Unclear on 7D/T2i

Chamber005

Chamber005

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I'm trying to understand the point of the T2i. Is it better or worse (spec-wise) than the 7D? Everyone here seems to be talking about these two cameras as if they're interchangeable yet the 7D costs $500 more.

Why did Canon come out with the T2i if it's every bit as good as a more expensive camera they just released? Or is the 7D in fact $500 better than the T2i?

(and, for the purposes of these boards, I guess I'd be referring specifically to video. Is the video out of a 7D $500 better than the video out of a T2i?)
 
Chamber005 said:
(and, for the purposes of these boards, I guess I'd be referring specifically to video. Is the video out of a 7D $500 better than the video out of a T2i?)
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That's debatable. But from what we've been seeing there is not much difference. From some comparisons I've seen the 7D has an ever so slight adavantage in low light footage. But that's negligable.

The $500 difference is more on their photo taking abilities. The 7D is better there...plus other minor advantages (like the 1/3 increments in ISO on 7D vs the 1 step in the T2 and 8fps burst on 7D vs 3.5?? on the T2 for stills etc). The build of the 7D is much better also...etc. So...for photography...the $500 would be worth it. For strictly shooting movies...you'd probably be better off with a T2.

Persoanlly...I have not seen anything from the T2 that wowed me yet. I'm sure its coming though (just like we had to wait for 7D/GH-1 videos to convince us to buy).
 
Most of the differences between the two cams are on the photo side. The only two things that I can think of that marks a difference for us is being able to dial in the Kelvin color temperature for white balance and more iso stops and a more weather proofed magnesium alloy body so I guess that's three.

All things being equal though? The two cams are pretty much identical in video quality. You'd have to bust out the charts to see a difference. Go with the t2i unless you want to shoot stills professionally. Even then, the Rebel would be okay for that too.

Chris W
 
Chris Watson said:
Most of the differences between the two cams are on the photo side. The only two things that I can think of that marks a difference for us is being able to dial in the Kelvin color temperature for white balance and more iso stops and a more weather proofed magnesium alloy body so I guess that's three.

All things being equal though? The two cams are pretty much identical in video quality. You'd have to bust out the charts to see a difference. Go with the t2i unless you want to shoot stills professionally. Even then, the Rebel would be okay for that too.

Chris W
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Coolio.

Still seems crazy that Canon would (essentially) shoot themselves in the foot like that. But I guess it just goes to show that so much about these cameras is NOT about the video as far as the typical DSLR buyer goes.
 
For some time, Canon's still camera line has had cameras at different price points with the same sensor. One big difference between them has been durability--the higher priced camera had better built quality and was able to withstand heavy use over a longer period of time. From what I hear from the owner of a top-end still camera shop here in Baltimore, the same is true of the 7D vs. the T2i.
 
What ian said. Its getting really really annoying and repetitive people tend to just look at the video side.
 
The price difference is $900, not $500. I don't know where you got your numbers. The T2i is less than half the price.

What's the point? Why ask such a question? The T2i serves a completely different market segment. The 7D is a prosumer camera. The T2i is an entry-level DSLR for families. Think of it as an HV40 for the photo world. You might as well as ask what the point of the 5D Mark II was, since it has the same sensor as the 1Ds Mark III, does almost everything that the 1D does, plus HD video, and is smaller and cheaper. The point of the 5D is to have an entry-level full-frame camera in the line-up. The original 5D was the cheapest full-frame camera on the market.
 
dcloud said:
What ian said. Its getting really really annoying and repetitive people tend to just look at the video side.
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Well, this is a video forum, what did you expect?:happy:

Anyways, a friend of mine just bought a 5D, he shoots stills too, but bought it for video use.
Why did he choose the 5D?
Because it was build like a tank.
Honestly, I sometimes wonder, if under certain circumstances a really long and heavy lens could break the t2s mount...
 
And the 7D allows for HD monitoring. The T2i switches back to SD leaving you blind for a few seconds after you press the record-button.
 
No offense meant, the small size is an asset in a lot of situations. I just like the larger grip and sealing of the 7D. In comparison the T2i feels like it could break if you're not careful.
 
Ahh none taken Isaac, just hackin on ya.

When I moved from the GH1 to the 7D I remember being surprised at how large it was. It felt bulky but I soon got used to it. The reverse happened with my t2i.

BTW (to all) the t2i takes a 24-105/4L fine, same with the 17-55/2.8 both of which I've had on mine with no lens support. Not tried the much heavier 24-70/2.8 but I would guess that that would be about its limit for mount strength.
 
I was wondering, how is the auto-focus on the T2i? Any better than the 7D? Is it also a lens related issue?
 
FixMix said:
I was wondering, how is the auto-focus on the T2i? Any better than the 7D? Is it also a lens related issue?
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Autofocus speed and accuracy are determined by the lens, unless you mean the contrast-detection AF in live view. The 7D has more AF capability in terms of features.
 
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