Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18 MP CMOS APS-C Digital SLR Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD and EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens,5. ...

I'll start off this review by saying that I bought this as a poor college student interested in taking photography. I was completely blown away and still am by the quality and specs of this camera. I've had it for almost a full year now, and have taken thousands of photos in varying conditions with an assortment of Canon accessories. I've decided it's best to just list the fantastic points about the T2i below and then some other things about it to consider:

Pros:
-Durable build, yet not made out of heavy metallic materials as many DSLR cameras are
-Easy-to-use menu interface, whether you're shooting on full auto, or completely with manual settings
-18 Million Pixels is a heck of a lot...I've blown up shots onto canvases and they still look incredible
-SD Cards instead of compact Flash - While this may be a con to some, I find that SD Cards are cheaper, easier to carry around, and more universally useable with computers (in terms of having the input slot for it)
-Huge range in ISO capabilities making light less of an issue for the camera
-Quality kit lens - I exclusively used the 18-55mm lens that comes with it for some time before I expanded my collection to use a zoom lens (55-250mm) and a 50mm lens (the cheap 1.8 version).
-Fast shutter speeds - I use mine to shoot action shots at rock and metal concerts...probably a weird use of it but it's incredible at catching mid-air shots and more
-Long battery life - I did spring for a second battery soon after buying it as a precaution, but I rarely need it, despite taking 2000-3000 photos in one day at times.
-The sensor in the T2i is incredible at maintaining depth of field and capturing quality images, way better than comparable mid-range Nikon cameras

Cons
-Flash - The built in flash is fine, but if you're planning to take a lot of photos in a short amount of time forget about using it, the recycling time on it is far too slow to rely on it. That being said, Canon offers a number of fantastic Speedlite flashes, I use the Canon Speedlite 430EX II myself.
-$$$ The camera is cheap initially, but Canon has really high-priced lenses, that are more expensive than comparable Nikon products. I still stand by my purchase, but be ready to shell out some serious $$ if you want to expand the possibilities with the camera.

All in all I would argue that the T2i is the best deal for someone who's in between beginner/first-time buyer and full-on professional. If you buy it, I recommend getting an extra battery, a flash (if needed), diffuser, UV filters, and lens hoods. As for lenses, buy what you need for the type of photography you plan on doing, the 18-55mm is great because it is a good "one-size fits all" type of lens that can do all sorts of cool things, but there are specific lenses for specific applications. That's all from me, hope this review helped!