Canon 7D

[iamthefran]

Hello,
I have a Canon 1D mk 3, but am thinkinig of changing to the 7D.
My reasoning is thus... more megapixels, shoots video and still does 8fps compared to 1D 10fps.

Basically I want a versatile allround camera... the 1D is quite heavy and bulky and although is brilliant for sport and is generally a quality camera, the 7D seems to fit the bill a bit more, but I am worried about it not being full frame and not as good quality.

Does anyone have a 7D and can you reccommend lenses?

Or should I stick with the 1D mk 3?

Help would be much appreciated :)

Frances

[jerryph]

My friend has a 7D and a 1DmkIII, he uses the 7D as a backup camera and has put about 200 shots on the camera since purchasing it. In the battle of photo quality, the 7D loses that one.

If you need video, I would suggest just purchasing an average $400 video camera. Those will give you video superior to anything that any dSLR on the market could ever do.

Not being full frame and having more MP = more higher ISO noise and all visual focal ranges being a lot closer (ie: your 35mm is now a 55).

Personally, if I was driving around a Ferrari, I would not be looking at a VW just because it was a little lighter... lol

Having said that, I have no idea why anyone would even ask this question. Who on this earth would better know the answer of what is best for you... BUT you!

[w8jy]

Obviously, your preference is the key here. I agree that the 1DMkIII is a bit heavy, but it will run circles around the 7D in just about every other category. I have had a chance to play with the 7D a little bit, and I wouldn't even consider trading down from the 1D3.

[iamthefran]

Thanks for the feedback.
I think I'll stay with my mk3.
:)