Reddit mentions of Canon EOS Rebel T5 Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm IS II + EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Bundle

I have a Canon EOS Rebel T5 and would love some tutorial/class/resources for stepping up my game.

Some resources regarding pet photography would also be very welcome, since I volunteer at the local shelter and was drafted as the unofficial cat photographer, ha.

I always worry when recommending equipment because there are so many options and honestly recommending the right one based on your needs is difficult. That being said there are several great deals on the camera market right now.

Canon is offering the
T5 with two lenses for 599.99

(http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00V73JZY6/ref=mp_s_a_1_sc_3?qid=1458226791&sr=8-3-spell&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=t5+canera)

If you're a Nikon guy, Nikon is offering there fun little D3300 with two lenses for about the same price range. I personally recommend this because I think this is the better option in terms of specs.

(http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00T8LQ8VW/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1458227047&sr=8-2&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=nikon+d3300&dpPl=1&dpID=41G8D-4CF3L&ref=plSrch)

And just as an outsider here is a body that I own and absolutely love that is great for filming and time lapse.

(http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00NEWZDRG/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1458227297&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=7d+mark+ii&dpPl=1&dpID=41Wd4GbZ-HL&ref=plSrch)

Also a time lapse controller will be needed so here is one I recommend

(http://www.mindarin.com)

You just missed a Canon t5 deal on Amazon for Black Friday, but you can still grab one for $449 which isn't terrible. (http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Digital-Camera-18-55mm-75-300mm/dp/B00V73JZY6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1449091128&sr=8-1&keywords=cannon+t5+dslr)

But, I'd like to note that the older t2i/t3i are much more favorable. A lot of people I know have complaints about the t5 models. Differences can be adequately reviewed here: http://snapsort.com/compare/Canon-EOS-Rebel-T5-vs-Canon-T3i/detailed

If you're really looking for options, check out snapsort.com in general- they have a slider, so you can put in your budget and find the right camera for you.

Is your moon criteria because you want to be able to zoom really far or that you feel only decent cameras can do that? I ask because if you don't need a long reach you could put more money toward a better camera/lens that's shorter.

If you don't need long reach and want a small camera a used RX100 will give you great quality for stills and video for under $400. You mention travel so I think for walking around it's great. It's a fixed lens though so you can't get more out of it down the line.

If you're thinking of it more like an investment and you'll grow into it over time you'll probably want to go with an ILC (interchangeable lens camera). Mirrorless will be smaller DSLR will be bigger. Just know that you're buying into a whole ecosystem because because lenses aren't swapable between brands. There are adapters but generally you lose things like auto focus unless you pay big bucks for an adapter.

For DSLR a used Nikon D3300 or Canon T6 is under $400. For mirrorless a used Sony a5000. There's also the micro 4/3's mirrorless systems but someone else would have to chime in for recommendations as I have no experience w/ them.

I should note that all my specific recommendations don't have a ton of reach (can't get far subjects). But what you save on that gets you incredible quality if you take the time to learn. Also w/ the ILC cameras you could get a telephoto lens in the future. You could get a cheaper body and get a kit that has 2 lenses one of which is a telephoto - used Nikon D3100 Kit or used Canon T5 kit for right at $400. You have to swap lens to go long. If you really want that zoom for cheaper or smaller overall size probably look at choices in this article.

That said if you're going to stay on auto mode all the time my recommendations are probably not worth the price premium since you won't get the most out of it. Save some bucks and get a point and shoot that's easier to travel with and you're more likely to take out and use. I will say the quality gap between camera phones and point and shoots is pretty minimal these days. You probably need to spend $300-$400 for the significant jump in quality.

I started with a Canon and an 18-55mm lens along the lines of this. Very user friendly and great quality pictures. Refurbished models in general are a great deal- what's more important is that you look into investing in lenses that you can use in the future.

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Author: /u/J_Yoonits

My housemate bought a camera but received a different one
>Hi, I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this but I'm not sure where else to post it. My housemate recently bought a camera from somebody off of our college's craigslist page.
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> http://imgur.com/a/zP7OS
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> The title says that it is a "Canon Rebel T5 Camera" but it is not, it is actually a Canan Rebel XS.
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> The Rebel T5 looks like this: https://www.amazon.com/Canon-Digital-Camera-18-55mm-75-300mm/dp/B00V73JZY6
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> and if you look at the camera from the facebook post, the logo is in the bottom right and says XS. He didn't realize until a few hours later that he'd been sold a different camera. When he tried to contact the seller she first said that she had sold him the correct camera, and later proceeded to block him on facebook. Is there anything my housemate can do to try and get his money back, or is he out of luck?
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amazon US sells that bundle for US$427, and it was $399 last Black Friday. New, with full warranty.

The newer T6 2-lens bundle sells new, with full warranty, for $449.

So, aside from the question of checking out gear, make sure this deal is really a deal.

In August, my wife and I will be going to New Mexico to visit some family. We're planning to do a day hike up a mountain and I was hoping to take my camera (Cannon T5 bundle), but I'm not sure what kind of gear would be nessisary/needed for a hike that wouldn't be too strenuous to take along. I am very new to photography and have a somewhat limited budget so I don't need anything too fancy, just anything that will make the hike easier, or help me get better photos.

Which of these would you recommend?

Option 1

Option 2

I am not looking to do any specific type of photography at the moment. However, down the road I may get into some very basic macro. /shrug

I'm sorry I can't really give any more information, for I am just about as new to this as you can be.