3 Bargain Canon DSLRs for 2021
- 18MP sensor
- 3” vari-angle LCD
- Full HD video capabilities
- ISO range of 100-6,400
- 5.3fps burst mode
- 9-point AF system
- 1,100-shot battery life
- 24MP sensor
- 3” LCD
- 3fps burst mode
- 9-point AF system
- Full HD video capabilities
- Built-in Wi-Fi
- 500-shot battery life
- 20MP sensor
- 10fps burst mode
- Full HD video capabilities
- 3” LCD
- ISO range of 100-16,000
- Weather-sealed body
- 670-shot battery life
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Everyone is cutting back on their spending right now, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still afford a nice new(ish) Canon DSLR for yourself this year.
There are an abundance of bargain Canon DSLRs available online right now as people start to unload old photography equipment they don’t need to get them through the pandemic.
And these aren’t typical bargain Canon DSLRs, these are insanely inexpensive bargain Canon DSLRs.
Here are the three best deals we could find on cheap Canon DSLRs right now.
Canon 60D
The Canon 60D is one of the most perfect Canon DSLRs for beginners because it is truly a camera you can grow into.
It features an 18MP sensor, a burst speed of 5fps, and a 9-point AF system to ensure you never miss another shot again.
It features a flip-out, rotating screen for vloggers or parents trying to take better self-family portraits.
It can shoot in low light with an ISO range of 100-6,400. While this range isn’t incredibly impressive, for a camera this old it’s to be expected.
Canon 60D Specs:
Yes, you read that correctly. The Canon 60D features a battery that shoots up to 1,100 shots on a single charge, making it one of the most perfect Canon DSLRs for on-the-go shooters.
The one thing I don’t love about the camera is the fact that it’s pretty loud while shooting, so it definitely isn’t the camera for someone looking to photograph wildlife or a sleeping baby.
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Canon T7
The Canon T7 also tops our list of bargain Canon DSLRs for 2021 because it’s cheap while still offering the basics.
The Canon T7 comes with a 24MP sensor and a shooting guide, making it the best option on this bargain Canon DSLRs list for an absolute beginner.
While it doesn’t feature many impressive specs that someone would specifically want to purchase this camera for, it is a Canon T, which means you can purchase this camera with the intention of learning everything there is to know about cameras in this line before upgrading, since the line is known for not updating its design very frequently.
Canon T7 Specs:
While most of these specs are pretty basic, the 24-megapixel sensor is pretty impressive. The fact that you can source lenses from the massive Canon EF line is also a nice bonus.
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Canon 7D Mark II
The final camera on our bargain Canon DSLRs list is the Canon 7D Mark II. It’s the most impressive camera on our list for still shooters.
For starters, it features a 10fps burst mode, which is great if you’re trying to capture wildlife or the most genuine smile.
It also features a built-in GPS, which none of the other cheap Canon DSLRs do, so you can find the exact spot you loved so much on your last shoot.
Unfortunately, it doesn’t feature built-in Wi-Fi (it is five years old after all), but it’s excellent autofocus system more than makes up for it, in my opinion.
Canon 7D Mark II Specs:
If you’re looking for a more robust camera, the 7D Mark II is it thanks to a weather-sealed body. It also features a greater ISO range and faster burst shooting than the other two cameras on this list.
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