CANON 7D vs NIKON D7000

[Village Idiot]

The 5D MKII is better.

 

[TylerV85]

I have the Canon 5d Mark II. I believe it to be superior to the 7d for what I do, which is wedding photography. However, I'm looking to buy a 7d to start shooting sports. The 5d Mark II is extremely slow in my opinion and is not very good for sports.

For those who have used the 7d, my questions involves a review I read from Ken Rockwell. He states the biggest flaw of the 7d is that when the autofocus points generates the black circles/ovals (not sure which, I have never used it) the points do not disappear even after you have established focus and are ready to shoot. He claims that because the points do not disappear it is a distraction to his composition. He even claims that he sometimes can't even tell what his subjects expression is after he is focusing because he can't see them? I'm guessing this is a bit of an exaggeration. But, I was wanting to know the thoughts of those who own the camera and what you think of this.

By the way, this thread is a bit crazy. It doesn't really matter what camera is better. Today, cameras are so much better than what they were yesterday. In general, there are MUCH more important things to consider when you are trying to improve your photographs. Lenses are 1000% more important than cameras. Lighting is 1000% more important than cameras. Before you have what you need in those categories stick to your old nikon or canon before upgrading. I'm pretty sure I can still make some great images even with an older 20D, but I could not without my 24-70 f/2.8L Of course, this is just my opinion.

Tyler
Wedding and Portrait Photography

 

[bobbyknight]

The only quite significant advantage of 5D Mark II over 7D would be the full frame sensor.
It compensates with other advanced features and can say 7D can compete with this full frame sensor body.

 

[RockstarPanda1718]

I vote for the canon!!!

 

[bobbyknight]

haha did you already one or just planning to buy yet? xD

 

[DerekSalem]

I have the Canon 5d Mark II. I believe it to be superior to the 7d for what I do, which is wedding photography. However, I'm looking to buy a 7d to start shooting sports. The 5d Mark II is extremely slow in my opinion and is not very good for sports.

For those who have used the 7d, my questions involves a review I read from Ken Rockwell. He states the biggest flaw of the 7d is that when the autofocus points generates the black circles/ovals (not sure which, I have never used it) the points do not disappear even after you have established focus and are ready to shoot. He claims that because the points do not disappear it is a distraction to his composition. He even claims that he sometimes can't even tell what his subjects expression is after he is focusing because he can't see them? I'm guessing this is a bit of an exaggeration. But, I was wanting to know the thoughts of those who own the camera and what you think of this.

By the way, this thread is a bit crazy. It doesn't really matter what camera is better. Today, cameras are so much better than what they were yesterday. In general, there are MUCH more important things to consider when you are trying to improve your photographs. Lenses are 1000% more important than cameras. Lighting is 1000% more important than cameras. Before you have what you need in those categories stick to your old nikon or canon before upgrading. I'm pretty sure I can still make some great images even with an older 20D, but I could not without my 24-70 f/2.8L Of course, this is just my opinion.

Tyler
http://www.kvtphoto.com]Wedding and Portrait Photography[/url]

Well I own the 7D and I've used the 5D Mark II and the focusing system is no more noticeable in the 7D than the 5D. It doesn't get in the way at all and absolutely would never make it so you couldn't see the expression on someone's face...it's a hair-thin line that could not possibly block any amount of sight. I don't get why he would say that.

 

[bobbyknight]

So Nikon D5100 arrives, what about this one?

 

[ghache]

So Nikon D5100 arrives, what about this one?

Lets say it not that appealing. Considering the buttons layout and controls.

 

[o hey tyler]

OH my **** just buy a camera already!
7D or D7000, both are good! STOP BUMPING THIS THREAD.

 

[Overread]

I think what o hey tyler is trying to say it that you're really overthinking this choice and its been several months already . At this rate well be onto the 7DM2 and whatever the D7000 upgrades to before you've made a choice.

Just put both names into a hat - go to the shop - pick one out of the hat and buy that one - and then get shooting

 

[ghache]

he didnt bought one yet? zomg.....

 

[Overread]

If he has then he hasn't made a thread about it - and if its a comment its lost in 9 pages of stuff

 

[BJPhotography]

I just bought the D7000 about three weeks ago.

 

[Stradawhovious]

I just bought the D7000 about three weeks ago.

Cool. Now will you please mail it to BobbyKnight so this thread will die?

Thx.

 

[bobbyknight]

lol I'm not bumping this thread matter of fact I do rarely check this now I didn't bought one yet as I'm waiting for the new model that will be coming out whichever from the two brand names, I think it'll be really interesting for the next model considering the specs of the two xD