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Best Lenses for the Canon Rebel T3i, T4i, SL1, T5i, T6i, T6s & T7i

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Canon Rebel SL1 with 40mm f/2.8 Lens next to the Rebel T5i and 18-135mm IS Lens

The Canon Digital Rebel Series has been around since 2003 and has been the most popular DSLR over the past decade. Before the Digital Rebel, the Canon Rebel brand was already very strong with several film cameras a part of the product line. There are so many lenses in Canon’s product line. And then, when you consider all the lenses offered by third party manufacturers like Sigma, Tamron and Tokina, knowing which lens to purchase can get confusing.

My goal is to identify the lenses that meet your needs and wants, while keeping them in a budget range to match the camera that you use. [Read more…]

 

Canon Rebel Kits at Amazon as Good as Most Black Friday “Doorbusters”

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Canon Rebel T3

As I have been perusing through the Black Friday ads this week, the one thing I’ve noticed is how underwhelming most of the DSLR “doorbuster” deals have been.  And how Amazon’s ordinary prices are inline with these Black Friday deals.

For instance, almost every major brick & mortar retailer is selling the Canon Rebel T3 at $479 as some kind of huge deal.  It was $478 on Amazon earlier this week and is $468 at the time of this post.

Amazon is offering a free basic backpack and an 8GB memory card with several Canon Rebel kits (e.g., T3, T2i, T3i), most of which are already cheaper than what’s you’ll find if you happen to make it into a store at 4AM and find them in stock.  Throw in the Transcend 8GB card and basic camera backpack, and you’ve got all the more reason to stay inside on Black Friday.

Stay on top of all the photo gear Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals here.

Canon Rebel T2i and 7D Instant Rebates

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Canon has just launched yet another instant rebate program for more of its EOS DSLR cameras, in addition to the previously announced Canon 50D and Rebel XS/T1i rebate programs.  This time the Canon Rebel T2i and Canon 7D are getting the instant rebate treatment, which can save you up to $250 when purchasing with a lens.

The rebates for the camera and lens combos are listed below. [Read more…]

Canon Rebel T2i Review

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The Canon Rebel T2i (aka 550D outside the US) is the follow-up entry-level DSLR to the great Rebel T1i. Even though the T2i follows just one year after the release of the T1i, it is not the typical, incremental upgrade you might expect. The Rebel T2i packs a whole lot of firepower for both still and video shooters. To see whether the performance matches up to the spec sheet, read on. [Read more…]

Canon Rebel T2i Availability Update: In Stock

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Canon Rebel T2i

The recently announced Canon Rebel T2i is currently in stock at B&H Photo here.

It also looks like Adorama has the Rebel T2i in stock.  Amazon is still showing it as a pre-order; however, that should change soon if both B&H and Adorama have it on hand.

This is the first shipment of the Rebel T2i since it was announced, so it may not last long.

Canon Rebel T2i Reviews and Resources

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Canon Rebel T2i

The Canon Rebel T2i (the Canon EOS 550D in markets outside the US) is an 18MP DSLR that serves as a replacement to the popular Rebel T1i.  The Rebel T2i offers a number of advancements, including an improved metering system and a number of HD video recording options.  The Rebel T2i should be available in March 2010 at an initial retail price of $899 packaged with the EF-S 18-55mm IS lens or $799 for the body only. [Read more…]