Interestingly enough, my local camera store is still trying to sell the 7D (body only) for $1500.... That seems like an exercise in futility....
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Canon 7DII - Did you preorder?
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Ok, I pre-ordered via Canon Canada, being bitten by the Canon Price Watch bug again :'(
They have an excellent deal, FYI- a 7DII plus 24-70 f/4 IS comes up to US$ 2100.
They have an excellent deal, FYI- a 7DII plus 24-70 f/4 IS comes up to US$ 2100.
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simongking
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I pre-orderd. Wanted to see what this was like before taking the 1DX plunge as a part time free lancer that would have been a major commitment and expense. For me the 7D2 ticks all of the boxes and has good enough IQ for what I need so I see some on here saying they will wait to save money but I have pre-ordered to save money. This camera will be earning me money as soon as I get it.
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simongking said:
I was an early adopter of the 5D3 (bought two) and feel the same as you. While I don't make any income from photography anymore, the amount of enjoyment I got out of these cameras over the course of the year it took for prices to come down was well worth the expense of buying soon after release. The savings on the 7DII will be even less once the price goes down. I would be surprised if you could save $200 within the first year of buying. Is $200 worth the wait? Not to me.
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I don't make any money at it either. This will be the first new body I will go after. I personally could care less about the 1Dx or the 5D III. Unfortunately, the dealer here has never heard of the 7D II and Canon web site here is still pushing the 7D? I may have to buy from another country and have it shipped in. Not sure yet.. But, I will definitely get one as soon as it is available.
Just for grins I took my 7D out yesterday after I heard the news. Sweet camera, and with improved AF.... I am thinking perfect for me...
http://flickr.com/photos/avianphotos
http://www.birdsthatfart.com
Just for grins I took my 7D out yesterday after I heard the news. Sweet camera, and with improved AF.... I am thinking perfect for me...
http://flickr.com/photos/avianphotos
http://www.birdsthatfart.com
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I already blew my budget for 3+ 7DIIs on a 1D X, so I think I'm set. If this was a few years back, I'd snag this and the Tamron or Sigma 150-600 and be all set for some great wildlife shooting. This is a great time for action photographers!
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Don't think I haven't thought of that already! I really like shooting wide, esp. with the new 16-35 f/4 IS, so I think I'll pass for now.Ruined said:mackguyver said:
Or, you could sell the 5DIII, get the 7DII and bank the rest
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mackguyver said:Don't think I haven't thought of that already! I really like shooting wide, esp. with the new 16-35 f/4 IS, so I think I'll pass for now.Ruined said:mackguyver said:
Or, you could sell the 5DIII, get the 7DII and bank the rest
Ah okay, I thought you liked to do a lot of tele stuff also. The 1DX and 7DII would be an epic combo, best full frame paired with the cream of the crop!
Not that 1DX and 5DIII is bad, but the 7DII will give you reach that 5DIII can only dream of! Unless you need two full frame bodies at the same time (i.e. for backup purposes on paid gigs which I empathize with or if you frequently need two FF sensors for other reasons) personally I would get that 5DIII on the market ASAP Plus, I could see 5DIII easily being replaced next year, it is getting a bit long in the tooth. You could still get good money for it now.
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No, I will wait for reviews and the ability to try one in a store first, I think.
Also, the initial batches usually have bugs/initial issues that need to be ironed out first, especially with a camera this advanced. However, at the same time, I desire one sooner rather than later because of upcoming events...
The 7D2 and the 5D3 would complement each other extremely well as a combo...glad Canon thought ahead here.
Also, the initial batches usually have bugs/initial issues that need to be ironed out first, especially with a camera this advanced. However, at the same time, I desire one sooner rather than later because of upcoming events...
The 7D2 and the 5D3 would complement each other extremely well as a combo...glad Canon thought ahead here.
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sagittariansrock said:
Was originally thinking of waiting for the reviews to come in and get later on since it's too late for my upcoming vacation and I have no other urgent need for it. However, I then saw that deal too and it's too good to pass up. So I will definitely be pre-ordering.
Then I'll have to decide whether to keep my 24-105 or the 24-70 and sell the other... ;D
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I'm interested, but waiting on some real world feedback. If things look good, then I'll be in the second wave of people to make a purchase. Surapon gave some valuable advice which I will follow.
BTW, from the pictures that I can see, the noise level looks great at iso 3200. I have not seen any full size images though. Has canon posted any sample RAW pictures that are downloadable?
BTW, from the pictures that I can see, the noise level looks great at iso 3200. I have not seen any full size images though. Has canon posted any sample RAW pictures that are downloadable?
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yes, but with the hope that it actually becomes available before november 28.
i want it for college football which will be mostly over by that date.
if it comes earlier GREAT!
if it doesn't i may cancel, let others test and report, then order next fall if i'm still interested.
i want it for college football which will be mostly over by that date.
if it comes earlier GREAT!
if it doesn't i may cancel, let others test and report, then order next fall if i'm still interested.
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