• The Canon Rumors Forum has officially been shut down as of July 10, 2026.

    All data will be deleted on September 16, 2026.

    the ad free experience will return by July 17, 2026.

What to add to 7D and 70D

trulandphoto

Upstate NY photographer and retired atorney
Jul 19, 2011
87
43
5,318
trulandphotography.com
I figured this might be a good spot to get some quick feedback. DPReview would be difficult because I'd get different feedback based on which forum I posted in.

I've been shooting with 2 7D bodies and a 70D recently. I decided to sell some lenses and one of the 7D bodies to fund a new body purchase.

I originally planned to get a 7D Mark II but recently have been considering a 6D instead. My remaining 7D with grip will cover my sports shooting needs and the 6D would give me more flexibility for events.

Lenses I'll use are EF-S 10-22mm, 24-70mm L, 70-200 f/2.8L and a small mix of EF and EF-S primes.

So, do I go for the 6D or a 7DII? Almost same price, totally different cameras.

P.S. I have had 1DIII, 5D and 5DII bodies in the past but went all crop for some reason a year or two ago.
 
trulandphoto said:
I figured this might be a good spot to get some quick feedback. DPReview would be difficult because I'd get different feedback based on which forum I posted in.

I've been shooting with 2 7D bodies and a 70D recently. I decided to sell some lenses and one of the 7D bodies to fund a new body purchase.

I originally planned to get a 7D Mark II but recently have been considering a 6D instead. My remaining 7D with grip will cover my sports shooting needs and the 6D would give me more flexibility for events.

Lenses I'll use are EF-S 10-22mm, 24-70mm L, 70-200 f/2.8L and a small mix of EF and EF-S primes.

So, do I go for the 6D or a 7DII? Almost same price, totally different cameras.

P.S. I have had 1DIII, 5D and 5DII bodies in the past but went all crop for some reason a year or two ago.

I still haven't sold my 6d yet because of the GREAT iso....but the Af is just trash - the 5d3 would serve you better.
 
Upvote 0
trulandphoto said:
OK, never mind. I'm picking up a local 5D Mark III from a local Craigs List seller instead.

Sort of a perfect answer actually, but I'll probably have to sell the 70D and/or the EF-S 10-22 to make up the difference.
Better decision, you won't regret that. I personally believe that the 5D3 is an excellent all-around camera and your 24-70L will finally shine.
 
Upvote 0