 Sonette Joubert |
What model of Canon is better the EOS 7D or EOS5D? I am currently using the Canon EOS 350D camera. I want to buy a new camera body. I mostly use my camera for nature photo's and events eg. birthday parties. I have a speedlite flash so the flash of the 7D is not a must have feature. What camera body will you recommend the 7D or 5D Mark II and why?
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R K Stephenson |
Since I have both cameras I will offer some insight based on my experience. There are many similarities between the two, but a few key differences. They both use the DIGIC4 processor, Canon's state-of-the art, but the 7D has dual DIGIC4s giving you 8 fps v. 3.9 fps for the 5D Mk II. Both have very bright view-finders. You will notice a significant difference from the EOS 350D. If video is important, the 7D supports more frame rates. But the 5D2 allows video while using Live View. The most significant difference (IMO) is the processor. The 7D uses an APS-C processor (1.6x) while the 5D2 is "full frame." So, EF-S lenses will work only with the 7D, while the full range of remaining Canon lenses will work on either camera. There are some differences in ISO which may impact your events. The 5D2 has pretty good high ISO performance, up to 25,600 (v. 12,800 for the 7D). I took some hand-held shots in a church at ISO 6400 and needed only some minor noise reduction in Lightroom2. (I have not done any high ISO/low light work with the 7D.) Bottom line? When I am shooting wild-life or action I grab the 7D. When I am shooting pretty much everything else I grab the 5D2.
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Lynn R. Powers |
Sonette, Having owned a 5D, not the MarkII, I have to agree with RKS. I also had the 20D. For wild life and sports the 7D is the camera of choice, unless of course you can afford a 1DMarkIII or a 1DIV. Going out the door I always took the 5D and if I was going after wildlife the 20D came along also. The 5D was saved for landscapes or macro that may show up during the day. Another important thing to consider is if your photos are only going to be for the web or if you are going to make prints larger than 8X12. If for the web only the 7D will be fine. If for both go with the 5D (used) or the 5DII new. The IQ of the full frame camera's prints is something to behold. I also found that post processing was a lot easier with the 5D. I used a 300mm lens on the 5D when taking wildlife but it doesn't have the reach of the 7D nor the fast focusing. But I still managed to get flying geese with it so it can be done.
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Lynn R. Powers |
Sonette, Having owned a 5D, not the MarkII, I have to agree with RKS. I also had the 20D. For wild life and sports the 7D is the camera of choice, unless of course you can afford a 1DMarkIII or a 1DIV. Going out the door I always took the 5D and if I was going after wildlife the 20D came along also. The 5D was saved for landscapes or macro that may show up during the day. Another important thing to consider is if your photos are only going to be for the web or if you are going to make prints larger than 8X12. If for the web only the 7D will be fine. If for both go with the 5D (used) or the 5DII new. The IQ of the full frame camera's prints is something to behold. I also found that post processing was a lot easier with the 5D. I used a 300mm lens on the 5D when taking wildlife but it doesn't have the reach of the 7D nor the fast focusing. But I still managed to get flying geese with it so it can be done.
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Dustin B. Todd |
I agree with RKS as well. Aside from the Digic4 processor, the 2 cameras are fundamentaly different. The 7D's dual processors, fast AF, and crop sensor are perfect for action and wildlife (which is why I purchased it), not to mention the expanded capabilities of accepting ALL the EF and EF-S lenses. The 5D's full-frame sensor and low light capabilities are awesome for just about everything else. The 5D will do only slightly larger prints that the 7D due to its higher pixel count, but it's near as makes no difference; you can get 11x17 perfectly with either camera. See if you can rent them to test out, as personal preference will probably be the deciding factor. Happy shooting!
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