[Andrew115]

Originally Posted by MetsFan

You just missed this bundle:

http://slickdeals.net/f/7455436-cano...-in-rebate?v=1

I picked up a similar bundle at buydig for the t5i with 18-55 STM, 75-300mm, Pro-100 printer, and Lightroom 5. After selling the printer, 75-300 lens (it's pretty crappy), and LR 5, I'll be down to around $300 or so.

Keep an eye out on slickdeals, this rebate comes up every month or so.

Great idea. I forgot about sick deals. Great site.

[hongsc]

Originally Posted by P1et

I was at the camera shop recently, wanting to try out the Canon 6D. The Sony rep was there and he told me traditional DSLRs were for losers and to try out the new Sony A7R. It's a clean little camera. So I inquired what I should do with my existing lens collection. He told me NO PROBLEM you can use an adapter and your Canon lenses will swap over. So I mounted 24-105 and a 70-200. I have never held a more awkward camera in my hands. Complete lens-heavy, and unusable. No thanks.

It's a full-frame mirrorless camera, which is pretty impressive. It's smaller, lighter than a typical DSLR. I'm sure with the battery grip it would feel more balanced. The 24-105mm and 70-200mm are pretty heavy lenses to put on that camera body. Even with my 60D it didn't feel right until I bought a battery grip for it.

[P1]

Originally Posted by hongsc

It's a full-frame mirrorless camera, which is pretty impressive. It's smaller, lighter than a typical DSLR. I'm sure with the battery grip it would feel more balanced. The 24-105mm and 70-200mm are pretty heavy lenses to put on that camera body. Even with my 60D it didn't feel right until I bought a battery grip for it.

Those lenses feel perfectly balanced on my 50D without a battery grip. I just felt like I could lose my grip at any point with the A7R and the whole thing could come crashing down. But I do agree with you that the A7R is highly rated...

[Peahi]

This one is out of your price range but might be worth the stretch: fuji x100t. There are many many reviews on this camera. I'm so digging it. It does require a lot more practice to use than a point and shoot, but it is so rewarding when you get a beautiful shot. No interchangeable lenses though. You must zoom with your feet and be creative in your composition!