mikenott
Flawed but improving!
Having seen my 20D plunge in value from £800 new to £35 (yes, that was the trade in offer on Saturday!), I wanted to get some views on whether the pace of technology change still justifies purchasing high-end cameras, such as the 7d, or whether it is better to buy the cheaper 550d/T2i and change it more often?
Main use will be birding with a Canon 300 f4 IS and 1.4x teleconverter in Uk type conditions.
It just seems that the 550/T2i has a similar specification to the 7d and are you just paying for a magnesium body vs plastic? There are obviously some benefits to the 7d, but are they justified for non-professional use and the price hike? I also notice an increasing number of good quality photos on the web and in magazines taken with these cheaper Canon's.
By the way, this is sacrilege for me as I tend to be a "tackle tart" and always go for something more than I can actually afford!
Any advice gratefully received
Michael.
Main use will be birding with a Canon 300 f4 IS and 1.4x teleconverter in Uk type conditions.
It just seems that the 550/T2i has a similar specification to the 7d and are you just paying for a magnesium body vs plastic? There are obviously some benefits to the 7d, but are they justified for non-professional use and the price hike? I also notice an increasing number of good quality photos on the web and in magazines taken with these cheaper Canon's.
By the way, this is sacrilege for me as I tend to be a "tackle tart" and always go for something more than I can actually afford!
Any advice gratefully received
Michael.