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Canon Camera's That Film!

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danderson.
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Ok NS, so recently I have become interested in the Canon EOS t2i DSLR camera, and I want to buy, but I need to know if there is a cheaper Canon that also films as well as takes pictures. So can someone please give me a rundown of Canon camera's that film as well as take pictures that are cheaper than the t2i, but have about the same specs.

Thanks!

Nov 9 2010 4:40PM
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Ham.and.Cheese
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Dont have to much information on still cameras that take video for you but i know there is a guy selling a t2i for an amazing deal check out this thread https://www.newschoolers.com/ns/forums/readthread/thread_id/576094/
Nov 9 2010 4:45PM
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deleted2
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the rest arent very good... but if you really wanna save some scrilla, get the nikon d3100 maybe? its about 200$ cheaper and just doesent have some frame rates, and has 4 less megapixels
Nov 9 2010 4:46PM
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wintersway
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DSLR
Rebel T1i - 15.1 megapixels, 720p @ 30fps, 1080p @ 20fps

Point and Shoot (Beginner and Advanced)
Powershot SX130IS - 12.1 megapixels, 720p
Powershot SX30IS - 14.1 megapixels, 720p
Powershot SX210IS - 14.1 megapixels, 720p
Powershot G12 - 10 megapixel, 720p


If youre planning on video though, T2i definitely. It won't take that much longer to save up the couple hundred extra.
Nov 9 2010 5:17PM
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MADDECENT
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It's 720i and 1080i, way different, way worse.

Get the T2i, its worth it dylan, trust me.
Nov 9 2010 5:55PM
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WillStart
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truth. i bought the T2i in spring and I love it. I film with it all the time instead of my HVX. I definitely recommend you buy it, you for sure won't be disappointed.

Are you more interested in video or stills? If you're more interested in video, I really suggest looking at the 60D, even though you were looking for something cheaper than the T2i. The 60D is a little more expensive but has some features that make it more ideal for filming. I would have bought it instead of the T2i if it had been out come out earlier.
Nov 9 2010 6:03PM
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Ben.
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copy pasted from another thread

A t2i or any VDSLR is not as simple as an actual video camera. for one, dont expect to just be able to hand it to your homies and have them film for you, without some camera knowledge they wont crank out great shots. AF is simply too slow to use, so you have to be good at focusing on the fly, or stop down to get a deeper DoF. Stabilization (tripod, glidecam, etc) is also essential because the camera is really too light to hold very steady handheld. your tripod CAN double as a ghetto-glidecam, but be prepared for those expenses.

finally your camera is only as good as the glass in front of it, so be prepared to shell out for some nice primes or an expensive fixed aperture zoom. however some of that cost can be reduced by hunting for old pentax, nikon, or canon glass on ebay and getting an adapter ring for around 10 bucks. just stay away from anything that needs glass in an adapter (aka Canon FD mount, and i believe some nikon mounts as well).


im not trying to say the t2i or similar camera is wrong for you, just make sure you understand the limitations before you drop 1k plus on a setup.
Nov 9 2010 6:04PM
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WillStart
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lot of good points here.

the T2i is a great camera, but you'll have to put time into learning how to use it and money into putting together a solid setup.
Nov 9 2010 6:06PM
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Jacuse
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wait what? t1i footage is interlaced?
Nov 9 2010 6:13PM
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danderson.
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Yes, I have dont my research. I do want the t2i, but it's the money that is the problem. Right now, the Nikon D1300 seems to have the best price.

Nov 9 2010 6:15PM
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danderson.
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done*
Nov 9 2010 6:15PM
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WillStart
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no, it's 1080p and 720p. i just got that off the b&h website though, so i guess it could be wrong. but the frame rates are so bad that it's not worth it.

and to OP, that Nikon is ok, but if you're going to be filming skiing you might want to go with the T2i since the Nikon doesn't shoot at 720p60p. not essential, but pretty important to a lot of people
Nov 9 2010 6:22PM
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Ben.
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keep in mind that in the scheme of a $1000 plus setup, does the less than $300 difference really matter? especially for the sake of having the camera that does what you want. maybe 60p isnt important to you, but its pretty much essential when it comes to slow motion.
Nov 9 2010 6:27PM
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Heath.
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Straight from b&h
Product Highlights
- 15.1Mp CMOS Sensor
- HD 1080p, 720p, and VGA Video Capture

It shoots 720p30p and 1080p20p(which is worthless)
Nov 9 2010 6:35PM
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deleted2
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shouldve had this in my first post, but maybe look into a GH1? then hack it?
Nov 9 2010 6:55PM
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MADDECENT
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huh, I could have sworn it was interlaced.

Anyways, I would still recommend the T2i
Nov 9 2010 8:30PM
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family_vacation
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how much money do you have?

you can't buy a t2i kit and be set to make edits. you just won't be able to do that.
Nov 9 2010 8:35PM
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TWoods
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Here you go:


http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/slr_cameras

now do your research and come back with specific questions!
Nov 9 2010 8:55PM
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TWoods
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why?
Nov 9 2010 8:58PM
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Heath.
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Because:
a. kit lens is shit (IMO) ($$$)
b. no stablization/support ($$$)
c. shit audio ($$)
d. extra batterys/cards ($)

adds up, you cant just have 900 bucks and get a t2i kit and be rollin.
Nov 9 2010 9:00PM
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TWoods
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kid posted a thread looking for a camera cheaper than the t2i. Pretty sure he doesn't care about all that.

You can probably make a better edit with a t2i than a gopro, and kids do that all the time.
Nov 9 2010 9:07PM
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Heath.
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Without a tripod or a glide cam, i dunno.
Nov 9 2010 9:10PM
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deleted2
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he may already have a tripod? maybe? hahaha,
Nov 9 2010 9:12PM
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danderson.
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Yep, and I have decided to purchase a Nikon D5000 with the kit lense (used) for $418. I will build my own glide - cam if needed.

Nov 9 2010 9:50PM
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deleted2
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wait does the 5000 shoot video?
Nov 9 2010 10:00PM
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Heath.
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You realize that it ONLY shoots 24fps, right?
Nov 9 2010 10:01PM
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[-mvee-]
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yeaa man trust me you'll need some kind of stabilization forsure.
Nov 9 2010 10:01PM
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danderson.
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Yes.
Nov 9 2010 10:13PM
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deleted2
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it may not be a factor depending on how much he cranks the shutter up, or do DSLR's not have adjustable shutters?
Nov 9 2010 10:14PM
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mnjib
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Did this thread really need to be made?.............................


just sayin'
Nov 9 2010 10:17PM
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Heath.
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Go back to NSG
Nov 9 2010 10:19PM
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deleted2
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if you didnt notice i was being sarcastic at the end part, and seeing as though i havent had one post in NSG or SG since i made this alias,nahh, and i just changed my username i was all up in this thread before
Nov 9 2010 10:22PM
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Heath.
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Your knowledge of 24p was incorrect, making this post and the previous invalid. Don't post unless you know what you're talking about.
Nov 9 2010 10:24PM
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deleted2
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if your thinking that i meant slow motion by that? i didnt, i meant the footage may look a bit choppy with a slow shutter just because of the fast paced motion, so he may want to crank up the shutter
Nov 9 2010 10:28PM
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1337
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cranking up the shutter will only make it choppier dumfuck. get learned
Nov 9 2010 10:30PM
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Ben.
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no. you have no idea what you are talking about.
Nov 9 2010 10:32PM
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deleted2
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sorry i meant to say motion blur, im dumb, karma rape come my way
Nov 9 2010 10:37PM
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ILoveOhio
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Kit lens have VC so......yeah you can shoot handheld just fine (still a small/light body though). It will look better than some shitty ass gopro edit. He can always build his kit up in the future as well.
Nov 9 2010 10:54PM
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