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Gear upgrade. Is 7D still worth buying?
jbwise01:
Considering your investment in EF lenses... The 7D is a very capable cmaera... i would think for sports (motion) it would be a considerable upgrade. In all other areas you would gain flexibilaity and IQ.
On a related topic:
I have a 5D II & a 60D. I have seriously considered purchasing the new Fuji X-pro 1 as my thrid digital body. Although it does not really do the same things as an SLR, and i would have to get all new lenses, im extremely impressed by its capability to meet or exceed the 5DII / maybe even 5DIII in low light, DR, and sharpness. Its kinda like a lieca m9 rangefinder and digital SLR had a baby. Its more of a walk around cam than a "work horse" camera, but considering the image quality, affordable quality lens', and lack of a low pass / aliasing filter.. its a worthwhile consideration for landscape, portrait, and walk around photography.
briansquibb:
--- Quote from: KeithR on March 11, 2012, 04:41:08 PM ---
--- Quote from: adamkozlowski on March 11, 2012, 03:18:38 PM --- A friend of mine, a long time pro & Canon shooter from LA, told me - don't buy the 7D, it's a dressed-up Rebel.
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Then your friend is an idiot.
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I know a pro that rates Sigma lens and shooting at F22.
He is still stuck in the days of film
ruuneos:
For video some prime lens would be great like Sigma 85mm f1.4, but it's bit high priced lens.
Well all depends what kind of photography / filming you do and look lenses to match it. ;)
2013 on Jun-Mar 7D Mk II will be announced. IF Canon goes crazy it will be announced sooner.
6-12 Months
kenraw:
--- Quote from: photophreek on March 12, 2012, 01:07:34 PM ---Boy, mention 7d in the thread and all the 7d haters come flocking like birds to a feeder telling everybody how they can't get a sharp shot because the focus system is crap. Well, better bone up on the 7d focus system and master it because the 5d III's focusing system is very similar but a whole lot more complicated. My 7d produces tack sharp pictures everytime and with all the fast glass - 50L, 35L, 85L II and so on. I don't understand the comment about the 7d and fast glass not producing sharp images.
To answer the OP, get the 7d now. Learn and master the focusing system and when the 7d II arrives in a year, you'll be an expert using the 7d II. Better yet, download the 7d instruction manual and go to the pages describing the focus system and read through it. Once you've read it, if you are confused and don't understand it, get the 60d. If you are excited and can see the possibilities for better photographs, buy the 7d.
Happy shooting
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+1
I have two 7D's and can advise that the AF is great, the main reason people complain about soft or misfocussed images is that they arn't using fast enough shutter speeds to freeze those 18mp cramed on an aps sensor. You need to use a bit higher than normal shutter speed to capture tack handheld images. But you certainly can get tack sharp images no problem. I agree with buying a 7D and get used to it because lets face it the 5dMK3 is nearly identical layout so when you eventually upgrade you will used to it.
photophreek:
kenraw -
Couldn't agree more. In addition, let the IS settle on all those mp along with higher shutter speeds. I'm surprised that people who speculate on the features of the 7d II want more mp. That's the last thing I want as noise will be worse. Just improve the DR, better high and sub ISO 160 performance along with DIGIC 5 and I'll be happy. A multi-controller on the grip wouldn't hurt.
For anyone contemplating upgrading to the 7d, it's also a good idea to shoot exclusively in RAW and process your files in LR or similar software.
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