Is the EOS rebel t3i good camera?

[Garciajr17]

hello, I need help deciding if the camera i wan to purchase is worth buying. Im new to the camera world so some help would be greatly appreciated!

[Waddizzle]

A camera is only as good as the person who wields it.  With that said, the T3i is a very capable camera, especially when paired with quality lenses. 

Vendors.  I would advise only purchasing camera gear from the most reputable dealers, none of whom exist on Amazon or eBay..  Buyer beware, when it comes to used gear, too.  If youi want a deal, I suggest the Canon Refurbished Store.  Look for the link at the lower right corner of this forum page.

[ScottyP]

Canon made almost no discernible improvements to the Rebel line with the T4i and T5i, so the T3i is really only bested by the current T6i. If you get a good deal on one it would be a good camera.  I had one myself, actually. 

Going  with an inexpensive body for your first camera is smart, as it leaves you with money for better lenses, which are in almost all circumstances going to give you more noticeable image quality improvement than a slightly more expensive body would. 

What sort of things would you primarily shoot?  It is important in choosing lenses. 

[Garciajr17]

Im getting the camera used ofcourse with an extra lense, im  paying 385 witch i feel like a good deal because ive seen some lenses go for just that. And another reason is its my first camera and don't want to spend crazy money until i fully learn how to use this one. thonk the price is good? 

[TTMartin]

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@Garciajr17 wrote:

Im getting the camera used ofcourse with an extra lense, im  paying 385 witch i feel like a good deal because ive seen some lenses go for just that. And another reason is its my first camera and don't want to spend crazy money until i fully learn how to use this one. thonk the price is good? 

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Before buying used be sure to look at Canon's refurbished offerings.

Refurbished EOS Digital SLR and M Series Digital Cameras

[ebiggs1]

"Im getting the camera used ofcourse with an extra lense, im  paying 385 ..."

Any modern DSLR is capable of really nice photos.  IMHO $385 would be top dollar for a used one.  Even with two lenses.  If it is in good shape it will work well for you.  It is probably one of the 'kits' Canon offered back when the Rebel T3i was in production.  If it is one of the kits make sure everything works.  The kit lenses are not real durable and don't react well to abuse.

[Waddizzle]

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@Garciajr17 wrote:

Im getting the camera used ofcourse with an extra lense, im  paying 385 witch i feel like a good deal because ive seen some lenses go for just that. And another reason is its my first camera and don't want to spend crazy money until i fully learn how to use this one. thonk the price is good? 

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As I noted above, buying used is ALWAYS chancy, most especially when you are unfamiliar with the gear.  If you are buying used, I recommend that you purchase from a reputable dealer, or purchase it under conditions where you can inspect and test the gear ahead of time. 

Stay away form eBay and Amazon, too.  There are countless posts in these forums from people who purchased used from questionable sources, and now they are stuck with something that doesn't work ... after paying hundreds of dollars.  How well regarded are the lenses that are coming with the used camera?  A deal that is too good to be true, usually isn't true.  Buyer beware.

I strongly suggest that you follow the above advice, and LINK, to the Canon Refurbished Store.  IMHO, it is the best source for discounted Canon gear.  Every DSLR and EOS lens that I have looked at there comes with a one year warranty.  Your used gear will come with a 15-30 day guarantee, at best if you buy used gear from a major retailer.

[BurnUnit]

If I remember correctly, I think it was a T3i that I was comparing to the 60D when I went camera shopping a few years ago. By going to a local camera store I was able to handle both cameras and ask questions face to face. The T3i and 60D are functionally nearly clones with more similarities than differences. The T3i was slightly smaller and lighter. The 60D had slightly faster continuous shooting and a built in wireless flash trigger. The differences were really minor for my needs and wants.

In the end I paid a bit more for the 60D because it felt better in my hands and the controls seemed a bit less cramped. And I bought it from the store where I had made my comparison. But the T3i still seemed like a more than capable camera for the money. And either way you still get the tilt-swivel LCD panel.

Don't get in too big of a rush to buy and keep checking the Canon Refurb Store.

[Garciajr17]

im goign to take another look at it its at a pawn shop and looks to be freat shape..the also have a 70d i belive it is but i liked the style of the t3i better. Ive been checking on the canon refurb section so for the mena time ill keep doing that. how do i find out if anything is faulty?

[Garciajr17]

how good is the 70d they also have one of those.