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FJR1 wrote:
There are lots of 7D bargains on the Buy and Sell forum, and I've been wondering about a purchase to complement my recently acquired 6D.
I really like the IQ of the full-frame 6D and the quality of photos taken with high ISO. On the other hand, I'm wondering if the reach of the cropped 7D, its higher fps, and its purported Servo advantage would give me better results for macro, BIF, and/or skittish/moving wildlife applications.
Thanks for any suggestions you can provide.--Frank
There are arguments both ways on this sort of thing, so you'll have to weigh the pluses and minuses in your own situation.
It is useful to own more than one camera body, especially if you invest considerable time and resources in getting to locations where a camera failure would mean no photography if you don't carry a second body. Of course, buying a new body merely as a "just in case the camera I use breaks" body doesn't make a lot of economic sense if you won't use it for other photography as well. In that case, there are other backup camera options that can work, ranging from getting an inexpensive 5D ($500?) to simply carrying a high end P&S for emergencies.
If you really need to optimize high speed shooting then the 7D can do a bit better than the 6D. But you have to think about just how important this difference will actually be in your photography. For example, I've had a lot of success photographing birds in flight and some sports including bicycle racing with a 5DII. Yes, it isn't quite as quick, but the incremental difference falls considerably short of night and day. It is tricky to determine just how big the difference will be for you.
I'm not so sure that there is any significant advantage for macro shooting in getting the smaller sensor camera.
That said, the 7D is a fine camera and is attractive as prices drop.
Dan
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