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I ordered a T3 but then I saw the T5...

dorque
Apprentice

I was really excited about getting a camera again, but after I ordered the T3, I saw the T5 for the same price. I think I had thought I was buying the newer one. That's what I get when I shop on Amazon.com in the middle of the night. Anyway, I know that with the DSLR, megapixel isn't everything. The biggest difference I noted was 18 MP instead of 12.2, which seems kind of low now that I've seen what else is out there. I am not interesting in using it for video recording, so my question is this: should I spend the money and effort returning it and buy the T5, or do you all think the comparrison isn't enough to worry about? I will be losing money on return shipping, as well as the shipping costs that will be deducted from my refund and will have to wait for my refund. I want to have a camera for the summer and don't want to wait that long. 

 

I will say that I like that the T3 has better battery life, is lighter and has a faster response, from things I've read.

 

What do you think? Keep or return and upgrade?

 

Thanks for the help! 

 

Edit: Does anyone have experience with both first hand that can let me know if the margin of difference is significant to stress out about? I haven't personally seen either one yet.

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ebiggs1
Legend
Legend

"I will say that I like that the T3 has better battery life, is lighter and has a faster response, ..."

 

I think it sounds like you answered your own question.  Keep it.  Take beautiful pictures and don't look back.  Spend the money used for a return on another lens Smiley Happy or other accessories.

EB
EOS 1D, EOS 1D MK IIn, EOS 1D MK III, EOS 1Ds MK III, EOS 1D MK IV and EOS 1DX and many lenses.

dorque
Apprentice
Thank you for the encouragement!
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