I checked my 7D today and I found something strange... it still works!

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Richard8971

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Everyone (including myself) seems to be searching the internet for reviews on the new 7D2. It looks like an impressive camera, kind of like how the 7D looked impressive back in 2009 when it was first introduced.

Well, I find myself wanting a new 7D2, but... my now 3 year old 7D still works perfectly and still takes amazing photos... What's my point?

My point is, I will probably upgrade to the 7D2 eventually, but not today. I love my 7D and it still does today what it has always done for me, take fantastic photos. It's still lighting fast and I love the image quality, even at high ISO's. No it's not a low light camera and it was never designed to be, but with a little post-processing images even taken at ISO 3200 are very nice, especially when they are of a hummingbird's wings frozen in time...

I am forcing myself to remember that it is the photographer that makes the photo, not his or her equipment. Yes tools give a workman more options BUT any camera in the hands of a skilled workman (or woman) is an amazing thing. You can capture a moment in time and share it with your friends, family and even make a living doing so.

I love my 7D. I don't see me getting rid of it anytime soon.

D
 
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Richard8971 said:
Everyone (including myself) seems to be searching the internet for reviews on the new 7D2. It looks like an impressive camera, kind of like how the 7D looked impressive back in 2009 when it was first introduced.

Well, I find myself wanting a new 7D2, but... my now 3 year old 7D still works perfectly and still takes amazing photos... What's my point?

My point is, I will probably upgrade to the 7D2 eventually, but not today. I love my 7D and it still does today what it has always done for me, take fantastic photos. It's still lighting fast and I love the image quality, even at high ISO's. No it's not a low light camera and it was never designed to be, but with a little post-processing images even taken at ISO 3200 are very nice, especially when they are of a hummingbird's wings frozen in time...

I am forcing myself to remember that it is the photographer that makes the photo, not his or her equipment. Yes tools give a workman more options BUT any camera in the hands of a skilled workman (or woman) is an amazing thing. You can capture a moment in time and share it with your friends, family and even make a living doing so.

I love my 7D. I don't see me getting rid of it anytime soon.

D
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And that is the right attitude. Just don't go to the store and, for fun, try the new version. You would realize, sorry for the lack of better words, "how could you live like that for so long".
 
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Richard8971 said:
Everyone (including myself) seems to be searching the internet for reviews on the new 7D2. It looks like an impressive camera, kind of like how the 7D looked impressive back in 2009 when it was first introduced.

Well, I find myself wanting a new 7D2, but... my now 3 year old 7D still works perfectly and still takes amazing photos... What's my point?

My point is, I will probably upgrade to the 7D2 eventually, but not today. I love my 7D and it still does today what it has always done for me, take fantastic photos. It's still lighting fast and I love the image quality, even at high ISO's. No it's not a low light camera and it was never designed to be, but with a little post-processing images even taken at ISO 3200 are very nice, especially when they are of a hummingbird's wings frozen in time...

I am forcing myself to remember that it is the photographer that makes the photo, not his or her equipment. Yes tools give a workman more options BUT any camera in the hands of a skilled workman (or woman) is an amazing thing. You can capture a moment in time and share it with your friends, family and even make a living doing so.

I love my 7D. I don't see me getting rid of it anytime soon.

D
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All good points, Richard. Mine works fine too, but it's soon to be five years old and I could use some help on 'birds in flight' and late inning baseball games when the sun sets so I'll move up in November, I'm first on the list at the last local (and that's a stretch, he's 25 miles away!) camera store. So someone will get a still very good 7d for around $700 with a couple of 8gb CF cards.
 
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Richard8971 said:
Everyone (including myself) seems to be searching the internet for reviews on the new 7D2. It looks like an impressive camera, kind of like how the 7D looked impressive back in 2009 when it was first introduced.

Well, I find myself wanting a new 7D2, but... my now 3 year old 7D still works perfectly and still takes amazing photos... What's my point?

My point is, I will probably upgrade to the 7D2 eventually, but not today. I love my 7D and it still does today what it has always done for me, take fantastic photos. It's still lighting fast and I love the image quality, even at high ISO's. No it's not a low light camera and it was never designed to be, but with a little post-processing images even taken at ISO 3200 are very nice, especially when they are of a hummingbird's wings frozen in time...

I am forcing myself to remember that it is the photographer that makes the photo, not his or her equipment. Yes tools give a workman more options BUT any camera in the hands of a skilled workman (or woman) is an amazing thing. You can capture a moment in time and share it with your friends, family and even make a living doing so.

I love my 7D. I don't see me getting rid of it anytime soon.

D
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I use my 7D every day for wildlife action and it still does pretty much everything I need it to do. It was a great camera. It still is a great camera. Virtually every image on my wildlife photography blog was taken using the 7D.
When the price really dropped I was actually tempted to buy a new one and keep it new in the box, just to know I had it.
I am pumped about the new 7D but for the past five years I have been thrilled with my (two) 7Ds.
 
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#7
Good for you! There is really no reason to upgrade a camera every 3 or 4 or even 5 years. I had the original digital rebel (300D). It lasted me 9 years and if the AF hadn't started to go, I would still own it. At one point I figured that cameras must be getting much better, so I bought the latest rebel (I think it was the 12 MP version). Returned it after trying it out and finding that it was not much improved. Then rented the 60D when it came out - and again, the improvements over the 300D were negligible. Don't get suckered into the hype! The camera will be good until it breaks down!
 
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Richard8971 said:
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I love my 7D. I don't see me getting rid of it anytime soon.

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The desire to have the newest is a constant in our life, in particular with all electronic gadgets, smartphones in particular. Just so with cameras. I love my 7D and can't really justify replacing it, considering the cost. Yet love to replace it with a newer, better model (1Dx, 5D mk III, 7D mk II)...
 
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Richard8971 said:
Everyone (including myself) seems to be searching the internet for reviews on the new 7D2. It looks like an impressive camera, kind of like how the 7D looked impressive back in 2009 when it was first introduced.

Well, I find myself wanting a new 7D2, but... my now 3 year old 7D still works perfectly and still takes amazing photos... What's my point?

My point is, I will probably upgrade to the 7D2 eventually, but not today. I love my 7D and it still does today what it has always done for me, take fantastic photos. It's still lighting fast and I love the image quality, even at high ISO's. No it's not a low light camera and it was never designed to be, but with a little post-processing images even taken at ISO 3200 are very nice, especially when they are of a hummingbird's wings frozen in time...

I am forcing myself to remember that it is the photographer that makes the photo, not his or her equipment. Yes tools give a workman more options BUT any camera in the hands of a skilled workman (or woman) is an amazing thing. You can capture a moment in time and share it with your friends, family and even make a living doing so.

I love my 7D. I don't see me getting rid of it anytime soon.

D
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Great post. I plan on keeping my 7D even after I get the 7D2. A second/backup body will come in handy. While out in the wilds it will be nice to have one body with a long lens and one with a short lens.
 
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#11
You are all soooo right! The camera is by any means just a tool. A tool to get a picture. And I must admit that the pictures I did take with my Canon T90 aren't that bad after all. And I haven't deleted my pictures taken with my previous 20D either. The discussions on all kind of different forums are indeed very good entertainment. Just like the hammerfoum on lensrentals.com a few years ago :-)
http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2012/03/hammerforum-com

But I must admit: I did order the 5dmk3 the very first day of release, even if the 5dmk2 was in my bag. And sometimes, even a tool changes for the better now and then.
 
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#14
Great post. I admit, new innovations and gadgets fascinate me. Photography can be a great hobby for those easily fascinated by new advancements in tech gear.

But, I'm also fascinated by the old stuff, from my my FTb-n to my 7D. Both are still great tools for capturing images. (Although, I have eventually given up on film.)

Even though my 5D3's dominate my current work, I still find use for the 7D. It's a great camera and I plan to hang on to it -- partly because I still enjoy using it and partly because it's a good tool for teaching the art to my kids.
 
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Richard8971 said:
Everyone (including myself) seems to be searching the internet for reviews on the new 7D2. It looks like an impressive camera, kind of like how the 7D looked impressive back in 2009 when it was first introduced.

Well, I find myself wanting a new 7D2, but... my now 3 year old 7D still works perfectly and still takes amazing photos... What's my point?

My point is, I will probably upgrade to the 7D2 eventually, but not today. I love my 7D and it still does today what it has always done for me, take fantastic photos. It's still lighting fast and I love the image quality, even at high ISO's. No it's not a low light camera and it was never designed to be, but with a little post-processing images even taken at ISO 3200 are very nice, especially when they are of a hummingbird's wings frozen in time...

I am forcing myself to remember that it is the photographer that makes the photo, not his or her equipment. Yes tools give a workman more options BUT any camera in the hands of a skilled workman (or woman) is an amazing thing. You can capture a moment in time and share it with your friends, family and even make a living doing so.

I love my 7D. I don't see me getting rid of it anytime soon.

D
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I'm good enough. I'm smart enough. And dog gonnit! People like me.

I typically just take a dump in the grass, and spread it around with a stick. I don't need gear because I'm a true artist unlike you geeks and your 7Ds.
 
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#16
The 7D is just fine and is fantastic for day time work. When the light drops, the 5D III comes out. Forget video for the reason to buy a DSLR, buy a real video camera. Rolling shutters suck. Save your money for the next 5D with dual-pixel technology incorporated. When My 7D goes to high shutter count, it goes in for a new shutter and stays in the game.
 
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#18
I also have had my 7D since not long after it came out. It is still my primary goto camera for outdoor work. Sorry, I prefer a 600D for indoor thanks to its tilty screen! I've had good use out of it. If I could only have one camera that you can buy today, it would still be my 1st choice. Not had a noise problem with mine. If there's enough light to AF, there's enough light to get a shot. I even prefer it over my 5D mk2 in low light, as at least it doesn't have shadow banding.

Having said that, the reason I got the 7D in the first place (updated AF compared to APS-C bodies before it), is also the reason I'm looking forward to the 7D mk2 some day. I wont be first in the line for sure...
 
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Richard8971 said:
Everyone (including myself) seems to be searching the internet for reviews on the new 7D2. It looks like an impressive camera, kind of like how the 7D looked impressive back in 2009 when it was first introduced.

Well, I find myself wanting a new 7D2, but... my now 3 year old 7D still works perfectly and still takes amazing photos... What's my point?

My point is, I will probably upgrade to the 7D2 eventually, but not today. I love my 7D and it still does today what it has always done for me, take fantastic photos. It's still lighting fast and I love the image quality, even at high ISO's. No it's not a low light camera and it was never designed to be, but with a little post-processing images even taken at ISO 3200 are very nice, especially when they are of a hummingbird's wings frozen in time...

I am forcing myself to remember that it is the photographer that makes the photo, not his or her equipment. Yes tools give a workman more options BUT any camera in the hands of a skilled workman (or woman) is an amazing thing. You can capture a moment in time and share it with your friends, family and even make a living doing so.

I love my 7D. I don't see me getting rid of it anytime soon.

D
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As there has been a lot of discussion in the past two weeks about bashing the marvellous 7DII and everybody who wrote something not positive, was called a troll, I wonder, why no one called the owner of this thread a troll? ;)

My 7D still works fine too. It will work fine, until the 5DIV will appear on the horizon ;D
 
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#20
+1

I looked pretty closely at the 7D2 and...bought a 5D3. It expands my capabilities (over my 7D, which I've had for 5 years) more than the 7D2 would. Normally, I hate to buy tech that old (2.5 years), but who knows when Canon will bring out the 5D4. It could be years (like with the 7D). In the meantime, I'll take a lot of great pictures that I couldn't get with the 7D. The 5D3 is (I think) a landmark body (like the 7D)---a big leap forward from its predecessors. The 4 will probably be more incremental, like the 7D2. In the meantime, the 7D-5D3 tandem gives me pretty well-rounded capability. Maybe in a year or two I'll upgrade to the 7D2. (Still waiting for definitive reports on the ISO performance...)
 
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