Is canon T3i a good investment: Need some help, a friend of mine wants to sell me his used Canon T3i, now I have never used a Canon, as most of my friend know I am a Nikon person, but...

One Camera One Lens Loc: Traveling

Need some help, a friend of mine wants to sell me his used Canon T3i, now I have never used a Canon, as most of my friend know I am a Nikon person, but he wants to dump if for $200.00, now all my friends that use Canons seem to have Canons D6 and D7 and double Ds but nothing about this Canon, those that use it would be a big help in filling me in on it's ability and soundness.
Thanks guys any and all suggestions is welcomed

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

One Camera One Lens wrote:

Need some help, a friend of mine wants to sell me his used Canon T3i, now I have never used a Canon, as most of my friend know I am a Nikon person, but he wants to dump if for $200.00, now all my friends that use Canons seem to have Canons D6 and D7 and double Ds but nothing about this Canon, those that use it would be a big help in filling me in on it's ability and soundness.
Thanks guys any and all suggestions is welcomed

You could probably buy it for $200 and sell it for a profit on ebay. The T3i is not a top tier Canon.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_sacat=0&_from=R40&_nkw=canon+t3i&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&rt=nc

Coker Loc: Havana, IL

HI One Camera One Lens. I teach photography at two colleges and LOVE my t3i camera. My wedding/Racing camera is the 7D. Here is a link which was taken with the T3i. http://www.cokerphotos.com/Family/Jordan-Bollinger-6-months/39064902_gpt3ZF#!i=3228980333&k=KzVxr48

Coker Loc: Havana, IL

I will purchas the $200 camera is you do not.. Thanks

Tom S. Loc: Hillsboro, Ore.

They're adequate cameras but certainly not the most deluxe item. My friend enjoys his very much. $200 is below market price for a used one w/kit lens. Depends on what else you'd like to do w/those two C notes, I guess, and whether your friend would be offended if you sold it again right away.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Canon-EOS-Rebel-T3i-600D-18-0-MP-Digital-SLR-Camera-Black-Kit-w-EF-S-IS-/181420742566?pt=Digital_Cameras&hash=item2a3d84d7a6

Tom Kelley Loc: Roanoke, Virginia

I've owned mine for two years. For me, it's perfect. It does everything i need to do, it's the right size and weight, easy to use and never has given me a problem. If you're a Professional and need some of the "Bells and Whistles," that the higher priced Canons offer, then it's not for you. If you're like me, Nature shots, birding, macro, landscape shots, then i would recommend it.

Bren Loc: Michigan

I use a T3i and it has been a terrific camera for me, This camera does everything I need it to do and more. I have followed the advice of many on this forum who say invest in good glass over a fancier camera. I want to move to a full frame but honestly there is no compelling reason to do so. I would love it even more if I had only paid $200!

bigwolf40 Loc: Effort, Pa.

I have one and like it a lot. Well worth the $200. It's a perfect carry around camera with an 18-200 lens or the 18-135 attached...Rich

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Have you handled it? There can be quite a difference in the feel, shape/weight and so forth, between Nikons and Canons. And also the crop-sensor SLR's, like this T3i.

I love my T3i and I love the 55-250 kit lens I bought around the same time.

But if all your friends have the full-frame cameras, will you be happy with "less" ? :) I know many people get a bit hung up on gear rather than the ease of use, quality for the price, and so forth.

lighthouse Loc: No Fixed Abode

It is quite a good camera.
It is not an investment.

One Camera One Lens wrote:

Need some help, a friend of mine wants to sell me his used Canon T3i, now I have never used a Canon, as most of my friend know I am a Nikon person, but he wants to dump if for $200.00, now all my friends that use Canons seem to have Canons D6 and D7 and double Ds but nothing about this Canon, those that use it would be a big help in filling me in on it's ability and soundness.
Thanks guys any and all suggestions is welcomed

Dianakkb Loc: Norwalk, Ohio

Coker wrote:

HI One Camera One Lens. I teach photography at two colleges and LOVE my t3i camera. My wedding/Racing camera is the 7D. Here is a link which was taken with the T3i. http://www.cokerphotos.com/Family/Jordan-Bollinger-6-months/39064902_gpt3ZF#!i=3228980333&k=KzVxr48

The pictures on this link are great. I like the T3i as well. I went backwards from a T5i to the T3i. Just something about the first one I didn't like and I can't put my finger on what it was.

LFingar Loc: Claverack, NY

For $200 you don't really need to ask. Just buy it. If it is in good condition it is worth every penny of that price. I had one for 2 yrs and it took excellent photos.

calden

I received one as a gift. Great camera but it feels a little small in my right hand.

amehta Loc: Boston

One Camera One Lens wrote:

Need some help, a friend of mine wants to sell me his used Canon T3i, now I have never used a Canon, as most of my friend know I am a Nikon person, but he wants to dump if for $200.00, now all my friends that use Canons seem to have Canons D6 and D7 and double Ds but nothing about this Canon, those that use it would be a big help in filling me in on it's ability and soundness.
Thanks guys any and all suggestions is welcomed

What do you think it would do that your current cameras do not do? Do you still have the Nikon pro body and D3x00?

SHLeM52 Loc: Jacksonville, FL

One Camera One Lens wrote:

Need some help, a friend of mine wants to sell me his used Canon T3i, now I have never used a Canon, as most of my friend know I am a Nikon person, but he wants to dump if for $200.00, now all my friends that use Canons seem to have Canons D6 and D7 and double Ds but nothing about this Canon, those that use it would be a big help in filling me in on it's ability and soundness.
Thanks guys any and all suggestions is welcomed

You didn't mention if it had a lens with it or not.
I'm transitioning from an Olympus OM1 film camera to a T3i DSLR, and I love it. It's a great camera for the price, and $200 is a great price. It's not full frame, but it is much lighter than a full frame. My advice, if you can afford it is to buy it and try it out. If you decide you don't like it, I'm sure someone on here will be glad to take it off your hands!