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I am a Cannon fan!

Photo nerd here. I don't think brand really matters. Canon and Nikon are both great (I shoot Nikon). What's more important are your lenses and knowing how to use the camera. Can you tell us which lenses come in the kit? I would not buy kit lenses unless they have AT LEAST a 2.8 aperture, otherwise it's going to be a "slow" lens. Often it's cheaper to by a camera body and separate lenses. I mainly shoot with a 50 mm and 35 mm and very rarely use my zoom lenses.

Nikon! Both Nikon and Canon are good, but the Nikon lenses edge out the Canon lenses (Nikon lenses are sharper imo). So my preference is Nikon. But really, you can't go wrong either way!

@youboots: the 50mm F/1.8 prime lens is a great lens (for kiddos). I shoot with it most of the time.

I prefer Canon cause that's just what I got used to, but I agree with lamariniere about not bothering with the bundle. I would save some money buying the body that usually comes with that 18-55 lens but pass on the other one and invest on a 30mm 1.4(or the 50mm 1.8) instead. Everyone loves the nifty fifty, but I would even suggest to pass on that one and go straight for the 30. I bought the 50mm and then found that it's just not wide enough so now it just sits and collects dust while my 30 stays on my camera 90% of the time.

I have a Canon, so there's my bias. I wouldn't get either bundle. I have the 18-55mm lens and it does the job. I also have the 50mm that everyone here is referencing. I use them both differently. I really want to invest more in a 35mm as I'm finding that I don't love my 50mm as much as I once did.

I'm curious about the 30mm that I'm seeing mentioned here.

I bought a bag, couldn't tell you where it even is anymore. I never use it. My camera goes in my diaper bag when we are out. And memory cards aren't that much more.

I would however consider going down a model to the t5i. I'm not sure the t6i adds much other than cost because it's new. But do a comparison. I bought a t3i just as the t4i was getting launched and got a great deal. And I don't at all feel like I need to upgrade the actual body after 4 years.