Is the Canon T3i still a good buy?

[ewaizel]

At the end of the day, any recent DSLR is good to start. I spent 3 years using a T2i until it started loosing some rubber attachments (but still working).
A part of your pictures quality comes from the camera. A big part comes from the photographer. Some people take great pictures with smartphones or point and shoot cameras.

[Marko]

Iggy will know the differences better than I but the T5 looks like a good, possibly better deal (no video tho) at 449. with a lens at the camera store.

Canon EOS Rebel T5 with 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS II Lens

the kit Iggy is talking about is 689 at the camera store http://www.thecamerastore.com/6486-C...-6-IS-STM.aspx

[jasonaphotography]

Thanks for the replies guys . I can get it for $325, maybe even $300. Would this be a worth-while purchase, or should I just spring for a T5i? I'd get a T5, but video is a requirement.
Thanks !

[Iguanasan]

For $325 or $300 just buy it. When, and if, you exceed its parameters you can upgrade. Put more money into the glass. Lenses are way more important than technology. The T3i is a solid camera. You'll get lots of use out of it, especially if you are just starting.

The T5 is nice but I would stick with the "i" builds of the Canon line. So the T5i or the T6i. The non-"i" builds are built cheaper and are crippled compared to their "i" counterparts.

Get the camera and go shooting! I wanna see what you do with it.