upgrade t1i to 7D ??
Apr 25, 2014 02:49:11 #
ccaweber wrote:
I have been considering upgrading my DSLR body from the canon t1i to the Canon 7D. The review of the 7D are excellent and all of my lenses are for the crop sensor. I could really use the faster processing speed. But is it worth the extra weight of over 200 grams.
When I switched from the 10D to the T1i it was an easy and worthwhile change. But is this upgrade worth the extra $$.
Thoughts??
When I switched from the 10D to the T1i it was an easy and worthwhile change. But is this upgrade worth the extra $$.
Thoughts??
Cca, Welcome to the Hog.
The 7d is a tremendous camera. It would be a very good upgrade and will do everything your Rebel will do and anything else you can throw at it. It's currently Canons crop flagship camera.
I personally would not buy a new or refurbish at this stage. There are lots of good used 7d's starting at $600.
Yes, it's heavier than your Rebel, but only you know if it's too heavy for you. It's built much sturdier with a magnesium frame and lots of weather sealing since it is a semi pro body, that's what makes it heavier.
For me it's an easy choice, but you need to decide if it's the camera for you.
Cca, good luck. ;-)
SS
Apr 25, 2014 03:18:57 #
DavidPhares wrote:
The Canon 7D has proved its worth for years shooti... (show quote)
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Apr 25, 2014 08:04:57 #
ccaweber wrote:
I have been considering upgrading my DSLR body from the canon t1i to the Canon 7D. The review of the 7D are excellent and all of my lenses are for the crop sensor. I could really use the faster processing speed. But is it worth the extra weight of over 200 grams.
When I switched from the 10D to the T1i it was an easy and worthwhile change. But is this upgrade worth the extra $$.
Thoughts??
When I switched from the 10D to the T1i it was an easy and worthwhile change. But is this upgrade worth the extra $$.
Thoughts??
I would trade up to the newer 70D. Fast frames, better video, crop sensor and lighter. More pixels also
Apr 25, 2014 09:06:24 #
I have been thinking about a 7D myself as it is a very nice camera, especially for shooting sports which I do often. IIRC the 7D has a superior autofocus capability to the 70D unless you are doing video. I am now also considering a used 1D Mark III as it is a Pro level camera and can be had for roughly the same money as the 7D.
Best,
Notorious T.O.D.
Best,
Notorious T.O.D.
Apr 25, 2014 09:31:44 #
Notorious T.O.D. wrote:
I have been thinking about a 7D myself as it is a very nice camera, especially for shooting sports which I do often. IIRC the 7D has a superior autofocus capability to the 70D unless you are doing video. I am now also considering a used 1D Mark III as it is a Pro level camera and can be had for roughly the same money as the 7D.
Best,
Notorious T.O.D.
Best,
Notorious T.O.D.
the 70D uses the same AF system as the 7D, 19 cross-types
Apr 25, 2014 10:09:07 #
Notorious T.O.D. wrote:
I have been thinking about a 7D myself as it is a very nice camera, especially for shooting sports which I do often. IIRC the 7D has a superior autofocus capability to the 70D unless you are doing video. I am now also considering a used 1D Mark III as it is a Pro level camera and can be had for roughly the same money as the 7D.
Best,
Notorious T.O.D.
Best,
Notorious T.O.D.
You are clearly talking about a new 7D vs the used 1D Mk III, right? Beware of buying a used 1D of any model. Understand that by far most of these cameras have been purchased and used by professionals. Thus the shutter count tends to be high, and unless the pro was a studio photographer, that camera has "really been around the block."
Dollar for dollar, and based on the original post, I would through my vote for the 70D at this point in time. Matched with a good 70-200mm f/2.8 IS L lens, it is a very functional setup.
Apr 25, 2014 10:13:20 #
The 8 fps is great on the D7. I shot a lion yawning at the zoo last week, and got the thing...I'm no photographer, but I thought it was cool..
Apr 25, 2014 10:26:41 #
Apr 25, 2014 11:05:50 #
Swamp Gator wrote:
What do you mostly shoot? If it's sports or wildlife action I would still go for the 7D despite it's age.
If you plan to shoot mostly general walking around stuff then you can get pretty much anything.
If you plan to shoot mostly general walking around stuff then you can get pretty much anything.
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The 70D leans primarily towards video. That is where it has an advantage, but if you are primarily a wildlife or sports shooter get the 7D. I personally feel it is the better of the two cameras for that type of shooting. If you look at the reviews of the two cameras you will see the 70D listed as a mid range camera and the 7D as a semi-pro camera body. The 7D is a little heavier but that is because it is better made.
You need to decide what you are mainly going to be shooting.
Jim D
Apr 25, 2014 11:12:41 #
I agree. The 7D is a kick ass camera, fast, built like a tank and produces great images. I do not have any experience with the 70D but it may be the way to go if you are into video. It will not be as sturdy but if you are not hard on your camera, then it may not matter.
Swamp Gator wrote:
What do you mostly shoot? If it's sports or wildlife action I would still go for the 7D despite it's age.
If you plan to shoot mostly general walking around stuff then you can get pretty much anything.
If you plan to shoot mostly general walking around stuff then you can get pretty much anything.
Apr 25, 2014 11:49:59 #
One 1D Mark III that I was looking at was used in a graphics department and had been serviced by Canon each year. It was just serviced and had just over 68,000 shutter actuations. The price was $1,100. Given the 300,000 actuation benchmark I felt this would leave me plenty of shots yet to shoot.
I agree you have to shop carefully for this camera, but many are owned by professionals that have them serviced by canon yearly. I also like that the 1D lll has the battery grip built in...
To me the 70D is more oriented to shooting video with features added to the autofocus to enhance video shooting.
I agree you have to shop carefully for this camera, but many are owned by professionals that have them serviced by canon yearly. I also like that the 1D lll has the battery grip built in...
To me the 70D is more oriented to shooting video with features added to the autofocus to enhance video shooting.
Apr 25, 2014 11:54:36 #
When you show up with any of the ID cameras, others know that you mean business. I had the 1DS II, which was fabulous. I went to the 5DII, and then the 5DIII, only because I shot a lot of models and they always wanted to look at the images and the screen was smaller and not as easy to view as the 5DII.
Apr 25, 2014 12:01:11 #
I would grab the 7D, and not look back. The 7D is made to take a licking, and keep on shooting. Since this camera is a little over 5 years old, and still the king of Canons crop sensor line-up should tell you something. I bought my copy from B&H as a refurbished, it has never let me down. Mated to Canons "L" quality glass it will astound you with the quality, speed, and clarity of the images. Even mounted with Tamrons SP (high quality) glass the camera will make you a believer. It is a bit heavier than the 70D, and not as packed with useless features of the 70D, you will know you have a camera in your hand that will get the job done, and done well. If you want to try another great body, but without video, but the same feel try the now obsolete 50D. This camera was, and still is a workhorse in my stable. I do own a 6D, for its full frame capabilities, but it feels like I've got a toy in my hand when shooting it. Now, if your just out shooting snaps and walk-about shots, your T1 should do the job, just get some Canon "L" quality glass, you'll be surprised at the images.
Apr 25, 2014 12:30:39 #
The 7D is an excellent camera, so is the 70D. The 7D has a magnesium frame. The 70D has an aluminum frame. Unless you plan to use your camera as a chock block when you park your vehicle at night, it's a pretty useless distinction to most anyone except a professional, considering the kind of use they often put their equipment to. Weather sealing is probably better on the 7D, with dust and rain being the biggest threats. How much dust do you normally encounter? As far as rain, there are darn few cameras you want to expose to the rain anyway. Waterproof they are not. The 7D is getting, as the old saying goes, "rather long in the tooth". (no, I have no idea where that saying comes from). The rumors keep growing that a 7DMkII is in the works. The 70D is relatively brand new. Don't know about you, but I hate to spend a bunch of money on something and have a "new and improved" version announced a month later. My advice: If you want to buy new the 70D will not disappoint, or wait a while and see if the 7DII actually does show up. I would expect that if it is coming it would be by the end of summer so that word of it is out in time for Christmas sales.
Apr 25, 2014 13:31:50 #
ccaweber wrote:
I have been considering upgrading my DSLR body from the canon t1i to the Canon 7D. The review of the 7D are excellent and all of my lenses are for the crop sensor. I could really use the faster processing speed. But is it worth the extra weight of over 200 grams.
When I switched from the 10D to the T1i it was an easy and worthwhile change. But is this upgrade worth the extra $$.
Thoughts??
When I switched from the 10D to the T1i it was an easy and worthwhile change. But is this upgrade worth the extra $$.
Thoughts??
To me you wouldn't need to spend that much I owned a t1i for a couple of years and found it a very capable camera for both video and stills.
I'm not a tech guy, just a photographer. You might consider the t3i or t5i with the same mp count. That is unless there's some feature on the 7D you particularly want.
Good luck
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