[dasuperstar]

Hey guys new in DSLR world. However I came a cross a really good deal...

All of it are brand new

Canon T5i Body Only - $419
Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM - $349

What do you guys think?

For the Lens is it really worth it to buy a filter or lens hood is enough? Will the filter degrade the image quality?

[XplicitLuder]

i think it depends what filter but i dont think any will degrade it. Most ppl use it more for protection. But a hood would be nice :) use to have one on my tokina 11-16 and will never use it without anymore haha

[Hondaracer]

great deal for the price, i paid $459 for my T4i last year before Xmas

[Ronin]

Don't put cheap glass in front of expensive glass. I only use filters that have a purpose, like NDs and such. UV or whatever filters are just things camera stores sell suckers to make margin.

Use a lens hood. Serves a purpose and protects your lenses just fine.

[LiquidTurbo]

Protective Filters are unnecessary.

[dasuperstar]

Got it!!! How about the price is it good? I think its amazing

Canon T5i Body Only - $419 (Regular 700ish)
Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM - $349 (Regular 410ish)

[m3thods]

Got it!!! How about the price is it good? I think its amazing

Canon T5i Body Only - $419 (Regular 700ish)
Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM - $349 (Regular 410ish)

Looks like a great price to me. I'd just pick it up, because the more you debate the more shots you miss.

And I always find that if you buy the wrong thing or want to upgrade, there's always a market for used gear, so you're not always losing much by buying first and thinking later :fullofwin:

[missChloe]

Late pass, you probably bought it already. But that is a great deal! I just bought the t5i bundled with the 18-55 kit lens and another not so good one for 1g and I seriously LOVE that camera.

Though I don't have much comparison, the only other camera I played around with is the 60D. But the t5i is awesome.
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[dasuperstar]

Late pass, you probably bought it already. But that is a great deal! I just bought the t5i bundled with the 18-55 kit lens and another not so good one for 1g and I seriously LOVE that camera.

Though I don't have much comparison, the only other camera I played around with is the 60D. But the t5i is awesome.
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How much you paid? I got mine in a price error :fullofwin:

[m3thods]

Until Dec. 2nd, Adobe is offering their Photoshop Photography Program (notably Photoshop CC, Lightroom 5 among a couple of other things like 20GB of free storage) for 9.99/month. You need to sign up for a year though.

If you have LR and CSx, this likely isn't for you. But given the cost of PS CS6 is north of 600, if you needed it this seems like a pretty good deal, without taking into account LR.

https://creative.adobe.com/plans/offer/photoshop+lightroom

[Traum]

^^ Admittedly I haven't taken a thorough look into Photoshop CC, but how exactly does it work? It seems to me that it is cloud-related, but I don't supposed it is entirely cloud-based, is it?

For those already using LR, don't forget that the upgrade price to the latest version is only $70 or $80, so it is still cheaper to just pay for that upgrade licence instead of subscribing to this discounted plan.

[m3thods]

^^ Admittedly I haven't taken a thorough look into Photoshop CC, but how exactly does it work? It seems to me that it is cloud-related, but I don't supposed it is entirely cloud-based, is it?

For those already using LR, don't forget that the upgrade price to the latest version is only $70 or $80, so it is still cheaper to just pay for that upgrade licence instead of subscribing to this discounted plan.

IIRC, Photoshop CC is basically full Photoshop installed to your computer. There are cloud components to it, but the program runs locally. You get all upgrades going forward as you would upgrading from one version of CS to another. You also don't need to be connected to the internet every day. Adobe will do a check every 120 days I believe, so as long as you have internet access within 120 days there shouldn't be any issues.

And you're right about LR. I was really thinking about this, but since I just bought LR5 for less than $100, and my only use for PS is panorama merging and removing items from photos here and there, I don't really feel that even at the discounted cost, it's not really worth it for me.

[CP.AR]

Not sure how hot of a deal this is but I bought it.
Costco:
Canon Family Portrait Camera Accessory Kit (http://www.costco.ca/Canon-Family-Portrait-Camera-Accessory-Kit.product.100086099.html)
$199.99 for the following:

Comes with a
Manfrotto MKC3-H01 Tripod (Amazon selling this for 89.99)
Canon 50mm f/1.8 (this lens is about 110.00)
Gary Fong Puffer (20 or 30 dollars)
Infrared remote for your Canon camera (30-40 dollars i think)
a Canon sling bag (pretty good little bag)

IMO this was a pretty good bundle for guys like me, who don't own too much stuff and shoot only casually! Remember, with Costco if you break anything you can always return it after 2 years (3 with manager approval)!

I bought mine at the Richmond Costco so I think stores will carry this... not just online

[XplicitLuder]

anyone know any good canon deals coming up for black friday? wanting to get a new camera. My xsi just isn't cutting it anymore

[m3thods]

Not sure how hot of a deal this is but I bought it.
Costco:
Canon Family Portrait Camera Accessory Kit (http://www.costco.ca/Canon-Family-Portrait-Camera-Accessory-Kit.product.100086099.html)
$199.99 for the following:

Comes with a
Manfrotto MKC3-H01 Tripod (Amazon selling this for 89.99)
Canon 50mm f/1.8 (this lens is about 110.00)
Gary Fong Puffer (20 or 30 dollars)
Infrared remote for your Canon camera (30-40 dollars i think)
a Canon sling bag (pretty good little bag)

IMO this was a pretty good bundle for guys like me, who don't own too much stuff and shoot only casually! Remember, with Costco if you break anything you can always return it after 2 years (3 with manager approval)!

I bought mine at the Richmond Costco so I think stores will carry this... not just online

That's basically the 40th Anniversary Bundle with the GF Puffer. Pretty good price indeed.

anyone know any good canon deals coming up for black friday? wanting to get a new camera. My xsi just isn't cutting it anymore

What type of camera are you looking for? Budget? There are already "pre-Black Friday" sales on sites like Dell.ca for older Rebels. If you're looking for FF, you likely won't have super crazy deals.

[XplicitLuder]

I was looking at the canon 60d. Doesn't have to necessarily be new. Just wanted an upgrade from the xsi and smthn that could shoot video
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[dyan]

^

Was looking into a 60D or a d7100/7000 for a gift as well..

[Traum]

I was looking at the canon 60d. Doesn't have to necessarily be new. Just wanted an upgrade from the xsi and smthn that could shoot video
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In that case, have you looked at Craigslist? The 60d alone could generally be had in the $500 - $600 range locally in the used market, with some high mileages one occasionally coming in under $500. The shutter's expected duty cycle for the 60d should be around 100k (actuations), so make sure you take that into account when shopping for a used body.

[m3thods]

Yep CL is your best bet especially if you don't necessarily need it bnib.

As for brand new, I haven't seen anything yet. You can track prices here:

Canon EOS 60D - Canada and Cross-Border Price Comparison - photoprice.ca (http://www.photoprice.ca/product/03305/Canon-EOS-60D-price.html)

[Groot]

costco has canon 60d w/ 18-200mm, 50mm, 16gb sd card, and canon bag for $1009 but I saw it for $999 at the store

Canon EOS 60D 18MP DSLR Camera with 18-200mm Lens Bundle (http://www.costco.ca/Canon-EOS-60D-18MP-DSLR-Camera-with-18-200mm-Lens-Bundle.product.100036925.html)

[Ronin]

Wow, that is so not worth $1000.

[Groot]

well fwiw though, 60d body is about $600? 18-200mm though not the greatest lens is already $750 and 50mm is about $120 from broadway camera lol.

[m3thods]

While true about the MSRPs, once you decide to sell the total bundle offer for the remaining stuff ends up being close to buying everything separately and used.

Personally I would just pick up the 60D, and fill in the other $400 with one of the many 17-50ish 2.8 variants from Tamron or Sigma. That's probably a better use of $1000+.

Here's a good deal, with 60d, OEM grip, 50 1.8, Sigma 18-50 kit, bags, cards, reader, remote for $850:

Canon 60D w/ Lots of Extras (http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/ele/4160431469.html)

[Ronin]

That's not how I see it. I see a 60D with a worthless lens, a 50 and some other stuff that doesn't add up to $1000. The 16GB card is $10 from NCIX and that bag isn't more than $50.

I have at least two friends that asked me for recommendations on cameras when they bought their first DSLR and thought that the 18-200 was a good deal because it was $700 but it covered such a huge range.

Then they wonder why they can't take pictures in low light or why their JPEGs look so mushy. Everyone tries that lens. Everyone regrets it once they see the sharpness of the $99 50 1.8.

Steer clear and spend your money on better lenses.

[m3thods]

^To add to the above, if you're looking at getting a 18-200 and don't plan on changing lenses, need the entire range evenly, and plan on taking pictures in the dark, you're better off getting a compact or a superzoom.

Like this one for $1300:

The Sony RX10 Review ? One amazing Superzoom! | STEVE HUFF PHOTOS (http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2013/11/11/the-sony-rx10-review-one-amazing-superzoom/)

:)


Otherwise, the whole point of getting a dslr aside from IQ is the versatility that different lenses offer. So if one doesn't plan on changing lenses, then there's really no point buying into a dslr system.

[m3thods]

Here's some Black Friday flyers from Vistek and Henry's. Some goodies in there. I am intrigued by the Benro 40% off deal at Vistek.

Vistek Black Friday Blowout - Nov 29 to Dec 02 - RedFlagDeals.com (http://www.redflagdeals.com/flyers/vistek/black-friday-blowout-nov-29-to-dec-02-2013-21793/)

Henrys Black Friday Sale This Weekend - Nov 29 to Dec 02 - RedFlagDeals.com (http://www.redflagdeals.com/flyers/henrys/black-friday-sale-this-weekend-nov-29-to-dec-02-2013-21909/)

[hoking]

Canon 600EX-RT seems like a pretty good deal @ $399.

I just bought one @ $428.88 2 weeks ago :(

[StylinRed]

if anyone spots or knows of any deals on a pancake lens that i can stick on a Sony Nex cam it would be greatly appreciated :D

[meme405]

Morpheus Stabilizer for GoPro, Smartphone and Small Cameras by Cinevate ? Kickstarter (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cinevate/morpheus-stabilizer-for-gopro-smartphone-and-small)

125 bucks for what looks to be a decent stabilizing rig for action cameras.

[davidhtam]

Canon 600EX-RT seems like a pretty good deal @ $399.

I just bought one @ $428.88 2 weeks ago :(

i bought two of them in october for 399... :D

I love these flashes!

[Ronin]

Morpheus Stabilizer for GoPro, Smartphone and Small Cameras by Cinevate ? Kickstarter (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cinevate/morpheus-stabilizer-for-gopro-smartphone-and-small)

125 bucks for what looks to be a decent stabilizing rig for action cameras.

There are cheaper ones around.

And for about $200, you can get one of those brushless gimbal ones off eBay.

[m3thods]

i bought two of them in october for 399... :D

I love these flashes!

Running an ST-E3-RT? Or another radio trigger set?

[Mashimaro]

Love those 600EX's as well.

I'm using the ST E3 RT on my 5D3 and it's great. Simple to use and amazing range.
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[lowside67]

Is there a place I can buy a local 600EX for $399 today?

[Mashimaro]

Is there a place I can buy a local 600EX for $399 today?

I'm curious too as bcam has then for $450 before taxes currently.

Perhaps a future price match could bring it down if FS is selling for retail?
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[lowside67]

Vistek's regular price is $439, and they are apparently going to be $399 tomorrow. I'd just love to buy one today before the lines get completely retarded...

[m3thods]

ME/Future Shop will honor most price matches, even "sale items" such as the 600EX. YMMV. Also keep in mind that if you catch an astute worker, they'll catch that shipping isn't included in the $399 deals.


The worst that can happen is that they say no.

[LiquidTurbo]

V1, $199

Nikon 1 J1 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 10-30mm VR Zoom 27528 (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/823580-REG/Nikon_27528_1_J1_Mirrorless_Digital.html)

Worth it?

[lowside67]

LD was a no-go on the 600EX for $399. I ended up picking up a used 430EX for $200 and calling it a day, the reality is it's PLENTY of flash for my limited capabilities and needs!

[m3thods]

London drugs is the worst for price matching. Even with proof of pricing, they will do everything in their power to my honour the lower price including bs excuses.

[StylinRed]

V1, $199

Nikon 1 J1 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 10-30mm VR Zoom 27528 (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/823580-REG/Nikon_27528_1_J1_Mirrorless_Digital.html)

Worth it?

wow they got a good deal on the Sony NEX-7 Sony Alpha NEX-7 Digital Camera Limited Edition NEX7K/B2BDL B&H (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1006332-REG/sony_nex7k_b2bdl_alpha_nex_7_digital_camera.html)

i should have waited.... omg

[Ronin]

If you want something price matched at London Drugs, let me know. I might be able to swing it but you have to be serious about buying.

[!MiKrofT]

wow they got a good deal on the Sony NEX-7 Sony Alpha NEX-7 Digital Camera Limited Edition NEX7K/B2BDL B&H (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1006332-REG/sony_nex7k_b2bdl_alpha_nex_7_digital_camera.html)

i should have waited.... omg
Nex7 is an older model though. I'd rather be on the lookout for a Nex6.

[m3thods]

If you want something price matched at London Drugs, let me know. I might be able to swing it but you have to be serious about buying.

Thanks for the offer. But with the other stores out there (even FS and BB have loosened their strictness I find), LD is my last resort now for PMs.

I tried to price match a 10-22 from Best Buy going for 699 at the time. The first LD I went to (King George) gladly obliged, but when I opened the box, it was just the lens! As in, no documentation, no plastic- just box, styrofoam, and lens+caps. They returned it, put another one on hold at Brentwood and said I was all good to go. I get there, and all of a sudden the manager is called in to tell me that they can't sell it. I politely ask why when I was told that I could, and they said that the price was too low to price match. I get that businesses aren't in the business of giving away products, but here I was with proof of stock and price, and they still refused. Left a bad taste.


Edit: For you aspiring astrophotographers out there, the Bower/Samyang/blahblahblah 14mm 2.8 is on sale:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003VWDVLO/ref=gb1h_tit_c-2_3062_4289d40f?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=1WN37WC8D6G5ZE3QAREK&pf_rd_i=540734&pf_rd_p=1678043062

I took the last spot on the wait list, but I doubt I'll actually buy it. Cheapest I've seen anywhere.


Edit/edit: If PS Elements is your usual photo editing tool outside of ACR/LR/Aperture, it's on sale on Amazon as well:

http://www.amazon.com/Adobe-Photoshop-Elements-12-Premiere/dp/B00EOQZB4G

[StylinRed]

Nex7 is an older model though. I'd rather be on the lookout for a Nex6.

yeah but from what i understand they're basically the same with both having their positives and negatives (nex7 with more mpx, more settings etc; nex6 with less noise and two types of focusing tech and wifi) and if you were to buy the nex6 in addition to that 20mm pancake locally @ BF prices it would still cost more than that nex7 deal

I'm seeing going to return my Nex6 to sony if not for that nex7 kit than the nex6 bf prices

rumors of a 7N for Feb announcement though

[Mashimaro]

Have you thought about the A7/A7R instead?

that's one camera i'm interested in once they launch it.

hope it goes well with adapters for my Leica lenses and maybe even my Canon EF lenses.

Broadway Camera in Richmond has a demo on the A7 over the weekend apparently.

[StylinRed]

I would love an A7 but im not willing to pay that price :/
Im having buyers remorse already with the nex because i cant justify spending that on a cam since im such a horrible novice at it :/

Im even thinking about just returning everything and getting a 3N :okay: I always get like this when i buy something

[Ronin]

I figure the A7 is the same as buying a 6D and a A7R is like a grand less than a 5D3.

[LiquidTurbo]

I figure the A7 is the same as buying a 6D and a A7R is like a grand less than a 5D3.

The A7R is more like D800, 36.3MP

[Ronin]

I mean in terms of relative cost.

[sunny_j]

broadway camera price matched the 600EX for $399. picking it up tomorrow morning :)

[davidhtam]

Love those 600EX's as well.

I'm using the ST E3 RT on my 5D3 and it's great. Simple to use and amazing range.
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I'm using pixel king ettl triggers. Super easy to use and I can control everything from the camera menu!

[StylinRed]

Okay Im going nuts here wracking my brain on making a decision
I've purchased a Nex6 I'm going to return it to get in on the BF deals.

what would you guys do?

Nex 7 with 20mm and 18-55mm lens (from bhphotovideo)

or

Nex 6 with 20mm and 16-50mm and 55-210mm lens (henrys bf sale SONY NEX-6 W/ 16-50 & 55-210 LENS NEX6KB (http://www.henrys.com/74405-SONY-NEX-6-W-16-50-And-55-210-LENS.aspx) + http://www.henrys.com/76481-SONY-SEL-20MM-F2-8-LENS-NEX.aspx )

both are the same price

OR

just go with a 3N and forget the other lenses


My only concern is that i may be wasting too much money on something i wont use all the time nor have the skill to use fully so i feel like im being wasteful by spending so much more that's why ive got the 3N up there as an option

I wouldn't get anything at all if my 808 pureview was still working properly

[m3thods]

broadway camera price matched the 600EX for $399. picking it up tomorrow morning :)

Nice! They're another store which is hit/miss with price matching I find. I guess I have to keep buying more from them.

Which location?


Okay Im going nuts here wracking my brain on making a decision
I've purchased a Nex6 I'm going to return it to get in on the BF deals.

what would you guys do?

Nex 7 with 20mm and 18-55mm lens (from bhphotovideo)

or

Nex 6 with 20mm and 16-50mm and 55-210mm lens (henrys bf sale SONY NEX-6 W/ 16-50 & 55-210 LENS NEX6KB (http://www.henrys.com/74405-SONY-NEX-6-W-16-50-And-55-210-LENS.aspx) + http://www.henrys.com/76481-SONY-SEL-20MM-F2-8-LENS-NEX.aspx )

both are the same price

OR

just go with a 3N and forget the other lenses


My only concern is that i may be wasting too much money on something i wont use all the time nor have the skill to use fully so i feel like im being wasteful by spending so much more that's why ive got the 3N up there as an option

I wouldn't get anything at all if my 808 pureview was still working properly

Get the cheapest one (3N), dollar-value wise. If you find yourself using it way more than you thought you would, then upgrade!

[sunny_j]

Nice! They're another store which is hit/miss with price matching I find. I guess I have to keep buying more from them.

Which location?

!

The landsdowne location
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[!MiKrofT]

I would still leave the Nex 7 off the list. The Nex 6 is newer. You'll get less ISO noise from the 6, it has wifi, faster focus with hybrid AF, standard hotshoe. The selling point of Nex7 is mainly physical controls.

If you don't shoot much get the 3N.

[sunny_j]

has anyone come across any deals for 82mm b+w 10 stop nd filters?

[m3thods]

has anyone come across any deals for 82mm b+w 10 stop nd filters?

I don't think I've ever seen higher-end filters on sale. Your best bet is a store-wide discount. Something like "take 20% off our entire store".

That said I've never seen these locally, so you'll likely have to look at the big boys down south (BH, Adorama, Amazon)

[StylinRed]

Okay thanks guys i think i've decided... i think :lol: going to order the 3N as well from Henrys and return one or the other gives me some time to come to a conclusion i guess

i do want to shoot some more so im thinking the nex6 can be something i grow into but at the moment the 3n would be best

[Ronin]

has anyone come across any deals for 82mm b+w 10 stop nd filters?

Let me know if you find one.

I think the Lee Big Stopper is the standard but is incredibly rare to find in stock anywhere.

[laqvrai]

Gastown Photo near Waterfront Station has some really good prices on Nikon D6xx cameras:

Nikon D600 - $1500
Nikon D610 - $1720

Here's their Black Friday pricing:

http://i.minus.com/jb2kCS4UstPna6.jpg
http://i.minus.com/jdSMwm2pdEj8J.jpg

[m3thods]

^ That 6D body price is BRU-TAL.

[hoking]

Aden Camera still has the 600EX-RT for $389.00, if anyone wants to try and pricematch it here?

Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT ** Black Friday Sale - until Dec. 5th ** | Aden Camera (http://www.adencamera.com/product-overviewer.asp?ProdID=3954&Category=10)

[GodZilla]

Any good prices out there for a Joby Gorillapod Focus with ball head?

[Speed2K]

For those of you looking for a decently priced monitor with a 16:10 aspec ratio, Dell is having a sale on their Dell UltraSharp U2412M (http://accessories.dell.com/sna/products/Gaming_Accessories/productdetail.aspx?c=ca&l=en&s=dhs&cs=cadhs1&sku=320-2676), it's $120 off. Available today only though as part of their Days of Deals.

[z3german]

got future shop to price match memory express's price beat of future shops own price :fullofwin:

Snagged a 430EXii for $217+tax brand new

[maksimizer]

broadway camera price matched the 600EX for $399. picking it up tomorrow morning :)

They sold out instantly
:okay:

[Traum]

They sold out instantly
:okay:
I would be inclined to think that they would do a raincheck for you. If not, at least they should be willing to take your money now and order it for you at $399 still?

[Ronin]

Any good prices out there for a Joby Gorillapod Focus with ball head?

Best I've seen is $65 for just the Focus and around $100 for both. I'd be interested as well so if someone see this at a better price, lemme know.

[Traum]

Hmm... this is strangely tempting...

Deal: Canon EF 70-300mm IS USM for $301.11 Shipped - FM Forums (http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1271743)

The 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS is obviously not an L lens, but it is a good lens and the price is right.

[m3thods]

It's ok. I think by all accounts the 55-250 has better IQ, albeit with no USM and shorter by 50mm. It'd make a good travel lens.

I'm not sure how much the Tamron 70-300 USD VC comes at, but there is a ton of praise for it on POTN.

[ForbiddenX]

Nikon 1 J1 SLR Digital Camera w 10 30mm VR Lens Refurbished Adobe Light Room 5 | eBay

$149.99 for the Nikon J1 + 10-30mm AND LR5

[Mr.HappySilp]

Anymore good deals lately or for boxing day. Looking to get a camera for my up coming trips to China. Wanted something better than a smartphone cam.

I was thinking of Sony Cyber-shot Digital Camera HX60V. Will be traveling a lot so something light and small is ideal.

[!MiKrofT]

London Drugs has the Sony A5000 kit for $499.

Camera
16-50mm
55-210mm

[Razor Ramon HG]

FS has the EM10 with 14-42 and 40-150mm for 699

[Mr.HappySilp]

Finally got a digital camera for my trip Canon Powershot SX700 HS 16.1MP 30x Optical Zoom Digital Camera. $279. For the price range this seems one of the better camera.

[Gh0stRider]

Finally got a digital camera for my trip Canon Powershot SX700 HS 16.1MP 30x Optical Zoom Digital Camera. $279. For the price range this seems one of the better camera.

thought about getting that too, but for $259

Canon PowerShot SX700 HS 16.1MP 30X Optical Zoom Digital Camera With Tripod - Black : Point & Shoot Cameras - Future Shop (http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/canon-canon-powershot-sx700-hs-16-1mp-30x-optical-zoom-digital-camera-with-tripod-black-9338b030/10340978.aspx?path=afce65ba0803042222c2e1e1f261f79 2en02)

[Mr.HappySilp]

thought about getting that too, but for $259

Canon PowerShot SX700 HS 16.1MP 30X Optical Zoom Digital Camera With Tripod - Black : Point & Shoot Cameras - Future Shop (http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/canon-canon-powershot-sx700-hs-16-1mp-30x-optical-zoom-digital-camera-with-tripod-black-9338b030/10340978.aspx?path=afce65ba0803042222c2e1e1f261f79 2en02)

The only thing I read is that battery is sort of an issue especially for recording video. But otherwise I think is fine.

[m3thods]

The only thing I read is that battery is sort of an issue especially for recording video. But otherwise I think is fine.

I thought that was his roundabout way of telling you to get a price adjustment. Unless I missed something lol

[Ronin]

Anyone know of any good deals on the Fuji X-T1?

[N.V.M.]

couple on CL...

[m3thods]

^This, otherwise Fuji promos have been light as of late. I'm still waiting on a sale for the 14.

[fuhkyu]

any recommendation for a travel bag/kit?
I have a sony a6000 and will probably be travelling this summer, anything that can double as a day bag (carry water bottle, room for miscellaneous goods, etc.) would be an added bonus.

[ilvtofu]

any recommendation for a travel bag/kit?
I have a sony a6000 and will probably be travelling this summer, anything that can double as a day bag (carry water bottle, room for miscellaneous goods, etc.) would be an added bonus.

I use a Tamrac Rally 5, lets me carry my 10" laptop (Asus transformer), has a front pocket for small things like my point and shoot/filters/batteries, side elastic pocket for something like a water bottle. I use it with my EOS-M so it's on the bigger side.

I dig ThinkTank's mirrorless mover as it's fairly slim but I wasn't sure if it'd fit my laptop Mirrorless Mover® 30i (Heathered Grey) (http://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/mirrorlessmover30iheathered.aspx)

The Tenba bags are on the pricier side but I like their designs
Shoulder Bags for Professional Photography | Shoulder Bags All Sizes (http://www.tenba.com/Categories/Shoulder-Bags.aspx)

Obviously there's a lot of lowepros to check out, but Manfrotto's Unica line is not bad either and I saw some pretty good deals a few weeks ago on their website.

[Ronin]

I will never again buy a camera bag that looks like a camera bag. Just feels less conspicuous on the streets.

[StylinRed]

Just saw this bag on kickstarter, looks like a school bag and you take out the inner camera case and use it as a school bag if you wanted

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2001964454/haven-and-florin-better-design-better-daily-camera?ref=category

https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/003/025/389/c46f18d3e24cfe823bde574f13339618_large.jpg?1418083 263

https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/003/037/429/e1c82d54be26aa899c1d761f18c53bf9_large.jpg?1418329 599

https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/002/996/218/b69b95a5c13680511153bc5733e3b4fb_large.gif?1417495 295

[yray]

^inb4 body tumbles out every time you pull from the top

[fuhkyu]

I was hoping to find something discreet as well, the kickstarter one would be ideal but it says estimated delivery date is July 2015 (will probably be travelling by then already). Also, as yray pointed: out^inb4 body tumbles out every time you pull from the top

Will keep looking and thanks for the suggestions so far!

[StylinRed]

^inb4 body tumbles out every time you pull from the top
Ur right! That's probably why they got it laid flat in the .gif demo!

[Speed2K]

I use a Lowepro Photo Sport. I like that it doesn't look like a traditional camera backpack.

Lowepro | Photo Sport Series Camera Backpack (http://www.lowepro.com/photosport)

http://www.lowepro.com/assets/img/series/Photosport-series-hero.jpg

[lowside67]

That's a bag I have been considering - do you use the tripod attachment? If so, how big of a tripod do you think you could attach comfortably? Trying to find something that will work for my Gitzo 3 series, it's about 6" wide and ~22" long without head.

[Speed2K]

That's a bag I have been considering - do you use the tripod attachment? If so, how big of a tripod do you think you could attach comfortably? Trying to find something that will work for my Gitzo 3 series, it's about 6" wide and ~22" long without head.

If I take a tripod it's usually a more compact one. I'll pull my bag out this weekend and take some measurements for you.

[Razor Ramon HG]

Canon® SL1 Digital Camera Kit - Sears | Sears Canada (http://www.sears.ca/product/canon-sl1-digital-camera-kit/657-000345553-8575B004?extid=affiliate_comj&affiliateid=749547)

Sears website bugged. PM'd successfully at Target for the SL1 w 18-55mm kit.

Bought one for my bro and I. Paid $335 each.

[Araaadi]

anyone else notice that the kickstarter bag's camera compartment looks like a penis and balls?...

[tomatogunk]

SONY a5000 Mirrorless Camera with 16-50mm lens - ILCE5000LB | Walmart.ca (http://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/sony-a5000-mirrorless-camera-with-16-50mm-lens-ilce5000lb/933862?utm_source=Linkshare&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_content=10&utm_campaign=CAqD7bLWUPI&siteID=CAqD7bLWUPI-hQj9y38d1sx1ztNpnDab0A&wmlspartner=CAqD7bLWUPI)

taken from rfd. what a hot deal! A few months ago I bought one from a friend who works at bbuy for $420, and that was with staff discount.

[Mr.HappySilp]

Need a new camera. Drop my Canon Powershot SX700 during my trip and the motor is gone ><. Looking for something around the price range of $200 to $400. Some people suggest I should just spend more and get a DSLR but carrying it around just seems too much weight.

However gf really wanted a DSLR so i might cave in......... really tore what to get.

[m3thods]

Need a new camera. Drop my Canon Powershot SX700 during my trip and the motor is gone ><. Looking for something around the price range of $200 to $400. Some people suggest I should just spend more and get a DSLR but carrying it around just seems too much weight.

However gf really wanted a DSLR so i might cave in......... really tore what to get.

Does she want it because she wants to be able to switch lenses (that you inevitably have to bring where you go)? Or does she want it because she sees friends use them, see their great photos, and thinks that's the only way to get great photos?

If you answer yes to wanting to use different lenses, then you can look at a dslr or mirrorless ilc. If she associates "good photo quality" with a dslr, don't buy one because you'll likely post it on CL shortly after buying.

If you really want to go the dslr route, you should think to buy used to see how you like that type of system before committing money further.

[Nismo200SX]

This is a really hot deal for bundle.
A5000 + 16-50 + 55-210 + Sony bag and lens cloth. for $599 You could easiky sell the zoom but its worth keeping since its a really good performer for a kit zoom.

Sony ILCE5000LBKITL 20.1MP Camera Bundle with 2 Lens SELP1650 and SEL55210B plus Carry Case LCSU21B and Lens Cloth - Black | Bundles | Ratings & Reviews | TheSource.ca (http://www.thesource.ca/estore/Product.aspx?language=en-CA&catalog=Online&category=compact-camera-sale-bundles&product=8034822)

Otherwise the A6000 is now still a fairly hot buy now that Sony finally gave it XAVC-S 50Mb/s in the latest firmware update. And the A7000 apparently delayed till 2016

[Ronin]

A5000 will be $399 with 16-50 on Friday.

[twitchyzero]

A5K is pretty good at $400...okay @ $600 with the kit telephoto + bag. I say this because it's practically an upgraded NEX-3, where A5100 is more akin to a NEX-5.

yep I'm shocked XAVCS is now on the A6K, there's no room for a replacement/upper tier this year unless they add 4K and IBIS...which would likely shoot up to $1000 anyways...might as well buy the A7ii with that budget.

[Mr.HappySilp]

Does she want it because she wants to be able to switch lenses (that you inevitably have to bring where you go)? Or does she want it because she sees friends use them, see their great photos, and thinks that's the only way to get great photos?

If you answer yes to wanting to use different lenses, then you can look at a dslr or mirrorless ilc. If she associates "good photo quality" with a dslr, don't buy one because you'll likely post it on CL shortly after buying.

If you really want to go the dslr route, you should think to buy used to see how you like that type of system before committing money further.

She have used a DSLR before and the pictures she took with it are pretty good.

The issue I always have with DSLR is that is so heavy to carry around and honestly the only time we will use is when we go on vacation which is like once to twice a year so it seems like a waste to spend over $500 + on a camera. A few friend of mine who got the DSLR honestly say they don't use it much anymore being so heavy to carry around. Not to mention you look a tourist with it lol.

[v_tec]

This is a really hot deal for bundle.
A5000 + 16-50 + 55-210 + Sony bag and lens cloth. for $599 You could easiky sell the zoom but its worth keeping since its a really good performer for a kit zoom.

Sony ILCE5000LBKITL 20.1MP Camera Bundle with 2 Lens SELP1650 and SEL55210B plus Carry Case LCSU21B and Lens Cloth - Black | Bundles | Ratings & Reviews | TheSource.ca (http://www.thesource.ca/estore/Product.aspx?language=en-CA&catalog=Online&category=compact-camera-sale-bundles&product=8034822)

Otherwise the A6000 is now still a fairly hot buy now that Sony finally gave it XAVC-S 50Mb/s in the latest firmware update. And the A7000 apparently delayed till 2016

A5000 will be $399 with 16-50 on Friday.

A5K is pretty good at $400...okay @ $600 with the kit telephoto + bag. I say this because it's practically an upgraded NEX-3, where A5100 is more akin to a NEX-5.

yep I'm shocked XAVCS is now on the A6K, there's no room for a replacement/upper tier this year unless they add 4K and IBIS...which would likely shoot up to $1000 anyways...might as well buy the A7ii with that budget.

Friend was looking at the E-PL5 w/ 14-42 for $399.
Thoughts on that camera? I understand it's around 3 years old. But the reviews seem quite solid.

[deuel_1]

I bought my girlfriend the epl5 it's a great little camera. I didn't care for the a5000 when I played around with it. Part of it may be I was already invested in Micro Four Thirds coming from Panasonic. But I just found the Olympus UI a bit easier to use as well.

[m3thods]

She have used a DSLR before and the pictures she took with it are pretty good.

The issue I always have with DSLR is that is so heavy to carry around and honestly the only time we will use is when we go on vacation which is like once to twice a year so it seems like a waste to spend over $500 + on a camera. A few friend of mine who got the DSLR honestly say they don't use it much anymore being so heavy to carry around. Not to mention you look a tourist with it lol.

I'm not sure what her experience with mirrorless is, but you're getting identical IQ if you look at a comparable entry-level DSLR but you get the smaller package. If she really wanted an interchangeable lens camera for travel, I'd definitely look at mirrorless ILCs as being your number one priority. Of course, that's assuming she really needs to switch lenses.

[Ronin]

Unless you're buying full frame or a high speed sports camera like a 7D Mark II, DSLRs are pointless. They're just bigger and heavier with no other benefit over a mirrorless body.

Still a crop sensor but twice the weight.

[ddr]

i'd say look into the system of lenses or adapters etc. before deciding on a body. if u don't plan to buy more lenses, get a premium p/s like lx100 or rx100. had a very similar convo a long time ago and the person was happy with the lx7 until now still.

having said that, i have a lot of olympus stuff and buying refurb when they have 20-25% off direct from olympus is the way to go

[Mr.HappySilp]

Point and shot camera broke on my last trip and saw the Nikon coolpix S7000 on sale. Try it for a bit and man it so bad compare to old camera. Just wonder is it worth it have my old camera fix?

[Ronin]

Fixing a point and shoot? Don't bother. If it isn't under warranty, it'll cost you more just to fix it compared to buying a new one. Perfectly capable point and shoots are available for under $300 like the Nikon S9900.

On the other hand, point and shoots are useless now that most phones have equivalent image quality.

[Traum]

On the other hand, point and shoots are useless now that most phones have equivalent image quality.
The only advantage that p&s have over smart phones is the optical zoom. But most people using p&s / smart phone cameras probably don't care about this capability all that much...

[Mr.HappySilp]

The only advantage that p&s have over smart phones is the optical zoom. But most people using p&s / smart phone cameras probably don't care about this capability all that much...

I notice a pretty big difference in the picture quality between my p&s and from my phone 5s. Especially when I zoom in also when printing 4 * 6 the picture looks a lot better from my p&s.

[mk1freak]

debating on backing at the 375 PD dream level:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/peak-design/the-everyday-messenger-a-bag-for-cameras-and-essen?ref=fundedtoday

what to know what you guys think before i do?
For me i think that spending a little more on a bag to carry equipment that costs thousands is worth it. But then again there might be cheaper options out there i don;t know about. It does look stylish though.
TIA

[Ronin]

The bag is built for DSLRs. I'll wait for them to make a mirrorless version.

[syee]

debating on backing at the 375 PD dream level:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/peak-design/the-everyday-messenger-a-bag-for-cameras-and-essen?ref=fundedtoday

what to know what you guys think before i do?
For me i think that spending a little more on a bag to carry equipment that costs thousands is worth it. But then again there might be cheaper options out there i don;t know about. It does look stylish though.
TIA

Wow, that actually looks like a pretty practical bag. Would make a great replacement for my 7 MDH. Hard to tell how much padding it has though.

[!MiKrofT]

Wow, that actually looks like a pretty practical bag. Would make a great replacement for my 7 MDH. Hard to tell how much padding it has though.
Nice bag but if only it was smaller.

[syee]

debating on backing at the 375 PD dream level:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/peak-design/the-everyday-messenger-a-bag-for-cameras-and-essen?ref=fundedtoday

what to know what you guys think before i do?
For me i think that spending a little more on a bag to carry equipment that costs thousands is worth it. But then again there might be cheaper options out there i don;t know about. It does look stylish though.
TIA

So I ended up going in on the Kickstarter for the EDM and it arrived today. Smaller than I thought it would be. It actually feels physically smaller than my Crumpler 7 Million Dollar Home thought it was able to fit everything in with room to spare. The Crumpler seems to have a deeper base but narrower width, while the EDM has a narrower base but wider width. I'm undecided on which one I want to keep at the moment. Will give the EDM a few days on the road to figure out how functional it actually is.

[Ronin]

I tried it out last week and thought the opposite...it's even bigger than I thought!

Fine for DSLRs...but hotdog down a hallway for mirrorless systems.

[syee]

Hah, I guess compared to a Crumpler 7MDH it felt smaller. Definitely geared towards the DSLR crowd though. I've got a 6D with 24-70, a 17-40 and a 70-200 f2.8 and there's a little bit of room to spare.

[Traum]

Not a fan of the 60D myself, but this looks like a very good deal:

Canon 60D w/ 24mm f/2.8 STM (http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/van/pho/5470861726.html)

If you have some patience and the time, you can probably even turn a small profit from it.

[Razor Ramon HG]

m43 - Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 is on sale at Kerrisdale for $199.

Great lens so far.

[v_tec]

Sony Alpha A7 Body - $398 USD
Sony Alpha a7 Mirrorless Digital Camera ILCE7/B (http://www.adorama.com/ISOA7.html)

It's not the latest one, 2.5 yrs old, but nevertheless a smoking price for a FF mirrorless.

[XplicitLuder]

link shows a price of 1000$ lol goddam

[v_tec]

link shows a price of 1000$ lol goddam

Price has been fixed now. Apparently it was a price error and orders have been cancelled.
Sony full frame mirrorless A7 Camera 398us - RedFlagDeals.com Forums (http://forums.redflagdeals.com/sony-full-frame-mirrorless-a7-camera-398us-1968959/)

:okay:

[twitchyzero]

vanilla a7 AF is awful slow...just FYI if you're thinking of going native glass

half decent
Sony NEX 7 mirrorless camera 24.3 MP (http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/rds/ele/5523456231.html)
good deal
Sony NEX-5 Mirrorless Camera Body (http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/van/pho/5485865933.html)

[!MiKrofT]

m43 - Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 is on sale at Kerrisdale for $199.

Great lens so far.
Very tempting. The only m4/3 lens I own is the 12-40 2.8 pro. Although I should technically be saving my $$ to get some lenses for my 6d.