Should I get 7D now or wait for MKII?

[bdunbar79]

The only thing the 7D won't do is do well in low light. Daytime shots, or with a flash indoors, you're fine. Afterall, the 7D is THE best APS-C sensor camera Canon sells at this time. I really liked the AF went I had mine.

 

[briansquibb]

The only thing the 7D won't do is do well in low light. Daytime shots, or with a flash indoors, you're fine. Afterall, the 7D is THE best APS-C sensor camera Canon sells at this time. I really liked the AF went I had mine.

I agree - 7D at low ISO and no crop gives a good image

 

[RLPhoto]

The only thing the 7D won't do is do well in low light. Daytime shots, or with a flash indoors, you're fine. Afterall, the 7D is THE best APS-C sensor camera Canon sells at this time. I really liked the AF went I had mine.

I agree - 7D at low ISO and no crop gives a good image

Lol I've cropped ISO 3200 Pictures on my 7D. 8)

 

[briansquibb]

The only thing the 7D won't do is do well in low light. Daytime shots, or with a flash indoors, you're fine. Afterall, the 7D is THE best APS-C sensor camera Canon sells at this time. I really liked the AF went I had mine.

I agree - 7D at low ISO and no crop gives a good image

Lol I've cropped ISO 3200 Pictures on my 7D. 8)

I said it gives good images.

But not as good as the 1DS3 or the 5D2 at iso 400. At iso 3200 very definitely not.

 

[wickidwombat]

Hey guys! I'm new to this forum and new to Photography. I've always loved taking pictures of landscape,cars,people, and just random stuff. Lol So I decided that it's time for me to grab a decent DSLR.

I'm completely new to DSLR's and photography. Still doing a lot of reading and learning on which camera I should go with. Based on the stuff I've read and learned I'm leaning towards getting the 7D. But I'm concerned that when I get the 7D now couple of months later down the road the new rumored 7D MKII comes out.

So my question is should I wait for the 7D MKII (why?) or I should just get the 7D?

based on your requirements and the fact you are not invested in anything particular

I would recommend either just get a 600D exact same sensor as 7D and tons cheaper will give you the same landscape or people shots then get better glass if you really want to go canon

and keep saving for if the 7DII eventually does come about but for what a 7D costs not much more money will get you a 5Dmk2

Unless you are heavily into shoorting action and sport the 7D really has no benefit over a 600D or 5Dmk2 which kill it on price and image quality respectively

or

go for a nikon D3200 and again some of their good glass

 

[Bosman]

Im going to weigh in too. Congrats on the 7d, the focus system is excellent! I do not own one but i see what it does on the 7d's my guys i hire use. It was a big jump in keepers from the even very good 50d.

Get the 24-105L, i havent heard a bad thing about it. For a guy getting into it it will give you excellent images with great range. I think to start off its the best option. If you get hardcore at some point you will delve into primes. I don't recommend those for you right now unless a 50mm or 40mm are what you would get.

Enjoy!

 

[Cgdillan]

Get the 7D now and enjoy shooting now. You will love the camera forever

 

[Tcapp]

Get the 7D now and enjoy shooting now. You will love the camera forever

You'll love it till you get a 5d3 at least. ;D

 

[Bosman]

Get the 7D now and enjoy shooting now. You will love the camera forever

You'll love it till you get a 5d3 at least. ;D

I have to agree with Tcapp I only use my 1dm3 as a compliment to my 5dm3 now, I seem to always use my 5dm3 for sports now too. Image quality and colors are incredible on the 5dm3. I prob have 30,000 actuations or more on it already.

 

[bdunbar79]

Get the 7D now and enjoy shooting now. You will love the camera forever

If I still had my 7D I wouldn't get rid of it. The extra reach is really great. I could go to track meets with a 300 f/4L and be just fine (480mm).

 

[rcouttolenc]

I have a 40D which is a great camera, it's burst (fps) is one of the best, and still an APS-C sensor which helps to get more reach.
Couple with a 17-55mm f/2.8 IS (superb, close to L-quality), a 65mm f/2.8 macro (very handy) and a 70-300mm IS I have 95% of any need!
I believe the 7D is a superstar and I am still thinking on upgrading, but there are few things that make me wait: Photokina 2012 is just 8 weeks away to see if they replace it (rumors say they will have a FF this time which I am not interested), but if they come with an APS-C sensor, 61 focus points and ISO ay 25,600; for sure I will go for it!
If not, guys, they are selling the 7D for $1,550 and less if you go refurbished.

 

[rpt]

I guess it is a personal preference. I was waiting for a 7D2 and in April my patience ran out after 18 months. I did not want to limit myself to the iso of the 7D so I bought the 5d3. If you can wait another few weeks, do that as there are a slew of cameras coming down.

 

[GEEo]

So far the 7D is what I expected and more! I'm very happy with my 7D!! For now I went with the 18-135 kit.

Looking on getting a 24-105 L or a 17-55 later on this year. and a couple more lenses later don't the road.

Thanks again for all the advices and suggestions guys!! Very much appreciated!! ;D

I'll post up some shots of it after I get back from my Dallas trip this weekend.

 

[briansquibb]

I have a 40D which is a great camera, it's burst (fps) is one of the best, and still an APS-C sensor which helps to get more reach.
Couple with a 17-55mm f/2.8 IS (superb, close to L-quality), a 65mm f/2.8 macro (very handy) and a 70-300mm IS I have 95% of any need!
I believe the 7D is a superstar and I am still thinking on upgrading, but there are few things that make me wait: Photokina 2012 is just 8 weeks away to see if they replace it (rumors say they will have a FF this time which I am not interested), but if they come with an APS-C sensor, 61 focus points and ISO ay 25,600; for sure I will go for it!
If not, guys, they are selling the 7D for $1,550 and less if you go refurbished.

I guess you will be on the lookout for a refurb then

 

[GEEo]

Here's a couple shoots I've done with my 7D so far.

This is my very first DSLR so I apologize if my photos are not quite up to par with the one's here on the site. ;D

Feel free to critique my photos and Tips and Suggestions are also welcome. ;D