7D - buy now or hold off?

[briansquibb]

So since Canon doesn't really sell a very reliable, all-around 50mm lens,

Not trying to be contentious are you?? ??? ??? ???

 

[K3nt]

Hey guys! Stop! Please!

I started this topic over a year ago and have been a happy 7D owner since April 2011. No need to tell me to buy anymore. I'm good. ;D

 

[bdunbar79]

So since Canon doesn't really sell a very reliable, all-around 50mm lens,

Not trying to be contentious are you?? ??? ??? ???

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to go there...

 

[bluegreenturtle]

I bought a 7D in Jan of 2010. I've done more than $115,000 worth of jobs with it since then, that I wouldn't have been able to do without it. I'd say it's safe to say it's paid for itself.

 

[Wilmark]

I see tons of very positive comments about the 7d which i am sure are all true. I will say that the 7Ds weak point is its sensor. Canon has used the same sensor in its rebel cameras. And i have found that its weak points revolve around this. The 7D has a great body, electronics and autofocus system. It has poor low light performance and tends to be noisy for what is essentially a semi pro camera. If image quality is the most important, I would seriously consider buying a 5d Mk2 over it or at the other end a rebel 3ti if its just occasional photography and invest in lenses. If you are shooting video it has 720 60p which the 5d mk2 cant do. The other issue is that if you plan eventually to go FF then careful about your choice of lenses.

 

[briansquibb]

I see tons of very positive comments about the 7d which i am sure are all true. I will say that the 7Ds weak point is its sensor. Canon has used the same sensor in its rebel cameras. And i have found that its weak points revolve around this. The 7D has a great body, electronics and autofocus system. It has poor low light performance and tends to be noisy for what is essentially a semi pro camera. If image quality is the most important, I would seriously consider buying a 5d Mk2 over it or at the other end a rebel 3ti if its just occasional photography and invest in lenses. If you are shooting video it has 720 60p which the 5d mk2 cant do. The other issue is that if you plan eventually to go FF then careful about your choice of lenses.

I agree about the (relatively) low max iso. However I am not convinced about the image quality being suspect - I suspect that is more to the cheap glass being mounted whereas the ff are getting mounted with good L glass

Here is a picture taken today with my 7D (exif available) - I would suggest this type of picture is straight forward with the 7D and its 8fps - but much more difficult with the 5DII and the Rebels

 

[DCM1024]

Many will scoff, but have had great results using the kit 55-250 in my studio.

I have also had excellent results with the 55-250. In fact, my first paid jobs (Fashion for a modeling agency, Engagement and Portrait) were shot with this lens, because that's what I had available, and the people liked the results well enough to be willing to pay for it. I still use this lens today, though reviews indicate I should upgrade.

Regarding whether to buy the 7D - do it! I just got mine a few months ago. I also get to use a 5D2 (belongs to my boyfriend), a T2i (does NOT have same sensor, low light capability of 7D) and Oly E-PM1. I love my 7D. This morning I was leaving to shoot a Wedding. My BF offered use of the 5D2 and I turned him down. It's a great camera but I didn't feel that I needed it to do a quality job The 7D does not disappoint.

 

[kazeye]

I finally bought the 7d! Found an insane deal on eBay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290758446924

$1349 for 7d with US warranty, Canon 50mm f/1.4, and Sony 16 gb memory card.

Finally, my 40d will be up on Craigslist!

 

[M.ST]

Wait for the replacement. I hate the image quality from the 7D.