gemlenz Loc: Gilbert Arizona

Some of you may remember me. I used to post a lot of images and been pretty inactive for awhile. Currently, I have no camera or lenses and decided to start from scratch. So, I'm going back to my old workhorse from years ago. Enter Canon 7D. It may not be the best choice in the world, but I know this camera can do the job.

I found one on Ebay that comes with a Sigma 18-250 DC HSM lens for $350! I couldn't pass it up. The camera looks solid and there seem to be no issues. So, I hoping to post some new images soon with this set up.

skidiver8

Welcome Aboard! I have used a Canon 7D with great success!. I moved up to the Canon 7D Mark II to get 10 frames per second for wildlife. I love both cameras. Enjoy!

sirlensalot Loc: Arizona

Welcome back. I bought a used one a few years ago locally for a little more than what you paid. Flash did not work but I only cared that the hot shoe did. Great camera except for low light.
Hope you get a winner. Look forward to more of your images.

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

Welcome back. Looking forward to your posts.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

I guess it's too late. I was reading last night a post where the author suggested the EOS 5DII was the best mix of used price to image capability, making for the perfect "entry level" model. They're running about $500 now for 21MP of full-frame glory.

Don, the 2nd son Loc: Crowded Florida

AntonioReyna Loc: Los Angeles, California

I have had 3 7ds over the years. I got one recently for $220, no lens, and it works great. I used it as a backup at a wedding and its pics are great. I is older technology but still produces primo images.

reguli Loc: Uruguay

I have a Canon 7D since 2011 and altough I have also a 5D MIII, I use the 7D a lot. It is a very solid camara, I think more solid than 5D MIII and the only cons is you can not go above ISO 1250 because noise is very visible.
It is a beatiful camera and I took wonderfull pictures with it.

amfoto1 Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA

Whether or not the 5DII is "best" entirely depends upon the uses planned for the camera. In particular, the author of that article recommended it as an affordable option for someone wanting to start a photo business such as portraiture, weddings, etc.

I still have my 5DII and absolutely would NOT recommend it for sports and most wildlife photography.... it is not a "fast" camera. I got mine for low light in particular, but today's APS-C cameras can do better at that, too. With my work primarily being sports... I've only used my 5DII lightly over the years, during which I've used seven different APS-C cameras (three 50D, two 7D and now two 7DII). My 5DII might have 20,000 clicks on the shutter. My two 7D are enjoying semi-retirement (as backup cameras) after each taking upwards of 150,000 images over the course of five years. My current 7DII have been in use now for just over three years and have around 40,000 clicks apiece (an this year has been exceptionally slow, with almost all events cancelled due to the pandemic).

But for someone who doesn't need a "fast" camera... who doesn't need AF that can track with moving subjects... I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the 5DII as an excellent possibility. They can be bought for around $500-$600 in good condition, with low "mileage", and are quite well built and still very capable.

One of that author's main points was that by saving $ buying an older camera model used, that can leave more budget to put towards high quality lenses, which will go a long way toward making better and more professional images. There are some quite good "budget" lenses, too... but you generally get what you pay for. I'd agree with him in that regard, too.... I think many people overspend on the camera and significantly underspend on the lenses they use on it. I'd rather have a $550 Rebel T6i with a $850 EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM lens than a $1400 7D Mark II with a $250 EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens.

This would be particularly important for a wedding photographer, who basically needs to buy at least two of everything, just in case! There are no easy "do overs" with weddings. If anything fails for any reason, without backup gear it can potentially ruin a wedding photography business. Candid shots can't be re-shot. Posed re-shoots are expensive, at best. But even then, the biggest "cost" might well be the photog's reputation. So the budding wedding photography had better buy TWO 5DII... as well as duplicate flashes, overlapping lenses, yada, yada.

Finally, the alternatives such as a newer 5D Mark III (only 1 more MP, but much better AF system for action photography) or the original 6D (1 less MP, less robust, lower spec shutter, only slightly better AF system) bought used will typically be asking about double what a used 5DII costs.

The "right tool for the job" might be a 5DII... or it might be something else. Like a 7D!

don26812 Loc: South Bay of Los Angeles, CA

Any rumors about Canon ever introducing a update to the 7D Mk II? That is my current camera. I started and still have the 7D.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

It's called the EOS 90D.

pdsilen Loc: Roswell, New Mexico

I've had my Canon 7D for three years and I love it.

Blair Shaw Jr Loc: Dunnellon,Florida

Welcome back sir and good luck to you always.

gemlenz Loc: Gilbert Arizona

I've had several too and used them in weddings. I had so many lenses and extra cameras. Wish I had half of them, Oh well, just have to build up again...lol...but no more weddings, please....

PHRubin Loc: Nashville TN USA

Welcome back! While not new, that combo should serve you well.