Do I Still Need My Canon 7D mark II ??? (Page 5): I have two 7dmk2’s, two 5dmk4, a 90d, an sx70, a 1dxmkii and a Sony Rx 10 mk4. Why not. They are not making anymore of these great...

Doc Mck Loc: Terrell,Texas

I have two 7dmk2’s, two 5dmk4, a 90d, an sx70, a 1dxmkii and a Sony Rx 10 mk4. Why not. They are not making anymore of these great cameras. All have less than 10000 shutter counts. These were some of the greatest DSLR cameras ever made. They are capable of taking better photos than I am capable of. Both the 7d and 5d’s are extremely durable. Less than 2 years ago, the 1dx mkii was the finest pro camera ever made. I wouldn’t take anything for these legendary cameras. All were bought used except the 90d and the sx70. I saved a ton on all the used ones.

Danielmb

Put me in the Keep Both group. I did and am glad I did. The 5Div is a remarkable camera and the 7DII fills in with some of the images that need some extra reach such as for example humming birds and other winged visitors at our backyard garden.

LEWHITE7747 Loc: 33773

Ditto!

kcooke Loc: Alabama

Danielmb wrote:

Put me in the Keep Both group. I did and am glad I did. The 5Div is a remarkable camera and the 7DII fills in with some of the images that need some extra reach such as for example humming birds and other winged visitors at our backyard garden.

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robertjerl wrote:

Dentist! - grab the holy water, rope, pitchforks and torches!!!

Dentists are supposedly vessels overflowing with all the accumulated stress of their patients. If thaz true then he should do wtf ever he wants in his retirement. Rawk on !!!

LEWHITE7747 Loc: 33773

I have followed that mantra!

chikid68 Loc: Tennesse USA

No the 7Dii is now totally useless and obsolete you can send it to me and I will dispose of it humanely and efficiently.
Either that or you can use it with a zoom lens for a bit more reach due to the crop factor.

47greyfox Loc: on the edge of the Colorado front range

I have a 5d4 and 7d2. Would I miss the 7d2 if I sold it for the going $650 or so? Absolutely! The 1.6 crop factor and a 100-400 is a nice combination for moving target shots. And who doesn’t benefit from 12fps? I’ll definitely keep both. It comes down to your needs.

TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

gwilliams6 wrote:

It is ok Chg_Canon I can even correct myself. I wa... (show quote)

Paul posts his excellent pro quality work on UHH regularly (just check his new threads) and in addition to his zen humor (which you’ve apparently not appreciated), he never brags about HIS accomplishments and daily offers in-depth help and assistance for those having photographic issues (unlike some others I could name).

LEWHITE7747 Loc: 33773

TriX wrote:

Paul posts his excellent pro quality work on UHH regularly (just check his new threads) and in addition to his zen humor (which you’ve apparently not appreciated), he never brags about HIS accomplishments and daily offers in-depth help and assistance for those having photographic issues (unlike some others I could name).

He can be a little annoying but he knows his stuff and he can't be all bad as I see on his instagram he loves cats and doughnuts. lol instagr/lewhite7747.

TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

Kencamera wrote:

I seems to me if you are serious about shooting wi... (show quote)

Despite the test, having owned both cameras (and currently a 5D4), I can tell you that the opposite is true - the FF 5D3 (and the 5D4 even more so) have lower noise at high ISOs to the 7D2 - approximately 1 stop better. In fact, I traded up my 7D2 to a 5D3 for exactly this reason as I was shooting lots of indoor, low light sports. For some excellent data on DR and low light/high ISO performance, I highly recommend: https://photonstophotos.net/Charts/PDR.htm and be sure to look at the performance data in the tables below the chart.

If the OP shoots BIF, then I can see a reason to keep the 7D2, but the DR (2 stops worse) and low light/high ISO performance (1.5 stops worse) is definitely inferior to his 5D4.

bwana Loc: Bergen, Alberta, Canada

ImageCreator wrote:

I recently took delivery of a Canon 5d matk IV. Since then, I have been shooting landscapes, wildlife and BIF's. What I have found is that the 5D4 is superior to the 7D2 in every way except for the frames per sec. burst rate. So, other than the fact you probably can't buy any more new 7D2's, do I really need to keep it? I haven't touched it since the arrival of the 5D4. I'm sure it feels neglected. So, reader, do you have an opinion? What would you do if you were in my photo shoes?

Always good to have a backup camera and the 7D II is a great camera!

bwa

Besperus Loc: Oregon

Sell the 7dII. Buy another lens.

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Besperus wrote:

Sell the 7dII. Buy another lens.

Or two more lenses.

knightsga Loc: Jackson, GA

I have similar situation by having a Canon 5Diii.
Is it still considered an excellent camera by today’s standards?