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Canon Camera (DSLR, Elph, Powershot etc...) Boxing Day Deals Thread

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Oct 13, 2006
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KINGJAMES WITNESS 23 wrote: Any recommendation on lens for the T3i? I just recently bought one so I only have the 18-55 lens that came with it.
I'm carrying around:
Body: T1i
Canon 50mm MK1 f1.8
Tokina 11-16mm F2.8 IF DX
Tamron 17-50mm VC F2.8
Canon 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS

My weakest lens is obviously the telephoto 70-300mm but I rarely shoot telephoto anyways. But for a beginner/novice this setup has served me well.
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Meh T4i is almost 200$ cheaper on eBay with tons for sale. The T3i bundle would be the deal not T4i this year
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Babbelfish wrote: Meh T4i is almost 200$ cheaper on eBay with tons for sale. The T3i bundle would be the deal not T4i this year
Does the T3i have the flip out and rotating led screen like the T4i?
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Penlakes wrote: Does the T3i have the flip out and rotating led screen like the T4i?
Yes. Big difference is touch screen and video auto focus in t4i. Otherwise basically the same.
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Sep 7, 2011
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If you want a deal on the t4i, find a best buy with some open box ones. They do 10% off of the sale price, which brings it from $649.99 to $584.99.

I just bought one that was clearly never even used, just had one fingerprint on the screen.
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Dec 22, 2008
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amplified wrote: I'm carrying around:
Body: T1i
Canon 50mm MK1 f1.8
Tokina 11-16mm F2.8 IF DX
Tamron 17-50mm VC F2.8
Canon 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS

My weakest lens is obviously the telephoto 70-300mm but I rarely shoot telephoto anyways. But for a beginner/novice this setup has served me well.
Nice set of lenses, I too am still holding the T1i, (itching to upgrade to the T3i or T4i, but might pass for another year) HOWEVER I am really looking for a solid lens to add to my collection. I have the 18-55 that came with the kit, and bought a 55-250IS to go along with it, planning on getting the cheap $99 Portrait lens this boxing day, but i really want a nice lense for my Birding adventures. The 55-250 does a good job, but I am looking for a step up, but in the process don't want to break the bank. You know what I mean?

Any suggestions? I heard the 70-200 is the way to go, and would like the (IS) feature included, but the price difference between models is thru the roof, your thoughts?
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wozman24 wrote: Nice set of lenses, I too am still holding the T1i, (itching to upgrade to the T3i or T4i, but might pass for another year) HOWEVER I am really looking for a solid lens to add to my collection. I have the 18-55 that came with the kit, and bought a 55-250IS to go along with it, planning on getting the cheap $99 Portrait lens this boxing day, but i really want a nice lense for my Birding adventures. The 55-250 does a good job, but I am looking for a step up, but in the process don't want to break the bank. You know what I mean?

Any suggestions? I heard the 70-200 is the way to go, and would like the (IS) feature included, but the price difference between models is thru the roof, your thoughts?
Unless you are planning to use it in very low light levels, I would think the 70-200 F4L Non-IS is more than capable. Put the savings in the difference into a nice travel tripod :)
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Feb 5, 2007
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venture89 wrote: Looking for a zoom L lens this year. Do they ever go on sale?
Was holding out as well but gave into the amazon price match at $185 for the Canon a few weeks ago. 55-250.

Now I see future shop has the L series F/4 70-200 at $599 as a door crasher. Pretty much the best price I have ever seen on it. Tempted to switch but I think for $185 I will give the basic lens a try first.
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Dec 29, 2005
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I shoot mostly video on my t3i and I originally had the kit 18-55mm and 55-250mm lens but the kit didn't have enough zoom and the 55-200 wasn't wide enough. I got the 18-200mm lens and haven't looked back since. I'd love to try an 18-135 to see if I'd really miss the extra 65mm of zoom.

On a side note, I looked at my receipt for the 55-250mm lens I bought last boxing day and it was $20 cheaper last year ($249.99) than this year ($269.99).
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Dec 28, 2006
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Yes, IS one is the way to go, but you can also say the 2.8 IS II L is the way to go, it really depends on your buget, the non IS 70-200 is a stellar lens, one of the best value in Canon line up, go for it if you have the money.
wozman24 wrote: Nice set of lenses, I too am still holding the T1i, (itching to upgrade to the T3i or T4i, but might pass for another year) HOWEVER I am really looking for a solid lens to add to my collection. I have the 18-55 that came with the kit, and bought a 55-250IS to go along with it, planning on getting the cheap $99 Portrait lens this boxing day, but i really want a nice lense for my Birding adventures. The 55-250 does a good job, but I am looking for a step up, but in the process don't want to break the bank. You know what I mean?

Any suggestions? I heard the 70-200 is the way to go, and would like the (IS) feature included, but the price difference between models is thru the roof, your thoughts?
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I'm hoping to get the 85 mm f1.8. If anyone knows a good deal, please share. Thanks!
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Nov 24, 2008
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tickyboy wrote: According to a best buy email this morning:

Canon T3i 18-55mm with accessory kit - bag, battery - will be $539.99, min 30 per store
This...plus will be picking up the $37.99 SanDisk 64GB SDXC Memory Card to go along with it :)
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Dec 22, 2012
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VICTORIA
I wasn't planning on anything but an extra CF card or two this Boxing Day, but that 70-200 f4 for $599 is mighty tempting. My lens game plan at this point (just upgraded from an XSi to a used 7D last week, finally) was to wait until I can afford the 2.8 non-IS model, but this seems like pretty much a free rental. I've seen two of the f4s selling used for $575 and $625 recently, so I think anyone dreaming of one of the higher-end ones could definitely justify getting this as a step up from the 55-250 (which I'm using right now - good lens for the price, but by no means an "L"), enjoying it for however long it takes to save up another $500-1500 (depending on what you want next), and selling it for pretty much the same as you paid.

PS: This post may or may not have been partially to convince myself that I should buy it. Hopefully it worked.
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shaynebow wrote: I wasn't planning on anything but an extra CF card or two this Boxing Day, but that 70-200 f4 for $599 is mighty tempting. My lens game plan at this point (just upgraded from an XSi to a used 7D last week, finally) was to wait until I can afford the 2.8 non-IS model, but this seems like pretty much a free rental. I've seen two of the f4s selling used for $575 and $625 recently, so I think anyone dreaming of one of the higher-end ones could definitely justify getting this as a step up from the 55-250 (which I'm using right now - good lens for the price, but by no means an "L"), enjoying it for however long it takes to save up another $500-1500 (depending on what you want next), and selling it for pretty much the same as you paid.

PS: This post may or may not have been partially to convince myself that I should buy it. Hopefully it worked.
Go for it! Not sure if it will be online as a doorcrasher but I would check tomorrow night as I am finding that is a hell of a lot better than standing outside a future shop store on boxing day.
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Anybody know if there will be a deal somewhere on 50mm f/1.4...? Henry and Vistek both claim to have "canon lenses on sale" but there is a lack of specific detail here.
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Oct 23, 2007
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Don't know if this was posted, but Blacks has the T4i and 18-55mm lens for $599 boxing day
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Oct 6, 2008
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for those in the prairies, Don's Photo has a T3i kit with 18-55mm, 50mm 1.8 lens and an extra battery for $599. I wish this was in the GTA

Any chance stores would match competitors boxing day price?

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