Probably gonna get the 7D - that WOULD be an upgrade from my XSi, yes...??
Anyway- currently have an XSi- and had dreamed of upgrading to the 5D Mark 2 for the full frame capabilities and excellent lowlight images and video.....
But now i am thinking of the 7D instead- as with a budget of about $3500 - if i get the 7D, i would be able to also get perhaps a lens and/or some gear, in order to be able to create better quality video....
In any case- just looking for feedback / input/ ideas of other gear for an advanced enthusiast looking to delve deeper into making video as well....
I have more detailed and specific questions.. but thought to get the convo started...
THANKS all who reply! Hope all is well lit in your life....
"We don't see things as they are, we see things as WE ARE..."
7d and canon 70-300 lens
XSI and 18-55 kit lens
Hi there! I am strictly an amatuer, but I faced the same decisions back in May - I upgraded my XSI to a 7d after a lot of research. I love it. As an example, the XSI only goes up to 1600 ISO - the 7d goes up to 6400. It has saved my behind in low light situations. The 18mp sensor is ahhh so much better than the 12mp XSI.
It is still a 1.6X crop sensor. Having full size might someday be an important feature, but not right now.
I shoot events, so I use both cameras. Don't give up on the XSI, it is often my daily workhorse grab and go camera that I take with me in my car. The 7d goes when I am taking trickier shots - It is awesome for concerts, etc where you cannot use a flash.
stefographer wrote: Feel a bit stupid for asking this, but better to be a fool for asking- than a fool for keeping my mouth shut, eh..?? lol
Anyway- currently have an XSi- and had dreamed of upgrading to the 5D Mark 2 for the full frame capabilities and excellent lowlight images and video.....
But now i am thinking of the 7D instead- as with a budget of about $3500 - if i get the 7D, i would be able to also get perhaps a lens and/or some gear, in order to be able to create better quality video....
In any case- just looking for feedback / input/ ideas of other gear for an advanced enthusiast looking to delve deeper into making video as well....
I have more detailed and specific questions.. but thought to get the convo started...
THANKS all who reply! Hope all is well lit in your life....
That's a big jump... xsi to a mark 2. The question is more like....do you really need a camera with that much power? Most people buy cameras because of the name...but have no idea how to use it and have no reason to have a full frame.
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