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Correct me if I'm wrong, but this pretty much comes down to about $600 (-60 gift card -30 bag -20 SD card -10 battery - 10 filter- 10 coupon) for the body and 18-135 lens vs the BH deal of T4i for...
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The 18-135mm SAM lens on Sony is comparable to the 18-135mm STM lens on Canon, not to the 18-55mm kit lens. The SAM and STM lenses are the silent motor lenses, so your videos won't have the noise...
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Is this a good candidate for someone who shakes a bit and needs the added feature of a good image stabilization system?
http://www.digitalslrphoto.com/news/1176748/dslr_versus_dslt.html
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Got it. Lesson 1 complete!:hug:
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Very cool...but CA tax kills all Amazon deals for me:(
No, Alphas are A-mount. Nex cameras are E-mounts. You can use Alpha lenses on Nex cameras with an adapter but not the other way around....
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I just bought the T4i deal from BH photo & video for $999.00 with 18-135 mm STM lens + 40 mm pancake lens + 55-250 mm IS lens. What should I do ? Can I return that for full refund if this a better...
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If you can talk about what features matter to you, then people here can provide you with some opinions to guide you.
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Yup. Don't even touch T4i without STM lens.
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I have to ignore this! I got the adorama t4i deal for $699' then returned it today to the tune of $22.64 in shipping! ...as I got the b&h $899 deal with the 18-135stm lens. I opened the box,...
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Got the A57 earlier last month on a really nice bundle with the 18-55 lens and a 55-200 lens for $734. It performs really well and pretty sure is classed as entry level, because it is really easy for...
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The A57 is not the low end of the current line-up. The A37 is.
I would take the A57 over the T4i any day. T4i has a smaller viewfinder that's not anywhere close to 100% view that you can get...
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It's not so much the camera... It's the way you use it... =D.
Figure out WHY you wanted to buy a camera, then choose one that best satisfies that "why" question.
But keep in mind, once you buy...
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I have the T4i and LOVE it. That said, I've REALLY been wanting to mess around with these Sony Alphas. I'm particularly interested in the A65, but I've heard really good things about the A57. There's...
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If you actually read that link provided there:
Category
Every camera is placed into a broad category based on its market position, feature set and price point. The scores and ratings we assign...
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That is scary if they sell opened products. I just ordered this camera too. Will update once I get the package. How long did it take Buydig to ship you your camera?
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the share and save $10 link should be on the right side of the page, right next to your scroll bar. try a different browser, see if it shows up.
here is a direct link to the share and save link....
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I'm in the same boat. Do I sell the a55 for $350 and the kit lens for $350 and take the $60GC for a free upgrade to the a57 body? Not sure it's worth the hassle... plus I may be able to upgrade...
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Could be grey market. Did it come with a bunch of different language manuals? If so, it is probably meant for sale overseas.
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Well, does the box look like there's been any sort of tape or other method of sealing removed from it? I know Canon and Nikon DSLRs come in an unsealed box, so unless there's some evidence of a...
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Wanted to thank everyone for all the advice and extra links, especially to vtek63, hkk, dumbcomputers, 68droptop, and Parja. I don't know if you guys are still on here, but thank you for your help. ...
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OK OK I bit. I was waiting for the deal to die so I couldn't. When does that ever happen?
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If you're new to photography, here's a decent "quick guide" to lenses.
http://lifehacker.com/5963484/how-do-i-pick-the-right-lens-or-lenses-for-my-dslr
For what you need, it really depends on...
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So you're essentially getting an upgrade for free, but are holding out for less $$? How much better than free can it get? :)
The A57 + 18-135mm kit is being discontinued, so it won't be around...
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From what I can tell, the earliest Minolta Alpha (or MAXXUM in the US) that uses the same A-mount as Sony's SLT cameras came out in 1985, so looks like they'll have to be 27 years old or less to...
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thanks for the reply. so there is no difference in the 2 bodies though?
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There's only one A57 body
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I disagree. This is a much better camera than the T4i. The T4i viewfinder isn't even 100%, has slower fps, doesn't focus as fast using liveview, has a less comfortable grip (especially if you...
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Thank you for the quick reply. I've been researching the deals between Canon t4i and Nikon D5100 for several weeks now and want to finally upgrade from the Point and Shoot. Saw this deal yesterday...
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Thank you for your time and effort in answering my questions. Like I said, total newbie, but I am frustrated with the IQ of a point and shoot. I have a baby daughter and looking to add more to the...
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While the GH2 is a great camera (especially for video), many buyers ignore the other half of the equation.
What lens are you planning to get with the GH2? If it's the 14-42mm, you have a much more...
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Does anyone know how long it takes for the coupon to arrive via email? I had someone link me already and am still waiting for the coupon.
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I have definitely been considering this in my purchase. The great thing about micro 4/3 is that with an adapter I can use many other lenses. I have been looking at some on craigslist. I figured I...
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Great deal! Added bonus is that you can crawl through CL for Minolta Maxxum glass. I've put together a pretty nice range of 6 lenses for $400. If I didn't have an a560 that is more than adequate, I'd...
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Silent, high-speed AF drive via SAM!
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click on the share link
enter your email address
enter 3 of your email addresses for friends or family
then when they get the email, have them click on the link in the email.
you should then get...
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Ditched T4i deal for this. Superior camera for less money. Can't wait to play with it.
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Debating between this and the Panasonic GH2 with hack. Leaning towards the Pany...
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Depends on how much you prioritize video...
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This would be one of the better choices for video.
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Don't overthink it. There will always be a better deal tomorrow, and a much better camera later on. You'll drive yourself crazy going this way.
While I preferred the A57, you got a good deal, a...
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