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(More customer reviews)This is one of many Canon T2i kits offered by Cameta Camera. There is a small gap in focal length between the 18-55 and the 70-300 mm lenses but that's not a big issue for me. Both lenses have auto focus motors but only the 18-55 has image stabilization. This isn't a big deal unless you're shooting at slow shutter speeds, in which case you would benefit from a tripod. I chose this kit because it came with everything I needed to get started with a DSLR and nothing I didn't need. For example, some kits include a tripod but I already had one so I opted for a larger memory card. If you have an HDMI input on your TV, the HDMI cable allows you to view your photos and movies in all their high definition glory. A spare battery means you won't run out of juice in the middle of your kid's birthday party or whatever you're shooting. The bag is very nice...compact but roomy enough to hold everything that comes with this kit. UV filters protect the lenses from dirt and scratches as well as filter out UV light which can give your outdoor shots a blueish tint. The SD card wallet holds 3 cards and it's a good idea to carry at least one spare. The cleaning kit and screen protectors are nice extras to top it off.
This is my first DSLR. It's an upgrade from a Canon point and shoot that I've had for about 7 years. Back then, DSLR's were way too expensive so if you wanted a digital camera and weren't made of money, you had to settle for a point and shoot. I had a couple of film SLR cameras before that and, although I've taken some good shots with the point and shoot, I missed the flexibility and creative control of an SLR. One big advantage of a DSLR is the ability to change ISO sensitivity from shot to shot. With a film camera, you're stuck with one ISO (ASA) setting for the whole roll. I still have one of my film cameras but just saw a report this morning about the demise of Kodachorme film. As of Dec. 30, Kodak will no longer make it!
The Canon T2i is a camera you can grow with. If you're a beginner, you can use full auto mode and get some very nice snap shots. As your skills improve, you'll want to advance to modes that give you more creative control and start taking great photos. And, of course, you can use the entire range of Canon EF lenses with this camera. Be patient, there's a lot to learn...the manual is 258 pages long! In addition to the manual, I would recommend a book called "Canon EOS Rebel T2i/550D, From Snapshots to Great Shots" by Jeff Revell. This camera specific photography book is aimed at beginners, takes you through every menu and setting and has some great examples of what you can do with this camera.
Finally, I'd like to say a few kind words about the vendor, Cameta Camera. I was very pleased with them. My order arrived sooner than expected (and this was the week before Christmas!) Everything was in the box as described and, as a pleasant surprise, they upgraded my SD card from class 6 to class 10. (The higher the class, the faster the data is written to the card. This is important if you shoot a lot of video or use the burst mode.) It was all well packed and protected for shipping. I would buy from Cameta again and I would recommend them to anyone shopping for camera equipment. Thanks also to Amazon and American Express for allowing me to use rewards points from both!
The Canon T2i is a very advanced DSLR and probably the best one available for under $1k. With this whole kit costing less that $1k, you can't go wrong!
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Kit includes:♦ 1) Canon EOS Rebel T2i Digital SLR Camera Body (Black)♦ 2) Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Zoom Lens♦ 3) Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Autofocus Zoom Lens♦ 4) Canon Deluxe SLR Camera Case♦ 5) Transcend 16GB Ultra Speed SecureDigital SDHC Class 6 Card ♦ 6) LP-E8 High Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery Pack♦ 7) (2) Vivitar 58mm UV Filters♦ 8) Precision Design Deluxe 6 Piece Lens & Digital SLR Cleaning Kit♦ 9) LCD Monitor Screen Protection Kit♦ 10) Precision Design Memory Card Storage Wallet♦ 11) Precision Design HDMI to Mini-HDMI Digital A/V HD Camera Conversion Cable (6 ft/1.8m)The Canon EOS Rebel T2i brings professional EOS features into an easy to use, lightweight digital SLR that's a joy to use. Featuring a 18.0 Megapixel CMOS Image Sensor and increased light sensitivity for low light photography, the EOS Rebel T2i also has an advanced HD Movie mode for Full HD movies. Able to capture up to 3.7 frames per second, it's ready to go the minute it's picked up. Advanced Live View, a new wide-area screen, plus features like Canon's brilliant Auto Lighting Optimizer and Highlight Tone features ensure brilliant photos and movies, easily.
The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS zoom lens is designed with Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer technology while retaining the compactness and lightness of previous models. Its stabilization allows sharp hand-held shots at shutter speeds up to four stops slower than otherwise possible.
The Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Zoom Lens is a compact and lightweight 4x telephoto zoom lens ideal for shooting sports, portraits, and wildlife. The improved zoom mechanism also makes zooming smoother than ever. The front part of the zoom ring now sports a silver ring for a luxury touch.
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