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myLot reputation of 97/100. nykel88 (520)   ranked 393 out of 2,278 in photography 2 years ago

Can anyone tell me which of this is best to invest? I have seen many comparison reviews about this 2 powerful Canon cameras but I'm confuse which one should I get. The 7D boasts 18 megapixel, 8.5 frame rate/sec, and is HD ready but its much costly and bulkier while 550D has same specs in 7D and the only difference is 3.7 frames rate/sec and its much fair in price.

Has anyone have these DSLR cameras? If so how is one really differ to one another in terms in lighting, still, sharpness and etc. you know what I mean.. Some people also state that the 550D is a baby version of 7D.

 

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1. myLot reputation of 99/100. derek_a (8574)   ranked 115 out of 2,278 in photography   2 years ago

I have tried many digital cameras, but I got to admit that I have found Canon to be the best. I don't know a lot of the technical details, but I've had two Canon's and the colors are so close to the original that I can see with my eye. The one I use right now is a few years old, but still going well. It's an IXUS 851S, compact, 10 Magpixels with great battery life. happy_Derek


myLot reputation of 97/100. nykel88 (520)   ranked 393 out of 2,278 in photography  2 years ago

Oh Ixus its a nice compact camera. I've heard over my friends that has good picture quality and most likely to compete other compact cameras. ^^

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2. myLot reputation of 47/100. zurijak (320)   ranked 876 out of 2,278 in photography   2 years ago

The difference really comes down to how much you're willing to spend and whether or not you plan on upgrading later. The 7D is hot stuff but it's a professional camera. The tools, menus etc all speak the language that a professional would understand (assuming that they worked their way up). Whereas the 550d is more in the prosumer range of cameras. Both are advanced in their own ways but in the end when you pay for more you get more for your buck.

Canon has always been good in terms of delivering cameras that take great pics with respect to lighting, quality pictures and all that jazz. I saw a review that did say the 550d is a baby version of 7d and rightly so. Big mama 7d does it big!


myLot reputation of 97/100. nykel88 (520)   ranked 393 out of 2,278 in photography  2 years ago

Well I'm think I have a final decision for it. I want to buy the 550D.. The reason is that its versatile than the 7D. 7D is very heavy but got strong alloy. I saw the difference in price of both cams but 550d price is almost 50% off 7Ds price. So far both of them are using Digic 4 system. That is good at least. ^^

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3. myLot reputation of 95/100. Hatley (48795)   ranked 373 out of 2,278 in photography   2 years ago

nykel I would go with the one you can afford and that you really want the most,also I think it depends on whether you are an accomplished photographer or a beginner too. I say go with your heart as you will be sorry you did not get the one you really want the most. good luck.thumbupcheeringhugs


myLot reputation of 97/100. nykel88 (520)   ranked 393 out of 2,278 in photography  2 years ago

Well I have experience and yes I'm going to the cheaper one or rather the affordable one. I'm thinking why blowout so much bucks if both are in good quality.. and only a minimal slight change on features. ^^

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4. myLot reputation of 100/100. dorannmwin (17646)   ranked 133 out of 2,278 in photography   2 years ago

If I was the one that was making this choice, then there would really be no question in my mind. I would go with the 550D. The reason that this would be the proper choice for me is the fact that I like to save money where saving money is possible. Besides that, I don't take a lot of high action photography so I really don't have a need to have a frame rate of 8.5 per second. As far as the other abilities of the cameras, I've found that all of the Canon DSLRs are about the same when it comes to these.


myLot reputation of 97/100. nykel88 (520)   ranked 393 out of 2,278 in photography  2 years ago

Yeah I'm going for the 550D. I'm just wondering why did canon do this? They are going to compete their own products.. I just don't understand.. They should really make some few adjustment if the prices is worth it. 550D is just slightly have a disadvantage and plus the body is just plastic.. that's it.

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