60D vs. 7D

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Sorry if there was already a post about this, but contemplating between a 60D vs a 7D for video. Looking for Pros and Cons.
Thanks in advance-
 
Pros for 60D over 7D:

Swivel LCD
Doesn't overheat (I've overheated a 7D plenty of times and have never overheated my 60D).
Same video quality
Same set of intermediate ISOs
Uses SD card (if you prefer, which I do)
Same batteries as 7D, 5D
Magic Lantern works great on it

Cons for 60D vs 7D:

Intervolometer connection is different (I solved this with an adapter and purchased the standard Canon intervolometer)
Body is slightly less impressive (if size matters)
Uses SD card (if you prefer CF card)
Not weather sealed (a non-issue in my opinion)
Stills quality is slightly less and you cannot take as may frames per second in continuous shooting mode as you can with the 7D
HDMI out on the 7D for monitoring is far superior (60D is akin to the 5D Mark II, T2i, T3i, ect.)

In my opinion, if you are primarily purchasing a Canon for video shooting, I would pick the 60D every single time, unless the price of the 5D Mark III was not outside of your budget, then I would say get the 5D3.
 
the magic lantern point will soon be non existent since they've finally cracked it. the firmware should be released soon for the 7d
 
60D my preference

60D my preference

If you shoot a lot handheld, the swivel screen on 60D is a major lifesaver. I'd pick it majority of the time. The weather sealing of 7d with the right lens can be great for extreme conditions.
 
I'm starting to wonder what people's definition of handheld is. Is it hand holding the camera where you need a flip out lcd? I shoot handheld all the time and my definition is having the camera on a properly counter balanced rig with an EVF to your eye (or monitor). Low angle shots I can see the LCD being very effective though. other than that...not so much, due to the size (focus can be off and you dont even know it). The weather sealing on the 7d definitely helped me on a documentary i was shooting and it started to rain. However I rented an L zoom lens. So yes you def need the proper lens for that to be effective.
 
Ha, ha... good point, with the whole rig, I guess it doesn't make much of a difference. But I guess by handheld, I literally mean camera in hand with nothing else.
 
how boring...
there are the same, exept -
build quality
hd monitoring
lcd
&
some other ****
60d is great
 
I had this problem a while ago but I went with the 60D. A lot depends how you intend to use it. I've covered events with other DSLR shooters and they were using 5D's and 550D's, they struggled a bit in comparison to me because they'd have to either shoot blind or get into awkward positions to see their screens, often some of them would play it safe and keep stood up with their screens close up to their faces. We were students we couldn't afford lcd monitors. I found it easy to get a variety of extremely low and high angle shots by manuevering my shoulder rig and still be able to see what I was doing. Like i said a lot depends how you intend to use it and your budget. If your like me and your on a slim budget I definitely rate this camera if you have to work fast because it offers you flexibility so you don't have to sacrifice quality or get neck cramp if you cant see what your doing. The cameras arent too different in terms of what they do video wise you could use the spare cash towards a lens ;)
 
One thing I always point out to someone asking this question:

The 7D was used for parts of Black Swan. And for Like Crazy. The 60D wasn't. Same image? Sure. Same prestige? Nuh-uh. Having "7D" printed on your camera is worth something when trying to break in to the low budget film world. But if you're just shooting your own things with no eye towards freelance, that's a different story.
 
One thing that always confuses me - lenses.

I have the 5DM2. I want to purchase a 2nd Canon camera. All my 5DM2 glass will work with a 60D, right?
 
Nevermind. Found out that they both have the EF mount. Thank you Google.

What about filming in low light - how do the 60D & 7D compare?
 
Finster said:
Nevermind. Found out that they both have the EF mount. Thank you Google.

What about filming in low light - how do the 60D & 7D compare?
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Same sensor, so you won't notice any difference at all, AFAIK. Although if you have a 5Dmk2, I don't know if I'd go with an APS-C since you'll have a harder time matching up your images.
 
MikeFunktastic said:
Same sensor, so you won't notice any difference at all, AFAIK. Although if you have a 5Dmk2, I don't know if I'd go with an APS-C since you'll have a harder time matching up your images.
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Really??? At one time I had the 5DM2 and the 7D. I don't remember the 7D being all that different from the 5DM2, image-wise.
 
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