I know, I know...Canon 60D vs. 7D (HELP)

[TheBiles]

I got to the outdoors part and stopped: 7D. The 60D is not weather sealed.

Both the 7D and the 60D are listed as "Weather sealed. Water and dust resistant" Side by Side Comparison: Digital Photography Review

As I see it, there are three (general) levels of weather sealing. There are the low end models that don't have any extra sealing. There are the mid-level bodies (60D, 7D, 5DmkII) that do have weather sealing to be 'resistant'. There there are the pro bodies, 1D/1Ds/1Dx, which are designed to work perfectly in a downpour.

The 60D does not have the same level of environmental sealing as the 7D.


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[Big Mike]

Might not be a consideration for you but I just toiled over the same decision and what made it for me was a combination of price and the fact that the 60D has auto settings for the other people around the house who MAY eventually be allowed to touch my camera whereas the 7D does not.

The 7D still has M, Av, Tv, P and Full Auto. The first four are all that anybody should need and Full Auto (green box) will work for those who don't know anything about cameras or photography.

 

[TheBiles]

Might not be a consideration for you but I just toiled over the same decision and what made it for me was a combination of price and the fact that the 60D has auto settings for the other people around the house who MAY eventually be allowed to touch my camera whereas the 7D does not.

The 7D still has M, Av, Tv, P and Full Auto. The first four are all that anybody should need and Full Auto (green box) will work for those who don't know anything about cameras or photography.

And if you're going to let someone play with your expensive toy, you might as well teach them a thing or two!


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[Big Mike]

The first thing to teach them.....don't touch my damn camera!

 

[Overread19 7]

I find backbutton AF works well for teaching them that - when they can't get the thing to focus when they press the shutter button they quickly give up trying to use it again

 

[Big Mike]

I find backbutton AF works well for teaching them that - when they can't get the thing to focus when they press the shutter button they quickly give up trying to use it again

That works for most pros as well. Anytime that any of the pros I work with, have picked up one of my cameras, they can't make it focus.

But on the flip side, when I pick up one of theirs...I'm thrown off because I'm not used to focusing with the shutter release button.

 

[Overread19 7]

True - I tried a Nikon (only once mind!) and couldn't find the ISO control on it

 

[BastiaanImages]

I've bought an 60d a couple of months ago and i'm really satisfied. With the money I saved I managed to buy an extra lens and some nice extra accessories (tripod, bag, batterygrip etc.)

You wrote that the turnable screen is a pro for the 60d for you. I also thought this and I expected to use it a lot (mostly shooting cars very close to the ground) but in the end I find myself lying on the ground and looking through the viewfinder. The 60d is VERY slow when shooting in live-view mode and you can't select a focus point. I only use it when in my home 'studio' on a tripod.

 

[Big Mike]

I used to be completely lost on a Nikon...but now that I teach a DSLR class, I've been forced to learn the ways of the dark side.

 

[dedduck]

So I am heading to my local Best Buy tomorrow to handle both cameras, even though I am 99% sure I am purchasing the 7D. Best Buy's prices on the the camera kit and body only are higher than most other places. BandH is offering $100 off the listed price which brings it down under BB prices, plus their shipping is free, very fast (1 day for me since I am close) and no sales tax.:thumbup: Probably will buy from B & H unless you guys have any other suggestions. Plus I like B & H's extra warranty

 

[Big Mike]

I have no reservations in recommending that you buy from B&H. :thumbup:

Although, you might be able to get Best Buy to price match, if you wanted to pick it up in person.

 

[dedduck]

I have no reservations in recommending that you buy from B&H. :thumbup:

Although, you might be able to get Best Buy to price match, if you wanted to pick it up in person.

I thought about that, but I would have to pay sales tax on it if I buy it from Best Buy. No tax with B & H.:thumbup:

 

[Big Mike]

Good point.

 

[Ms.Nash]

One other cool thing about the 60D.....B&H is offering a $400 mail in rebate if you bundle the 60D with the Canon Pixma Pro 9000 printer ($400). SO it's like getting the printer for free....me likes. Offer until Dec 30, I think .....this might be the deciding factor for me between the 60D and the 7D

 

[dedduck]

One other cool thing about the 60D.....B&H is offering a $400 mail in rebate if you bundle the 60D with the Canon Pixma Pro 9000 printer ($400). SO it's like getting the printer for free....me likes. Offer until Dec 30, I think .....this might be the deciding factor for me between the 60D and the 7D

I did see that and it did attract me toward it for a min or two. Then I was watching and reading reviews 7D vs 60D and the 7D i just on the whole next level of camera IMO and it will fit me better for the type of shots I am taking! BTW I wish I had room for another printer in my house :mrgreen:

my only concern with the 7d is not having the best glass for it, this will limit me to a point until i get some L glass