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Canon Ti2 vs 7d....help

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VanMelle
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Hey guys, just looking to get a new camera, I know people that have a 7d and love it, but also people who shoot with the T2i and was wondering what you guys think about each. Obviously the 7d is better, but have heard the the T2i is a better value and shoots pretty close to the same. Also what lens's should I get with either. Thanks for any help just trying to get some feedback about these. Sorry if it's a repost.
Apr 13 2010 1:13PM
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eheath
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Similar video. 720p60 1080p30

Different still picture features. Don't got off MP only, 7d is a better still camera by far.

7d is weather sealed and much burlier while the t2i is plastic and breakable.

Otherwise they're pretty similar overall, but for filming skiing or taking pictures, the 7d is the shit, the t2i is such a low end, price point, hddslr.
Apr 13 2010 1:19PM
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Coalescent
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I recently bought the T2i instead of the 7D mainly because I'm using it for filming and the film specs are very similar.  The weather sealed body is my only main concern but I bought a gopro for the nasty weather.  Take care of it and it will take care of you as well.  I couldn't justify spending close to another 1,000 bucks for the photo difference.
Apr 13 2010 1:35PM
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TomasAa
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Im using both the t2i and the 7d. If you are going to use it mainly for shooting film, then get the t2i, If youre doing a lot of photos, then get the 7D.

Btw the tokina 11-16mm lense is sweet!
Apr 13 2010 2:42PM
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IanAvery-Leaf
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yeah ive heard great things about it and the f2.8 is nice for lowlight
getting down to 11mm is especially great for followcams
Apr 13 2010 7:37PM
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1337
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except its sold out everywhere and goes for $600. Still going to get one though, definitely worth it
Apr 13 2010 7:45PM
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IanAvery-Leaf
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i feel ya on the sold out part, but as far as wide angle lenses go, 6 hundo aint bad for an f2.8
remember you get what you pay for when it comes to glass
Apr 13 2010 9:10PM
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1337
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yea i understand this %120, just don't have the money haha
Apr 13 2010 9:28PM
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dergblerp
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BH currently has a 500 dollar rebate on the 7D.  snatch that shit.
Apr 14 2010 3:16AM
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1337
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and pick up a tokina 11-16 with the rebate. whatda deal, wish i had the extra $$$ laying around atm.
Apr 14 2010 2:33PM
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VanMelle
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Thanks for your input guys, and that deal sounds sick, unfortunately I dont have the cash right now to pick that deal up. I'll keep looking this summer as I make more money.
Apr 14 2010 4:17PM
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Alkyy
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to bad the bh deal you have to get the printer too, otherwise i might have a 7d on its way to me right now
Apr 14 2010 5:49PM
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The 7D has a scroll wheel, whereas the T2i requires you a push buttons to change shutter/scroll images. The T2i also has a smaller ISO range, more noise in lowlight, overheats faster, and is made of plastic. 7D is definitely worth the upgrade in my opinion, especially since its weather sealed.
Apr 14 2010 10:40PM
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1337
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well the 7d offers 1/3 stop iso's, t2i does not. range is the same.
Apr 14 2010 11:32PM
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jason...
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Don't be so quick to knock the T2i for shooting pictures. I shoot with an XSi, even worse and it is just fine, I think my photos speak for themselves.
Apr 14 2010 11:50PM
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