D300Svs.7D vs D700vs.5DMkII
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- OSFA0
- dibec0
OSFA ... from this example, seems like the Canon 7D is a little more sensitive to light. If you look at the lower right corner there is light coming off the corner ... so I don't know how accurate of test this is ...
- version30
i see more noise on the 7D
- vaxorcist0
http://www.cameratown.com/review…
They have some hi-iso 7D vs 5D II comparisons.... less difference than I might think, also probably more visible on screen at full-resolution than in actual prints or video on anything less than a HUGE screen....I would be leaning 7D at this point, as I don't shoot ISO 1600 much at all.... and I have a 5D for fullframe... but I'm not in the market for a new camera now...
- gjd0
Quick answer – buy the 7D.
Longer answer.....
D300s – Essentially a D90 in a heavier, slightly stronger body; plus a few negligible extras, and the sensor is practically identical. If you're getting this just go for D90 and use the extra £££ for lens/filters. Remember, video quality on D300s/D90 is nowhere near as good as the Canons (if this is important).
D700 – Not much point. Upgrade (D700x/D700s/D800) coming by next year and current D700 is not as good as 7D for all round performance.
5Dii vs 7D – go for 7D. Cheaper, video mode almost as good, high ISOs are just as good. Full frame difference will not set the world on fire for someone used to a D80. 7D body is improved over 5D. Even though changing settings on Canon SLRs is still a pain the arsehole (very fiddly). Cropped sensor also allows for longer tele-zooms.
I spent a long time speaking to people, trying cameras out, searching blogs and substituting FAPtime to get an answer on this, and the 7D is the winner – although by the next summer the D700x/D700s/D800 will probably win once Nikon pull their fucking fingers out.
- sorry about the lost faptime man.erikjonsson
- ahahah lol erikbigtrick
- formed0
Thanks everyone!
- version30
"7D body is improved over 5D." um. what?
some extra buttons? yes.
body build durability? no.the 5D has longevity over the 7D
- comicsans0
I have a D90. Both Nikon and Canon make highly capable equipment. For me, Nikon just feels right in my hands while Canon just feels awkward.
Try both, if there is a clear difference for you then go with that, if there is no difference then one deciding factor may be that Nikon have a tradition of keeping lens compatibility across product ranges so even old lenses can work with modern bodies though some modern frills (obviously) won't function.
In truth there is little between them except tribal fanboyism
- I have a bunch of 80's Nikon lenses using $30 adapters to work on a Canon 5D, no AF, but great optics...vaxorcist
- dibec0
^ is correct. Fanboyism in two pure forms.
- OSFA0
Ha! I love/hate threads like this, everybody gets into it and you learn so much! (Thanks guys for the great info shared)
And just when you think you made up your mind, someone comes with just a bit more info or knowledge and sends you back to step1!
- version30
cheap video fandangled options does not a full frame sensor make.
- OSFA0
So, after this thread, who's getting a 5D or a 7D?
- bigtrick0
Imma get a 5d mkII for sure if my book gets picked up by a publisher and the advance money comes in. But, I had decided this months ago.
- biggest reason for me to get a 5dmkii over a 50d or whatever: shallower DOF from a FF sensor.bigtrick
- You pay £2200+ for a shallower depth of field? ...gjd
- biggest reason, not only reason. dof, resolution advantage, lens advantage (my 20mm prime will become wide angle) = worth the extra $1k over a crop sensor.bigtrick
- ...angle) = worth the extra $1k over a crop sensor.bigtrick
- JamesBoynton0
^ I got a 7D for my birthday, i'm no photographer but i love it, easy to use and my pics come out pretty well i reckon.
- OSFA0
Show them! ;)