T2i vs. T3i vs. 60D at DVinfo.net

John Cash · May 18th, 2011, 12:19 PM

I had a T2i but its no longer with me. I do get a replacement for free but right now there are no T2i's to be found. I can pay 100 dollars more for a T3i or 400 more for a 60D. Im more into the video end than the photo. What would you do, or How does the T3i vs T2i compare? I know the 60D is the best choice, but not sure I want to spend 400

Thanks

Stelios Christofides · May 18th, 2011, 02:38 PM

I also had the T2 (550D) and went faulty and I have chosen to replace it with 60D. I could,'t be happier. I also use it for video mostly. Go for the 60D. Money wisely invested.

stelios

Kin Lau · May 20th, 2011, 02:45 PM

Main differences/advantages btwn 60D & T3i

60D - larger battery, more expensive, harder to find 3rd party, fractional ISO like 125, 160, 250, 320 etc and the extra rear control wheel.
T3i - same battery as the T2i, cheaper but 3rd party options are readily available, tele-crop feature, same size as your T2i.

Robert James · May 20th, 2011, 03:34 PM

Correct me if I am wrong as I have read this in a few places but isn't the t2i video pretty much the same as the 60d?

Also, I was miffed at first that the T3i came out a few months after I purchased the t2i...however, from talking with camera shops and others the only real plus is that swivel screen which I suppose isn't much of an upgrade. Let's see what the t4i has to offer.

Stelios Christofides · May 21st, 2011, 05:57 AM

This is interesting:

Picturing Change Canon T3i (600D) vs 60D vs T2i (550D) vs 7D, etc.

Chris Estrella · May 21st, 2011, 11:34 AM

I have the T2i and got the 60D when it came out and I'm very happy with it. I love the swivel screen, which you're going to get with either choice. I was tired at holding the T2i at eye level, and it really helps with those high and low shots.

I haven't read enough about the tele-crop feature (apparently 3x is the only one you should use, and 10x is a no-no) but it does seem interesting. I would totally use it for events when I can't get close enough.

If you go with the T3i, you can spend the other $300 on batteries, lens, or anything else you need. Both cameras record the same video, but you need good lenses and lighting to achieve it.

Taky Cheung · May 24th, 2011, 01:09 AM

I bought a T3i recently. The 3X digital zoom really works well in many situation. Then I found out about the audio control on T3i, so I bought another T3i today to replace my two T2i. Is the manual audio control available on 60D too?

Bill Bruner · May 26th, 2011, 07:54 PM

Both the T3i and the 60D have manual audio gain control straight out of the box.

Stock T2is, without the Magic Lantern hack, have automatic audio gain control (which, in a quiet room, hisses like a snake ;-))

If I were to buy another Canon mirror-box DSLR, I'd get the

T3i

-- it seems to me to be the most bang for the buck.

Jon Fairhurst · May 26th, 2011, 09:27 PM

Even with Canon's manual gain, you will get some hiss. Magic Lantern is the key to reducing hiss when recording to the camera.

Alan Halfhill · May 26th, 2011, 11:01 PM

I have the 60D. The better build and sound are improvement over the Rebel series. I do not use ML, so I keep the audio at one quarter or less. I use external amplification with a JuicedLink DT454 or a single Sennheiser G2 wireless.

For Stills I like the bigger viewfinder and the camera is quieter. I came from a 7D.

Greg Fiske · May 27th, 2011, 10:08 AM

"Even with Canon's manual gain, you will get some hiss. Magic Lantern is the key to reducing hiss when recording to the camera. "

Unless you pair it up with one of the new rode mics. The +20 gain eliminates the hiss. I use it on a 5d mark II and its a great combo.

Paul Digges · June 3rd, 2011, 07:19 PM

I've got to say that I am super glad that I went with the 60D for a couple reasons. For starters shooting video the articulating screen just allows me to get shots my friend sooting with a T2i has much harder times acquiring. Obviously this feature is on the T3i as well.

Second, having the info screen on top of the camera by the shutter button is super nice as well since I can just glance down and get info rather than having to have it all displayed on the LCD in the back just putting info over the image I'm trying to capture. Having a relatively "empty" EVF is nice.

I think the body is a lot nicer too honestly. It's really personal preference with budget though. The reviews out there have beaten that point to death as all 3 cams put out pretty much identical footage. The options are just little luxuries that get you to that point.

Taky Cheung · June 3rd, 2011, 07:26 PM

agree with the articulating screen. It makes shooting much easier and flexible. I can now raise up the tripod if I stand in front of a crowd.

I now have T3i the 3X crop zoom also makes a huge plus on shooting with a standard lens.

David Chilson · June 4th, 2011, 04:54 AM

For me the choice between the 60D and T3i came down to do I want the extra ISO's of the 60D or want the 3X crop. I went with the T3i.

Jonathan Palfrey · June 4th, 2011, 10:28 AM

Trying to decide myself either to get two T3i's or two 60Ds to replace T2i's

I think I'm going to go for the T3i, its quite a saving over a 60D and all your losing is the larger grip and ISOs of the 60D, not enough in my eyes to be worth the extra cost. I think that money can be better spent on other things.The grip also isn't an issue for me anymore as I use a shoulder mount, so I only hold it in the grip when attaching it or putting it away.

Also I want to upgrade to a 5D Mark iii when that finally comes out so it makes sense to save some money now if the cameras will do the same job.

May 18th, 2011, 12:19 PM	#1
John Cash Major Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 253	T2i vs. T3i vs. 60D I had a T2i but its no longer with me. I do get a replacement for free but right now there are no T2i's to be found. I can pay 100 dollars more for a T3i or 400 more for a 60D. Im more into the video end than the photo. What would you do, or How does the T3i vs T2i compare? I know the 60D is the best choice, but not sure I want to spend 400 Thanks

May 18th, 2011, 02:38 PM	#2
Stelios Christofides Trustee Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nicosia, CYPRUS Posts: 1,080	Re: T2i vs. T3i vs. 60D I also had the T2 (550D) and went faulty and I have chosen to replace it with 60D. I could,'t be happier. I also use it for video mostly. Go for the 60D. Money wisely invested. stelios __________________ My Blog: http://steliosc.blogspot.com "I hope for nothing, I fear nothing, I am free" Nikos Kazantzakis

May 20th, 2011, 02:45 PM	#3
Kin Lau Major Player Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 385	Re: T2i vs. T3i vs. 60D Main differences/advantages btwn 60D & T3i 60D - larger battery, more expensive, harder to find 3rd party, fractional ISO like 125, 160, 250, 320 etc and the extra rear control wheel. T3i - same battery as the T2i, cheaper but 3rd party options are readily available, tele-crop feature, same size as your T2i.

May 20th, 2011, 03:34 PM	#4
Robert James Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 137	Re: T2i vs. T3i vs. 60D Correct me if I am wrong as I have read this in a few places but isn't the t2i video pretty much the same as the 60d? Also, I was miffed at first that the T3i came out a few months after I purchased the t2i...however, from talking with camera shops and others the only real plus is that swivel screen which I suppose isn't much of an upgrade. Let's see what the t4i has to offer.

May 21st, 2011, 05:57 AM	#5
Stelios Christofides Trustee Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nicosia, CYPRUS Posts: 1,080	Re: T2i vs. T3i vs. 60D This is interesting: Picturing Change Canon T3i (600D) vs 60D vs T2i (550D) vs 7D, etc. __________________ My Blog: http://steliosc.blogspot.com "I hope for nothing, I fear nothing, I am free" Nikos Kazantzakis

May 21st, 2011, 11:34 AM	#6
Chris Estrella Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Richmond, Canada Posts: 117	Re: T2i vs. T3i vs. 60D I have the T2i and got the 60D when it came out and I'm very happy with it. I love the swivel screen, which you're going to get with either choice. I was tired at holding the T2i at eye level, and it really helps with those high and low shots. I haven't read enough about the tele-crop feature (apparently 3x is the only one you should use, and 10x is a no-no) but it does seem interesting. I would totally use it for events when I can't get close enough. If you go with the T3i, you can spend the other $300 on batteries, lens, or anything else you need. Both cameras record the same video, but you need good lenses and lighting to achieve it.

May 24th, 2011, 01:09 AM	#7
Taky Cheung Inner Circle Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles, USA Posts: 2,114	Re: T2i vs. T3i vs. 60D I bought a T3i recently. The 3X digital zoom really works well in many situation. Then I found out about the audio control on T3i, so I bought another T3i today to replace my two T2i. Is the manual audio control available on 60D too? __________________ LA Color Pros Blog RODE Authorized Reseller . Comer LED Camera Lights . TakyBox HTML5 Menu Generator

May 26th, 2011, 07:54 PM	#8
Bill Bruner Major Player Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sunny California Posts: 513	Re: T2i vs. T3i vs. 60D Both the T3i and the 60D have manual audio gain control straight out of the box. Stock T2is, without the Magic Lantern hack, have automatic audio gain control (which, in a quiet room, hisses like a snake ;-)) If I were to buy another Canon mirror-box DSLR, I'd get the T3i T3i -- it seems to me to be the most bang for the buck.

May 26th, 2011, 09:27 PM	#9
Jon Fairhurst Inner Circle Join Date: May 2006 Location: Camas, WA, USA Posts: 5,513	Re: T2i vs. T3i vs. 60D Even with Canon's manual gain, you will get some hiss. Magic Lantern is the key to reducing hiss when recording to the camera. __________________ Jon Fairhurst

May 26th, 2011, 11:01 PM	#10
Alan Halfhill Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sequim, WA Posts: 127	Re: T2i vs. T3i vs. 60D I have the 60D. The better build and sound are improvement over the Rebel series. I do not use ML, so I keep the audio at one quarter or less. I use external amplification with a JuicedLink DT454 or a single Sennheiser G2 wireless. For Stills I like the bigger viewfinder and the camera is quieter. I came from a 7D.

May 27th, 2011, 10:08 AM	#11
Greg Fiske Major Player Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Santa Ana, CA Posts: 499	Re: T2i vs. T3i vs. 60D "Even with Canon's manual gain, you will get some hiss. Magic Lantern is the key to reducing hiss when recording to the camera. " Unless you pair it up with one of the new rode mics. The +20 gain eliminates the hiss. I use it on a 5d mark II and its a great combo.

June 3rd, 2011, 07:19 PM	#12
Paul Digges Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 153	Re: T2i vs. T3i vs. 60D I've got to say that I am super glad that I went with the 60D for a couple reasons. For starters shooting video the articulating screen just allows me to get shots my friend sooting with a T2i has much harder times acquiring. Obviously this feature is on the T3i as well. Second, having the info screen on top of the camera by the shutter button is super nice as well since I can just glance down and get info rather than having to have it all displayed on the LCD in the back just putting info over the image I'm trying to capture. Having a relatively "empty" EVF is nice. I think the body is a lot nicer too honestly. It's really personal preference with budget though. The reviews out there have beaten that point to death as all 3 cams put out pretty much identical footage. The options are just little luxuries that get you to that point.

June 3rd, 2011, 07:26 PM	#13
Taky Cheung Inner Circle Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles, USA Posts: 2,114	Re: T2i vs. T3i vs. 60D agree with the articulating screen. It makes shooting much easier and flexible. I can now raise up the tripod if I stand in front of a crowd. I now have T3i the 3X crop zoom also makes a huge plus on shooting with a standard lens. __________________ LA Color Pros Blog RODE Authorized Reseller . Comer LED Camera Lights . TakyBox HTML5 Menu Generator

June 4th, 2011, 04:54 AM	#14
David Chilson Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Walworth, NY Posts: 292	Re: T2i vs. T3i vs. 60D For me the choice between the 60D and T3i came down to do I want the extra ISO's of the 60D or want the 3X crop. I went with the T3i. __________________ Dave Chilson www.loc.org

June 4th, 2011, 10:28 AM	#15
Jonathan Palfrey Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Torbay, UK Posts: 170	Re: T2i vs. T3i vs. 60D Trying to decide myself either to get two T3i's or two 60Ds to replace T2i's I think I'm going to go for the T3i, its quite a saving over a 60D and all your losing is the larger grip and ISOs of the 60D, not enough in my eyes to be worth the extra cost. I think that money can be better spent on other things.The grip also isn't an issue for me anymore as I use a shoulder mount, so I only hold it in the grip when attaching it or putting it away. Also I want to upgrade to a 5D Mark iii when that finally comes out so it makes sense to save some money now if the cameras will do the same job.