wagsalot Posted March 26, 2011 Author Share Posted March 26, 2011 (edited) Nah its fine, and I understand the points. The 7D would be overkill for what I need, but, the next camera I get will be with me another 5 plus years. I finish uni in just over a year, and after that time I will have a life again! so will be spending alot more time with my camera getting out and about. I guess Im thinking, IF i could afford the 7d now, then I do think Id be very tempted as id hate to get 5 years down the track and go damn I wish I spent the extra $500. Im interested in what your saying about the 7D being hard to use though, and having to set it up?? Oh and btw the 7d came down in price on DWI in the last few days by about $150 I think it was. I can't remember the price of the 60d before so not sure if that came down too. ETA - I did orginally want a 40D a few years back, but now im looking again I thought Id be better off going to the 60D over the 40D. My BIL has the 40D though and its a nice camera. Edited March 26, 2011 by wagsalot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kja Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 You can't think five years down the track - there will ALWAYS be a better, newer, faster, smoother, blah blah camera no matter what you buy. I'm still shooting 40Ds and I can't really even tell you how many years I've had them, I'd guess at least 4? They do any and all jobs I need them to do. I have no plans to upgrade in the immediate future. Every time a new body comes out, I do have a look-see to see if any of the new features or benefits are worth dropping the cash. So far, not. I think you'll be perfectly happy with the 60D for at least several years and unless you're really going to specialize in something that a higher end body does, save your money right now and put it towards good glass (or a trip so you can just use your camera). There shouldn't be much angst in buying a camera body - find one you like, buy it, start shooting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagsalot Posted March 27, 2011 Author Share Posted March 27, 2011 (edited) I do want to think 5 years down the track though, because the camera I buy now, will be with me for a long time. So I want to buy something suitable to last me not only now, but for the years to come. I've decided to wait til July though to see what my tax refund brings, then Ill make a decision. Edited March 27, 2011 by wagsalot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kja Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 What I'm saying is anything you buy now will last you - unless you really specialize and need a certain something and if that happens you'll know it and it likely won't matter what you already own. 99% of us will never use the full potential of our cameras. I use my 40Ds for everything and they rock. The 60D will "last" just as long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagsalot Posted March 31, 2011 Author Share Posted March 31, 2011 The plastic body is turning me off the 60D a bit. Would it be worth me looking at the 50D over the 60D? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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