Re: Finally upgrading to 6d
 

If you go with the Rebel Series, don't bother with kit lens. Even if you want those lenses, you can buy them gently used for cheaper than that bundle.

Unless you really want the extra cross points in auto-focus, and if money is an issue, the T3i or T4i would be cheaper (used or not), and Magic Lantern will get you your continuous recording. Then use the extra money for a better lens. Even the 28mm-135mm f/3.5-5.6 (which I think can be had used for $225 and serve you better than that 18-135. At least it would mount on a mark ii or iii if you by one later. That 250mm on a crop factor is actually 400mm. I can't imagine you'd need that.

Re: Finally upgrading to 6d
 

Well, basically I have about 1500 saved at the moment. I don't do as much freelance as I used to, I have a regular gig now. It would mostly be used for photos and occasional videography. I have seen a number of pieces shot with the EOS Rebel series and they looked pretty good considering it's a crop sensor. Bleah. Maybe I'll just keep saving, hehe.

Re: Finally upgrading to 6d
 

thanx Jon. quite a cost for it. Are there any other VAFs out there that also work good?

Re: Finally upgrading to 6d
 

My understanding is, if you're planning on doing photos often, the 7D (and maybe the t5i, though I have no direct experience with it) would be your best bet, then. Example: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/740768-REF/Canon_3814B056AA_EOS_7D_SLR_Digital.html
For video, other than buttons, layout, and swivel screen or not (have one if you can), there isn't a real big difference between any of the rebel series and 7D. Auto focus features are very different but in video modes, you'd be doing it manual anyway.

I stand by my suggestion to ignore the kit lenses, though.

Re: Finally upgrading to 6d
 

I agree. I haven't found the 6D to be any worse than the 5D2 and the low-light is awesome.

I don't think a purchase decision should be made based on MLs raw recording. However I've been able to successfully record a few clips without too much hassle. Would never use it for a paying gig though unless it was a 2nd backup jam cam or something. My plan is to keep shooting normally with the 6D and upgrade my t2i eventually to a used 5D2 and use that for crazy ML stuff.