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7d or d5000

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BEARS.
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im looking to get a digital slr with video capabilities. can anytone reccommend one over the other? is the 7d really worth the extra $800? also for the people that have them can you post some sample stills and video.
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Sklar
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i haven't shot with either, but from what i hear is the 7d would absolutely blow the d5000 out of the water on photos and videos
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kzrstf
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t2i, maybe?
But yeah, canon is way ahead of nikon for video slr
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eheath
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nikon video is shit, if you want hddslr stick with canon
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1337
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7D
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Static
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i just got a D90, the video mode sucks, I had a T1i before which I preferred to the D90
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IanAvery-Leaf
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I have a D5000 and would kill for a 7D, but make the best of it
get a 7D
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LiamMcKinley
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7d. I have the T2i and it's absolutely amazing. You should check into the T2i as well if you're looking mostly at video.
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Obie.
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yea i have the d5000 and it lacks in video capability, i would def. go w/ the 7d if you can

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tom.skier
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For video functionality I have the t2i and really love it. I hear that it has comparative video quality to the 7D so maybe give the t2i a look if you've got a budget as well.
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Sven824
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Simply put the 7D is wayyyy better for video. but my friend has a 7D and i have a D5000, the D5000 takes much better pictures, the only good thing about the canon pics is the vibrant colors
14 years ago
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starsky_hucks
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i have a d5000, looking to trade for a d7..


14 years ago
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cbeebzthasteeze
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Why are these two cameras even being compared? D5000 is a low consumer grade camera, while the 7D is a high-end prosumer (correct me if I'm wrong) camera...
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MN_Nice
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T2i. Better than the D5000 and cheaper than the 7D.
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tspanagel
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what is the obsession with the t2i about.  If  u want a camera for pictures and u shot video once in a while then idk why u wouldnt get nikon.  its a better camera anyways.    7d
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MN_Nice
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So you say stick with Nikon but suggest the 7D? He never said he does video once in a while either. T2i is great from both sides, if not going with the T1i which I have.
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erikK
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You mean the D7000 right?  Well, the video isn't as good as the 7D, but it's still pretty good.  Check some videos on youtube shot with it.  I'm purchasing a D7000 in the near future because 1: I have a fortune invested in Nikon products, and 2: I have a Gopro that makes up for it's inability to shoot 60p.  For the record, I think the D7000 is a better still camera than the 7D considering it's cheaper.
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tspanagel
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He asked between the 2 and i admit the t2i is a good camera.  Im just opinionated.  What ever u grow up using is what u think is better.  Realy the difference between Nikn and Canon are slim.
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t2i is cheaper than a 7D, and it has better video due to recent hacks.
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