I wouldn’t exactly say not to buy something just because there’s a newer version out. The last I checked, the 3 doesn’t shoot in 24p. The 2 does. But I’m mostly for filmmaking and not so much for photography. So for me, personally, it works for the price. But clearly not for you and maybe some other people. And that’s perfectly fine! Just as long as it works for someone based on their specific needs
I got my SL2 for $400. It is the best of my cameras. I have a rebel G 35mm film camera and a rebel XTI DSLR that I used to learn photography. All EF lenses of course.
I love using the SL2. It was my first camera and it's still really great. I recently bought the 80D though and it feels just like the SL2. That's now my new main shooter.
The problem with going for the SL*3* is that it can't shoot in 24 fps like the SL2 can (or at least it couldn't brand new, unsure if there's been a firmware update). I chose the SL2 over the 3 a couple years ago for this exact reason. (Also I understand the hot shoe on the SL3 cannot support third-party accessories while the one on the SL2 can.)
In my opinion I'd take it. That's a really great offer at only $350. The SL2 is more of a video first camera though so it has to make sense to you. I can tell you from experience though, I can't imagine a camera without a flip screen, mic port or 60fps. So again I'd say take it.
Well then if you're thinking about getting the SL2 for video I definitely recommend it. I know the T7 is more of a photo first camera so there aren't as many great video features.
I’ve been using mine fir over a year. Just bought a wireless mic which plugs straight in a worked straight away. It’s the first DSLR I’ve ever owned - can’t really fault it other than the 30 min limitation on single shoot video. Cant seem to make it record for longer without restarting but it’s not too much of a problem. $350. Bite their hand off! assuming it’s got the standard 18-55 lens included?!
Oh absolutely. It's definitely worth the money because the 80D is weather sealed, has more focus points, has ALL-I format for recording and just more features overall. But if something doesn't work out with the 80D the SL2 is still a great option.
@@JakeBorowski15 Ahh, well you might be correct, I just find it a bit funny and unusual. When a newer version comes out, the old one usually drops in price right. The newer one comes with better features, so they can charge more for it than the old one
Yeah I found it pretty strange myself, but I think the prices I was talking about were on Amazon. I know they'd probably charge similar to Canon's website, but that was just what I found at the time.
Hi, I am from Bangladesh. Is SL2 available in USA? Now it is out of stock in Bangladesh. I want to buy it for blogging . How much dollars needed for it in USA as well as Body price and lens?
Just for comparison y'all, the 5D mk iii (highly praised pro camera despite being like 9 years old) only has 6fps in high speed continuous (1 more than the 200d) Now obviously the 200d doesn't come close to the 5d mk iii in other aspects but just wanted to mention the leap in technology nowadays
You can get this camera off Canon's very own site refurbished for cheaper than the price quoted and if memory serves me right with warranty on top. Also, sure it doesn't have the bells and whistles of a new camera but it's not supposed to, it's old.
Yeah I knew you could get refurbished models. I don't know why I didn't add that in the video. Fair point. I guess I was just looking at if you buy new because at this point if I'm not mistaken, you can still get the SL3 for cheaper than the SL2 if you buy new.
@@JakeBorowski15 Depends on location too... Right now here in Canada both are expensive new and trade prices sometimes. Mostly though new, the SL2 is cheaper... I know you were thinking all that though, I'd definitely still say if you can get the SL2 cheap it's better value, than even the m50 as well... But you were looking from the perspective of photography and its difficult to cover every angle. Just things to ponder for future reviews. Very informative still
It sounds like a really good deal to me. I bought mine for around 700 dollars when I got it about 3 years ago and lately I've been seeing them for anywhere around 600 to 750. So if I were you I'd take it if that's the kind of camera you're looking for.
@@JakeBorowski15 canon stuff is so perplexing, i want to get headphones its 80d but its old digic 6 that doesn't have digital IS, i want to get sl2 it doesn't have headphone jack and battery life less, sl3 is a leap up from sl2 with big battery life and digital IS and more, but missing one hotshoe pins, and now im considering 77d, with currently same price as the sl3 but with better af in optical viewfinder but missing headphone jack and less battery than sl3.... at this point im really compelled to get a Nikon D3500 and forget about video features but at least on one battery could hold 1500 shots 😂
@@akhyarrayhka4048 Yeah a lot of the stuff Canon does is irritating, but for some reason I always find myself coming back to them. I have no idea why lol
I'd say so but, like I said in the video the Canon SL3 is a better buy because it's cheaper and has better features. So if I were you I'd get the Canon SL3. Hope that helps!
I wouldn’t exactly say not to buy something just because there’s a newer version out. The last I checked, the 3 doesn’t shoot in 24p. The 2 does. But I’m mostly for filmmaking and not so much for photography.
So for me, personally, it works for the price. But clearly not for you and maybe some other people. And that’s perfectly fine!
Just as long as it works for someone based on their specific needs
I wholeheartedly agree with you. There were definitely some flaws in this video but I'm learning 🤷♂️
I got my SL2 for $400. It is the best of my cameras. I have a rebel G 35mm film camera and a rebel XTI DSLR that I used to learn photography. All EF lenses of course.
I love using the SL2. It was my first camera and it's still really great. I recently bought the 80D though and it feels just like the SL2. That's now my new main shooter.
The problem with going for the SL*3* is that it can't shoot in 24 fps like the SL2 can (or at least it couldn't brand new, unsure if there's been a firmware update). I chose the SL2 over the 3 a couple years ago for this exact reason. (Also I understand the hot shoe on the SL3 cannot support third-party accessories while the one on the SL2 can.)
You make some valid points I probably should have mentioned in the video. Thanks for the comment!
i’m being offered an sl2 for 350 dollars, i have a t7 but the mic port, flip screen and 60fps look really enticing, should i buy it?
In my opinion I'd take it. That's a really great offer at only $350. The SL2 is more of a video first camera though so it has to make sense to you. I can tell you from experience though, I can't imagine a camera without a flip screen, mic port or 60fps. So again I'd say take it.
@@JakeBorowski15 of course i needed a video camera because the t7 is good but it’s more for photography, i bought it and so far it’s way better for me
Well then if you're thinking about getting the SL2 for video I definitely recommend it. I know the T7 is more of a photo first camera so there aren't as many great video features.
I’ve been using mine fir over a year. Just bought a wireless mic which plugs straight in a worked straight away. It’s the first DSLR I’ve ever owned - can’t really fault it other than the 30 min limitation on single shoot video. Cant seem to make it record for longer without restarting but it’s not too much of a problem. $350. Bite their hand off! assuming it’s got the standard 18-55 lens included?!
In my area, there is an 80d for $500 and a SL2 for $400. Since you own both, do you think I should just spend the extra $100 and get the 80d?
Oh absolutely. It's definitely worth the money because the 80D is weather sealed, has more focus points, has ALL-I format for recording and just more features overall. But if something doesn't work out with the 80D the SL2 is still a great option.
@@JakeBorowski15 The only thing that makes me lean towards the SL2 is the smaller size. Thanks!
No problem! Hope that was helpful!
I don't understand why you say that the SL3 is cheaper than the SL2? The newer SL3 is of course more expensive
That was back when I made that video. It's a pretty old video at this point, so the price has most likely changed.
@@JakeBorowski15 Ahh, well you might be correct, I just find it a bit funny and unusual. When a newer version comes out, the old one usually drops in price right. The newer one comes with better features, so they can charge more for it than the old one
Yeah I found it pretty strange myself, but I think the prices I was talking about were on Amazon. I know they'd probably charge similar to Canon's website, but that was just what I found at the time.
What's your favorite thing about the SL2?
The stock glass on this camera is terrible. Just buy the body and buy a nice lens.
Im using a 50mm 1.8 with it.
That's a great combo right there. I used the 50mm 1.8 for a while too.
Hi, I am from Bangladesh. Is SL2 available in USA? Now it is out of stock in Bangladesh. I want to buy it for blogging . How much dollars needed for it in USA as well as Body price and lens?
Well right now you can only get it with the kit lens and that costs about $650 US Dollars.
@@JakeBorowski15 Thank you so much
Thanks for reply, If I want to buy body only, how much it will be?
@@hazarbosordhore7830 it'd be around $550 US Dollars just for the body.
But they don't really sell them new anymore. Every SL2 I've been seeing lately is used. So I don't think you can get them new.
Just for comparison y'all, the 5D mk iii (highly praised pro camera despite being like 9 years old) only has 6fps in high speed continuous (1 more than the 200d)
Now obviously the 200d doesn't come close to the 5d mk iii in other aspects but just wanted to mention the leap in technology nowadays
Oh you definitely have some fair points there.👍
You can get this camera off Canon's very own site refurbished for cheaper than the price quoted and if memory serves me right with warranty on top. Also, sure it doesn't have the bells and whistles of a new camera but it's not supposed to, it's old.
Yeah I knew you could get refurbished models. I don't know why I didn't add that in the video. Fair point. I guess I was just looking at if you buy new because at this point if I'm not mistaken, you can still get the SL3 for cheaper than the SL2 if you buy new.
Thanks for the feedback though!
@@JakeBorowski15 Depends on location too... Right now here in Canada both are expensive new and trade prices sometimes. Mostly though new, the SL2 is cheaper... I know you were thinking all that though, I'd definitely still say if you can get the SL2 cheap it's better value, than even the m50 as well... But you were looking from the perspective of photography and its difficult to cover every angle. Just things to ponder for future reviews. Very informative still
@@RickyNostal thanks again! I really appreciate the tips!
I bought the SL2 refurbished from Canon, and to me it looked brand new.
Is the price $500 for a brand new SL2 great?
It sounds like a really good deal to me. I bought mine for around 700 dollars when I got it about 3 years ago and lately I've been seeing them for anywhere around 600 to 750. So if I were you I'd take it if that's the kind of camera you're looking for.
SL3 is straight up stupid product compared to SL2, they removed the universal flash pin in the SL3
Yeah I don't really agree with myself in this video anymore tbh😂
@@JakeBorowski15 with the similar price sl3 is the better purchase, its all canon's fault to cripple the small things.
@@akhyarrayhka4048 agreed bro
@@JakeBorowski15 canon stuff is so perplexing, i want to get headphones its 80d but its old digic 6 that doesn't have digital IS, i want to get sl2 it doesn't have headphone jack and battery life less, sl3 is a leap up from sl2 with big battery life and digital IS and more, but missing one hotshoe pins, and now im considering 77d, with currently same price as the sl3 but with better af in optical viewfinder but missing headphone jack and less battery than sl3.... at this point im really compelled to get a Nikon D3500 and forget about video features but at least on one battery could hold 1500 shots 😂
@@akhyarrayhka4048 Yeah a lot of the stuff Canon does is irritating, but for some reason I always find myself coming back to them. I have no idea why lol
This a good camera to buy for prank videos?
I'd say so but, like I said in the video the Canon SL3 is a better buy because it's cheaper and has better features. So if I were you I'd get the Canon SL3. Hope that helps!