steveo52 Loc: Rhode Island and Ocala Florida

I've been bitten by the gear bug. Short story is I took an Apple workshop on Aperture in December 2010. I was blown away by the sample Aperture library photos and felt I needed to upgrade since I just had an older Fuji point and shoot and Minolta film SLR. After some research a week later I purchased a Canons95, 2 months later a used T2i with lens kit.

I haven't been shooting all that much but do enjoy when I have the time. I've been toying with getting a Canon 7d, I've been watching plenty of youtube videos on the merits of the Canon 7d and the comparisons with 60d, T2i and T3i. I thought maybe this will be the last camera purchase for a long time to come, so maybe a 7d?

Yesterday I walked into the local chain camera store so that I could get hands on the 7d and 60d. Really liked the 7d, but then had a discussion with the sales rep on what to purchase. The rep tells me that he had considered a 7d but when it came down to it all the 60d was his choice. I wasn't ready to buy and need to step back and make an informed decision, since the rep confused me as to what to purchase.

I'm curious to hear feedback from forum members.

Thanks in advance.

Steveo

nyweb2001

Wow !! You've been through a lot of gear ! How often do you shoot and what type of pics are your favorites to take ?

steveo52 Loc: Rhode Island and Ocala Florida

LOL I'm a gear head I'm also a part time keyboard musician. I won't even tell you the number of keyboards, I've been thru the last 5 years. :oops:

I shoot usually on the weekends, I do keep my s95 in my work knapsack for spontaneous shots. Landscape photography is my main area of interest.

Robert Graybeal Loc: Myrtle Beach

I was set on a 7D, then along came the 60D. Practialy the same camera at almost 1/2 the price.
Purchased the 60D.

steveo52 Loc: Rhode Island and Ocala Florida

Robert, thanks. I was looking for somone who'd been there, done that. Makes sense to me, especially at half the price.

iresq Loc: Annapolis MD

The 7d has a faster/better AF and a faster frame rate. So if sports/high speed stuff is what you shoot, might be worth it. Plus it has metal body vs plastic. The 7d is a better camera. Is it worth the increase in price? Here are a few links that might help. Good luck!

http://snapsort.com/compare/Canon_EOS_60D-vs-Canon_EOS_7D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ET0idevzGRE
http://www.digitalrev.com/article/canon-eos-60d-vs-550d/NjUwOQ_A_A

Roger Hicks Loc: Aquitaine

Try film. Vast choice, superb quality, low prices.

Cheers,

R.

jackinkc Loc: Kansas City

AND film has lower availability.

CaptainC Loc: Colorado, south of Denver

What will a new camera do to make you a better photographer that your T2i will not do? Really...answer that.

Roger Hicks Loc: Aquitaine

Are you sure? Where's the nearest place you can buy film? And where's the nearest place you can buy a memory card?

Cheers,

R.

Roger Hicks Loc: Aquitaine

Dear Cliff,

If people habitually asked this, new camera sales would go through the floor. Does equipment matter? Well, yes and no: http://www.rogerandfrances.com/subscription/does%20equipment%20matter.html

Cheers,

R.

steveo52 Loc: Rhode Island and Ocala Florida

Probably no more than replacing my spinet piano with a Steinway concert grand piano will do improve my piano playing skills, we all know it's practice, practice, practice or shoot, shoot, shoot.

Your point is well taken.......... sometimes having that better model has a better feel and a few more enhancements.

Paw Paw Bill Loc: d

Have you consided getting better lenses instead of a body that will still be limited by the kit lens? It depends on the type of photos you want to take, but a low light wide lens will help you more than the body.

CaptainC Loc: Colorado, south of Denver

When the camera you have cannot do what you need, then of course an upgrade makes sense.
Nikon and Canon rely on hobbyists to rush out and buy the newest stuff because too many think that the next camera will make them better. Professionals only upgrade when what they have no longer delivers the goods or the newer stuff has capabilities that will keep them competitive. High ISO and video being two good examples.
I am all for you buying a new camera - the economy needs you! :-)
Just don't do it unless what you purchase actually increases your capabilities.

steveo52 Loc: Rhode Island and Ocala Florida

Food for thought on the better lenses!


Captain C. You've certainly gave me something to think about maybe not rush out and buy a new camera. BTW, your portfoliso, very nice work. Like the look of your web site as well.