New EOS 7D vs. used EOS 1D mkIII

Hello!

I'm thinking of upgrading my photo arsenal. Curently I own EOS 1D mkIIN, and the photoagency I'm working for supplied me with EOS 1D mkII. wonderful cameras, but a bit old, especially noisewise ...

So, I'm thinking of upgrading, the local store gave me a really good offer for new 7D, but on the other hand, I have another offer for 1DmkIII, used (8 months old - no AF problem, tested it), for a few bucks more. Now, I don't know what to do - to buy semi pro camera, new one (it would be handy, to have that ISO range and that photo quality), but on the other hand - the EOS 1-series are the 1-series - supposed to be the best, as in build as in performance quality.

Would be easier for me to chose with a few of your respected oppinions.

Dizzy

Well – you already own and use 1D series, unless you want a smaller camera or really want that video capability, I’m not sure why you wouldn’t move to the 1DIII if the price is about the same. You’re already use to the 1D series size and handling…while the 7D also has higher resolution the benefit of that has been widely debated.

DizzyReed said:

Hello!

I'm thinking of upgrading my photo arsenal. Curently I own EOS 1D mkIIN, and the photoagency I'm working for supplied me with EOS 1D mkII. wonderful cameras, but a bit old, especially noisewise ...

So, I'm thinking of upgrading, the local store gave me a really good offer for new 7D, but on the other hand, I have another offer for 1DmkIII, used (8 months old - no AF problem, tested it), for a few bucks more. Now, I don't know what to do - to buy semi pro camera, new one (it would be handy, to have that ISO range and that photo quality), but on the other hand - the EOS 1-series are the 1-series - supposed to be the best, as in build as in performance quality.

Would be easier for me to chose with a few of your respected oppinions.

Dizzy

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Yeah, well ... what I really like and could use (I do a lot of concerts, that are really dark, and I'm already strugling at 3200ISO) is the high iso option. and the second problem is, that the mkIII is used ... I have second thoughts ... Of course, If I could, I'd buy the mkIV, but it's a bit out of the reach.

plus, it's 1,6 crop (kind of a nonlightlosing teleconverter ) and it's light and could do sports with it (the 1D mkIIn has a faulty AF when it comes to sports - heck, it's old and been through a lot ...)

and that's the main question - is the 7D profesional enough to be put aside with 1Ds mkII (usually I work with two bodies at larger events) or not.

plus, there's the video, though, I never did videos nor I liked the thing, that they put videocapability in top DSLRs.
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Dizzy

Having owned both, I sold my 1DMKIII and kept the 7D because of the better high ISO capability. I was constantly needing 6400 which the 7D does better.

I really liked the MKIII body, handling and speed.

Tough choice.

If this is going to be your main body or your only body I"d go with the 1dm3 provided you have verified the AF and all canon fixes are done with docs.

I find the 1.3 crop more versatile and the files nicer out of the 1d3 vs 7D.

7D is a great body if weight/size is a priority, you shoot wildlife/birds, and if you already have a FF or 1.3 body.

Right now I'm shooting 1dsm2, 1dm2n, 7D and really haven't touched my 1dm2n since getting the 7D dialled in. I could easily see having just the 7D if I could only own 1 crop body....having said that I have a 1dmiv on the way

I have both, they each have their advantages. But I'm not sure what you mean about "is it professional enough". Can you go into more detail? Professionals use all kinds of cameras. The G series compact digicams are somewhat popular with them. Check out The Strobist, he's a full time pro who uses a G11 along with DSLRs. "Professional" can mean many different things.

http://strobist.blogspot.com/

DizzyReed said:

and that's the main question - is the 7D profesional enough to be put aside with 1Ds mkII (usually I work with two bodies at larger events) or not.

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Unless you need the 1.6x crop factor or need to use EF-S lenses, go with the 1DM3. I have both cameras, and the AF acquisition speed and metering accuracy/reliability/consistency of the 1DM3 is top notch.

If it has no problems, and is only a few bucks more, get the MKIII.

as in profesional enough I mean - will it handle profesional use for 2, 3 years. this means working in no matter what weather, making 10k - 30k photos per month (sometimes it happens there are 10k photos taken in a week!!) ...

I had my 350D when I first started to earn money with photograph, but I quickly realised, I have to upgrad - didn't have so much money, so I bought 40D. with 16 - 35 and 70 - 200 f/2,8, it was ok, but after a year, year and a half it started to show first signs of wear ... that's what I am afraid of - if I buy 7D it'll be "dead" in a year or so ...

would be more than happy to have the 1D mkIV, but not at the moment (paying quarter of monthly fee to payback schoolarship - did't pass through 2nd year of universitiy and here we go).

I know both the 7D and 1DmkIII has pros and cons ... the biggest con of 1D mkIII is that it is used ...
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Dizzy

The 7D is a wonderful camera, but it's not a D series. My MKIII is less noisy, smaller files, excellent color depth, and has a special 'creamy sharp' quality the 7D does not have. It all depends on what you love to shoot. The 7D is a great sports camera, and the focus is a tad more accurate than the MKIII for flight and sports. But the ISO is a little noisier than my MKIII. The 7D files require a little more processing, but if that doesn't botherr you I could recommend the 7D, especially if you are in to larger files.

I might add, the battery grip on the 7D is a tad more cumbersome, and overall the MKIII wins in the handling of the camera. I am pleased to be able to have both though. Both great cameras, and I love having the 7D video too. If you love portraits and landscape I'd get the MKIII simply because the 1.3 sensor will give you wider than the 7D.

The other option is to wait until you can afford the MKIV, which may have the best of both worlds, if you want the very best.
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