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Professional photographer here. Thought I'd chime in on the banter:
Nikon and Canon (and Sony, etc) each have their own strengths and weaknesses. Go for the fit, not the brand.
Also, if you're thinking about entering the DSLR world, start cheap on the body and $$ on the lens. Resale value on lens are much better (less upgrades) versus the body (upgrades every 2-4 years).
It's extremely common to buy used in the photography world. If you don't want to, thank you -- when you sell your gear, you took the financial hit for the rest of us. We appreciate you!
And Canon refurbished is akin to Bose, Valve, and Apple's refurbished -- just as good as new.
Canon refurbished cameras are presented as a strong value for getting into DSLR or full frame Canon gear, with bodies arriving looking like new and backed by a good warranty. The T7 kit is called out as a solid starter camera, and there is also a two lens bundle for $50 more. Canon EF lenses are highlighted as especially easy to mix and match across bodies, which makes the system appealing for building a lens collection. The main caution is that newer mirrorless bodies and RF lenses can offer better autofocus, smaller kits, and more future proofing, so the older DSLR route is best when price and lens flexibility matter most.
DSLR beginners who want a low-risk entry and plan to spend more on lenses because refurbished Canon DSLRs can arrive looking like new with a good warranty, and EF lenses are generally easier to use across bodies since most EF lenses made since 1986 work on EF mount.
Canon full-frame mirrorless starters who are okay with older-but-capable gear and want to focus budget on lenses because commenters say the refurbished EOS RP at its price point delivers excellent photos and is "future proof" with RF lenses, even if it's not as fast as newer options.
People buying for a specific "learn and shoot" use case (like eBay listings or casual practice) because one commenter said their refurbished T7 arrived looking like new and they consider it a great camera for eBay.
Photographers who want to keep costs down by buying a cheaper body and investing in glass because a professional commenter recommends starting cheap on the body and spending more on the lens, since lens resale value is typically better than body resale value.
Canon shooters who want straightforward lens compatibility without lots of adapter/compatibility checking because commenters note Canon EF lenses are usually plug-and-play on EF mount, and Canon EF-to-RF has very few edge cases compared with other systems.
Buyers who need cutting-edge performance like high FPS/buffer shooting because one commenter notes that if you want to shoot 30-40 frames per second with a half-second pre-shutterpress buffer, you won't get that with DSLRs.
People who assume physical mount fit guarantees lens compatibility because commenters warn that "it fits on the physical mount" doesn't mean it works with the camera, and that exceptions can be significant (they cite compatibility-list issues with other mounts as an example).
Shoppers who want lots of cheap native lens options for future expansion because one commenter argues Canon's RF mount is more limiting for inexpensive lens choices compared with Sony/Nikon ecosystems.
Buyers who are specifically trying to maximize value versus newer mirrorless bodies when budget is tight because one commenter says the refurbished EOS RP can be a hard sell at around $550 compared with newer/cheaper alternatives like the R50 at ~$450 with better focusing tech.
A refurbished DSLR can be a strong beginner buy if you want a cheap body and inexpensive EF glass, especially when you do not need high FPS or the newest autofocus tech. Mirrorless brings newer features and smaller bodies in many cases, but the comments note that DSLR image quality is still very good for most users.
Canon EF is broadly compatible: most EF lenses made since 1986 work on EF-mount film SLRs and DSLRs, and EF-to-RF adapters usually have few edge-case exceptions. That makes Canon a simpler ecosystem than Nikon or Sony when you want to reuse lenses across bodies.
Canon refurbished listings include a warranty, and the cameras are reported to arrive looking like new with no issues. That makes them a safer way to buy used gear if you want lower pricing without taking on unknown wear.
Yes. There is a T7 kit with two lenses for $50 more than the $269 single-lens kit, which gives you a broader starter setup without jumping to a different body.
Yuck, nikon sensors have been way better than canon for decades. And often same price or cheaper
Nikon has been chasing Canon for decades. Canon's Auto focus system is miles ahead of Nikon's, the real advantage of Nikon is cheaper and more offerings on third party lenses
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Nikon has been chasing Canon for decades. Canon's Auto focus system is miles ahead of Nikon's, the real advantage of Nikon is cheaper and more offerings on third party lenses
I gave up with Nikon a long time ago. You need a CrackerJack (tm) Secret Decoder Ring just to figure out if a lens will work with your body.
DSLR era -- yes, it's all F-mount. It'll fit. But will it work? Well it depends on FF vs Crop Sensor (that's fine, all other makers have that too). Then the motor for the focus drive. Then if it's an advanced chipset or not. And then if there's a one-off exception for THAT lens on THAT body. Sigh.
(and the Nikon "community" is about as.... toxic as they come. They'll openly berate you --> "Oh, you're using a 7 year old body. That's ancient. What did you EXPECT was going to happen? Do you really expect these newer BETTER lenses to be compatible, to cater to your luddite needs?")
Canon's EF? Pretty much any lens made since 1986 will work JUST FINE on EF mount -- film slr or DSLR. There are exceptions, typically with Film SLR EF budget third-party lenses on newer DSLR bodies....or using the absolute newest third party lenses on older bodies. (see a trend here?)
As for mirrorless, same applies for Nikon. You need to validate each config -- lens + adapter (there are several kinds, smart or dumb adapters) + body -- just to see if it works or not. And you have a variety of settings you need to change for each lens in the body to get it to work.
To be fair, it's even worse for Sony between their Minolta/Sony DSLR lenses being adapted to their modern mirrorless line. So many adapters, so many exceptions.
Canon? Very few edge case exceptions with their EF to RF adapter. Most EF lenses will perform even better on an RF body than a DSLR body.
That's why I like Canon so much -- it's really easy to use. The only major thing that's a bit left out is their EF-M (first-gen mirrorless)....you can adapt EF to it, but can't bring EF-M anywhere else. But there are so few decent EF-M lenses, so you're not missing out on much.
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Professional photographer here. Thought I'd chime in on the banter:
Nikon and Canon (and Sony, etc) each have their own strengths and weaknesses. Go for the fit, not the brand.
Also, if you're thinking about entering the DSLR world, start cheap on the body and $$ on the lens. Resale value on lens are much better (less upgrades) versus the body (upgrades every 2-4 years).
Yes they offer a good warranty. Check the page for details. I have bought several refurbished cameras from Canon and ALL came looking like new and I have never faced any issues with these products
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Nikon and Canon (and Sony, etc) each have their own strengths and weaknesses. Go for the fit, not the brand.
Also, if you're thinking about entering the DSLR world, start cheap on the body and $$ on the lens. Resale value on lens are much better (less upgrades) versus the body (upgrades every 2-4 years).
And Canon refurbished is akin to Bose, Valve, and Apple's refurbished -- just as good as new.
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Nikon has been chasing Canon for decades. Canon's Auto focus system is miles ahead of Nikon's, the real advantage of Nikon is cheaper and more offerings on third party lenses
DSLR era -- yes, it's all F-mount. It'll fit. But will it work? Well it depends on FF vs Crop Sensor (that's fine, all other makers have that too). Then the motor for the focus drive. Then if it's an advanced chipset or not. And then if there's a one-off exception for THAT lens on THAT body. Sigh.
(and the Nikon "community" is about as.... toxic as they come. They'll openly berate you --> "Oh, you're using a 7 year old body. That's ancient. What did you EXPECT was going to happen? Do you really expect these newer BETTER lenses to be compatible, to cater to your luddite needs?")
Canon's EF? Pretty much any lens made since 1986 will work JUST FINE on EF mount -- film slr or DSLR. There are exceptions, typically with Film SLR EF budget third-party lenses on newer DSLR bodies....or using the absolute newest third party lenses on older bodies. (see a trend here?)
As for mirrorless, same applies for Nikon. You need to validate each config -- lens + adapter (there are several kinds, smart or dumb adapters) + body -- just to see if it works or not. And you have a variety of settings you need to change for each lens in the body to get it to work.
To be fair, it's even worse for Sony between their Minolta/Sony DSLR lenses being adapted to their modern mirrorless line. So many adapters, so many exceptions.
Canon? Very few edge case exceptions with their EF to RF adapter. Most EF lenses will perform even better on an RF body than a DSLR body.
That's why I like Canon so much -- it's really easy to use. The only major thing that's a bit left out is their EF-M (first-gen mirrorless)....you can adapt EF to it, but can't bring EF-M anywhere else. But there are so few decent EF-M lenses, so you're not missing out on much.
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Nikon and Canon (and Sony, etc) each have their own strengths and weaknesses. Go for the fit, not the brand.
Also, if you're thinking about entering the DSLR world, start cheap on the body and $$ on the lens. Resale value on lens are much better (less upgrades) versus the body (upgrades every 2-4 years).
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