So i am looking at upgrading my camera body. I have been looking at both the 7d and 50/60d bodies. Obviously the 7d is a better camera but at a significant price difference around 500-700 bucks difference where i am. So my question is will i actually get my extra money out of the camera. I am not doing photography a business strictly as a hobby. Currently i am shooting with a rebel XT (350d). Also lens compatibility is important as i don't want to have to rebuy lens's as this is just a hobby. I have the following len's Canon 70-200mm F/4 L EF Canon 50mm F/1.8 EF Canon 18-55mm EF-S Sigma 10-20mm DCHSM Sigma EX Sigma 28-135mm Aspehical IF
Boils down to video - if it's important then 7D. If not, then 50D (because I'm biased against the 60D ) EDIT: On the other hand, if you've had the 350D for ages and think you're good for a massive jump, then get the 7D anyway, it's a fantastic camera.
i have been thinking about the 7d but i am not sure i can justify the price difference since video is not a priority. For reference the 60 is selling for around 1200 in my area while the 7d is selling for almost 2000. so it is a rather large price difference.
Alright so I just went through an interesting experience of upgrading from 400D (Rebel Xti). I had 60D on pre-order but cancelled and went for the used 7D. The wedding photographer who sold me the 7D will be getting 1D and got 60D as backup. He returned it for not having PC Sync. Overall if you're not doing video I REALLY REALLY don't see any reason for you to buy either 60D or 7D. I work in a Wedding studio and we constantly have debates and get to play with huge variety of cameras, lenses & equipment and I have to say 40D & 50D are among most loved Canon bodies with quite few people there. You'll save a TON of money if you go with older bodies that have no video.
Plus it also boils down to what you'll be doing with your photos. If it's just for computer/internet/prints up to A4, than 40D and 50D will do nicely and with lenses you have there will not be that much difference in sharpness if you go for 40D as it's already an excellent camera. 7D should be on the top of your list if you print A3 or larger and shoot video (which you said you won't).
The 40D and 50D will hold up just fine for large prints above A3 size. A while back we made a 40-inch x 60-inch print (roughly 1-meter x 1.5-meter, or just over B0) from a Nikon DCS760. The DCS760 was only just over 6 megapixels, and surprisingly when viewed from a normal distance the print looks just fine. I admit, if I stand 2 inches from the print I can see some aberrations, but who really stands that close to prints that size? The reality is that most digital cameras from the last few years will hold up just fine when printing large. I would suggest that the quality of the lens will play more of a factor than the megapixel count on today's cameras.
well my decision just got harder. as no one seems to have any 50d's anywhere. and i won't buy from a craigslist type ad. Opinions on the 60d then. I ma just worried about the build quality vs the build quality on the 50d.
I agree - I've blown up pictures from my old 450D to A0. They're still very sharp, even after interpolating to a higher DPI. Print resolution mainly comes down to the quality of your glass. You can still print big with a sub 10 megapixel camera if you've got good glass.
I was worried too, until I got my hands on one when I last saw Canon. It feels surprisingly solid in hand and doesn't feel like an xxxD camera, that's for sure. I'm told that it also has a degree of weather sealing, which I mentioned in another thread, but can't remember exactly what it was off the top of my head. I think it's got enough protection for something like "light rain" in Japan, which equates to about 14mm in 24hrs (quite a lot for the UK, even though it rains here far too often!).
bit of good news. I managed to find a brand new 50d within canada . So i ordered that puppy up. I am very psyched about this. I had to buy the one with the 17-85mm IS lens but that's ok since i can then sell my 350d w. the 18-55 to my brother.
do you subject or equipment. Subject - mostly landscapes, cars, planes, family Equipment- currently a 350d
I meant subject matter If you don't need pro AF, larger VF, video or high ISO capabilities the 50D will be just fine. Large objects like cars and planes, assuming you shoot them in action, are easy enough to track in most circumstances. Overall, I do feel the 60D and 7D are better bodies, but the 50D will likely be good enough for what you shoot.
i'm glad you approve. I did end up save a bit of cash which is always a good thing these days. I'll have to post some new pics when i get it.
