Re: Not Trains: Camera of Choice

Steve Thompson Wrote:
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> I've had a Canon 7d since October 2010 and have
> been very happy with it. I do have mostly good
> glass, which makes a big difference! I shoot very
> little video, what I have shot has been very good.
> The new Mark II looks real nice, but for my
> shooting, I can't justify the cost.
>
> 10-18mm Canon zoom (new, cheap, stabalized and
> amazingly good).
> 17-40mm Canon L lens, the one I use the most.
> 60mm Canon Macro, very sharp.
> 35-350 Canon L, very versatile, very sharp and
> VERY heavy.
>
> Over the years I've shot with everything, 8x10
> view camera, 4x5 view and press cameras, Several
> medium format slr and twin lens, Nikon & Nikkormat
> 35mm and even a 1/2 frame Canon. I almost forgot,
> 16mm Bolex!
>
> Steve

Great lenses and unless you're doing fast shooting, you really don't need a Mark II especially since you're not doing video! Especially since the Mark II is $1700 big ones!

I need to upgrade lenses...I cringe everytime I see the prices, but I need to bite the bullet!