Tell me why I should get a 7D over a 5D Mk2.

[Bear Dale]

I'd like to get a 7D to compliment my 5DMKII.

[Riverlander]

It is sad (to me) that you ask a question and do not come back and comment for nearly 3 months in spite of 20+ replies.

[KevPride]

Graham, OP has not been on the site for 2 months. Could be many reasons.

[andylo]

At least we get to discuss this never boring topic

[fabian628]

I'm honing in on the upcoming Tax cheque time and moving from Video to Still Cams.

My choices are the 7D new
or
5D Mk ll second hand.

Now, what do I want out of this purchase?
In video I specialize in Bodyboarding, (surf filming)
I would like to occasionally shoot stills and therefore I am attracted by the frame rate of the 7D
However, my greater interest is in portraits and architecture subjects so the full frame on the 5D Mkll attracts me also..

My lens choices so far for both cams would be:

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM
and
Canon 70-200 F/4L USM

Both of which I'm led to believe are fine portrait lens' in their own right with the added advantage of the 70-200mm being capable of shooting surf images i.e., at a decent distance.

I'm leaning toward the 7D due to it's capable frame rate but rather unsure of it's relatively new status and the fact that it's probably still a little early to know it's true pitfalls etc.

As for the 5D Mkll, this is tried and true right? from what I understand I cant go wrong?

Now I make no bones about it, both cams would be a very steep learning curve for me but I do have the advantage of knowing that I can adapt to pretty complex technology relatively easily.. (I think!)

Please, I implore you..
which way would you go?

Why would you go a 7D if your main intrest is portraits and architecture
If the 7D didnt have all round versatility i would have got a 5D2 already
But since you want to use the camera for video and occational still of body boarders, and want to do portraits, you will get the best shots with the full frame camera.

good luk in your choice .

[Bubbleyboy]

Its good to hear the differing opinions from more senior members , It can be confusing to newer members but the discussions help us to learn .
It would be good though to know if the poser of the question was helped out by the advise and what helpd them make their final decisions if they bought a camera .

Bubbleyboy

[Allan Ryan]

For shooting a movie subject I wouldn't under estimate the usefullness of Frames per secound.
I brought a 50D over a 500D. I didn't pick it for the FPS, But when i went to a motor sport event it was surpising the gap between shots at 6 fps.
and shooting people at a function trying to get them while interacting, Kissing, etc.
I found in several cases that i got the before and after Not the actual moment i wanted.

Bottom line is I think frame per secound could get you the shot you want. NOTE - i'm fairly new to this
Cheers

[ricktas]

I think the OP asked the wrong question. How about YOU tell us why you are considering each camera and what made you consider each one. I think you will find you already know the answer to the question you have asked.