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Canon T2i

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TravelsTI
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Anybody aware of why every online camera dealer is out of stock. Has the camera not been fully released yet? any ideas would be helpful. Thanks.
May 10 2010 1:42PM
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zisforzachary
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nope it has.
check google shopping sukka
May 10 2010 2:09PM
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TravelsTI
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That's what I thought, none of the top camera sites have it.
May 10 2010 2:11PM
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horner
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It's sold out because it sold way better than canon could have imagined.
May 10 2010 2:35PM
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chipkalback
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Typically any new relatively hyped up body release from Canon is widely available for a bit, then sold out for a while, then slowly gets restocked again. I couldn't find a 5D MkII anywhere when I was looking for one last fall but they eventually became available again.

Also, in case anyone had any doubts about the T2i, Popular Photography magazine (awesome mag IMO) just did an extensive review of the T2i and even gave it the title of best camera in its class. Good issue to pick up in case you're looking for a banger first DSLR that does video as well.
May 10 2010 2:44PM
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Ericpbp
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it is sold out because it is a good camera for a pretty good price
May 10 2010 4:17PM
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1337
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own one :D
May 10 2010 5:24PM
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MichSteeze
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i want 1
May 10 2010 5:55PM
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zisforzachary
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buy.com has em for mass $$$$$$'s
May 10 2010 6:04PM
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1337
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i'll sell you mine for $1200 body only
May 10 2010 6:39PM
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TravelsTI
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That would be a nice way to make $400
May 10 2010 6:51PM
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1337
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$470 :) hehehehehhee
May 10 2010 6:57PM
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joey.
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I own one...its a challenge to film skiing with well. The struggle pays off for sure though.
May 10 2010 7:02PM
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kzrstf
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look on ebay, got mine for cheap!
May 10 2010 7:21PM
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J-Evs
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is a glidecam or really nasty handle needed to film skiing?
May 10 2010 9:15PM
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Brock.
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... get a 7d
May 10 2010 9:53PM
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kzrstf
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handheld t2i = not good
May 10 2010 10:50PM
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J-Evs
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well i figured that. but, what handles do you guys recommend to use with the t2i and also whats a good first lens to get?
May 10 2010 11:30PM
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joey.
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why
May 10 2010 11:31PM
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1337
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Handles: Glidecam 2000
You could also get a red rock kit that has a built in handle that is similar to a prosumer camera handle.

lenses: First lens you should get (after the kit if you go that way) should be a 50mm f/1.8. You can get one for like $100, its very sharp, useful, and great in low light. The next purchase after that all depends on what specifically you are going to be focusing on filming.
May 11 2010 2:37AM
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Brock.
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weather sealed, non-retard interface, genarally better picture quality and better video. also some unique lense options
May 11 2010 11:38AM
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TomasAa
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I loled
May 11 2010 11:46AM
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1337
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lenses are the exact same. t2i interface isn't half bad. 7D is WAY better for pictures, and has intermediate iso stops. Sure the 7D gives you more bang for more buck, but if you are looking for mostly video, the t2i is absolutely perfect, and you can use the difference to buy a lens or two.
May 11 2010 11:56AM
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EARL
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Saw one at walmart today. Maybe check there.
May 11 2010 12:23PM
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[~_~]
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hahaaaaaaaaa
May 11 2010 12:55PM
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IanAvery-Leaf
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$2,237 on buy.com, if your paying that cash get the 7D....
its $850 at the apple store, and doesnt seem to be sold out
May 11 2010 1:53PM
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TravelsTI
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^thanks!
May 11 2010 2:27PM
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zisforzachary
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apple carries cannon? thats kinda weird. whatevs
May 11 2010 2:48PM
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KarmaInitiative
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id like to wait for the price to drop (i know its dirt cheap for how good it is, i just dont have the money)... anyone know about how long it takes slrs to get cheaper?
May 11 2010 4:23PM
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zisforzachary
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as soon as the next one comes out pretty much
May 11 2010 4:39PM
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Brock.
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i dont own either cameras, but for some reason i was under the impression that you can encounter some trouble with faster lenses on the t2i.... maybe not i guess
May 11 2010 4:51PM
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J-Evs
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whats a good all around lens to get for the t2i for skiing/skateboarding?

May 11 2010 8:27PM
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Ben.
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im really contemplating one. might get one this fall/winter when i have money. seems like a banger first DSLR
May 12 2010 1:12AM
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MichSteeze
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ha. what online store would be the best place to get one? price wise...
May 12 2010 6:30PM
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Sklar
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my thoughts exactly
May 12 2010 6:37PM
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MichSteeze
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ya me too, it looks so sick, pretty pumped to get it all i need is the dough.
May 12 2010 6:40PM
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J-Evs
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ANYONE?
May 12 2010 6:44PM
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1337
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craigslist.
May 12 2010 6:45PM
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IanAvery-Leaf
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if you wanna get ripped off...dont listen to the postwhore....
http://store.apple.com/us/product/H0887LL/A?afid=p210|shpg&cid=AOS-US-SHOP-Shoppingcom
$50 bucks off
May 12 2010 6:53PM
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MichSteeze
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alright. thanks dude.
May 13 2010 3:50PM
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1337
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watch it buddy. I got mine for $730 because the person (a nice asian lady) didn't want to pay the restocking fee. I sold my old camera to someone on there too. Craigslist can be great.
May 13 2010 6:46PM
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chipkalback
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I second that. I had an awesome experience buying my 5D MkII off of Craigslist as well.

Just be smart, do your homework, and use common sense. It's not like camera stores can't rip you off either...
May 13 2010 7:25PM
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leahey
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The t2i is handheld, or am I missing something?
May 13 2010 8:38PM
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MANDER
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He means that the footage isnt good without a tripod or glidecam.
May 13 2010 8:39PM
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joey.
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the t2i is too light to use a glidecam. I used it probably 4 days on snow and it just doesnt work. Heavy duty tripods do the best imo.
May 14 2010 10:50AM
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1337
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what was on said glidecam when you were using it?
May 14 2010 12:11PM
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SASS-Global
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It depends how you are going to be shooting.

If you want to do follow cams, look into a wide angle like the Tokina 11-16 f2.8. That will give you a sweet wide angle. Or, any of the Pelang/Zenitar/Bower 8mm fisheyes are good for follow cams. With video, a fisheye is a little more forgiving since your resolution is way down on what is being recorded. You dont need the sharpness of a lens you would use for stills.

Peep this: http://vimeo.com/11731571 shot by one of my buddies. The fish shots ar all the cheapo Bower fisheye on B&H.


May 14 2010 12:34PM
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joey.
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?
May 14 2010 12:59PM
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japollner
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He means as far as weight.  What arm were you using.  Belt?  Vest? Counterweights?  Which model of Glidecam.

There are many people using DSLR.s on Glidecams, its just a matter of knowing how to set it up.
May 14 2010 1:13PM
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1337
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what lens/accessories/ etc did you have on, sorry.
May 14 2010 1:46PM
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joey.
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just the 18-55mm kit lens.

it was a glidecam 1000pro.

It wasnt a matter of a balancing problem, i spent a lot of time getting it balanced correctly.

Its just overall easier to use a heavyduty tripod as a glidecam kind of thing because it adds more weight.
May 14 2010 2:04PM
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