My Canon EOS Rebel T5i DSLR

I've been looking at camera's for quite a while. Tuesday of this week I decided that I simply had to have a way to do more with my photography. I've been extremely impressed with the Canon Rebel series for quite some time. I currently own a Rebel XT and a Rebel XTi both of which are modified for Astrophotography. They have been solid performers from day one so I was set on staying with Canon. The Rebel T5 i was the camera of choice when polling most of my friends along will having strong reviews on You Tube. 

After a good bit of research I settled on the kit with the EF-S 18-135 IS STM lens. I've got a couple good lenses but the reviews were so good on that lens in terms of "bang for yer buck" I felt it was the way to go. It is a bit heavier than the other lenses I've been used to working with so I'll be getting used to that. 

I've just begun playing the camera so I only have a few general observations:

Learning Curve

Absolutely without a doubt there will be a learning curve here. I did decided to install Magic Lantern which will further complicate things but just the fact it offered a "no $$$" answer for the Intervalometer made it a slam dunk to install. To major areas of focus for me will be time-lapse and Nightscape photography both of which will be made much simpler with the use of Magic Lantern. Once I'm off and running I'll probably to a post on it exclusively.

Video

Something I've not messed with in quite some time is video. The T5i will certainly open the door for lots of new experiences there. Coupled with the Magic Lantern app making video even in challenging areas will be a snap.

Size and Weight

It is certainly the heaviest camera I've used to date, but that's not saying much. It really has been easy to use and I love the balance it has with the 18-135 lens. I fully expect this will be the "go to" lens I use for most of my work learning the camera. 

I plan to post regularly as I learn functions with the camera. I'll post examples as I go so you can see my progress. I'll be posting later tonight on visiting the Tristar gathering in GTCC on Saturday with some friends from the Raleigh Astronomy Club