Canon EOS 5D Mark II vs Canon EOS 7D
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Pro DSLR
$999 - $1,499 body only
$1,330 - $1,899 with 24-105mm lens
![]() | Has a GPS |
![]() | Higher resolution screen |
![]() | Much slower max shutter speed |
Pro DSLR
$2,300 body only
$2,844 with 50mm lens
![]() | Significantly larger screen |
![]() | Many more focus points |
![]() | Slightly larger |
Pro DSLR
$1,877 with 18-135mm lens
![]() | Shoots much faster |
![]() | Has a touch screen |
![]() | Significantly smaller viewfinder |
Pro DSLR
$1,877 with 18-135mm lens
![]() | Has a touch screen |
![]() | Has a flip-out screen |
![]() | Shoots slower |
Pro DSLR
$999 - $1,499 body only
$1,330 - $1,899 with 24-105mm lens
![]() | Larger viewfinder |
![]() | Higher true resolution |
![]() | Shoots much slower |
Pro DSLR
$949 - $1,399 body only
$1,275 - $1,799 with 18-135mm lens
![]() | Many more focus points |
![]() | Shoots significantly faster |
![]() | Shorter battery life |
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5D MK II and III are used widely for making future movie with no problem. It is always about script / skills and artistry which paramount the final cut.
I sold both now and buying a 1D series camera ;)
You dont have to worry about the sound on these if you are shooting for a feature because you should be shooting that seperately (like with an h4n zoom) like they do with the reds and film cameras.
in almost all respects, performs like the 7d... If you are upgrading... spend the dosh, get the 5d... the bigger sensor, lower contrast ratio (due to the larger sensor) and video capabilities are amazing
5D:High performance with 3.9 fps continuous shooting, new shutter with a durability of 150,000 cycles and improved weather-resistant body.
(http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/professional/products/professional_cameras/digital_slr_cameras/eos_5d_mark_ii#Features)
Seems They are *both* weather resistant but the 5D isn't dust resistant.
As for lenses: keep in mind that if you already have an investment in EF-S lenses, you cannot use them on the full frame 5d as these lenses are designed only for APS-C sensor cameras.
Anyway, I.m quite sure the 5D is a better rending camera concerning details, colors and sharpened pictures. But the 7D has got newer technology (autofocus, 2x digic-4 processor for real fast pictures series and so on...). I would advise people with my ambition (wanting to take real good pictures and make nice HD movies to buy a 7D and put the money that is over in a better zoom lens. The 7D is more than enough camera for the creative amateur!
Isn't 7D weathersealed?
The weathersealing isn't as good as 1D series, but it's quite complete
Ted Ciesielski, DP
"man w the movie camera"