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Hi, I am looking to get back into photography, after a 2 year break, due to redundancy, and having to sell my 50d gear to pay the mortgage.(Don't even ask). I have been considering either the Nikon d7000 or the Canon 60d or at a stretch the 7d. I will be shooting sports/landscapes/wildlife and our dogs. Are there any other bodies I should look at before taking the plunge? As I am starting afresh, the FF route is trying to tempt me but I cannot afford it:'(
Any advice/opinions and views gratefully accepted.Thanks
 
7d would be good for the type of things you shoot. Maybe look for a secondhand body to help with cost ?
 
Thanks, it would definitely need to be 2nd hand, as need to buy some glass. Any other suggestions at all?
 
Were you happy with your 50D ?

If so, I'd be tempted to stick with Canon as you know it...

Regards Body - what did you shoot, do you need the extra FPS, AF system on the 7D - if so then this is the best option, if not then yes a 60D would be a good option, but any reason why not a replacement 50D ? Would save you more money to be able to buy more / extra lenses ?
 
thanks for your comments, I had actually thought about a 50d as I enjoyed using it,but didnt want to buy and then wish I had gone for one of the others, as it will have to last me quite a while. I do enjoy motorsports so like the fps on the 7d, but need to allow for lenses. Just didn't want to buy in haste.
 
33hilton said:
thanks for your comments, I had actually thought about a 50d as I enjoyed using it,but didnt want to buy and then wish I had gone for one of the others, as it will have to last me quite a while. I do enjoy motorsports so like the fps on the 7d, but need to allow for lenses. Just didn't want to buy in haste.
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I use a 40D and find the FPS more than capable. The 60D isn't the same as the 40/50D in terms of build quality - the 60D isn't the magnesium / alloy construction, although the rumoured new 70D is returning to this.

Decide on what lenses you want, then go from there and see how much moneys left for your body. ...
 
The 7D and a Sigma 150-550 makes a good combo for wildlife and motorsport

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Very nice shots, love the Touring Car races. Thanks Andy, like the idea of the lenses first then the body.
 
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I've the 40D at the moment and here are a few shot with it...

Nice and slow shutter speed.
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How close do you like it ?
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You know it'll end in tears...
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Need a push ?
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Good luck with your search ...
 
Nice shots Andy, you`ve certainly given me something to think about, but I guess that`s what forums are all about. I was looking for a newer body to save on upgrading later, but now considering putting the money towards good glass.Thanks for taking the time to reply.
 
Bodies always need upgrading eventually but you can buy a great lens now that'll last forever.

If you buy a 60d and cheap zoom, you'll upgrade the zoom in a year and the body within 3. If you buy a 40d and L zoom, you'll only need to upgrade the camera.
 
Thanks Phil, you must be a mind reader, as I have come round to that way of thinking. I was thinking that I would have to move forward (body wise) from what I had 2 years ago, but now realise that I would be making a massive jump lens wise if I went for L glass over what I had then. Thanks for your input too, much appreciated.
 
Hi, thanks to all who replied. Now researching the D5100 and also looking at the 40d/50d.
What Nikon lenses equate to the Canon L series, what should I be looking for? Thanks
 
What are the Nikon equivalents of the Canon L series lenses please?
 
Thanks, was unsure if there was a particular thing I should look for in amongst all there model numbers/letters
 
hyeongsoong said:
any prime glass that is f1.4. any zoom that is f2.8.
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And any of the f/4 zooms/primes.

TBH Nikon don't really have red ring equivalents, all their glass is made to top spec.
 
TCR4x4 said:
And any of the f/4 zooms/primes.

TBH Nikon don't really have red ring equivalents, all their glass is made to top spec.
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Not quite true though, although some Nikon lenses are better built than their Canon equivalents. They still have cheap, better, good and great lenses, Canon make it easy with the 'red ring for pro's' line, but that doesn't mean there are no great lenses from Canon without the L designation.
 
Thanks Phil, having never had a Nikon before was just wondering if they made it easy too!
 
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