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Want a new camera.

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Not sure what my budget is going to be. Wont be buying right this minute probably going to wait a few months but I'm doing my research on what I want now.

Currently I have a Canon XT (350D) that I've had for over 5 years now. It is still very capable of taking very good pictures (I need to clean the sensor though) and that's not the sole reason on why I want to upgrade. I really want something that is capable of HD video.

Right now I am tossing the idea between a 7D or a 60D. I'm not a professional but I love photography.

What do I want and why?

I only have two lens.

EFS 18 - 55mm (kit lens)
EF 28mm f/2.8 prime lens

I want to get something more fish eye in the 10 - 17mm range (thinking of getting a 10 - 22, but I want something much faster. The 10 - 22mm is only like f/3.5 - 4.5. So I was thinking maybe a Fisheye 15mm f/2.8 instead of the 10 - 22mm.

Then a good piece of zoom glass for all around, that I have no idea about. Maybe the 24mm - 70mm f/2.8 mm lens.

If you had say $2500 to spend, which path would you take and why?
 
60D, 24-105 f/4, 10-22., but it's $2700, $2600 with the 15mm.
Add another $200 if you choose the 24-70.

7D, add another $500 to the figures above.
 
Because it is an all around great lens to have on all the time.
It's just not as fast as the 24-70, but it has IS and longer reach.
IS really helps when shooting video as well, keeps handshake down considerably.

I recommended that lens to my friend who bought a 7D and is shooting a documentary and wasn't too pleased with his 17-40 f/4 L, too much handshake.
When the 24-105 arrived and he put it on, he was very pleased.
It is also considerably lighter than the 24-70.
 
Sounds good, so a 24 - 105, 10 - 22 and a 60D for ~$2700?

I really want a 7D though, but I think getting $3200 would be a lot more difficult than getting 2700. We'll see though.
 
While the 60D is a great camera I would choose a 7D over that. And a 5d mark II over both. Remember the used market is a good option. I have seen a lot of 7D's on photography forums because people are loving their FF 5DMarkII more so they just get rid of them.
 
I also agree, I have had my 24-105 on my Rebel XT and have carried that through my upgrades (XT, 30D, XTi, 5D, 5D Mark II). It is my favorite lens and the one that I grab when I travel and just go out and shoot. I also own the 24-70 2.8 so I can compare both lenses.
 
Plus the reason why I would choose a 7D over a 60D is because a 7D is faster, better low light, better AF and 100% viewfinder, has lens microadjust, dual processor.

Also it pairs with the 11-17mm Tokina very well. The Tokina is a fast wide angle that a lot of people seem to be getting.

So if you want speed the Tokina is good, if you want 1mm wider the Canon 10-22 is better. I love the IQ of the 10-22, but it is slower. But if you are shooting landscape or arch., it really does not matter. There is also a sigma 8mm fisheye :)
 
I don't think 1mm will be a deal breaker to me, but speed is a priory because I sometimes shoot in low light conditions (night time) but most of the time its long exposures where I need a very wide FOV, so going with a smaller aperture is usually best there, so the lower f/stop isn't as important.

What IS important though is how crisp the lens is; especially around the edges. Does the Tokina handle that task? I've read that the 10-20mm f/3.5 Sigmalens is as good as if not better than the Canon.

So if I am upgrading from an XT, you'd defiantly recommend going with a 7D over the 60D? Even if I don't shoot "professionally" so to speak.
 
Yes especially if you are shooting lowlight. The noise control on the 7D is magnificent. If you did not want video, I would recommend a used 5D with a 17-40 :)

I dont shoot professionally either, but when I shoot I still want decent equipment. :)
 
I'm really fascinated with shooting lightning. So I shoot that as often as I can.
 
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