[Jowithadash]

Was deciding between Canon 7d and Nikon d7000. I think the dual card slot has won me over.
Thoughts?

[shuttertalk]

Hi Jo, hope you don't mind but I split your post into a new topic to make it more visible to solicit feedback from other users. Welcome to Shuttertalk by the way!

[Jowithadash]

No probs and thanks!

[matthew]

They're both excellent cameras; I suspect that the difference in price and handling (both of which are personal considerations) will be more significant than any differences in the finished photos. Deciding between them is a good problem to have, because it's really hard to go wrong.

[shuttertalk]

Just like to echo what Matthew said - both are very able performers and roughly equivalent as well in terms of where they sit in their respective product hierarchies. So much so it could have the potential to turn into a Nikon vs Canon debate.

On paper, the D7000 supposedly has slightly better IQ, lower noise at high ISOs, better dynamic range but in practice the difference will probably be very marginal. One thing I think the D7000 is able to do better is focus while taking video - with the 7D, once you start the movie capture you have to resort to manual focus.

Regarding Canon vs Nikon - Canon are generally more affordable vs the Nikon equivalents.

[matthew]

Jo, I suppose the other important question is whether there are any particular lenses that might suit you better from one system or another. I've actually bought three different camera systems specifically for one or two lenses that can only be had for that mount, and in each case it has worked out rather well.

... it could have the potential to turn into a Nikon vs Canon debate.

I don't think we've ever actually had one of those here. Interesting.

[lcburns]

Nikon if you do lots of low light stuffs. Nikon is better with low noise at higher ISO.

Canon if you plan on enlarging photos. They usually have more MP and that delicious L glass.

[shuttertalk]

Yes, perhaps we do need a Nikon vs Canon thread!

Welcome ICburns, thanks for your input.

[Toad]

...So much so it could have the potential to turn into a Nikon vs Canon debate.

Not really a debate unless you don't own any equipment. If you do, just go with the line that you own lenses for...

[shuttertalk]

Not really a debate unless you don't own any equipment. If you do, just go with the line that you own lenses for...

Oh you, stop being so level headed... how else are we going to get some fun heated arguments?