Canon EOS Rebel T3 (Page 3): Re' 'cjkrb's' advice by buying a book about your camera, I purchased about 2yrs ago via Amazon (used, almost like new) for about £5 explaining the 'Digital...

kitcar Loc: Liverpool.Merseyside. UK

Thombar wrote:

I'm brand new to Dslr cameras and saw a great deal on the Canon EOS Rebel T3 but I have no idea whether it is a fair, good, or great camera. I know the Canon is a good name brand but back in my old 35mm days I used either a Nikon or Minolta. Anyone have any input that would be useful I would appreciate it. PS: I already purchased the camera so hopefully you won't tear it down too much. ;)

Re' 'cjkrb's' advice by buying a book about your camera, I purchased about 2yrs ago via Amazon (used, almost like new) for about £5 explaining the 'Digital Rebel-XTi/400D' by Charlotte K Lowrie. One of the best "hold your hand" publications I have read. Sorry to say (maybe I'm thick) it made more sense than the manual that came with the camera.

scatt Loc: Racine, WI.

I got my t3 about 5 months ago and have been having a ball. I started some classes a week ago. And i'm still having fun. I hope you will enjoy as well.

Brooklyn-Camera Loc: Brooklyn, New York City

I purchased the T3 two years ago this December. I use it to shoot sports, mainly hockey and it is fine. I shoot in manual and I purchased the SIGMA 70-200mm f2.8 and the pics are great. My word to you Thombar is just shoot, shoot and keep shooting till you get the hang of the camera. Good luck with the T3 and welcome aboard.

Shutterbugsailer Loc: Staten Island NY (AKA Cincinnati by the Sea)

Thombar wrote:

I want to thank everyone who responded to my "newbie" request and for input on my new Canon EOS Rebel T3i. I'm thinking I made a good decision to "impulse" buy the Canon and definitely joining this group was very smart.

Although I primarily use bridge cameras and Micro 4/3, I couldn't resist the temptation last Black Friday to get a T3 with 18-55 kit lens and a 75-300 zoom for the sum total of $500.00, tax included. One particular advantage of this model over other entry DSLRs is that is has been around longest. As a result, you are buying a camera that has the "bugs" worked out of it, and because it isn't the "latest and greatest", can often be had for a great price.

KJ Smith Loc: Kansas City

I love my T3! Still trying to get through the 250 pages of the owners' manual I printed from the CD but it takes great pictures & really is relatively easy to use. I also bought a 70-200mm lens, which is on the Reb all the time. I know there's a lot I have yet to learn but I'm not in to all the post-photo processing stuff. I take a picture, the card is downloaded at Walgreen's, poof!, there's my picture! Go have some fun with it!!

Thombar Loc: Hominy, OK

Hi Guys,
Hey, I'm old and got confused. When I was looking at the specials I saw both the T3 and T3i. I actually purchased the T3 so your recommendation was great. Also got the: David Busch's Compact Field Guide for the Canon EOS Rebel T3/1100D. Might be overkill but I'll take all the info I can get.
Got my camera late yesterday afternoon and I think I'm going to love it. But at the moment I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed with all the bells and whistles. :roll:
Regards,
Thom

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

Thombar wrote:

Hi Guys,
Hey, I'm old and got confused. When I was looking at the specials I saw both the T3 and T3i. I actually purchased the T3 so your recommendation was great. Also got the: David Busch's Compact Field Guide for the Canon EOS Rebel T3/1100D. Might be overkill but I'll take all the info I can get.
Got my camera late yesterday afternoon and I think I'm going to love it. But at the moment I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed with all the bells and whistles. :roll:
Regards,
Thom

The compact field guide is a good volume to take with you, but the full version of his book, which is three times the size, will give you a lot more detailed information about your camera.

Thombar Loc: Hominy, OK

Thanks again. Guess I did good getting both. :lol:

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

Thombar wrote:

Thanks again. Guess I did good getting both. :lol:

I have both for my Canon 60D, and still refer to them occasionally even after 3 years of ownership. The field guide is just a subset of the larger book in an overall smaller and more portable spiral format. Depending on your camera bag it may even fit in a pocket so you'll always have it close by.

paul2u Loc: W/PA

you can't go wrong with the T3i. Buy Canon EOS Rebel T31
for Dummies,about $20.00 Got mine on Ebay but I'm sure
Barnes and Nobble also has it..
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/canon-eos-rebel-t3i-600d-for-dummies-julie-adair-king/1111775549?ean=9781118094983