Motorsport camera

[Snapper10]

Just sold off my Canon 400D and now looking for a replacement camera. As I'm into motorsport and have Canon glass (not L - yet !), I'm seriously considering the Canon 7D. By all accounts it seems to have a good AF system and decent results at highish ISO also. The only thing that's put a doubt in my mind is that I've read somewhere there are AF problems and 'banding' - whatever that is. Am I worrying about something that are isolated cases and is the 7D the right choice to do the job well ? The 400D gave me reasonable results but really want to see an improvement on the upgrade, so a good choice or not ?

 

[artyman]

99% of AF problems with the 7D is more than likely users not understanding how the various AF modes work. It is an excellent camera.

 

[99hjhm]

ALOT of motorsport guys seem to stick with 40/50D's. I have a 40D, really want to upgrade to a 50D.

Glass is what you need for motorsport, wish I had a 100-400L ideal motorsport lens length wise as long as your not miles from the action. 70-300 is fine if there is a budget.

 

[neil_g]

canon 1dmk3 2nd hand is the same price as a 7D

 

[pooley]

[canon 1dmk3 2nd hand is the same price as a 7D]

If you've got the dosh, this is the way to go. If not, a 50D and good glass

 

[neil_g]

MBP offer 2nd hand kit with warranty too..

 

[micloi]

+ 1 for the 1D III