7D or 5D Mark II? The Verdict.

I've been enjoying photography with my Canon 400D for approximately three years now. I'm impressed that it still can deliver good shots vis-à-vis later camera models. The lenses and accessories greatly help.

But I'm so grateful that I'm already up for a camera upgrade. I told myself before that the next camera I'd have is the Canon 50D. However, the advent of the Canon 7D gave me options. And after a Canon salesperson talked my father into getting a Canon 5D Mark II, my options widened even more!

After much research and deliberation, I've trimmed it down to two options - Canon 7D or Canon 5D Mark II. Still, choosing between the two camera models is as difficult. Both models have their strengths and weaknesses. Let me share with you the features I liked and disliked.

Canon 7D

I Like...

• that it has flash. Come to think of it, I had stopped using the pop-up flash of my Canon 7D since I got a Speedlite. Nevertheless, it's still good to have a pop-up flash especially when the Speedlite batteries die.
• the 8 frames per second capability for continuous shooting. This is so good for jump shots! Hehehe!
• its 19 AF points.
• the wireless flash commander.

I Don't Like...

• that it's not full-frame. I'll explain later why this is a big deal for me

Canon 5D Mark II

I Like...

• that it's full-frame. I recently got hold of the digitized film pictures I took years ago with my film camera Nikon F55D (Yes, I was once a Nikon user). Looking back, I'm appreciating the beauty of having a full-frame camera. Since I already have a 400D, which is not full-frame, I just think it's better if I get a full-frame camera this time.
• that pictures will have less digital noise. Noise level in pictures is one of the issues that photographers take into consideration when getting a camera and scrutinizing pictures. With Mark II, I'd get clean images even at ISO 3200!

I Don't Like...

• that it has no flash. I don't understand why this camera doesn't have a pop-up flash. I've read somewhere that adding a flash affects weather-proofing the camera. Oh well.
• that continuous shooting is up to 3.9 frames per second only. The 7D stomps Mark II in this department.

Honestly, there are other features the 7D has that the 5D Mark II doesn't. I searched the internet for information to help me make the decision including my favorite KenRockwell.com that taught me about the full-frame advantage. It's really a tough decision.

But I've made up my mind.

I had to set my priorities. What matters to me is the clarity of the pictures. I can forego other camera conveniences, but I do not want to compromise the sharpness of the pictures. Because of this, I decide to go with...

 

Canon 5D Mark II .  :D

But wait! I haven't bought it yet. It's my father who has the last say. Hehehehe! And it still pains to let go of the 19 AF points, wireless flash commander and the 8 frames per second continuous shooting.  :(  Have I really made a decision?! Hahahaha!

Comments

[kweesty]

I think you should go for the camera that meets your needs first and weigh the features. Can you forego the flash stuff for the camera that gives less digital noise? What will benefit you in the long run?

I don't know about cameras and I'd be happy with a pink Cybershot with high megapixel. Haha! Or I can resurrect my dad's old camera with the lovely winding sound.

Better yet let your dad buy the 5D and you buy the 7D!!!

[Quing Obillos]

Hi Kristy!

Thanks for the advice! You sound like a pro! Hehehehe! Actually I can forego the flash. It's the 8 frames per second that I'm really thinking about the 7D. Hehehe!

I wish I could buy at least one of them! Hahahaha! Too much dough to shell out. :)

[Amanda Rettke]

YEAH!!!! 5D!! WOW! That is one awesome camera! Hope you love it!

Blessings-
Amanda

[Quing Obillos]

Hey Amanda! Guess what?! I just got my Canon 5D Mark II! Woohoo! I'm loving it! By the way, what camera do you use?

[Amanda Rettke]

I have a Canon Digital Rebel.  Perfect for an amateur like me!  Congrats on your new camera!!  I know you will do great things with it!!

[Quing Obillos]

Thanks, Amanda! My first camera's 400D. I think it's DXTi in some countries. :)

[Wei]

i have the same dilemma. still don't know what to choose. How is the 5d going?

[Quing Obillos]

Hi Wei!

I'm very satisfied with my 5D Mark II! The pictures are sharp and you can shoot with high ISO without sacrificing the noise. I totally forgot about the 7D. I simply knew I made the right choice. :)

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