New Body to complement my 7D

[Ian_rw]

I am looking at buying a second body to complement my 7D.... I don't own any EF-S lenses and use exclusively Canon glass. I tend to photograph whatever I fancy at the time and thought the 5D Mk II would be good... any thoughts?

[Woolley]

Re: New Body to complement my 7D

Sounds ideal. To complement it you either need something lighter and smaller which would be the 60D, or you want something the 7D won't do which is full frame. That would make the best use of your 17-40 as well.

Put it another, way, unless you want to travel lighter sometimes, if you can afford a 5D as well, why wouldn't you? I can't think of a reason not to.

[DrJon]

Re: New Body to complement my 7D

Yes (to the 5DmkII)

[Ian_rw]

Re: New Body to complement my 7D

I was sure anyway, but that was just the answer I wanted to hear.... going out tommorow to to try it in the hand... the cash is burning a hole in my pocket!!!

[briansquibb]

Re: New Body to complement my 7D

I was sure anyway, but that was just the answer I wanted to hear.... going out tommorow to to try it in the hand... the cash is burning a hole in my pocket!!!

Try it on iso3200/6400 and compare with the same shot at the same ISO of the 7D

[John27]

Re: New Body to complement my 7D

If I could convince my wife that I needed a 5d, I would have one.

John

[Les McLean]

Re: New Body to complement my 7D

If you have a load of cash burning a hole in your pocket, consider the 1Ds MKIII, it's Canon's current top of the range body, knocks the socks of any of the non-pro bodies, built like a tank, and will just keep on going and going.

It ain't cheap and it ain't light though :)

[Glenn]

Re: New Body to complement my 7D

Would have to agree that the 5D MKII with make an excellent addition to your kit.

[Woolley]

Re: New Body to complement my 7D

If you have a load of cash burning a hole in your pocket, consider the 1Ds MKIII

Hmm, I think if you need a 1D you know you do and there's no discussion. If you're not certain, then the 5D will be fine.

[Ian_rw]

Re: New Body to complement my 7D

I would love a 1D, it took me long enough to convince 'er indoors that the 5D was a basic necessity for a normal hobby photographer who already has a new (year old) 7D... I don't think I will be able talk her into a 1D until the 7D has a couple of years more use or it dies on me...

[Les McLean]

Re: New Body to complement my 7D

7D has a couple of years more use or it dies on me...

......It can be arranged

[DrJon]

Re: New Body to complement my 7D

Good luck and enjoy...!

[MX5]

Re: New Body to complement my 7D

My thinking is to get a 5D, but as it's not urgent I'll wait and see what Autumn brings ... 5D3?

[Neilly]

Re: New Body to complement my 7D

Hi Ian,

If you go for a 5D then I think it'll be the 7D complimenting that body, rather than the other way around. However, if you can ever afford a 1D I can assure you the expense is worth it. The 1D iv is an awesome piece of kit - I'm over the moon with mine - the 7D now compliments the 1D.

TTFN,
Neil

[Ian_rw]

Re: New Body to complement my 7D

There is no great urgency here...it's a case of I want one more than I need one... The 1D is the stuff of dreams at the moment. I can afford the camera, but not the divorce....