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Considering the cost of the latest MkII this is well worth paying a third of the price for. If you have only used a 'bridge' camera previously then its a steep learning curve learning how to get the best out of a DSLR. However there are plenty of introductory guides on the web which will get you started. Once you have worked through the basics you can progress to all the more advanced features. Quite a weighty camera but solidly built and the lenses are easily changed. In my case I had no difficulty finding an adapter to be able to use my Tamaron 600mm mirror lens. Newer models have more pixels but 18 is sufficient to give good quality images and you have 'raw','jpg' or both at your disposal.
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I have slowly moved up the scale a 400d which was a good starter, then onto 450d which I still use and now the 7D which although more complex having served my time on the others it's a case of learning a few more features and getting the benefit of the new technology. The extra pixel count an obvious gain,the 8 frames per second is real rapid fire,extra ISO for low light shooting all in all it's as good as the reviews say it is.
Canon 7D an amazing old camera, this one little used 4000 shots, amazing photos, fast and focus spot on. heavy to hold, built like a tank.
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This is a great camera thanks :)
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I am not a professional photographer nor do I aim to be one. My number 1 intention in purchasing it was to make high quality memories of my first child. So I set some very specific no-nonsense expectations from this camera: a) being extremely fast to come to a click-able state b) being able to rapidly take photos in single-click mode c) shoot HD movies d) future-proof e) easily serviceable and ample accessories being available I am happy to say the Canon EOS 7D satisfied all these within the first week of me opening the box. a) The camera is ready and clickable in around a second (wow!) b) Can take single shot in bursts c) Makes extremely great HD movies d) and you need to look up Amazon, eBay to view the accessories available for this e) It's a Canon - so I am not worried about it's future :) Youtube is already full of people offering walk-throughs, tutorials and detailed training on every aspect of this camera. So I am going to have fun exploring this new beast! Now down to some Cons (especially for my fellow point-n-shoot owners): a) It takes a little effort to figure out how to turn off the flash! The quick settings menu is a whole new beast for me. But a walk-through of the camera and manual helped me get acquainted. b) The file sizes are HUUGE! It's a 18MP remember. So you need atleast a 8GB card. You will also need to figure out how to crank down the resolution your pics/ videos are captured if you have smaller size. Back to the manual on how. c) This camera is heavier than your average camera. So you are not going to able to carry it in your handbag. Given the money you will pay for this, you will want a good sturdy bag for it. d) Also, the camera is BIG-ger than your average point and shoots. So it means extra luggage (bad news for the likes of me who now have to carry a changing bag everywhere they go). e) You will also want to make other investments into things like a decent UV filter to protect your lens. So buying a camera is not the end of spending money ;) Next is insurance (try square-trade). Other than that - be prepared to get blown away by some excellent pics and videos. Enjoy!Read full review
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