Reddit mentions of Canon EOS Rebel T6 Digital SLR Camera Kit with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 is II Lens, Built-in WiFi and NFC - Black (Renewed)

• $280 - Used Canon SL1 in great condition. Body only so you'll need to grab a kit lens - which are as low as $15 from ebay. You could spend up to $40-50 for a generally new kit lens, but avoid paying full price if you're really tight on cash. Folks get rid of these all the time so the resale value should be pretty low.
  
  
• $350 - Used Canon T4i in great condition. Body only again.
  
  
• $360 - Certified refurbished Canon T6 with kit lens from Amazon. THis is the most straight forward and simplest "tightest budget vs. trusted quality" option.
  
• $440 - Canon SL2. Body only. Offically refurbished by Canon so you're getting a great quality camera and lens.
  
  
• $450 - Canon T6 with kit lens. Officially refurbished by Canon.
  
  
• Save up a little more and get a brand new entry level DSLR for around $450; or for $550 a bundle from Amazon that comes with a kit 18-55 mm lens and a kit telephoto lens. It'll last and you'll learn a lot.

for around this price you don't really have a lot of choices.

You can find a Canon T5 or with some luck a T6

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IB1BTWI/ref=psdc_3017941_t2_B01LQMI4V2

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XNTPN8C/ref=psdc_3017941_t2_B00IB1BTWI

or the Nikon 3300

https://www.amazon.com/Nikon-D3300-AF-P-18-55mm-Digital/dp/B01JN28QQA/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1518111206&sr=1-3&keywords=nikon+D3300

And the sony offer in this price range is the 5100, that is a mirrorless, nor a DSLR.



I do prefer the Canon, but mostly because I have a Canon and lots of accessories. I bought a T6 for my sister so she can borrow what she needs.

Used market is a mess... Sometimes you get a Canon 5D for 300, and sometimes you can't even get a T5i... And you never know about the shutter, if it is busted or working fine.

Buy new or refurbished, it is "safer".

I would consider a little bit higher price point and maybe a mirrorless.

Sure, but I mean it doesn't have to be a t3i, I just meant to shop around a bit and that you don't necessarily need the latest model when these are essentially all 1080p cameras with pretty similar sensors & bodies. This one seems like a good deal right now though ($355) and has wifi: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XNTPN8C/

I looked up the cameras you mentioned, and I think she wants something more like your bulky dslr. Is cannon the way to go? Would you buy the 1300d or 200d? I also found this one that looks similar:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XNTPN8C/ref=s9_acsd_top_hd_bw_bCf6T_c_x_1_w?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-3&pf_rd_r=RXWHYW68TM3NF585109B&pf_rd_r=RXWHYW68TM3NF585109B&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=10883382-b387-56bf-a461-bac786b0fcf7&pf_rd_p=10883382-b387-56bf-a461-bac786b0fcf7&pf_rd_i=3017941

If they have $500, and want a Canon, 12 seconds on Amazon is all the research you need.

Bottom end for the camera is basically a Canon rebel, so the Canon Rebel T6 will be your cheapest option. Below that, you can look at used options or use a cellphone.

For editing software, you should look at Davinci Resolve, or pay monthly for premiere pro.

I took a couple of film classes in college but didn't end up minoring in photography since I didn't have the money for a DSLR at the time. I still have the Canon K2 body but am wanting to get a DSLR body that will work with the EOS lenses I already have. My question is whether or not a refurbished camera is going to be a good body. I'm trying to bring in some freelance design work to get the money for the DSLR and am trying to get an idea of what I'll need to spend. This one is Amazon renewed, should it be a good deal or should I look at brand new? Canon EOS Rebel T6 Digital SLR Camera Kit with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 is II Lens, Built-in WiFi and NFC - Black (Renewed) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XNTPN8C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_gz6NDbS5VKKC2

Hello,

I teach photography in a middle school I'm looking to upgrade our equipment. This means buying 15 or so sweet new cameras, but there are budget concerns. I'm looking for cameras with manual exposure settings that are easily accessible. Max budget per camera is probably $250, so I know that rules out most DSLRs. A DSLR would be great but a fixed lens situation would also be fine as long as it has good manual functionality. This is the one I was looking at but it may be Juuuuuuust out of our budget. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks!

This one right here: https://www.amazon.com/EOS-Rebel-T6-Digital-18-55mm/dp/B06XNTPN8C/ref=sr_1_2?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1511203001&sr=1-2&keywords=canon+rebel

It's an introductory model to SLR photography. You're not going to look hip wielding it but it is 90% of what any other SLR is, including high end pro models. If you ever feel limited by this camera then the student will have become the master and you'll know exactly what to get as an upgrade.

Camera: canon t6 refurbished $350
audio: rode ntg2, an xlr cable, cheap boom pole
You can get the mic used for about $200, spend another $200 for a tascam dr-60

A 5 in 1 reflector kit from neewer for another $20

A few clamp lights and 3200/5600k bulbs


An okay tripod for now

And a cheap shoulder rig

That all should come out to around $1000 and should definitely be enough to get you started. Some of the stuff is a bit cheaper and you’ll need to replace as you move on and understand your needs better but there’s not much quality equipment to be bought if you need a whole package for around $1000