T2i vs 7d

just gonna thro out that the 7d is weather sealed, and I have heard the video looks a little better
also, there are rumors of 1080/60p due to the fact that it has dual digic 4s, and the t2i doesn't
but I haven't used either, and u may be set on an slr and already know this but they are not just a run and gun cam like the go pro, they are about as far from that in terms of complexity as possible

from what I've heard, they have the same sensor. But the 7D has more functions and a more durable body.

there's probably a lot more to it than that though.

Based on this question, you should probably stick with a go pro. Both of those require a large rme and money investment, and you should start with somehting else. However you might know lots about cameras, but nothing about English. In that case, get the 7d.

Unless you plan on investing in a steadycam, investing in the actually camera, the memory, and the lenses, you should probably get a GoPro. ^^^^^^^^^^

why are people suggesting the gopro?
I would go with the 7D in your situation, just a better camera that could possibly get even better with updates

He's asking if a T2i is better than a 7D. Because of the question its assumed he does not know much about cameras. I'd say if your unfamiliar to cameras. Get a T2i and use the extra money to buy upgrades and maybe take some filming classes.

Holy fuck.

ONCE AGAIN, people go from a complicated camera to a fucking piece of shit go pro.  Sure the OP might not know about cameras (hell neither did any of you at some point), but why the hell would you suggest the go pro.  If you decide a HDSLR is too complicated then go with an HV30/40.  Don't try shooting with a toy,

The go pro is not a camera, it's a toy.

Homie wanted to know the differences between two DSLR's, not whether or not he could handle them.

Ranting aside, the HDSLR's will kill an HV30/40 if used properly.  Ask yourself, "Will I actually take the time to learn the camera and take the time to setup each shot?"  If the answer to that is "No" then I suggest an HV30/40.

Steve I'm pretty sure they (at least the first GoPro post) were kidding.

Anyway, it depends on a number of things:

How much money are you willing to spend? Do you realize that you'll be shelling out thousands of dollars, regardless of 7D vs. t2i, on lenses and support and glidecam and accessories? The price of the body is VERY decieving.

How experienced are you with video? Are you looking to get serious? Would an HV40 suit you better?

Do you know the downsides to DSLRs? Require lots of time, very short running record time, over heating, no zoom, shitty audio, jello shake, no auto settings for your friends, etc?

I don't mean to sound condescending here, and if you already know all about this stuff, please by all means let me know and we'll move on to different questions, but are you sure you even want an HDDSLR in the first place? To be honest unless its serious, they're not the best cameras for a "video blog."

this video was helpfull when i was deciding betwee   this video was helpfull when i was deciding between the two

guys i really appreciate the shear honesty i'm receiving. truth is i don't know much about hdslr's at all.i think the HV30/40 is a better choice based off of your opinions.

Something about that guy made me want to gouge my eyes out and rupture both my eardrums.

people need to stop talking about the weather proofing and the 7D.  Yes the body is weather proofed, but if you don't have an L lens that's weather proofed as well, what's the point.

Thanks for being mature and admiting this.  Usually kids will play it off like they know everything there is to know about cameras.  Then they get a camera that is too much for them and the results are hideous.

The HV40 seems right for you.  There aren't as many manual controls as a HDSLR obviously but you should still read up on exposure, white balance, framerates, shutterspeeds, and the very minimal image tweaks that the HV40 offers.

Good luck.