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Question

nikon p510 or T2i

May 3, 2012 6:54AM PDT

Hi what should I but the nikon p510 for
$450.00 or the T2i for $799.00 with 18 - 55 is and 55 - 250 is I don't have a camera now.

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Canon T2i - Nikon P510
May 3, 2012 8:15AM PDT

Comparison of apples and oranges.

The two cameras are aimed at two different customers.

Here is a direct comparison:

http://snapsort.com/compare/Canon_EOS_Rebel_T2i-vs-Nikon-P510

In the hands of someone who has been taking pictures for a few years and has a knowledge of photography, either camera can produce excellent pictures.

An expensive camera is no guarantee that you will take excellent pictures.
The knowledge of the person holding the camera is more important than the camera.

If this is your first camera, it is more practical to buy a less expensive camera and spend a year just learning about photography.

Here is a place to start:

http://www.shortcourses.com/use/

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p510 or t2i
May 3, 2012 10:01AM PDT

I am not new to cameras but never owned a dslr. I have taken some amazing pictures with a kodak p712 but it is worn out now ,,so what to buy next and I know dslr lens are pretty costly? but I can get a new t2i with a 18 55 and a 55 250 is for $799.99

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Size and Performance
May 3, 2012 10:46AM PDT

A DSLR has the potential to capture images in more challenging situations because not only does the body offer higher performance, but specific lenses can be selected for the particular application, and external flash too. It gives you more control, not just during capture, but also afterwards, because a DSLR outputs RAW files. The downside to a DSLR is size, weight, cost, and complexity.