[NEW] $499.99 | Canon EOS Rebel T7 DSLR Camera Double Zoom Lens Kit with EF-S 18-55mm and EF 75-300mm Lenses + 10% Back w/ Prime Visa Card at Amazon

Brazenhazel

Aug 23, 2026 5:24 PM

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BrazenhazelAug 23, 2026 5:24 PM

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This is the deal that started it all for me in 2018/2019. Canon t7 deal with lenses and pixma pro 100 printer for 699 after rebate...and yet the cost of the set is the same now lol. It's crazy how dslr's are held in value by people unwilling to go newer/modern and rely on outdated videos.

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LavenderPickle7682

Aug 23, 2026 5:41 PM

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LavenderPickle7682Aug 23, 2026 5:41 PM

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Antiquated DSLR technology -- entry level model, with one of the worst lenses Canon made, the 75-300mm zoom.

You'd be better off buying used or direct-from-Canon refurbished.

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LavenderPickle7682

Aug 23, 2026 5:46 PM

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Quote from Brazenhazel

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This is the deal that started it all for me in 2018/2019. Canon t7 deal with lenses and pixma pro 100 printer for 699 after rebate...and yet the cost of the set is the same now lol. It's crazy how dslr's are held in value by people unwilling to go newer/modern and rely on outdated videos.

I'd disagree with this stance -- this model is still being sold for an exorbitant amount of money, but it hasn't "held" its value.

You can get a used professional-tier Canon 5D Mark IV for sub-$600. A few are even around the $400 mark, with blemishes. That's a FAR CRY from the original MSRP. DSLRs have fallen *dramatically* in price...to the point where there's an increased interest in them now since they're so cheap (and fairly capable). Especially since tariffs & inflation have increased prices on newer, more capably/fancier gear.

For modest amount more of money, you can go mirrorless and get far better performance....depending on what you get.

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Rabbitsuit

Aug 23, 2026 5:53 PM

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RabbitsuitAug 23, 2026 5:53 PM

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This is a giant YMMV, but these same kits are also on clearance at Target. Can be 30%, 50%, or 70% depending on store.

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DanielL5753

Aug 23, 2026 6:22 PM

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DanielL5753Aug 23, 2026 6:22 PM

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I do think this is a great deal for anyone wanting to try photography as a hobby. Both lenses pretty much cover anything you will need as a beginner. If you get deep in the hobby you will realize it is just a beginner camera (like it says). If you enjoy the hobby that is when you look into better cameras and lenses.
I started with the aps-c dslr camera. Realized it was not for me. I now use Olympus micro 4/3 because it is just more compact. I don't have high dollar lenses but you know what... it takes good enough pics for what I want to do and I enjoy the hobby for what I have spent(I will never spend big money on lenses because stuff like a little rainbow effect in the pic type things don't bother me)

For starting out this is a great plug and play kit.

Just my opinion.

LavenderPickle7682

Aug 23, 2026 6:40 PM

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Quote from DanielL5753

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I do think this is a great deal for anyone wanting to try photography as a hobby. Both lenses pretty much cover anything you will need as a beginner. If you get deep in the hobby you will realize it is just a beginner camera (like it says). If you enjoy the hobby that is when you look into better cameras and lenses.
I started with the aps-c dslr camera. Realized it was not for me. I now use Olympus micro 4/3 because it is just more compact. I don't have high dollar lenses but you know what... it takes good enough pics for what I want to do and I enjoy the hobby for what I have spent(I will never spend big money on lenses because stuff like a little rainbow effect in the pic type things don't bother me)

For starting out this is a great plug and play kit.

Just my opinion.

Hard disagree. There are so many older cameras and lenses you can buy used for FAR less than this.

The Canon 5D Mark II is a veritable workhorse -- does photo and video. Exposed controls so it's easy to actually learn on. $100-150 for the body. Pick up a nifty 50mm/1.8 for sub-$100. Or a 24-105/4 L (mark I) for $300. If you play your cards right, you can get ALL of the above for less than this deal's cost of $500.

And that's going with pro-quality. You want a cheap beater body? Check out the older Canon 10D, 20D, 30D, etc series. You can pick up some of those for sub-$75.

Want to use Nikon? D200 or D300 mid-tier bodies. These can be had for sub $150.

How about Olympus micro 4/3rds? E-M1 Mark I. $300. Pro-tier from the early days of mirrorless. It was a jaw-dropper back in its day.

ALL of these are far better than this deal's plastic entry-level offerings. That 75-300 is genuinely considered to be one of the worst lens formulas Canon ever made. Soft throughout the entire focal range AND aperture range.

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And against my better judgement, you can get the Canon R100 two-lens kit for $400 refurbished, direct from Canon. That's an entry-level current-generation mirrorless that'll outperform the above T7....saving you $100. And you still get the entire cheap plastic junk experience!

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AbhinayA4757

Aug 23, 2026 7:54 PM

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AbhinayA4757Aug 23, 2026 7:54 PM

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Quote from LavenderPickle7682

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Hard disagree. There are so many older cameras and lenses you can buy used for FAR less than this. The Canon 5D Mark II is a veritable workhorse -- does photo and video. Exposed controls so it's easy to actually learn on. $100-150 for the body. Pick up a nifty 50mm/1.8 for sub-$100. Or a 24-105/4 L (mark I) for $300. If you play your cards right, you can get ALL of the above for less than this deal's cost of $500.And that's going with pro-quality. You want a cheap beater body? Check out the older Canon 10D, 20D, 30D, etc series. You can pick up some of those for sub-$75. Want to use Nikon? D200 or D300 mid-tier bodies. These can be had for sub $150.How about Olympus micro 4/3rds? E-M1 Mark I. $300. Pro-tier from the early days of mirrorless. It was a jaw-dropper back in its day. ALL of these are far better than this deal's plastic entry-level offerings. That 75-300 is genuinely considered to be one of the worst lens formulas Canon ever made. Soft throughout the entire focal range AND aperture range.-----And against my better judgement, you can get the Canon R100 two-lens kit for $400 refurbished, direct from Canon. That's an entry-level current-generation mirrorless that'll outperform the above T7....saving you $100. And you still get the entire cheap plastic junk experience!

And where to get these?

LavenderPickle7682

Aug 23, 2026 10:25 PM

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LavenderPickle7682Aug 23, 2026 10:25 PM

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And where to get these?

B&H, Adorama, MPB, KEH, "E"-bay, TheFaceBook's Marketplace, etc. Wherever you buy used items in your region/country.

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DanielL5753

Aug 23, 2026 11:55 PM

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DanielL5753Aug 23, 2026 11:55 PM

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I was not trying to argue. I feel like you have forgotten more about the hobby than I know.

I agree with you with what I know now. I guess what I am saying is getting used like you say is going through is more than some people want to get all that. Some people don't want to do that to start. They want to start with one stop buying and not having to go digging. I am just saying that from my personal experience going this way you start to see if I even liked the hobby it was a good place to start. Everything you said about getting something used and the value is completely correct.

I agree 100% Canon factory refurbished kits are a great value. I bought a Canon sx50 bridge from them refurbished. I gave it to a friend of my daughter that had no money because and she wanted to start photography and that thing is still kicking!

LavenderPickle7682

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I was not trying to argue. I feel like you have forgotten more about the hobby than I know.

I agree with you with what I know now. I guess what I am saying is getting used like you say is going through is more than some people want to get all that. Some people don't want to do that to start. They want to start with one stop buying and not having to go digging. I am just saying that from my personal experience going this way you start to see if I even liked the hobby it was a good place to start. Everything you said about getting something used and the value is completely correct.

I agree 100% Canon factory refurbished kits are a great value. I bought a Canon sx50 bridge from them refurbished. I gave it to a friend of my daughter that had no money because and she wanted to start photography and that thing is still kicking!

"I guess what I am saying is getting used like you say is going through is more than some people want to get all that." --> And what is "all that"? It's no extra effort or time, other than a few minutes of research (or trusting strangers online 🤣 ). You get something that significantly better at much less cost. Unless you're walking down the street with money falling out of your pockets, we're all lookin' for "slick" deals.

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