Canon 60D or T3i

[HDNitehawk]

So the new Canon T3i is announced and will be arriving in March. I am totally confused which one to buy Canon 60D or Canon T3i. I have checked the specification on canon website and they both look very identical? Which one should I buy?

First I will qualify this, because I own neither of these bodies. I did some reading on canon's website and these were the opinions I had with the info I saw and having owned 4 different canon bodies in the last two years.


First take everyones opinion with a grain of salt. You are asking this question in a forum where most people are serious about their hobby, or work. So I think most will recommend the 60D. Had you said 7D then that would have been the one of choice. Only when you start comparing the 7D to the 5D II do you need to start analyzing your shooting style to see which is best.


Two differences I see, and some have mentioned, is that the viewfinder is different on the 60D. These are common cameras at the camera store, I would pick both up and compare side by side what difference that makes. Since they have different mirror systems and the mirror system is used with the AF system, it would make me wonder if the T3i has a cheaper AF system as well.


The second is Faster frame rate of the 60D will be a big plus if you want to shoot action like the kids running around the yard, or sports.


Now one point not so noticeable but I would bet is there. Although this my fall in line with some of my other conspiracy theories. Both have the same sensor, its the same as the one in the 7D. But they do not have the same firmware that runs the camera. What kind of IQ comes out of the camera may not be the same and I will bet the firmware makes this so. I would almost bet if you took the TSi, 60D and 7D and used the exact same lens and took the exact same pic with the exact same set up the three pics are not going to be identical. Each would be better than the lower one in order. Think about it, otherwise why would a person buy the 7D when the cheapest rebel would produce the same results?


If your serious, buy the best you can get. Ask about lenses here as well, the lens does more for your Image Quality than the camera in most cases (probably all).


If you want one that is good at taking pictures of the kids and family, either will do the job very well.

[mistry_111]

Hi everyone,


Thanks for the replies, that really helped me out


As you all are pointing out the major advantages of 60D I think I should go with 60D since it will be probably a better choice for me in long run. As the price difference is not much than going with 60D is not a bad idea.


Also I have found this Canon T3i vs 60D.

[pasm]

Hi everyone,


Thanks for the replies, that really helped me out


As you all are pointing out the major advantages of 60D I think I should go with 60D since it will be probably a better choice for me in long run. As the price difference is not much than going with 60D is not a bad idea.


Also I have found this Canon T3i vs 60D.

I think you made a good choice going with Canon 60D, you wont regret.

[Fast Glass]

Think about it, otherwise why would a person buy the 7D when the cheapest rebel would produce the same results?

You are right,in the labthey are virtually identical. Not identical but almost. If you look at Bryans noise crops they are extremely slight differences between them, but none of them would make anyone choose one over the other. They are way too close. In the real world they are the same.


John.

[rtapales]

I graduated from a T2i to the 60D and could never imagine going back. The grip feels so much better, especially when I put my 70-200mm F2.8 on. The top LCD panel and quick access buttons for things like ISO, Drive Mode etc.. make tweaking before a shot quick and easy. As cheesy as it sounds.. as much as I am not a pro with the 60D in my hand I feel like one!


Enjoy!


-Robert

[mshundal]

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