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7d or t2i?

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gabfreeski
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yes an other thread about these two cameras but I search and didn't found any answers for my question...

That being said, I need your help to find wich camera would be the best for me. I have never use a dslr before but I have already use a hd video camera.

I know its not a point and shoot cam and I want to learn how it works thats why I will buy it early before the ski season. I will begin my learning process with the stock lens and upgrade after. I already have a tripod and I'm planning to buy a glidecam later this year when the ski season will begin.

Should I go with the t2i and learn with this camera and upgrade after to the 7d or go with the 7d and learn how to shoot with it??

PS: I have the money for both thats not a problem

Jul 20 2010 7:04AM
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gabfreeski
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Thanks and +K for your help!
Jul 20 2010 7:09AM
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Static
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Il n’y a rien de plus sexy, qu’un facial crémeux sur une nana fraichement baisée.
Jul 20 2010 7:47AM
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Bukkakeskitrip
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well you've gotta ask yourself what you'll be using it for to decide which camera is right for you. if you are going to be using it for video, they are both pretty on par (taking into account the ISO settings you will be likely to use). so i would go for the t2i and spend the extra $800 or so on lenses etc. if you are going to be using it for photographic purposes aswell, then the 7d is superior. you just have to decide whether its $800 better than the t2i.

also, if you are going to be shooting edits and such, the 7d should be your choice. longer battery life, stronger body, etc etc

and for your other question.... if money is honestly not a big deal, then it wouldnt hurt to get the t2i and upgrade once you've got the hang of it. but it also wouldnt hurt to get thrown in the deep end. i would personally get the t2i at this stage.
Jul 20 2010 7:55AM
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Bukkakeskitrip
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im not too good with french, but i think i get the drift. and i must agree with you there
Jul 20 2010 7:58AM
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miroz
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Hit the nail on the head.

For the record, I think there are a bagillion threads on this already.

If you've got the money for both, might as well get the best that you can get for your money, right? Both cameras are similar when it comes to the image aspect of their video, but the 7d has a few perks to it over the T2i.

I guess it depends on how committed you are, too - if you're willing to drop 2k+ on camera equipment at this point, then go for the 7d. If that sounds a little outrageous for what you're looking to do, stick with the T2i; the video it produces is pretty much the same, anyway.

I don't think anyone here can tell you what to get. Its up to you to assess your situation - both your financial situation and what exactly you want in video/where you're at right now - and make that decision yourself (maybe with some guidance, of course) ;)

Good luck homie.
Jul 20 2010 9:43AM
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[~_~]
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Buy a t2i...you won't need the extra features of a 7D if you're just learning. Plus, by the time you're ready to upgrade, the 7D will be outdated anyway.
Jul 20 2010 6:44PM
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joey.
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Do what I did and buy the t2i and get some baller lenses and other equipment. Most of the reasons have already been stated. Sure, the 7D has some weatherproofing but would you really be willing to take your 2G investment out into dumping snow or pouring rain? Sure, i've spent enough on the t2i's accesories to buy a 7D but I'm glad i havent. I bought a great lens, $250 tripod and a couple of other things. The t2i also isnt too shabby on photos, 18MP isnt exactly shitty. To me, the only way the 7D would be worth the extra money is if it had a full frame sensor, which it doesnt. This basically means that if you were buying a DSLR for photos you probably wouldn't be getting a 7D, you'd be getting a 5DmkII.

I have to go but you get the point.
Jul 20 2010 11:08PM
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MANDER
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7D if you have the money. If I went with the t2i instead of my 7D, it would have been broken within the first week. I shot my friend biking in the hardest rain I have ever experienced, and it was fine. The kelvin temperature WB and smaller iso stops are nice too.
Jul 20 2010 11:44PM
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Coalescent
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Weatherproofing doesn't matter on the 7D in my opinion.  If you have the weather proofed lenses, then yes, but for the majority of people, having a weatherproofed body with regular lenses doesn't do anything.
Jul 21 2010 11:24AM
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JStrathern
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Yeah I'd probably go with the t2i, but still that's a pretty complicated camera if you've never used dslr's, you're jumping in pretty deep. But, it's a nasty camera, and like others said the features of the 7d aren't worth the extra $800 for the type of stuff you'd be doing.
Jul 21 2010 11:56AM
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gabfreeski
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Thanks everyone

I finally bought a t2i with the kit lens

Jul 23 2010 4:51PM
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Melvs
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I was going to tell you to do exactly that.  You don't need a 7d.  Video wise they're pretty much identical.  I spent all winter shooting with T2i and it's all you need, trust me.  Until you upgrade to something like the mark2 5d you aren't gonna get much better video performance.  And since you're not a pro photog, a T2i is plenty enough quality for you.

I recommend making (or buying, but they're kinda expensive) a lens hood if you plan to shoot video... in fact don't even bother with video on snow without one.  I made mine outta a small PVC pipe and a cut down electrical outlet and epoxy... works amazingly well, the only thing I don't have that the pro ones do is a loupe that zooms in on the video.  You just gotta use the zoom button on the top right to get focus dialed before you shoot, whereas you can do it more in real time with the pro loupe.

Good decision.  Hit me up if you have questions on shooting with it.
Jul 23 2010 7:39PM
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Rolfe
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could you post a picture of your lens hood please
Jul 23 2010 8:26PM
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gabfreeski
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Thanks a lot
I hope I will recieve it soon
Jul 23 2010 11:26PM
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Melvs
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Notice the small piece of metal covered in duct tape, that makes it stable and not slide over and hit buttons (this happened a lot before I added it).  The cord wraps in front of the flash and holds it on, that took some adjusting to get just right and tight.


In short, cut the electrical box in half, sized it down a tiny bit to fit nicely, cut a piece out of both halves for the PCV to fit over and epoxied the PCV and two halves together.  Colored the inside black with a sharpie, found a piece of metal and some nice string to hold it on the T2i very snugly (does fall off if you hit bumps, but not very often, and you don't need it for follow cams really).  Cut a koozie down a little so it feels nice on the face and no light gets in (like on a real camera) after a few days and that was a HUGE improvement.  The PVC is a little short, so your eye has trouble focusing on the LCD when you press it against your face, but with the koozie that distance it pretty much right where you want it to be, and you can move the koozie closer and further away as needed.  Stickers courtesy of Nicky B from Porters of Tahoe.

Only tool I had was a knife and scissors.

Here's the pro one I've seen, it was very nice...
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http://hoodmanusa.com/products.asp?dept=1017
Jul 23 2010 11:35PM
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miroz
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I think what you meant to say you had was an LCD viewfinder, not a lens hood.
Jul 23 2010 11:58PM
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Rolfe
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thanks not what i thought it was but i might make that +k
Jul 24 2010 2:01AM
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1337
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just buy a professional one. They have magnifiers in them that make it so your eye doesn't strain itself and you can more accurately adjust focus.
Jul 24 2010 2:09AM
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Melvs
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I paid $6 and spent an hour making it.  It works damn well.  you can press a single button and zoom in on the LCD and navigate around the full picture super easily to dial in focus, having tried a 'pro' one, this method works just as well... takes a few seconds though.  not everyone can just shell out that kinda money on little accessories...
Jul 24 2010 2:32AM
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Melvs
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LCD hood is what I've always heard them called, but ya, it's not a lens hood.
Jul 24 2010 2:34AM
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1337
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yes, they are hoods, or loupes
Jul 24 2010 3:01AM
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Mooserz
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giggle
Jul 24 2010 10:01AM
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