Canon D7 or D7000?

shivarn · Nov 4, 2011

It's a hard choice

they both have their up and downs and now that I can afford it with a couple of lens expense money, it's becoming a rather difficult
Choice.. Canon
Fanboys will spit canon all the way and likewise with Nikon fanboys cheering Nikon.. I'm neither a fanboy of each as I use the camera for the purpose of taking quality shots and now getting into video recording as well.. Can anyone help with this dilemma? I've got 8 days to decide before I do my friends wedding and I just sold my 1D mark ii N model..

Ulriksen · Nov 4, 2011

what about the Canon 5D mark II? Just asking if you have considered it

Derrel · Nov 4, 2011

Nikon D7000. Better sensor, an entire generation newer, than the one in the Canon 7D. And what is this, the 15th year of 3-D color aware light metering for Nikon? The 7D was Canon's first, or second body, to have color-aware metering.

Overread · Nov 4, 2011

With no criteria on the table its hard to give any firm answer other than to compare the specs of each camera and the toss a coin

But you mention that you just sold a 1D 1.3crop DSLR so surely you've some glass left over from the use of that camera along with experience using a canon interface. So that would suggest to me that getting another Canon would be a suitable path, unless you also sold all your glass along with the 1D.
Also the 7D and D7000 are both 1.6crop sensor camera bodies, so that is a smaller sensor size than you are used to with the 1.3 in the 1D - you might well find that a 5DMII or even a second hand/reconditioned 5D would be a better camera for your style and situation (thus far you've only mentioned a wedding and no other uses/ideas).

So if you've got the glass and no specific criteria other than a good camera then I'd stick with Canon and try out a 5D against a 7D in a shop to see which angle of view you prefer working with. Otherwise if you've no glass with the canon system or feel that you've more criteria then the D7000 might be worth considering - or Nikons alternative fullframe option (I've no idea what its called).

There is also the second hand 1D market and a 1DMIII second hand or other similar body might also be on the cards in providing you a very similar modelled body to the sort you were previously using.

shivarn · Nov 4, 2011

Well the wedding is just one of the events I do professionally. Besides that I do events photography in general, modeling shoots, portraits, landscape shoots, and most recently been wanting to adapt film as part of my services for a company I work for as well as my own business.. I have seen the specs of both models (hence my dilemma).. Now 39af points is catchy, and the ISO rating is also pretty eye catching, and after seeing some low light shots, you can't spot that much noise.. However the 7D's 30fps and capture speed of 8fps is also quite catchy, and considering some of the criteria and things I will be doing, it seems fit, and the only piece of equipment I have left is the 55mm f1.8 which my boss uses personally for portrait and professional modeling shoots.. My budget is only around the $2500, so finding either camera which additional lenses won't b an issue. What will be is what to choose lol.. The video capture I'm going to be using to start getting the feel of videography along side cinematography do I can get the hang of it again and possibly get some professional footage done as well.. Getting equipment later won't b a problem or even now, but under the pressure of a
Week, I have to decide pretty quickly which I shud get...

Also regarding how old in terms of generations camera bodies and technologies are growing fast, it doesn't necessarily mean it better.. My mark ii n shots outperformed most current specced cameras simply due to the fact of the lens I used along side my experience and the type of
Shot I wanted to capture.. It's not always about the camera, it's also to do with its users In my opinion.. I was only using 3 lenses during my time using the 1D.. 24-70mm f2.8..17-35mmf2.8 and the 55mm f1.8.. Being familiar with canon gives me
Confidence dealing with canon, however I'm the type who likes to try new things as well, so I'm
Not locking myself to
One specific brand or type of
Camera.. Overall the picture it captures and the video it records must show a
Good sense of quality when viewing to clients and others.. That's the whole idea... Hence y I don't like fanboys taking on sides as both machines are spectacular for what they offer

shivarn · Nov 4, 2011

Ulriksen said:
what about the Canon 5D mark II? Just asking if you have considered it

Yes I did take a look at this and dd consider it, however tho, the 3.5fps capture speed is something difficult to get used to after taking on the mark ii n's 8.8fps lol. And they are decently priced to, buying it won't b a problem, but as a personal choice
I've come down to the two which further captured my interest

jaomul · Nov 4, 2011

It seems you know your way around a camera. The problem with your question as with all comparisons is most people wont really have a lot of experience with both cameras, so hence the answers you get may be relayed from people who read this about one and that about the other. I would like to have your dilemma and truthfully, if someone then made the choice for me then,I don't think either model would disappoint me. The fact that real reviewers and not fanboys disagree about which is better says they are pretty close. Enjoy whichever you decide

Destin · Nov 4, 2011

The D7000 is not as well made, and is a level below the 7d. But it's also a few years newer, with better high iso performance. It's really going to come down to your personal needs.

If you want a better flash system (and we're talking like night and day here, Nikon's flash metering, and CLS system destroy canon's), better low light performance, more backwards lens compatibility then go with the D7000.

If build quality, 8fps, wayy better video features, and, I would argue slightly better autofocus are more your style, then grab a 7d.

**I'm going to start a war by saying the 7d has better AF I think, but I believe it to be true. All 19 focus points are cross type. The D7000, while having 39 af points, only has 9 cross type sensors. I've noticed that non-cross type sensors have a much harder time grabbing focus in low light than cross types do. And don't pull the fanboy card, I shoot Nikon. Each brand has their strenghs and weaknesses. Nikon just matches my needs better.

2WheelPhoto · Nov 4, 2011

D7000

Derrel · Nov 4, 2011

DxOMark - Compare cameras side by side

The newer sensor in the D7000 delivers a 2.2 EV greater dynamic range than the older, noisier sensor in the 7D. That is not a hair-splitting, minor difference...that's the difference between 13.9 EV for the Nikon, and 11.7 for the Canon....

Overread · Nov 4, 2011

What about gear outside of the body? Have you checked the Nikon and Canon product lines for how they match up both feature and price wise for what would suit your style of work? Might be that one company produces a lens that fits you needs more so than the other and that then is the driving force rather than just the body (body only brand choices can be a little bit weaker since they fall behind with the times and are updated so; comparatively; fast).

Otherwise I would say head out to the shops can give each a try; you've used a camera and got experience so at this level chances are the best person to choose is going to be yourself; the rest of us can only repeat specifications and show brand loyalty

Ps Canon is the best

MLeeK · Nov 4, 2011

Actually the Nikon has a lot of canon shooters looking twice. For the price? It's pretty phenomenal!
I LOVE my 7d. I actually chose it over my 1d3 yesterday. The lighting was good and with the crop factor it made my 70-200 a bit longer... Served me beautifully and I have no regrets! Would I trade it for a D7000? Not in this lifetime, but I feel right with Canon. And... that's what it all boils down to. What feels right in your hands, does what you want it to do how you want it to do it and works best for you.

Derrel · Nov 4, 2011

Canon quality is Canon quality. I spent around $10,000 compiling my Canon gear setup. I currently have the 20D,the 5D, 24-105-L IS, 580 EX-II flash, 100mm EF USM Macro, 50/1.4,135/2-L,135/2.8 Soft Focus,70-200 2.8 L-IS, Sigma 18-125, Sigma 80-400 OS. I formerly had a Rebel 350 body I gave to my niece, along with an 18-55 kit zoom. And a 50/1.8-II.

You should check out Canon Europe's page here" Canon Professional Network - Canon lenses: speed is of the essence

It profiles two top,top-level sports shooters who use Canon gear. I really liked the review of the Canon 400mm f/2.8 L-series lens by Lars Moeller. He LOVES their 400/2.8 lens. Here's part of his quote about it:

"Lars reveals: "The lens has always proved to be very reliable. Shooting football it has to work under all weather conditions. I have been shooting with it in strong rain, snow, hail, heat, frost, and high humidity and it has never failed me. I have several raincoats for the lens, but I have still been caught out without any protection by weather!"The only part of the 400mm lens that has ever given him any problem is the tripod collar. "I had this monopod attachment fixed several times", he explains, "something breaks inside and it locks up so I can't turn from vertical to horizontal. Perhaps I'm not careful enough with it – or maybe it is because of the heavy usage my 400mm gets."

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Gotta' love that Canon quality!

shivarn · Nov 5, 2011

Hmm kk well I've decided To go with canon on the base of familiarity with the interface and the 8fps is quite appealing to me, as well as the video recording.. However I am Stuck with another dilemma.. I can get either a twin lens pack which contains EF-S 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS and EF-S 55-200mm f4-5.6 IS or 1 18-135/200mm f3.5 kit..
Which shud I take? The rest of the lenses I will b getting after as my budget is only again 2500.

Destin · Nov 5, 2011

shivarn said:
Hmm kk well I've decided To go with canon on the base of familiarity with the interface and the 8fps is quite appealing to me, as well as the video recording.. However I am Stuck with another dilemma.. I can get either a twin lens pack which contains EF-S 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS and EF-S 55-200mm f4-5.6 IS or 1 18-135/200mm f3.5 kit..
Which shud I take? The rest of the lenses I will b getting after as my budget is only again 2500.

Buy the body only and spend the rest on L glass.