topic Re: Canon EOS 1300D or Rebel T6 in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

Canon EOS 1300D or Rebel T6

FotosniperSunny — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 20:56:29 GMT

Should i buy a Canon EOS 1300D for 299$ brand New? From a Canon authorized dealer. This offer also includes two lenses

Re: Canon EOS 1300D or Rebel T6

kvbarkley — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 21:02:25 GMT

Which Lenses?

Re: Canon EOS 1300D or Rebel T6

kvbarkley — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 21:06:38 GMT

And it sounds Too Good To Be True.

Re: Canon EOS 1300D or Rebel T6

Waddizzle — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 23:44:01 GMT

FotosniperSunny wrote:

Should i buy a Canon EOS 1300D for 299$ brand New? From a Canon authorized dealer. This offer also includes two lenses

Who is the vendor? I'm not aware of any authorized Canon dealer offering this package.

I did see an ad for a similar deal on social media for the T5 [EOS 1200D] at the Canon Refurbished Store, not the T6.

Re: Canon EOS 1300D or Rebel T6

FotosniperSunny — Sat, 17 Jun 2017 06:40:00 GMT

You know, the usual kit lenses that come with Canon's budget DSLRs

Re: Canon EOS 1300D or Rebel T6

FotosniperSunny — Sat, 17 Jun 2017 06:42:59 GMT

Well it's actually a Paytm offer, the offer is that if I buy a the EOS REBEL T6 and pay with Paytm I'll get a cash back. The price of the item is 349$, and I will get a 50$ cash back.

Re: Canon EOS 1300D or Rebel T6

FotosniperSunny — Sat, 17 Jun 2017 06:46:43 GMT

I'm from India, couldn't find answers on the Indian forum so I posted here. I am new to photography, so I thought maybe I'd get answers here.

Re: Canon EOS 1300D or Rebel T6

RobertTheFat — Sat, 17 Jun 2017 12:58:26 GMT

@FotosniperSunny wrote:
I'm from India, couldn't find answers on the Indian forum so I posted here. I am new to photography, so I thought maybe I'd get answers here.

We're happy to advise you on technical and artistic matters, but anything we say about vendor reliability or possible fraud will be highly specific to our experiences in the USA. A given vendor, or a given offer, in India may or may not be legitimate; but we have no way of knowing for sure. Maybe someone in the forum happens to know in a specific case, but you can't count on it.

Re: Canon EOS 1300D or Rebel T6

Waddizzle — Sat, 17 Jun 2017 13:03:34 GMT

@FotosniperSunny wrote:
I'm from India, couldn't find answers on the Indian forum so I posted here. I am new to photography, so I thought maybe I'd get answers here.

If you have been quoting prices in US dollars, then it still sounds suspicious to me. Those "cash back" offers are not really a rebate because they usually give you debit card, not cash. Again, the prices you cited are too low to be legitimate.

Re: Canon EOS 1300D or Rebel T6

FotosniperSunny — Sat, 17 Jun 2017 16:36:25 GMT

According to the current exchange rate the price they are charging, translates to 299$. And my friend who bought this camera told that he got a rebate, also he registered is product on Canon's website. It's absolutely legitimate, according to Canon's website. Also the dealer is Canon authorized dealer, according to Canon's website. And he got the money back on his e-wallet. Which he transferred to his bank account. Well you can check for yourself. What I'm asking is, should I get this camera for 299$ or should I spend more and get better model? Like Canon 750D or maybe Pentax K-S2. I would like some advice regarding this.

Re: Canon EOS 1300D or Rebel T6

RobertTheFat — Sat, 17 Jun 2017 18:02:05 GMT

@Waddizzle wrote:
@FotosniperSunny wrote:
I'm from India, couldn't find answers on the Indian forum so I posted here. I am new to photography, so I thought maybe I'd get answers here.
If you have been quoting prices in US dollars, then it still sounds suspicious to me. Those "cash back" offers are not really a rebate because they usually give you debit card, not cash. Again, the prices you cited are too low to be legitimate.

Canon gives those debit cards for their rebates. And while it's an annoyance, I've never had any problem using them up.

Re: Canon EOS 1300D or Rebel T6

Waddizzle — Sat, 17 Jun 2017 19:12:22 GMT

@FotosniperSunny wrote:

What I'm asking is, should I get this camera for 299$ or should I spend more and get better model? Like Canon 750D or maybe Pentax K-S2. I would like some advice regarding this.

If all that you plan to do is take "snapshots", then the 1300D, also known at the Rebel T6, is a good choice. If you want to get serious about photography, then the 750D is a good start, but it is still part of the "Rebel" series, all of which are entry level cameras.

Many photo enthusiasts are happy with 750D. But, the "EOS #0D" line of cameras is made for advanced enthusiasts. The EOS 80D is the best buy in the Canon lineup, most especially if you can catch it on sale. Canon has just released a 77D, which I do not know much about, except that I think the battery is too small. Maybe the camera is very efficient with battery power. I really do not know.

Re: Canon EOS 1300D or Rebel T6

FotosniperSunny — Sat, 17 Jun 2017 20:06:47 GMT

Yep Canon released two new camera! As far as I read, the Canon EOS 800D or t7i is an upgrade to Canon 750D and the Canon 77D is an upgrade to the Canon EOS 760D but it sits beneath the 80D. Also the 77D and 800D are practically twins barring some cosmetic changes. This is so confusing, two similar cameras but with 150$ price difference. I guess with the budget I have the 800D seems more practical. What do you think? My budget is 800$. The 800D it's 690$ body only and 750$ with kit lens, I think. I'm not sure on the current price.

Re: Canon EOS 1300D or Rebel T6

Waddizzle — Sat, 17 Jun 2017 21:25:54 GMT

Given the choice between the 80D and 77D, I would go for the 80D. The 77D seems to be a slightly crippled version of the 80D. The battery seems too small, and I am not sure if a battery grip would be made available for it from Canon.

Re: Canon EOS 1300D or Rebel T6

FotosniperSunny — Sat, 17 Jun 2017 21:33:34 GMT

I understand what you're saying. But price is a big factor. I would like to invest more in glass, b'coz 2-3 years down the line I would have to change the camera any way. A much better camera will come out next year, then the year after that. But good glass, well it's still gonna be good after 10 years. Know what I mean? Thing I would like to perfect my technique before I buy something enthusiast grade. Still an amateur photographer.

Re: Canon EOS 1300D or Rebel T6

RobertTheFat — Sat, 17 Jun 2017 22:07:18 GMT

@FotosniperSunny wrote:
I understand what you're saying. But price is a big factor. I would like to invest more in glass, b'coz 2-3 years down the line I would have to change the camera any way. A much better camera will come out next year, then the year after that. But good glass, well it's still gonna be good after 10 years. Know what I mean? Thing I would like to perfect my technique before I buy something enthusiast grade. Still an amateur photographer.

I see your point. A somewhat radical suggestion might be to look for a used 50D as your interim camera. (Not a 60D, because it doesn't have autofocus microadjustment. Not a 70D because there have been too many complaints about autofocus problems and burned-out components on the motherboard. Not an 80D, because it might strain your budget.) The 50D was a very good camera in its day and should be cheap if you can find one.

Re: Canon EOS 1300D or Rebel T6

Waddizzle — Sat, 17 Jun 2017 22:24:18 GMT

@RobertTheFat wrote:
@FotosniperSunny wrote:
I understand what you're saying. But price is a big factor. I would like to invest more in glass, b'coz 2-3 years down the line I would have to change the camera any way. A much better camera will come out next year, then the year after that. But good glass, well it's still gonna be good after 10 years. Know what I mean? Thing I would like to perfect my technique before I buy something enthusiast grade. Still an amateur photographer.
I see your point. A somewhat radical suggestion might be to look for a used 50D as your interim camera. (Not a 60D, because it doesn't have autofocus microadjustment. Not a 70D because there have been too many complaints about autofocus problems and burned-out components on the motherboard. Not an 80D, because it might strain your budget.) The 50D was a very good camera in its day and should be cheap if you can find one.

I agree with Bob. If you want to do more than take snapshots, then stay away from Rebels [EOS ##0D bodies], and stick with a ##D camera body. The Rebels lack a number of desireable features.

I disagree with the idea that a quality camera that you purchase today will become obsolete in a couple of years. Yes, your photos will never be better than the quality of your lenses. But, the camera controls the lenses, and some bodies work better with the quality lenses than others. They're designed that way.

Re: Canon EOS 1300D or Rebel T6

FotosniperSunny — Sat, 17 Jun 2017 22:57:39 GMT

Well you have given me an idea. I might look for a used Canon 80D, saw a couple of them auctioned off on eBay for 400-500$. Might be an worth while investment.

Re: Canon EOS 1300D or Rebel T6

Waddizzle — Sat, 17 Jun 2017 23:09:53 GMT

@FotosniperSunny wrote:
Well you have given me an idea. I might look for a used Canon 80D, saw a couple of them auctioned off on eBay for 400-500$. Might be an worth while investment.

I do not recommend buying used camera gear on eBay or Amazon. You do not know what you will get until you have spent your money, and you have an expensive paper weight in your hands.

Re: Canon EOS 1300D or Rebel T6

FotosniperSunny — Sun, 18 Jun 2017 00:45:00 GMT

Well that's true! So what camera would you recommend? I'm still a student. Should i go for a Mirrorless? Canon, Fuji. I definitely don't want Sony, neither do I want Nikon, it is a really expensive system. Canon or Pentax? I can't make up my mind. I got my eyes on a Canon 77D or maybe Pentax K-3ii? Which camera do you recommend. I will buy by the end of the month.