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02-OCT-2017

The end

This is the very last shot from my now deceased Canon 7D.
Canon wants $511 to repair the mirror assembly & shutter assembly.
I have decided (thanks to many of you for helping me see the light) that the repair money would be better applied towards a new toy.
Decisions...... Decisions......

Do I break the bank and spring for the Canon 5D, Mark IV and get the latest, greatest technology?
Do I save a few dollars and purchase the Canon 5D, Mark III?
Or do I buy the 7D, Mark II (which has been on the market for a couple years)?

I want a camera that will handle a higher ISO without creating noise for indoor & low-light photography.
I also want a camera for bird & wildlife photography.

Help!
What should I do???

Canon EOS 7D
1/800s f/5.6 at 400.0mm iso400 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto

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Zoltán Balogh		07-Jan-2018 09:43
Wow, excellent photo. V

Alexander Kazakov		20-Oct-2017 15:40
Nice shot! I believe that Your eyes are most important! V

Graeme		16-Oct-2017 23:59
Gorgeous capture.BV!!

Pierre		16-Oct-2017 15:10
Un portrait très détaillé de ce bruant sous une très belle lumière! V

Marwan Habib		15-Oct-2017 21:35
I like very much the 7D and it's on my list as a potentiel camera I'll get when replacing my 50D (which still offer me satisfaction). But If you're ready to go one step futher I'll tell you, with no hesitation to switch for a 5D because of the full frame. It brings you a lot in image quality. After, 5D MKIII or 5D MKIV wil depend of the money you want to put in it and what the newest version really has interesting to pretend for the price.

gerard belbeoch		15-Oct-2017 18:09
Beautiful Light and image stephanie

Ray :)		15-Oct-2017 12:45
Nice shot. I may have a related decision to make on my 60D. Controls rather unstable but it is 7 years old.

Pieter Bos		14-Oct-2017 19:23
Nice shot! ~V I love my 5D Mark IV (coming from Mark II). Much cleaner and great AF.

Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)		14-Oct-2017 19:04
Amazing colors and great exposure! Vote Paolo

Blandine Mangin		14-Oct-2017 16:16
very sweet capture ! v

John		14-Oct-2017 09:43
Last shot but certainly not the worst. Beautiful. Good luck with choosing a new toy. V

Carol How		14-Oct-2017 03:52
This is a beautiful capture Stephanie! I think if you do lots of wildlife and/or birds , a DX model might be better (or you'll need one of the huge 400 + lenses). Although for low light and clarity what Walter suggests is probably a good bet for long term use. Lol, I didn't help you at all did I? Sorry!

Jean Chiasson		13-Oct-2017 21:43
Beautiful close up Light and shadow Stephanie V

Johnny JAG		13-Oct-2017 21:05
Beautiful

bill friedlander		13-Oct-2017 17:05
The 7D went out with a bang, the image is great for detail and DOF. As far as replacement is concerned, when yo get to a certain age weight becomes a factor. V

Walter Otto Koenig		13-Oct-2017 16:48
Very nice last shot with this lgihting and detail. "V" Get the best, get the 5D Mark IV and then you won't think about upgrading anymore.

Irene Wehrli		13-Oct-2017 13:01
Well - they do not last for ever, sooner or later my 7D will die too, I am still quite happy with it. Don't know which to buy after... Such a lovely birdie you captured here, Stephanie - good luck for your new toy! Irene

Hank Vander Velde		13-Oct-2017 12:57
Too bad for your camera and potential repair costs Stephanie. I had a similar problem with my Nikon D800 and it cost me about the same as what you were quoted. I opted for the repair as the camera was relatively costly to replace. So far, a year later it is working great. Being a Nikon user, I can't help you much wrt a new Canon. Price range, full-frame or Dx all enter the equation. Good luck.

marie-jose wolff		13-Oct-2017 10:36
very nice capture of this lovely little bird, the lighting is amazing! V

Yvonne		13-Oct-2017 10:33
I agree with Jeff, no matter which camera you buy you'll do well. v

danad		13-Oct-2017 10:21
I am using the Canon 5D Mark III for five years now and I'm glad with. During Venice's carnival I took images early in the morning and late at night and I appreciate the result of high Iso use (12 800 ISO or more). Canon EF-S lenses do not match with it... Nice shot in a fine light. V.

Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal		13-Oct-2017 06:47
Beautiful light and tack sharp. V

joseantonio		13-Oct-2017 04:12
sad to hear about your old camera.The image is really lovely.V

Pierre Martin		13-Oct-2017 01:24
my two cents, the 7D, Mark II can handle both type of lens (red dot and white dot on the front of the body) . So its a thing to considerate. the 5D mark IV can't so as my my 1D mark IV (only red dot). So each time a want to do sunset or landscape ect. with my 17/55 mm lens need to use my 7D

Tom Munson		13-Oct-2017 01:17
Terrific image for your last post with 7d, Stephanie.

Jeff Real		13-Oct-2017 00:52
This is a very beautiful image You will make wonderful photographs no matter which camera you choose

globalgadabout		13-Oct-2017 00:39
ace shot....good send off from your deceased camera...as for a new one, get as much quality as you can afford...you are familiar with Canon, already have the lenses...that would seem a key factor..

Helen Betts		13-Oct-2017 00:24
Such a sharp, well-lit capture of this bird, set against beautiful bokeh. Personally, I'd vote for breaking the bank and getting the best, although I have no idea how much it costs. But your photography is worthy of it! V.

Jim Coffman		12-Oct-2017 23:58
A very sharp capture, Stephanie! Sorry to hear about your camera..

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