Refurbished Canon 7D Mark II: Thanks to pfrancke who posted an item that advertised a refurbished Canon 7D MK II for $999 on Monday. I purchased one. Today I received an email from...

MikeMck Loc: Southern Maryland on the Bay

Thanks to pfrancke who posted an item that advertised a refurbished Canon 7D MK II for $999 on Monday. I purchased one. Today I received an email from Canon advertising the same camera for $1,199. This time I certainly did the right thing.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

MikeMcK wrote:

Thanks to pfrancke who posted an item that advertised a refurbished Canon 7D MK II for $999 on Monday. I purchased one. Today I received an email from Canon advertising the same camera for $1,199. This time I certainly did the right thing.

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Geofw Loc: Thornton Cleveleys UK

MikeMcK wrote:

Thanks to pfrancke who posted an item that advertised a refurbished Canon 7D MK II for $999 on Monday. I purchased one. Today I received an email from Canon advertising the same camera for $1,199. This time I certainly did the right thing.

Thanks from me as well to pfrancke.
I ordered one Monday morning, after approval from my wonderful wife.
Can't wait for the Fedex truck to arrive.

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

MikeMcK wrote:

Thanks to pfrancke who posted an item that advertised a refurbished Canon 7D MK II for $999 on Monday. I purchased one. Today I received an email from Canon advertising the same camera for $1,199. This time I certainly did the right thing.

Yep, $1199 is the "normal" refurb price. Those that got it for $999 really made out, especially as it was introduced at $1799 and now regularly sells new for $1499. Now all you have to do is learn how to use it. It's a fairly complex camera to master with 65 all cross type focus points, 7 different focus modes which act differently in One Shot vs AI Servo, 4 user adjustable focus tracking cases for AI Servo, and a host of other features. It's a beast. Built like a tank, and as heavy at one too. I love mine. Be prepared to spend a lot of quality time learning how to use it. The only downside is this camera uses a lot of juice. Even with the new more powerful LP_E6N battery you'll get far fewer shots than with other Canon DSLRs using the LP-E6 battery, especially if you do a lot of chimping like me.

MikeMck Loc: Southern Maryland on the Bay

Even with the new more powerful LP_E6N battery you'll get far fewer shots than with other Canon DSLRs using the LP-E6 battery, especially if you do a lot of chimping like me.[/quote]

Thanks. Do you have any idea percentage wise, how many shots the E6N gets rather than the E6? I ask because the E6 knockoffs are much cheaper than the E6N.

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

MikeMcK wrote:

Thanks. Do you have any idea percentage wise, how many shots the E6N gets rather than the E6? I ask because the E6 knockoffs are much cheaper than the E6N.

I haven't compared the two batteries on the 7D2, but I only get two thirds the shots per charge on my 7D2 compared to the 60D. The older LP-E6 is not a lot less powerful, so the different may not be huge.

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

mwsilvers wrote:

Yep, $1199 is the "normal" refurb price.... (show quote)

I got a battery grip and use Wasabi Power batteries, three sets for two grips (6D uses the same battery and I have a grip for it also) Then I have the two OEM batteries that came in the cameras. So far I haven't managed to run down even one set, let alone two. Now if I went nuts on an all day BIF using burst I might do it.
Canon LP-E6 = 1800 mAh
Canon LP-E6N = 1865 mAh
Wasabi Power = 2600 mAh

Geofw Loc: Thornton Cleveleys UK

robertjerl wrote:

I got a battery grip and use Wasabi Power batteries, three sets for two grips (6D uses the same battery and I have a grip for it also) Then I have the two OEM batteries that came in the cameras. So far I haven't managed to run down even one set, let alone two. Now if I went nuts on an all day BIF using burst I might do it.
Canon LP-E6 = 1800 mAh
Canon LP-E6N = 1865 mAh
Wasabi Power = 2600 mAh

Hi robertjerl, What make of camera grip do you have for the 7dII?
I am looking at them at the moment. Too many choices! I am leaning towards the Canon grip but the cost is higher than some of the positive reviewed generic brands.
I would welcome your feedback.
Thanks
Geoff

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

Geofw wrote:

Hi robertjerl, What make of camera grip do you have for the 7dII?
I am looking at them at the moment. Too many choices! I am leaning towards the Canon grip but the cost is higher than some of the positive reviewed generic brands.
I would welcome your feedback.
Thanks
Geoff

One of the reasons the cost is high, besides it being an OEM grip, is because the Canon version is constructed of magnesium alloy as opposed to the more inexpensive 3rd party alternatives that are polycarbonate.

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

Geofw wrote:

Hi robertjerl, What make of camera grip do you have for the 7dII?
I am looking at them at the moment. Too many choices! I am leaning towards the Canon grip but the cost is higher than some of the positive reviewed generic brands.
I would welcome your feedback.
Thanks
Geoff

I have Promaster on my 7DII and Neewer on my 6D, not as fancy or sturdy as Canon but I don't abuse my equipment and the basic controls are on the grip and they get the job done. And less than half the price. Both brands have the 7DII grip. I switched brands for a very good reason. The store included it with my 7DII at no additional charge. The Neewer for the 7DII is currently $69.99 with two third party batteries on Amazon. Free shipping. Just the grip is $60.49. also free shipping.

One thing I don't do with them is use the tripod mount, the grip is plastic after all. I use the lens collar with my 150-600 and 100-400. All the smaller lens I just hand hold.

Geofw Loc: Thornton Cleveleys UK

robertjerl wrote:

I have Promaster on my 7DII and Neewer on my 6D, ... (show quote)

Thank you so much for your advice, it is very much appreciated.
The Neewer is one I had been looking at on Amazon, along with the Vello from B&H unfortunately this one is not available yet.
Thanks again.Happy shooting..

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

robertjerl wrote:

I have Promaster on my 7DII and Neewer on my 6D, ... (show quote)

So you have a camera grip that sells for $60 that you use with a $1500 camera but its not as fancy or sturdy as Canon's and you don't even trust the tripod mount enough to use it? Doesn't seem like a good decision to me. I never use wannabe accessories unless they are equal in quality and features to the real thing but for less money. If someone sold a knock off Canon 7D II body for $200 that had a lesser build and functionality would you buy it? Why would you want to use this incredible camera with accessories that are substandard?

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

mwsilvers wrote:

So you have a camera grip that sells for $60 that... (show quote)

Wrong side of the bed this morning huh?
I never mount any large lens by the body, I always use the mount on the collar. I would not mount either of my cameras by the body even with Canon's grip or some custom "professional" thing that costs thousands, too much weight on the lenses mounting system.
I use the grip for two reasons, more power and the option of using AAs if I have to. It does that function as well as any other grip. I generally follow the "good enough" for the job rule on accessories. The other way is the government's $900 hammers.

As to a $200 knock off of my 7DII, depends, if it did what I needed doing under the circumstances in an acceptable way it would be a great choice under severe conditions where I wouldn't want to risk my 7DII. I'm not a pro who could write off the camera if it got dunked or something.

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

robertjerl wrote:

Wrong side of the bed this morning huh? br I never... (show quote)

I didn't intend to sound mean spirited, but I just get confused when people buy very expensive high end gear and use cheap accessories to go with it. It just doesn't seem logical to me.

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

mwsilvers wrote:

I didn't intend to sound mean spirited, but I just get confused when people buy very expensive high end gear and use cheap accessories to go with it. It just doesn't seem logical to me.

If I had MONEY I would have gotten the OEM just because. But I am a retired teacher with expensive hobbies like keeping my daughter in UCLA. So I cut costs where it doesn't matter, to me. If I have a project that needs a tool I will probably never use again I often go to Harbor Freight or a similar place and get one that is "good enough". Or I just pay someone who really knows what he is doing, and has the quality tools.