7D or 5D

[Dirt_Bike_Ryda]

Ok. so i've had it with Nikon..

I'm going to buy a Canon Camera at some point, but im torn between which to get. I'm either going to get a 7D or the more expensive 5Dmk2

What are people thoughts ?

I know the 5D has full frame 3 more MPs how-ever.. the frame rate is less then half that of the 7D, although, the 5D has the same Frame rate as my D90.. which im happy with the frame rate.. kinda.

I do photograph quite a bit of sports, so the high Frame Rate is pulling me towards the 7D, how-ever, i'm starting to pick up some wedding work, which the 5D would be a hell of alot better at, how-ever it would cost me more.

Any one with either of these cameras, could you please tell me what it is about them that you aren't happy with, and why, and how annoying it is, for example, is the slow-er frame rate of the 5D really annoying to some people ?

Thanks

[LoveDSLR]

Most likely you will love the 7D for both sports and weddings. I have Nikon D3, D300, Canon 5D Mk II and 5D. The D3 is my grab & shoot camera while I use the 5D Mk II for details.

Since you cannot buy both then you have to decide which features are most important to you. 7D has better AF & higher fps while 5D Mk II has higher FF resolution. Next, think about focal length and match the Canon lenses you lust for with the body (FF vs. APS-C). No point to lust for a 135mm f/2 L if it is too long for the 7D.

For me, it is FF all the way. I just keep the D300 for odd jobs and vacations.

[Dirt_Bike_Ryda]

yeah.. i'm thinking the 5Dmk II will be the way i go.. it's just it is going to cost me more, and if i hear something that makes me want the 7D more.. then i could well end up getting that and having some cash left over.

what do you mean about the 7D having better AF ?

[LoveDSLR]

Originally Posted by Dirt_Bike_Ryda

yeah.. i'm thinking the 5Dmk II will be the way i go.. it's just it is going to cost me more, and if i hear something that makes me want the 7D more..

Much better AF.

Originally Posted by Dirt_Bike_Ryda

what do you mean about the 7D having better AF ?

Beside the 1D series, the 7D has the best AF in Canon's DSLR. The 5D Mk II still uses the original 5D AF system and many of us still focus with the center fp.

[RichardTaylor]

See the Autofocus specs.

7D
Canon EOS 7D Review: 2. Specifications: Digital Photography Review
and AF performance.
Canon EOS 7D Review: 13. Performance: Digital Photography Review

5DII
Canon EOS 5D Mark II Review: 2. Specifications: Digital Photography Review
and comment on AF performance.
Canon EOS 5D Mark II Review: 27. Photographic tests: Digital Photography Review

I don't own either, however I do own a 40D & 5D and the 40D runs rings around the 5D for sports.

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What's the problem with Nikons?
A few people I know who have them (Motor racing shooters) are very happy with them

[Dirt_Bike_Ryda]

with Nikon.. cheap lens.. (made in china).. poor service.. they broke my camera.. yes.. they broke my camera..

[daft_biker]

No complaints about the 7D here...one from last Sunday....


The riders were coming from behind the tree on the right and the 7D locked on every time

[Dirt_Bike_Ryda]

yeah. as it should do.. haha

[SmileyShazza]

I am having the same dilema although mine is because I want to upgrade my Canon 40d to something newer.

I tend to shoot more people (children portraits / wedding etc) and landscapes and scenery rather than sports so on another forum I go on I have been advised that the 5D Mark II will be more suitable for me.

Now I just need to save up for one!

[Sime]

more AF points on the 7D... that said, I've had a MK2 for a year and have not had any issues with its 9 AF points... 7D is quicker (burst) and does 60fps video if you're up for slo-mo.. If I bought again now, I'd get a 7D to go with my 5DMk2