- Apr 23, 2000
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I want to get a DSLR for both video and photo purposes (my first DSLR but have a SD9 and an HVX200 right now for video), and these two cameras really look great to me! I would look at a Nikon but it seems like they don't have anything comparable right now and the rumor roadmap doesn't entice me to wait. I will mostly use the camera outside with lots of light, shooting action (snowboarding). The 60 fps video is really appealing, even at 720p. The higher framerate of the 7D for stills (8 vs 4 roughly) is appealing as well, but I don't know if it justifies the extra $1000. I played with both today at a Best Buy and the 7D is really pretty nice, and seems to be in a different class in quality in terms of build. The ease of adjustment of controls is a real plus too. But again, not sure if it justifies the price. I will certainly want to get a couple lenses as well, so maybe step down on the body to afford another lens or two? I would want a wide/fisheye, and maybe the 50mm prime that everyone raves about. Maybe a zoom? I hear the EF-S lenses are cheaper but it would be nice to just do EF in case I upgrade in the future when FF is dirt cheap. Any suggestions? Low light is not a huge consideration for me since outside in the snow is about the most light you can get other than looking at the sun directly! Decisions decisions... thanks for any insight!