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.
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!
Bow,
