Any suggestions when looking for a refurb camera? t5i vs d3300

[Arkitech]

I'm looking for a refurbed t5i or d3300. Looking for a few suggestions on what to look out for on a refurbed DSLR. Also when it comes to the Canon vs Nikon debate, are the differences in lenses really that much different? One of the advantages I always hear about Canon is that they have a greater selection of lenses and they can be had for cheaper. Anyone care to comment on that?

 

[IndyColtsFan]

One thing you want to look at is shutter activations. Here is a brief overview; not sure how accurate the instructions are.

http://digital-photography-school.com/finding-your-cameras-current-shutter-actuations/

Here is an article talking about a shutter life database one guy is compiling:

http://petapixel.com/2012/12/22/loo...an-with-the-shutter-life-expectancy-database/

 

[turtile]

It really depends on which lenses you plan on purchasing. Nikon has released a lot of new lenses over the last couple of years. I chose Nikon because of the feature set and grip.

 

[tdawg]

You should really go to a store and handle the similar models of each brand you are considering. Hands on time is the only good way to choose a camera system; the best lenses don't matter if the camera body form factor is uncomfortable for you.

The differences in Nikon and Canon lenses really only come into play at the high-end and special use case lens where you're going to spend over $1K for a lens. For mainstream lenses, you won't be hamstrung by either ecosystem.