SLR vs Camcorder

Gurry wrote in post #12733304
well i finally got into FS to check out some cameras, played with the T2i a bit and i really like it, then i looked at the camcorders and only really liked the higher end ones for $700-1000. So im selling my rebel xt and going to move onto the T2i. I think i will be able to make the video work for what i want, plus i will have both in 1 camera in case i need both at the same time. Thanks for the help guys, cant wait to get it!

Is the price ot T3i significantly higher ? I wouldn't mind paying $100 more for a swivel screen had they been available back then.

where i live i believe its a close to $200 more, not 100% sure, i played with the t3i and didnt really see any difference for me to buy that over the T2i

Get a GoPro.

ive been thinking that, but for the quality, i want the t2i, ive been wanting to upgrade my camera anyways, but now that i want to film with it and what not, it just seems like the right choice for me. The gopro your a little limited.

Some portions of these reviews were filmed with a T3i
http://www.youtube.com​/watch?v=Arr6ZYuabQY
http://www.youtube.com​/watch?v=na7h-K0DK60
Find more examples of T2i and T3i video footage on youtube by using "T2i video" or "550D video" as your search words

I consider the video image quality of the T3i outstandingly good. Tremendous depth of field (outdoors, not sure about indoors) so that objects only 1 foot away as well as in the distance are in focus. Excellent sharpness and true to life colors and it's almost like being in a theatre when I play the videos back on the computer or on a TV. My only gripe is it's hard to see what you're filming when taking videos outdoors in bright sunlight because the LCD is all washed out and the camera won't let you use the viewfinder for taking videos.