2nd/dedicated macro camera body

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My primary camera is a Canon 7D mkii, which I use with a 100-400 L zoom for general wildlife/BiF. Recently, I have also been carrying my Sigma 105 DG macro HSM lens too, so I can get some decent damselbdragonfly/bug shots. Changing lenses in the field is a pain, and also takes precious time. So I am on the lookout for a second, used, Canon camera body so I can leave the macro lens attached. The question is, which one? My 7D was an obvious choice for wildlife action shots, but I am struggling to narrow down the search for the macro. The only ‘must have’ is for it to be fully compatible with EF lenses. A nice to have would be a battery that’s interchangeable, so LP-E6 or E6N (but that’s not a deal breaker). There are so many different models out there, I would welcome some advice. I don’t have a huge budget, and would rather concentrate on a quality sensor and focussing capability, than on features I won’t be using (video not a priority at all).

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I’ve been using the 6D mk 2 until recently for macro and it was excellent with great image quality if that out of budget the 6D mk 1 is very good as well
 
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You don't want a full frame camera for macro as most of the time you are cropping anyway. I use a 7DII and for macro I use a Canon M5. You can use all your lenses with an adapter, the sensor is a little better than the 7D II and you get a tilting screen mirrorless body with focus peaking. Any of the newer M bodies will do.
 
Changing lenses takes seconds- I fail to see your issue to be honest

Les :)
 
Chipper said:
The bug might be gone by the time you change lenses....
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Or by the time you change camera's - :) Personally I decide what I'm shooting on the day and fit the appropriate lens - and I have 3 x Sony bodies too
 
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Get a one with a fully articulate screen, they are invaluable for low down shots
 
I cannot comment on Canon as I am a Nikon user, however, I can concur that a second dedicated body for macro is a 'real' game changer. I regularly go out with my primary camera and 500mm lens for wildlife and sling a secondary FF with Sigma 105 macro over my shoulder so that I can get those close-up shots quickly (sometimes with ring flash attached)
 
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