What Is The Best Canon DSLR for Your Needs?

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The folks over at reviewed.com made a guide to the best Canon DSLRs for various types of photographers. In short:

  • Best Canon DSLR for Beginners: Canon Rebel SL1 , excerpt:
    • From a feature perspective, the SL1 and the T5i are very similar. The T5i has the advantage of an articulating LCD that flips away from the body for framing at odd angles, shoots slightly faster (5 frames per second vs. 4fps with the SL1), and uses a slightly more advanced autofocus system. While these are differences, they’re not major, and we recommend saving the money and going with the SL1
  •  Best Canon DSLR for Video: Canon EOS 5D Mark III or Canon EOS 70D, excerpt:
    • For everyday consumers who just want a DSLR that will simply be a good video camera when necessary, the EOS 70D is the way to go. At $1,199.99 body-only, it’s cheaper than both the EOS 6D and the 5D Mark III. There’s a reason for that: it has a smaller APS-C image sensor, so video quality isn’t quite as good, especially in low light. The 70D does have one trick that no other camera offers, though: Dual Pixel autofocus. Dual Pixel AF is a revolutionary rethinking of how a DSLR focuses when shooting video, turning almost the entire sensor into one big AF unit. It’s fast, accurate, practically silent[…]
  • Best Canon DSLR for the Money: Rebel T4i/650D, excerpt:
    • If you’re in the market for a DSLR from Canon’s Rebel lineup, the Rebel T5i is currently the top of the line. Don’t buy it. The T5i is one of the least significant updates we’ve seen in recent memory, with no real upgrades over the Rebel T4i that it replaced. The major change? A mode dial that now turns a full 360° instead of stopping at either end. That’s pretty much it. Okay, the grip is now also made of a different rubber material that feels identical but doesn’t wear off as easily.
  • Best Canon DSLR for Advanced Shooters: Canon EOS 70D, excerpt:
    • Unlike the Rebel T5i, Canon really went back to the drawing board on this one, including the revolutionary Dual Pixel AF technology in the 70D. Dual Pixel AF is a drastic rethinking of how a DSLR focuses during live view and video recording, offering true Camcorder-esque focus performance for the first time in a DSLR. It’s remarkable.In addition, the 70D includes an excellent 98% coverage viewfinder, shoots continuously up to 7fps, has an articulated LCD, built-in WiFi, a secondary LCD on the top of the camera, and a 19-point (all cross-type) autofocus system. The 70D is Canon’s best high-end APS-C camera […]
  • Best Canon DSLR For Professionals: Canon EOS 1D X, excerpt:
    • While it might seem obvious to go with Canon’s top shelf DSLR when recommending a professional-caliber camera, there’s really no doubt that the EOS 1D X […] is the best option. The 1D X is a multimedia powerhouse built for the working professional, specifically sports, action, fashion, and news photographers. From a performance perspective the 1D X is the best camera in Canon’s lineup, with over 13 stops of dynamic range, continuous shooting up to 14 frames per second (12fps RAW+JPEG), and some of the best autofocus tracking that we’ve ever seen.

Be sure to read the whole guide over at reviewed.com. My latest acquisition is the Canon EOS 70D and folks that is an awesome piece of gear!

Some of the mentioned cameras have very good deals that are alive (more today deals here):

  • HOT: B&H has the Canon EOS 70D with EF-S 18-135mm IS STM and a 16GB memory card, the PIXMA Pro-100 printer with paper and a camera bag is on sale for $1249 (click here) after a $400 mail-in rebate.
  • Adorama has the Canon EOS 5D Mark III with Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L Image Stabilized Lens and the PIXMA Pro-100 photo printer for $3347 (click here) after checkout and mail-in rebate. You have to click “Buy Together and Save” and then add the Pixma Pro100 printer.

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Canon Rebel SL1/100D w/ 2 Lenses, PRO-100 Printer, Memory Card and Bag – $643 (after MIR)

Rebel SL1

Pretty cool bundle on offer at Adorama. The Canon Rebel SL1/EOS 100D with the 18-55mm IS STM and 75-300mm III lenses, a Sandisk 16GB memory card, PIXMA PRO-100 printer with 50 sheets photo paper, and a camera bag, all for $643 (click here) after a $400 mail-in rebate. Proceed as follows: click “Buy Together and Save” and chose the PRO-100 printer and add it to the cart.

The White Kiss is Here – Canon Releases White Rebel SL1/EOS 100D (only in JP)

White Rebel SL1

After some teasing (somewhat new for Canon) the “white Kiss” is finally here. Canon announced that the white Kiss X7/Rebel SL1/EOS 100D will be available in Japan starting November 28th. No spec updates or changes, just a white body and a white Ef 40mm f/2.8 lens. Canon Japan has a dedicated page (translated).

Canon Rebel SL1/100D price check: B&H Photo, Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Canon Canada, Canon USA

Canon Deals: Rebel SL1 (100D) with EF-S 18-55mm IS STM ($633), Rebel T4i (650D) Body Only ($555), EOS 6D ($1500)

Top Rated Plus eBay seller bigvalueinc (98.2% positive ratings) has the Canon Rebel SL1 (100D) with the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens on sale for . New item in original box, free shipping. Compare at $749.

Top Rated plus eBay seller getitdigital (99.4% positive ratings) has a great Canon Rebel T4i (650D) deal going on . This is a direct import item, same as the USA model, 1 year warranty, free shipping. Bonus items: a no-name 16GB memory card and a spare battery. Compare at $729.

Yesterday’s super hot deal by Top Rated Plus eBay seller bigvalueinc (98.2% positive ratings) is still alive: Canon EOS 6D body only on sale for . New item in original box, free shipping, limited stock.

Discounted Canon Kits: Rebel SL1 (EOS 100D), Rebel T5i (EOS 700D), EOS 60D, EOS 7D

Discounted Canon Kits

Adorama has a set of Canon DSLR kits with savings up to $500 for 60D kits (click here), up to $200 for Rebel T5i (EOS 700D) kits (click here), up to $300 for EOS 7D kits (click here), and up to $200 for SL1 kits (click here) . Some examples:

  • Canon EOS Rebel SL1 with EF-S 18-55mm IS and 55-250mm IS II Lens, 16GB SDHC Memory Card, Camera Bag – $200 instant rebate – final price $899 (click here)
  • Canon EOS Rebel SL1 with 18-55mm IS Lens – Bundle – with 75-300mm Lens, 16GB SDHC Memory Card, Camera Case – $150 instant rebate – final price $849 (click here)
  • Canon EOS Rebel T5i with 18-135mm IS & 55-250mm IS II Lens, 16GB SDHC Memory Card, Camera Bag – $200 instant rebate – final price $1199 (click here)
  • Canon EOS Rebel T5i  with 18-55mm IS & 55-250mm IS II Lens, 16GB SDHC Memory Card, Camera Bag – $200 instant rebate – final price $999 (click here)
  • Canon EOS 7D with EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS & EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Lens – $300 instant rebate – final price $2149 (click here)
  • Canon EOS 7D with EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM AF Lens – $300 instant rebate – final price $1849 (click here)
  • Canon EOS 60D body only – $200 instant rebate – final price $699 (click here)
  • Canon EOS 60D with EFS 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens – $200 instant rebate – final price $999 (click here)
  • Canon EOS 60D with EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens – $500 instant rebate – final price $1049 (click here)
  • Canon EOS 60D with EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens & EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens – $500 instant rebate – final price $1349 (click here)

Discounted Canon Kits