Which one? 600 or 60 or & 7D?

[csisfun]

Now that made things just a bit more complicated.

I haven't had problems with my 350D even though I've used it for 5 years already. The issue is that I'd like a camera for recording videos and therefore I'm looking into either of these three models. Seems like the 60D still reigns as king when it comes to value and functionality.

I do notice that the 7D has the best weatherproofing and probably will last the longest in hard situations.

 

[spinworkxroy]

I face this problem always....

But I always report wrong price to her........

Hehe, another way is to get her interested in photography as well..
That's what i did..and that's why i bought another 60D..so now we actually both go on shoots together…it's better than she tagging along while you shoot and she does nothing…it's good to do it together with your wife….getting her interested in the hard part but it can be done!

 

[spinworkxroy]

I do notice that the 7D has the best weatherproofing and probably will last the longest in hard situations.

Hehe, do you shoot in the rain or snow storms or any bad weather?
Honestly, even if i were to have a full weather sealed camera, i dun think i will want to take photos in the middle of the monsoon The camera maybe be waterproof but I am not haha..

 

[csisfun]

Hehe, do you shoot in the rain or snow storms or any bad weather?
Honestly, even if i were to have a full weather sealed camera, i dun think i will want to take photos in the middle of the monsoon The camera maybe be waterproof but I am not haha..

You made a good point! I'm going overseas so there'll be snow, and that might be an additional layer of consideration.

On the other hand... the 7D doesn't have a swivel screen, which makes it so much less desirable for videography.

 

[pachero]

Just tell her that your red ring must be of equivalent value to the stone ring on her finger... :bsmilie:

:thumbsup:

Whenever she wants to buy something expensive, I will tell her to go ahead, so that when I buy mine, she cannot KPKB.....

 

[rhino123]

On the other hand... the 7D doesn't have a swivel screen, which makes it so much less desirable for videography.

I have done quite a bit of videography with my 7D... I admit that articulating LCD would make things slightly easier but it really is not a must have.

 

[spinworkxroy]

I have done quite a bit of videography with my 7D... I admit that articulating LCD would make things slightly easier but it really is not a must have.

Yes, it is not a must have..it's a good to have so why not have
After all, the king of DSLR videos the 5DmkII doesn't have tilty swiveley screen with high pixels and yet it's still the DSLR for videos

 

[rhino123]

Yes, it is not a must have..it's a good to have so why not have
After all, the king of DSLR videos the 5DmkII doesn't have tilty swiveley screen with high pixels and yet it's still the DSLR for videos

Who knows... maybe the 7D mkII (if it will ever be released) might come with a articulating LCD too... and cost S$2800 body only. Hahahaha... if that came to pass, will you buy the 7DmkII or the classic 7D which is selling at S$2200 body just to get the articulating LCD?

 

[ml2spin]

Heart says 7D, head or rather wallet says 600D...:dunno: but realistically it should be back to 60D vs 7D because the 600 is just too small to be comfortable in hand.

Honestly I have been waiting a long time to upgrade from the D30 and I don't want to make the same mistake of spending too much on a body as they don't hold value as well as lens.

Barring the next hugh tech leap, I think any of the current crop of DSLRs should meet my needs for the foreseenable future.

So 600D - the bargain one is eliminated.

Oh I need to ask those more experienced... does the different storage media between the 2 cameras matter to you -- meaning whether you use CF or SD cards? I don't have many of either so no legacy issues but are there any advantages or disadvantages either way -- besides the fact that most laptops and devices have a SD slot and not a CF slot now.

 

[ShaneKua]

Heart says 7D, head or rather wallet says 600D...:dunno: but realistically it should be back to 60D vs 7D because the 600 is just too small to be comfortable in hand.

Honestly I have been waiting a long time to upgrade from the D30 and I don't want to make the same mistake of spending too much on a body as they don't hold value as well as lens.

Barring the next hugh tech leap, I think any of the current crop of DSLRs should meet my needs for the foreseenable future.

So 600D - the bargain one is eliminated.

Oh I need to ask those more experienced... does the different storage media between the 2 cameras matter to you -- meaning whether you use CF or SD cards? I don't have many of either so no legacy issues but are there any advantages or disadvantages either way -- besides the fact that most laptops and devices have a SD slot and not a CF slot now.

CF cards have the potential to be faster. 90mb/s vs 60mb/s for SD. Not that you’ll really need that fast speed.

In all honesty, the camera bodies aren’t as important as lenses. I still see some amazing photographers making use of 40Ds and 5D classics. Even though both cameras are many years old! My take is get the 7D, and don’t look back. If you get the 60D and the 7D, the demons will haunt you and question you. Like what if you had the better AF, or the better Viewfinder, or the faster FPS or the weather seals, or the better grip. Kill those demons now.

 

[shawn207]

60d is an amazing camera! switched from my old sony a350 a month back and i have no complaints whatsoever with the 60d so far. like you, i was also considering the 7d, but the extra cost and the possibility of a 7d mk 2 coming out made me go for the 60d, and use the savings on lenses instead.

i got the 15-85mm, now saving up to get the 35L f1.4 in august!

if i were you, i'll skip the 600d and get something better to avoid upgrading again in the near future. both 60d and 7d are fine cameras that will be more than sufficient for the not so distant future ahead

 

[rhema83]

Heart says 7D, head or rather wallet says 600D...:dunno: but realistically it should be back to 60D vs 7D because the 600 is just too small to be comfortable in hand.

Honestly I have been waiting a long time to upgrade from the D30 and I don't want to make the same mistake of spending too much on a body as they don't hold value as well as lens.

Barring the next hugh tech leap, I think any of the current crop of DSLRs should meet my needs for the foreseenable future.

So 600D - the bargain one is eliminated.

Oh I need to ask those more experienced... does the different storage media between the 2 cameras matter to you -- meaning whether you use CF or SD cards? I don't have many of either so no legacy issues but are there any advantages or disadvantages either way -- besides the fact that most laptops and devices have a SD slot and not a CF slot now.

I was about to say that the difference between 60D and 600D is not so "minor".

Between 60D and 7D, your choice can probably be made on what you need. Do you really need the 7D's high burst rate? Are you prepared to pay for the expensive high-speed CF cards? Do you need the weather sealing which requires certain L lenses to complete the package? Are you really going to brave the rain and snow with a camera in your hands? And most importantly, is it worth it to you to spend the extra money on the extra features, instead of getting some good glass? Remember, good lenses outlast generations of camera bodies. Many of the good lenses (L and non L) have been around for years and are widely used.

Between cheap lens and pro body, and cheap body and pro lens, I will go with cheap body and pro lens. (The bodies you are looking at aren't "cheap" to begin with.)

Forgot to mention: SD and CF are comparable in terms of dollar per gigabyte, and speed. Well, at least up to a certain point. But it's true that many laptops these days come with SD slots but not CF slots.

 

[ahboy168]

60d or 5dmk2.
Both body are the most value for money in crop and full frame.

 

[Turbonetics]

get a better specs one and u will have nothing to regrets..u never know when u will need those extra features..
until the time when you need it and doesn't have it,u will start to think of getting a better body..

 

[evilorgi]

as a 450D and 7D user, i would actually be biased towards 7D... it really provides better usage experience over the xxxD series from experience... be it ergonomics, AF, feel or what...

 

[JohnJon82]

I was about to say that the difference between 60D and 600D is not so "minor".

Got big difference between 60D and 600D? Curious to know too

 

[neech7]

my worst purchase = D30

Why do you call it your worst purchase? Did it require frequent repairs or was the photos taken unsatisfactory? If only because it is outdated by today's standard, I don't think it is fair to label it your 'worst purchase'. The latest and greatest gadgets today will become obselete one day but something that's a 'worst purchase' seems to imply it has given you nothing but trouble from the very beginning.

 

[BraveHart]

The latest and greatest gadgets today will become obselete one day .....

Agree - that's why I always advocate buying lens over bodies. One is an asset (until a new model supercedes it, in which case it loses value but is still an asset) while the other is a straight expense.

In the TS case I would say that a 60D is good enough. The 7D is basically targeted at sports shooters/wildlife photography as a cheaper alternative to the 1D Series. Unless you need the 8fps and weather sealing, the savings can potentially net you an extra lens to add to your arsenal. In fact for shooting kids, the flip out LCD does help alot!

 

[spinworkxroy]

I know…get a Nikon D7000 hehe..
Honestly, i'd get the 60D…simply because it's far cheaper and with the 7DmkII and 5Dmk3 (both presumably will be made) already in the not too distant future..you an always use the 60D i would say for the next year and then sell it (you won't lose much since it didn't cost that much in the first place) and then buy then new bodies when they get launched…
At least, that IS my plan…use my 60D until the 5Dmk3 gets launched…however long Canon wants to take i'm not too bothered

 

[ehwhatthe]

I am one of the users who actually switched from a 550d to the 7D. Reason being, the 550D's grip was way too small for my hands. I bought it initially and thought it was ok. But soon after fitting heavier gear like the 24-70 and a 580exii, a day's shoot renders my hands aching in pain, even after the addition of a battery grip.

Having switched to the 7D, I'm very satisfied with the grip and the performance. The in camera picture processing is less aggressive then the 550D and it somehow forces me to learn more about PP since I was an "anti-PP" previously.

If cost is major factor since you have a new born, maybe you'd like getting your equipment from the buy and sell section of the forum. I got my 7D for $1300 from there =)