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Question

First DSLR: Pentax K-r vs. Canon Rebel T3i

Jun 20, 2011 7:50AM PDT

Hi,

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Which
Jun 21, 2011 6:24AM PDT

Either camera will do what you want.

They both have good features, just choose the one that has the features you want.

There is nothing wrong with making a decision based on cost.

I suggest you go to a camera store and get your hands of both cameras.
That usually helps with such decisions.

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I recently bought a T3i
Jun 23, 2011 6:11AM PDT

I don't know much about the Pentax but for me the Canon was a great first true DSLR.