Regarding lenses, the Canon 7D and Canon T3i use the exact same lenses.
I would not suggest the 7D for a novice, it is aimed at a simi professional photographer.
Or at least someone who is familiar with DSLR cameras.
Since you seem to be more interested in video than still pictures, I am wondering why you are not looking at camcorders.
The 7D costs twice the price of the T3i, why not buy the T3i and a camcorder.
Hello everyone, I've been doing some research on which dSLR camera to buy for filming(shorts/b-movies/interviews), occasional photos and I am still uncertain on which one would be best to fit me. Most threads that I have read are several years old so I'm not certain if those cameras are the same.
I'm a novice with cameras/filming but I am trying to get serious in the field. My budget is around 1k and have been deciding whether to purchase the 7D or the t3i. I've seen the 7D and t3i in action and it seems like the 7D is a lot better(maybe 7D had better lenses). I know this has been asked so many times but after reading so much, I am still uncertain.
Thank you for all of your help.

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