Canon DSLRs, where to buy??

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Not sure if you're open to Nikon, but I have a lightly used D700 for sale. It's a full frame camera. About 10,000 clicks on it.

Hit me up if you're interested.


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[brewer90]

I prefer the face to face that Craigslist provides. FredMiranda is a great resource, but I don't want to end up like this guy:

http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1190698

That's pretty shitty. I've had good luck with internet sales from across the country though. I've purchased about 20 guitars and ten amps only had one minor issue. I've purchased two motorcycles and flown across the country to pick them up sight unseen (except for pics of course) with no issue. Finally I just flew to Wisconsin in January and picked up my ZHP sight unseen and it was perfect. Maybe I'm just lucky ;-)

Either way I think used is the way to go. Let someone else eat the depreciation.

[UdubBadger]

I will check out the forum for sure. Still looking for the best place to buy, this forum might bring good results. I am definitely open to used, looking to keep my initial purchase less than $1500.

Like I said earlier, it's where I buy about 90% of my gear from


- Goin' H.A.M. Mobile

[brewer90]

Jupiter - I'm not sure what your photography experience is but I think you might find this book a good read. It's one of the best photography books I've come across. http://www.amazon.com/Understanding-.../dp/0817439390

And if don't by from my local camera shop or used I get all my stuff from bhphotovideo.com. It's the only New York based camera store I trust.

[billyjack]

I've had good dealings with B&H, Tri-State Camera, and Adorama. The first two I've dealt with over the phone as well and they're always nice and knowledgeable.

if it were me I'd buy a new body and used lens (from a reputable dealer). A lot of people take better care of their lenses than their cameras (partly I guess due to the bodies being handled more). My best lenses were bought used.

[danewilson77]

I prefer the face to face that Craigslist provides. FredMiranda is a great resource, but I don't want to end up like this guy:

http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1190698

Pg 16, post 11 is interesting.

Pg 16, post 20 is the Mafia.

Sent from the HTC DNA, Williamsburg, VA and USA

[JupiterBMW]

Thanks for the continued support folks. Lots of reading to be done, and for now, we're just kind of in limbo. I'm only a couple weeks from going home, so I think the wife may be ok with waiting so we can purchase together. I too am feeling good about buying used, just want to be sure of what I want first.

[JupiterBMW]

Alright folks... We've done some more research and thinking, and honestly, given that we sort of want to save some cash right now, I think we decided on buying the T5i instead of the higher end cameras. I had ruled out the 60D, but was looking for a good used 6D... Of course, that's all out the door now. We're looking at the T5i because it has new technology and will be a good platform to learn on. And when we want to upgrade, we'll be able to keep lenses and just buy a body next time...

That being said, we were getting sold on Tamron lenses. I'm not a fan of "off brands" but I don't know here... Would we be ok to buy? As good as Canon lenses or should we spend the extra coin for the Canon lenses.. I was told to spend the money on nice glass...

Looking at the kit lens offered with the T5i (18-135 IS STM) which seems good... But, if Tamron is a good call we'll go with that and choose the best lens we feel fits what we want...

Looking to purchase as soon as we get home to Florida mid week! Getting excited...

[3ZHP]

I just got my T3i for Christmas with the EFS 18-55mm Kit Lens and a EFS 55-250mm both with image stabilizer and am very pleased with the entire package.

[UdubBadger]

Canon lenses are why you buy a Canon. Nikon is way ahead in the body technology department with the sensors - more so on the lower end but none the less - you invest in Canon systems for the glass. If you're going to get a Canon body and put non Canon glass on it you might as well just go with the Nikon comparable.