Getting into video? Canon’s T6I, T5i and 70D Video Creator Kits will save you time and money

In an effort to show off the impressive video capabilities of its consumer and prosumer camera lineup, Canon has announced Video Creator Kits for its Canon EOS T6I, T5i and 70D cameras -- essentially starter bundles for creatives looking to get into HDDSLR video.

The kits come in four variations: two for the Canon EOS 70D and one a piece for the EOS Rebel T6i and T5i. The two Rebel kits include a Canon EF-S 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6 IS STM, RØDE VideoMic GO On-Camera Shotgun Microphone, and a Class 10 Sandisk 32GB SDHC memory card.

The first Canon EOS 70D kit includes a Canon EF-S 18–135mm f/3.5–5.6 IS STM lens, RØDE VideoMic GO On-Camera Shotgun Microphone, and a Class 10 Sandisk 32GB SDHC memory card. The second option offers a Canon EF 70–300mm f/4–5.6 IS USM lens in addition to the above products.

Purchased a la carte, the products in the Rebel bundles would set you back roughly US$350; when bundled with the T6i and T5i you’re only shelling out only US$250 for the additional products, a savings of US$100. Interestingly, the 70D bundles don’t save you any money, but they do save you the hassle of purchasing the products individually.

The bundles are currently available for pre-order at B&H and Adorama, and are set to ship in August 2015. Below are the bundles available at their respective retailers:

• Canon EOS Rebel T5i DSLR Camera with 18–55mm Lens Video Creator Kit - US$899.99 | B&H, Adorama
• Canon EOS Rebel T6i DSLR Camera with 18–55mm Lens Video Creator Kit - US$999.99 | B&H, Adorama
• Canon EOS 70D DSLR Camera with 18–135mm Lens Video Creator Kit - US$1,649.00 | B&H, Adorama
• Canon EOS 70D DSLR Camera with 18–135mm Lens Video Creator Kit with 70–300mm Lens - US$2,298.00 | B&H