Canon EOS Digital Rebel T4i 18MP SLR Camera w/ 18-135mm STM Lens + 16GB Lexar 400x Memory Card $799 + Free Shipping

For a first time DSLR buyer interested in the Canon T4i 18-135 is $936.95 a good deal for the Canon T4i 18-135 and this extra lense http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/...PDKIKX0DER both new shipped & sold from amazon. I didnt have a camera for motorcross two nights ago and will be going to two concerts next month plus many events and stuff this year. Thanks. I mean I prefer to pick my own SD card and bag etc. anyways

As a new-comer to photography, I have narrowed down my prospective cameras to the following DSLRs:
Canon T4i, Sony a57, Nikon D5100

For prospective lenses, I was thinking of picking up a 50mm 1.8 to start with along with whatever kit lens the camera comes with. Will mostly be using this for my 5month old daughter so powerful zoom lenses aren't really necessary for me yet.

Of the above choices, does anyone have any feedback on the pros and cons of either? Should I start looking at more compact cameras like an NEX-5N or Panny G5? Trying to keep my budget in the $600-$800 range. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

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Quote from godfather927 : As a new-comer to photography, I have narrowed down my prospective cameras to the following DSLRs: Canon T4i, Sony a57, Nikon D5100 For prospective lenses, I was thinking of picking up a 50mm 1.8 to start with along with whatever kit lens the camera comes with. Will mostly be using this for my 5month old daughter so powerful zoom lenses aren't really necessary for me yet. Of the above choices, does anyone have any feedback on the pros and cons of either? Should I start looking at more compact cameras like an NEX-5N or Panny G5? Trying to keep my budget in the $600-$800 range. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

For a newcomer looking to take portrait shots, I would recommend the T4i. Canon's portrait-auto mode makes pictures pop in a way that I have not seen in other brands. There's something about the mode and on-board post processing that just works for portraits.

For a more experienced shooter who manually adjusts settings and uses post processing software, all the models you've mentioned are similarly capable.

Also, the 18-135 has great sharpness and bokeh, so I'd wait to try it out before buying more lenses. Most amateurs use a single lens for the life of their camera regardless of how many they actually own.

Quote from DenD359 : My main focus would be to just do video I suppose. I know the GH3 is very suitable for video, but with the current price, I don't want to fork over that much. I wasn't sure what you mean by your last sentence, I should just get myself a camcorder instead? (Even over the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-G3K?)

I mean it depends what type of video work you are doing. Shooting a lot of action? Will you be moving around a lot? Neither are particularly well suited for a DSLR, and it takes a lot of practice to produce anything usable. And a lot of editing. Whereas a nice camcorder actually have autofocus, etc, so it can cover more mobile environments.

I ask because I see a lot of people wanting to DSLR video, and not realizing that it's actually a huge pain to deal with unless you need the look it gives. Most people just wanting to capture family memories or travel stuff would be better suited with another option (like a camcorder)

damn it. deal looks dead. i have a 15% coupon i have to burn!

how does this compare to t3i with two lens +bag + adobe photoshop for $600 from adroma.

Deal is DEAD.

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Quote from singh242 : how does this compare to t3i with two lens +bag + adobe photoshop for $600 from adroma.

the t3i is 1 less than the t4i

Alive again! now on B&H plus free accessories.

I usually see this camera comes with the 18-55mm EF-S IS II Lens, and this deal is bundled with the 18-135 STM lens. What are the main differences between the two lenses? If I get the latter one, does that mean I won't need to buy the 18-55mm EF-S IS II Lens separately?

Buy this together with 50-250 lens on B&H. Sell the 50-250 lens like 140 to 150 to sweet the deal.

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Quote from singh242 : how does this compare to t3i with two lens +bag + adobe photoshop for $600 from adroma.

Do you have the link from adroma?