and will be around again though.

t4I for $599 without the 75-300 which can be bough at CL for $120
in a few months t4i will have better resale value..
Actually not sure why the T4i drop so fast. It was $900+ range when it first come out
There are many CL listing in Dallas for $640 T4i kit lens
and people still want $600 for their t2i or Rebel

Quote from boredfordeals : I would say hold on and wait for a T4i deal.

Why wait any longer? At $599 with kit len is a great deal.
Of course if you wait next year it will be cheaper...But at $599 it is already about $300 cheaper than when it first came out.
It took T3i until this year to get to $599 price point

I bought the T3i w/ 18-55mm lens last week from Canon direct (refurb) for $420.(free 2day shipping)

This is our first departure from a point-and-shoot, and we've been very happy so far. Took a hike up to Griffith Observatory on Christmas day, and got some great shots while learning the camera. I don't think my wife and I are ever going to be photo-buffs, so this was a great option for us without making a huge investment in a camera with lots of features we'd never use.

Whats the better deal? For $100 ($699)more you get the t4i but not the big lens, but the accessory kit. Or $650 for t4i just the camera and small lens.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/pro...gital.html

Decisions.. Decisions...