anyone getting a 7D?

[ex-powderbroker]

So today I spent the morning shooting art and architecture with the original 5D and the afternoon doing some headshots. decent glass was used, but not super fancy or super kit.

Anywayz, in terms of image quality, do you think with equal glass the 7D would outperform the original 2k4 5D?

I assume it will be smaller, better battery, features up the wazoo, processor power etc. But will it outperform the original pro but not crazily priced full sensor from many years ago?

[wren]

I think the general consensus is if you aren't shooting sports or birds, the 5D classic still has the edge. There are a whole host of threads comparing the two on POTN, including high ISO samples and it looks like the 5D still the wins most of the time. Depends on what you shoot most of the time and to a certain extent what lenses you use. If I had the money I'd go for the 7D mainly cause I love my 17-55 f/2.8, and secondly because I'd like to try shooting video too.

[ex-powderbroker]

Well then, since you are the only person to weigh in here I'd also like to know which would look better with my BILLY GOATS!

Thanks for the input, seriously.

[ex-powderbroker]

And seriously, why don't we have canon and nikon reps on here? I will show any NE Nikon based rep real goods in Vermont if they can tell me why someone should get the d300s over the 7D with a straight face.

Or they just have to promise a full frame camera with HD video for under 2K in the next 6 months. either way.

[Tippster]

7D isn't full frame. 5D Mk2 isn't less than 2k. Not sure what your point is.

[ex-powderbroker]

I said 2K4 5D not 5DM2.

[Tippster]

Oh. Assumed you meant the Mk2 since the normal 5D has no video at all...

[LeeLau]

With rebate the Canuck price on the 7d body only is now 1699. Pulled that damn trigger

[iscariot]

With rebate the Canuck price on the 7d body only is now 1699. Pulled that damn trigger

Seriously?

Where?

I could trade in my 50D and do the same...

[gholman12]

psh, I just picked up one with 200 actuations for $1400 shipped/paypal'd with an 8gb card from photography-on-the-net forums.

and yes, they're definitely worth the hype.

[wren]

With rebate the Canuck price on the 7d body only is now 1699. Pulled that damn trigger

Damn, is this an automatic manufacturer rebate? I'm so tempted. I have a lot of points I could trade in at Henry's, sell my 30D and get this for a couple hundred now. Sooo tempting.....

edit: Instant rebate, have until June 30th to decide.