An upgrade to 7D question

[BecM]

Tannin, thank you, I appreciate the advice.

My fear was when I did start producing better photo's I would regret not spending the money when I had the chance The things you have mentioned (in the difference) will, I am sure, matter to me in a few years time, but for now I will stick to my 50D and continue to try and remember to do more than point and pray

[Scotty72]

Tannin, thank you, I appreciate the advice.

My fear was when I did start producing better photo's I would regret not spending the money when I had the chance The things you have mentioned (in the difference) will, I am sure, matter to me in a few years time, but for now I will stick to my 50D and continue to try and remember to do more than point and pray

Tending to agree with Tannin on this.

Doubtlessly, the 7d is a better camera but, I guess you want to know is it so much better that you should spend hundreds on a change-over.

Firstly, could you look at 2 photos and tell which was taken by a 50d and a 7d: I very much doubt it... Or at least, there are at least a dozen other important factors to consider before I would consider this.

The benefits (as I see them) of a 7d over the 50d:
A few more megapixels... not a huge deal
A few more shots per second... maybe a big deal for sports but hardly for landscapes
Less noise... better high ISO performance (do you normally do a lot where you need high ISO?)...
Better built, weather sealing is better. (are you likely to use it in drizzle / are you a little rough on your equip)
and I think the AF system is a little better.

If I had the 50d, I really don't think I could justify the expense (unless it is the 'new toy' feeling needing to be satisfied)

I honestly think you'd be better off getting yourself I good landscape eg. the sigma 10-20 (around $700) (for eg) or even a good all-rounder like the 24-105 L (about $1700). If you don't have a flash, get a 580EX-II ($500-600) (or a generic equiv) or even a super-steady tripod ($300-500).

I really think you'll notice improvement from these things more than a slight body upgrade.

Scotty