Canon 60D vs. 7D - Advice needed

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Hey guys, im looking at getting a new camera in the new year as love my 400D but would like a camera which can take video aswell.

The camera will be mainly used for stills of cars/wildlife and then on some car rigs/videos of cars

Im leaning towards the 60D due to it have the moveable screen which would help with some shots that i find near on impossible atm. But is there any Major advantage to the 7D as the price difference if quite big.

Id prefer to buy one new unless there was a complete bargain for one that had hardly any use at all.

Thanks in advance.
 
Do you find the autofocus on the 400D restrictive?

The 7D primary improvements over the 60D are the autofocus system, and the frame rate for stills. If you need neither of those then the 60D will probably suit you a lot better.
 
Very restrictive, i seem to have to try alot of Manual focus shots to try and get what i want and because im still relatively new to this its a pain.

Them 2 improvements would propably help but is it worth the extra few hundred which is what im trying to determine. Spoke to my mates who do photography and have got mixed views, some say its worth it and other say for what i do not and considering im not looking to persue it as a career or any money making they say save my money and just go with the 60D
 
The 7D is a superb wildlife camera, and yes a moveable screen would be a big advantage for video. I shoot both, but I wouldn't sacrifice the advantages of the 7D for a moveable screen, much as I would like one. Perhaps it may be a feature of the 7D Mk2
 
I've had a 60D and 2 7D's and TBH I think the shots straight from the camera are slightly better on the 60D but that might be down to the sensor filter of the 7D. It depends on how much PP you want to be doing but I found the 60D handles noise better but the 7D totally outstrips the 60D on AF. If you're likely to be shooting wildlife or sports in good light the 7D is outstanding. The movable screen is a big help on the 60D, specially for macro and overhead shots, but I wouldn't take the movable screen over the AF and fps of the 7D.
 
I went for the 60d because if price and moveable screen. The screen is very handy for taking pictures when you can't get to the viewfinder. I don't know what lenses you use but don't forget these can also effect the AF ability. My mates 70-200 L is a lot better at finding focus then my sigma 70-300 apo. My advice would be go for the 60D and money to lenses. Why not try and hire one for a few days and see how you get on
 
I chose 60D because of the moveable screen BUT if the 650D had been released I would have gone for this as it features moveable touch screen !
 
Sounds like the 60D may suit better, it's £499 at HDEW so if you could stretch to the 7D it might not be too long before you can get something like a 70-200F4 L if you go for the 60D.
 
Instead of setting your heart on an L series why not set your heart on getting the best lens at the focal length/aperture and price you're willing to pay regardless of the badge on it?
 
That is true but i dont know much about lens so havnt really looking into many makes. I know some of the main makes. I have tried to keep all my lenses canon to start with.

The main Lens that i want next is a nice Wide Angle and proper fisheye lens.

What lenes would you recommend that are extremely high quality and good value for money?

Thanks
 
Bedworth said:
What lenes would you recommend that are extremely high quality and good value for money?

Thanks
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Personally I buy on specification (focal length and aperture mostly) and the look that the lens gives probably more than on sharpness be it either centre or across the frame, which is what many seem to obsess a little over, so I'm probably not best placed to offer too much advice on what particular lens to go for.

I just think there's quite a bit of L lust when perhaps there are sometimes "better" options for some people be they from Canon, Sigma, Tamron or someone else. A good starting point could be to visit an on line shop and list all of the Canon compatible lenses they stock rather than just Canon branded lenses. You could then make a shortlist and look for some on line reviews or lens v lens comparisons.
 
Thats good advice, ill have to look around for a selection of images within a price range. Cheers for the advice.

I can understand what you mean about the lust, its just because they are labeld L people think they are the best sometimes when they are just overpriced good lens compared to some amazing lenses for less money
 
An L lens may very well be the best lens for you but it wont hurt to check what else is available before you buy, just in case :D
 
Bedworth said:
The lenses i use are nothing fancy, canon 28-90mm, canon 75-300mm mk3, 18-55mm and canon 50mm f/1.8 mk2. I really want come L series lenses but they are soo expensive for me atm
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I would really recommend getting some better lenses. I'd start by getting rid of the 75-300 and replacing it with the 55-250. It may be slightly shorter, but the quality is substantially better.
 
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