Canon EOS Rebel T4i 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera w/ 18-55mm EF-S IS II Lens - $599.99 + Free Shipping

Quote from phazein : I plan on doing both photo and video. I'll be able to price match staples to best buy or amazon if they have any deals. T4i is starting to really tempt me mainly because of the price differece and because I can actually buy it now. Not sure how long it's going to be before staples sells the d5200 and how much longer it would be before there's a break in the price. By the time it's available I might have enough rewards to get rhe d7000 replacement.

Keep in mind you're buying into a system. You're going to want additional lenses and maybe a flash, so I'd look at both systems and decide what you think would better suit you over the long term. Both Canon and Nikon make great cameras, they're both good, just different.

Quote from intence01 : Keep in mind you're buying into a system. You're going to want additional lenses and maybe a flash, so I'd look at both systems and decide what you think would better suit you over the long term. Both Canon and Nikon make great cameras, they're both good, just different.

That is true, the both make great camera's. I've used Nikon all of my life, but I've been tempted with the better resolutions and other factors to switch to Cannon, BUT my family has mostly Nikon, so I've already got lenses for them. Tough call.

Quote from intence01 : Keep in mind you're buying into a system. You're going to want additional lenses and maybe a flash, so I'd look at both systems and decide what you think would better suit you over the long term. Both Canon and Nikon make great cameras, they're both good, just different.

Yeah almost makes me feel like I'm signing a lifetime cell phone contract. Figured sine I'm buying it with rewards no matter what I sell it for will be profit and I'll be able to buy a different one.

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i hear that the t4i isn't much better than the t3i, and the t3i in turn is not much better than the t2i. I would buy the t2i and save a few hundred bucks

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Quote from yuanz90 : i hear that the t4i isn't much better than the t3i, and the t3i in turn is not much better than the t2i. I would buy the t2i and save a few hundred bucks

Depends what you're doing. As far as image quality, I'm willing to bet the differences are minimal. The T3i added the ability to use the on-board flash as a flash commander, which is useful if you want to do off-camera flash along with the articulating screen. The T4i adds some type of video autofocus I believe, and a better AF system than the T3i and T2i (T4i uses the system from the 60D if I'm not mistaken).

For $599 w/lens, the T4i is a nice deal. At MSRP, I'd pass. Additionally, Canon's 18MP sensor has worn out its welcome, it's been used on the t2i, t3i, t4i, 60D and 7D. It's not about MP but high ISO performance and dynamic range. Nikon's been using a variety of sensors (Canon uses their own sensors, Nikon buys sensors some of which are designed by them and some perhaps not, hard to know for certain). The new generation of Nikon 24MP crop sensors appears to outperform Canon's 18MP which is now several years old.

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Amazon??
The OP is about Rakuten.com.

Quote from xplosion79 : Amazon?? The OP is about Rakuten.com.

Sorry about that.

Quote from yuanz90 : i hear that the t4i isn't much better than the t3i, and the t3i in turn is not much better than the t2i. I would buy the t2i and save a few hundred bucks

The T4i is worlds better at higher iso than either camera. Compare them at the aquarium and you will see huge differences in quality and will be able to take pictures on the t4i not possible on the other 2 bodies.

How does this compare to the following deal? Im not sure which one will be slicker deal. I never had a DSLR before, but very interested about getting one.

http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/8...lements-10

T3i with 14-55 mm+ 55-250 mm+ Bag+ Adobe Photoshop element 10 for $610 or T4i with 18-55 for $599. Can't decide which one to get. Will someone be kind enough to suggest which one should I get for general photography and what's the advantage of getting the one you suggest. I will really appreciate any input.

Quote from rayhan619 : T3i with 14-55 mm+ 55-250 mm+ Bag+ Adobe Photoshop element 10 for $610 or T4i with 18-55 for $599. Can't decide which one to get. Will someone be kind enough to suggest which one should I get for general photography and what's the advantage of getting the one you suggest. I will really appreciate any input.

T3i will for sure come with a 1 year manufacture warranty. Can't be certain about T4i from Rakuten through Quality Photo, but most likely no US Canon Warranty. I can't comment on the difference between the T3i and T4i, but if you sell off the 55-250mm lens for ~$120-150, you're essentially getting T3i + kit lens -- plus all the other goodies -- for $500, which is a darn good deal.

Quote from bestco : Is this the "extension tube" that you were referring to? http://www.amazon.com/Fotodiox-Ca...macro+lens

Those are some of them...but I personally would buy the ones that dont cut the lens off from auto focus. Like these Zeikos [amazon.com] or the more reputable Kenko [amazon.com].