06-27-2015 06:52 AM
06-27-2015 09:12 AM
I am not a big fan of buying used. Especially buying consumer grade cameras and/or lenses. It is OK and a good way to get some equipment but you must know either the person you are buying from or how to test the camera/lens very throughly.
Buying use pro gear is usually a good deal as it is so much more durable. It is also worth reparing if necessary.
A good place to get used cameras is KEH. They give you a good return policy. B&H and Adorama are good sources, too.
Be careful on Craigslist.
06-27-2015 05:57 PM
06-27-2015 08:43 PM
Personally I would never be a buyer at 70% on a Rebel. Especially three models back. More like 50% is in order. And, IMHO, no more than 50% on EF-S lenses. They are just built too flimsy.
The "L" line is quite different though. Some actually go up in value on the used market. And 1 series cameras seem to hold value well.
06-27-2015 06:46 PM
You should check out the Canon Online Store (assuming you are in the U.S.), the refurbished camera section.
http://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/cameras/refurbished-eos-digital-slr-cameras
They are out of stock of the T3i right now, but get it in from time to time. You can put yourself on a list to be notified when stock is available. They sometimes have sales there, too.
It looks like T3i usually come with an EF-S 18-55 IS II lens. If you are interested in other lenses to complement it, there's a refurbished lens section on there on the website, too.
Refurbished are often just demo models or similar that have seen very little actual use and I believe they all come with a full warranty.
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07-03-2015 03:25 AM
If me I would consider a lower-cost new camera. A second-hand high-end camera may not be easy to use at the first.
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