pithydoug Loc: Catskill Mountains, NY

While I agree with you about the 5D(I have one), when the OP said $1000+ I did not get the feeling he wanted to sell his wife and kids and take out a second mortage. That's a big leap in the grand plus! ;)

oldtool2 Loc: South Jersey

Looks to me you have two choices. In an APS-C camera the new 7D II which really looks great and not badly priced, $1799.00. For a FF camera the 5D III would be my choice.

Jim D

RICARDOOO Loc: Findlay, Ohio

The answer depends on YOUR wants and needs.!!!

Reinaldokool Loc: San Rafael, CA

Of course. :mrgreen: :roll: (Sorry, the devil made me.)

Wingpilot Loc: Wasilla. Ak

Ah, the "good ol' days," when 35mm was king and cameras were manual all the way. You had 3 selections--shutter or aperture priority, and bulb. So, focus, set your exposure, and shoot. What really mattered was the photographer's eye for a picture, and brand preference was whatever you preferred for whatever reason. These days, cameras are digital and so specialized that it's become like motorcycles--there's one for every conceivable intended use. No more "one size fits all" it seems. So the important thing is to go with the camera that most fits your needs, and get good glass, as no matter how good a camera may be, it's the glass that makes the difference in the quality of a photo. Then there's the photog's eye, of course.

My recommendation is to go with Canon, if that is what you truly want, and get the one that is the most "jack of all trades" so to speak. You list a wide variety of types of photography, so you may find you'll need more than one camera to suit your purposes.

RICARDOOO Loc: Findlay, Ohio

It is!!! . . . (for now)

dhellner Loc: milwaukee wi.

I do not know anything about cannon but there is little support from cosco.My advice would be to call M/T shooter and buy from him since any advice you get from him is pricless and helpfull down the road.

Bill Emmett Loc: Bow, New Hampshire

Personally, I think you should look into a original Canon 7D. You can get a new one, still on the shelf, or a Canon refurbished model and save real money. From what I've seen in this forum, many of the members suggest the latest greatest, with no regard for you wallet. The original 7D is a great camera, but is now out of production, since the arrival of the 7D mark II. Keep in mind the 7D has been the work horse for all the pro's who shoot wild life, sports, and other action subjects, since it was put on the market. I've also used it to photograph landscapes, scenery and portraits. Originally, the 7D was considered a professional body, made of metal, and really rugged. It is a crop sensor camera, so it will mount any lens Canon makes, from the EF-S line, to the widely acclaimed "L" quality glass. Focus is fast enough, the frame rate for burst shooting is 7 f/sec. The learning curve is low, but it does have many bells and whistles for you to experiment with, other than standard shooting. The 7D Mark 2, is so new no one has had one in their hand, unless they were selected by Canon to review the camera. Just about everything on the new 7D II is new technology, untested, and untried by the public. As a semi-pro, I would not take the new 7D Mark II into the field, or on a important shoot, as my only camera.

Keep in mind, the original 7D can be bought for about $800. The new 7D II is priced at $1799.00. For the difference in price you can buy a nice "L" quality lens, or some nice EF-S lenses, to go with your 7D. Don't forget KEH.Com, they sell fully tested used lenses, with a warranty. When they grade a lens, their method is conservative, so you get a better lens than you'll expect, for far less money than new. In any event, enjoy your new camera, whatever you decide.

Shutterbugsailer Loc: Staten Island NY (AKA Cincinnati by the Sea)

Look at the Canon EOS 7D at BH photo with an 18-135 lens. A two year old model but water/dust resistant and very highly rated

Shutterbugsailer Loc: Staten Island NY (AKA Cincinnati by the Sea)

I was a bit off on this post. That model was introduced in 2009. Still available and you will get better build quality than a newer model at the same price point, but it is well on its way to becoming a "Dinosaur"

wecole Loc: Bayside, California

C Checked your blog - great photos. I have a 7D and would like to know the lens you use for your great photos.

I have a variety of lenses from telephotos to primes. Your photos are extremely sharp. Advice?

Dutzie Loc: I'd like to know

Sounds like a 7D MII to me..

Beercat Loc: Central Coast of California

The right camera, based on the criteria of the OP, is the Canon 70D.

However, do not buy the package at Costco as the lenses in the box are not the best kit lenses for the 70D.

The EF-S 18-135 STM is the best kit lens for the Canon 70D.

I have 2 Canon 70D's, love them but I shoot both video and stills and for that reason I choose the 70D over a 7D or going full frame to the 6D.

I will buy a 6D in the future but it will be my stills work horse and I'll keep using the 70D for video and a second body for stills.

ebbote Loc: Hockley, Texas

Right now the Nikon D750 is at the very top of the heap.

jimmya Loc: Phoenix

Others will disagree but for me it's the t3i. I own one, an excellent camera for both video (with external audio) and stills. A steal at $600 or less.