Both cameras will be just fine. If you're going to be shooting a lot then the 7D is well worth it. I've used the 60D and it's a fine camera, but I just can't overlook the crappy ergonomics the articulated screen hinge forces on the camera (not to mention the additional potential failure points) - you spend time drilling down through menus rather than having more discrete controls. On the other hand if you want a smaller, slightly lighter camera and an articulated screen the 60D may be perfect for you.
Image quality is very similar, but AF on the 7D is vastly superior. The 7D has a PC/Sync port, which is important if you want to use external studio strobe (pack-and-head or monolight) systems (light triggered may fail thanks to the metering preflash),
These comments of yours are very tired. Seems that they are regurgitated from the silly anger seen here back at the launch of the 60D. I am surprised you didn't refer to the plastic body that the peanut gallery said was going to fall apart.
Nothing wrong with the 60D's ergonomics. You could say that about any camera that has a different layout to the one you are used to. Purely subjective.
The articulated screen is one of the major bonuses of the 60D. I can't remember how many times I have used mine for both digital and stills to get angles that would have been difficult or impossible with a fixed screen. In fact, if you look at the current wishlists floating around for the 7D mkII the articulated screen seems to appear very regularly.
No one has yet reported a fault with their 60D screen hinge, and Canon have been producing screens like this on powershots for umpteen years with no problems.
The 60D has been praised by many including the DPR review for simplifying the controls, and there is enough customization to make it do what you want as long as you bother to read the manual.
AF on the 7D is "vastly superior" on paper but in practise, most people will never use all the functions it has to offer. May people have had problems with the 7D autofocus simply becaue it is too complex for their level. Additionally, there are many fine BIF shots on this forum from members using the 60D.
The PC/Sync port is old hat. Even many semi-pro / pro users of the 7D on this forum state that they never use it. The majority are using remote flash either by the built in system or a hot shoe radio controlled unit.
The 7D is a great camera but for many (me included) there were too many bells and whistles that I knew I would not need plus the price difference allowed me to buy a 580 EXII and a good tripod with the money I saved by going to the 60D.
