Canon Rebel T3i VS Sony a55: Does anyone have any experience with either of these?
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Im debating between those 2 as well, I always loved canon lenses, image quality in my opinion always outranked Sony. But recently my father bought the Sony a55 and image quality is amazing, my 12 year old sister took some pictures with it, and they look like done by a pro. Any help from experienced pros please!!!!, thanks in advance, I appreciate it!!
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The T4i is worth it. The new processor, plus the touch screen and video recording time of up to 29:59 minutes are amazing. My advice is if you can afford it, make sure to buy it with the 18-135mm STM lens instead of the 18-55mm non STM. Matched with that lens this camera can effectively compete with some of the more expensive ones. I would get this instead of the T3i
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You may not be aware that the Sony A55 already has built in wireless technology that allows the Sony A55 to trigger other Sony compatible remote flash units with wireless capability - such as the Sony HVL-F58AM and HVL-F42AM. To answer your question, Sony's external flash hot shoe is proprietary meaning it is not compatible with this Canon/Nikon trigger. There are other less expensive 3rd party triggers designed for Sony, such as the Rainbowimaging Wireless Flash Trigger Designed for Sony Alpha DSLR A55 (Under$20). Or you can still use this Canon trigger if you are willing to purchase an adapter such as the Yongnuo YN-H3 (under $6). I hope this has helped.
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do it right from the 1s time and get the T3i. The APS-C sensor on the 3i is the same like the one on the Sony NEX 3C/C5 . larger censor = better image reviewshttp://www.dpreview.com/products/canon/slrs/canon_eos600d
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The T3 is actually the new version of the old Rebel XS Canon budget model. The T3i is essentially a Rebel T2i with some extra features such as an articulating LCD screen. The T3 is aimed at the casual photographer who wants to step up to better quality from a point and shoot camera while the T3i is aimed more towards enthusiast photographers who want every advantage an advanced model can afford them.
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Hi Yadid: I can't speak about other dSLRs, but I have to say that I really enjoy the tilting screen on the A300/A350. I didn't expect to use it very often, but I have found myself using it as a waist level viewfinder quite often. The fact that Sony's design, which uses a secondary sensor, allows you to focus while in the live-view mode puts it head and shoulders above the competition in my opinion. Most of the competing live-view technologies have to autofocus after the mirror flips up, so the Sony system is quicker to use. I never owned the A2, but I owned the Dimage 5 and 7 predecessors, which used many of the same components, including the lens. Either the A300 or A350 will offer quicker performance and better low-light capabilities. Image quality will depend on lens choice. The Minolta GT lens on the A2 was an excellent performer, so you will need to carefully evaluate which lenses you choose. Some people slam Sony for not offering as much in the way of lenses, but what they do offer is generally very good. In addition, you can choose from almost all the Minolta AF lenses. Some of these are mediocre, but Minolta also offered some truly excellent optics, as you know from your A2. Try http://www.mhohner.de/sony-minolta or http://www.dyxum.com for some in depth information on A-mount lenses available from Sony and Minolta. As far as a higher-end camera, you didn't say what you were hoping to do with your images. The A700 is a suburb instrument, and it offers many features not available on the A300 or A350. It costs quite a bit more however. Unless you need some of the things the A700 offers, (faster continuous shooting, higher-resolution LCD, PC Sync port, tethered-shooting, etc.) you might be better off buying the A300 or A350 and spending more on high quality lenses. Good luck, I hope this is helpful. --Tom Bonner
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Amazon is shipping a canon/nikon compatible unit instead of the sony. The picture will look correct an the description also, but I ordered two on different occasions and received a canon/nikon compatible on both occasions. I'd suggest you get it from eBay instead. I think the problem is with the new sony 7r, that has a different mount from what you have on the a300. Hope this helps.
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It's really a matter of personal preference and what you plan to do with it. Both are great cameras and I'm sure you will be happy with either. After doing an exhaustive amount of research I selected the T5i because I plan on shooting stills and videos. The Canon out performs Nikon slightly in the video category, while Nikon has a slight advantage in low light shooting stills. If you do decide to go with the T5i I strongly recommend that you seek out "camerarec toby" on you tube. He has fantastic tips and training videos on the T5i that are free and yet invaluable. That being said I firmly believe that either camera will amaze you with their features and abilities.
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Check out the links below for reviews on both. you can compare the sample photos side by side. also the Sony high iso looks better. personally I think that the Sony has warmer more vibrant color although the night shot looks better on the Canon. I just ordered the Sony so we shall see. I also like the looks of the Sony better. well, good luck in your search. http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/sony/dsc_w55-review/index.shtml http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/canon/powershot_sd1000-review/index.shtml
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I did not compare the two, but I do have experience briefly using the NEX 3n. Autofocus for stills is much much faster with the A58 due to the dedicated Phase Detection autofocus system vs the NEX-3n's Contrast Detection system. However, though slower, the Contrast Detection system is generally more accurate than a Phase detection system. Sony cameras have pretty accurate autofocus systems in general, so you are really splitting hairs when it comes to accuracy. If you are shooting stills mostly, I wouldn't worry about the difference. If you are shooting moving animals, kids, or sports, then difference is really noticeable. As for as video quality, I haven't done any extensive comparison. The video is really good in both cameras, and excellent compared to most cameras in their respective categories, but both have some limitations due to the marketing decisions made by Sony that my frustrate the very seasoned videographer. One significant difference between the two is the translucent mirror tech in the A58. It has some aperture restrictions which the NEX series does not have. With the A58, you will not be able to use apertures larger than F3.5. That is, if you are using a 50mm F1.8 lens, you will only be able to shoot video at F3.5 or smaller (e.g. F3.5-f8.0). That means that the NEX will be able to shoot in lower light with better quality because it can shoot video with a larger aperture (small F stop number e.g. F1.8) with the same lens specification lens. These are both great cameras. My recommendation is that if you are looking for portability and compactness, then the NEX-3n is the way to go. If having a viewfinder, more direct controls, or having a DLSR type shooting experience is more up your alley, then you can't go wrong with the A58. I hope this answers your questions.
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I'm kind of in the same situation Hamlet. They both look great, and I can't decide which one to pull the trigger on. I have a Canon XTi DSLR that I use and love but I want something smaller for travel and one of these seems to fit the bill. Did you make a choice yet? If you have what one did you pick up? I'm also looking at the Sony HX5V.
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Honestly I can't tell you. I purchased the camera and it just didn't perform at the level my DSLR did. So I returned it. It was slow in focus and a lost many shots because of it. Hope this helps. I do have a canon 3ti rebel and love it!
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I had the t3i to begin with and it is FINE for most photography. I take a lot of action shots...football, basketball, track and volleyball... and they were not very sharp with the t3i. The t5i is much better for my needs. I use the lens that came with the t3i for my t5i and also bought another telephoto lens. So my answer would be that it depends upon what you are going to use it for.
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Hi J.Gonzalez, The Sony a55 DSLR camera uses an A-mount lens. Thank you. - Omar
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Almost nothing. Put it this way: if you found them for sale at the same price then might as well get the T5i. The T5i MSRP is slightly lower than what the *original* MSRP for a similar kit was for the T4i, but we all know that you don't pay MSRP. Even here on Amazon a nice package in my cart shows the T4i to be nearly $200 cheaper than the T5i. That's because of the Canon discount that ends (this time) March 30th (it has been extended several time since November 2011). Essentially, they are clearing out the T4i and the Canon lineup will continue to have T3i and T5i, but no more T4i. Here's the opening paragraph from CNET's review, which highlights the only actual differences between the two models: "No, your eyes aren't deceiving you: the only significant difference between the now-discontinued Canon EOS Rebel T4i and its replacement, the T5i, is the price and the kit lens options. There are some small enhancements, including a new finish; 360-degree rotation mode dial plus the addition of scene mode; a return of digital zoom during movie recording (which had disappeared in the T4i "upgrade" from the T3i); and real-time preview of creative filters in Live View. But ultimately, it's the same camera." -CNET
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Canon T3 is an AMAZING CAMERA, I would recommend everyone to buying it, ive had nikon before and im not as satisfied with it like i am with canon...
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I think the T3i is plenty of camera for what you are looking for. The cost difference for what you are looking to do I would go with the t3i