Need help for Nikon D7000 vs Canon EOS 7D

ankydu1 wrote:

This will be my first DSLR camera and I am a complete noobe, (I had a canon EOS 88 which I only used on auto mode). Also instead of looking at an entry level DSLR I wish to invest in a mid and mid+ level DSLR as I wont be upgrading for atleast next 5-6 years, and don't wish to outgrow a entry level camera soon. I zeored in on 2 models: Nikon D7000 and 7D.

After searching a lot on the net I found that a lot of people are having back focus issues with the D7000, and they blame it on faulty hardware. Then I went to a showroom each of nikon and canon and tried both. I had the best grip with the canon 7D probably due to my xrtra large hands. Next I went to Nikon showroom and tried with the D7000. Under burst mode I found that it focussed on the back wall instead of the person standing in front. Also I couldn't focus with 100% confidence with the D7000. I did experience focus issues as an amateur photographer. The salesman said since its 39 point autofocus, that is why I am experiencing focus issues, and in the mean time the battery of his demo piece exhausted and he had no more spare battery for strange reasons. Also the D7000 felt a bit heavier and slippery compared to the canon. Now I am badly confused. I felt really happy with 7D as far as ergonomics are concerned but as I see the samples of both these cams on the net I feel the images from the D7000 are noticeably better with less grains and better colors.

I am interested in doing outdoor photography, but I want good low light performance as well for indoor parties and indoor pics. I found nikon is considered better for low light/ high ISO performace but the focus issues really put me off.

Please help me decide my first DSLR for the long RUN !!!

(P.S. I have already posted a similar query the canon forum section and now I want opinion from you nikon users)