Going from K-7 to Canon 7D

prodigy21 · 10-01-2010, 10:51 AM

Guys ive lurked around these forums for a long time and have been shooting with a K-7. I recently was able to use my friends 7D and i loved the AF system in there. He told me i could trade in an old broken canon P&S i had for refurbished 7D from canon for around 1200. Im really thinking of going the route. Canon lens's is something ive looked at and think this would be a good move. Thoughts?

gnaztee · 10-01-2010, 10:55 AM

Life is short, do what makes you happy!

RawheaD · 10-01-2010, 11:07 AM

Yup. If you liked the AF of the 7D, you should just go. Even with the improved AF of K-5, I don't see Pentax AF ever catching up with Canon AF. You should know, however, that the 7D won't suddenly make you a better photographer, or, even give you a in herently better/different picture.

JohnBee · 10-01-2010, 11:09 AM

I say, go for it!
You only live once you know...

Steelski · 10-01-2010, 11:12 AM

If you are happy with the ergonomics of the camera, weight and balance then it is not a bad move.
Out of interest, what do you shoot normally.

prodigy21 · 10-01-2010, 11:23 AM

Thanks guys for the feedback. I shot mostly sports and my little cousins who never stay still. I see that system really aiding in that.

northcoastgreg · 10-01-2010, 11:27 AM

If the superior AF on the Canon will improve your photography and you can afford the Canon glass you'll need, there's no reason not to switch. You'll tend to pay more for comparable glass on Canon and you'll lose in body SR, but if you need the AF that may be a small price to pay.

aleonx3 · 10-01-2010, 11:32 AM

If AF speed and bigger camera is your preference, I agree that this is a good time to own a 7D (very attractive price), which I believe will meet your needs. The trend is going to smaller form factor camera, the 60D and D7000 is a good testimony of that. Do what you feel it is right for you and happy shooting.

prodigy21 · 10-01-2010, 11:34 AM

Thanks everyone for your opinions! Makes me feel better about the move. Ill be handing the k-7 to my father. He will love to get an upgrade over his point and shoot.

Abstract · 10-01-2010, 11:51 AM

I sorta love this forum, its not full of fanboys like most I have been to(Several Nikon and Canon Ones). New here for $1,299.00 with free shipping and no tax I think. EOS-7D 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3-inch LCD (Body Only) at Central Digital. I don't know how great that site is but reselleratings seemed ok when I looked em up.

But yeah if you like how it shots and it feels great to you, go for it, happy picture taking :-D.

brofkand · 10-01-2010, 12:17 PM

That's an imported camera, meaning it will have no warranty Abstract. I'm not sure I would risk it for $200; the difference in price compared to a new one at Adorama.

Abstract · 10-01-2010, 12:21 PM

Originally posted by brofkand

That's an imported camera, meaning it will have no warranty Abstract. I'm not sure I would risk it for $200; the difference in price compared to a new one at Adorama.

You might be right, I guess I have had luck before at so so places, got my D40 at abes of maine which at the time was being teared to hell for bad customer service. But yeah Adorama is a great store, I prefer it over any other actually.

Didn't notice the imported thing, sorry about that.

**Michaelina2** · 10-01-2010, 12:36 PM

Originally posted by prodigy21

...Ill be handing the k-7 to my father...

Really...? If so, your dad is one lucky fellow! Should not take him long to discover that he's scored big time! WOW!!

Hope you will pass along a link to this forum so he can gloat and share his joy with the rest of us.

Cheers...

buttons · 10-01-2010, 01:22 PM

I would love to stick with pentax, but unless the K5 is just amazing im probably going to a 7d next. I dont expect this to be anytime soon though...

BethC · 10-01-2010, 01:25 PM

Originally posted by Michaelina2

If so, your dad is one lucky fellow! Should not take him long to discover that he's scored big time! WOW!!

I agree! Lucky guy!!!

10-01-2010, 10:51 AM	#1
prodigy21 New Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 4	Going from K-7 to Canon 7D Guys ive lurked around these forums for a long time and have been shooting with a K-7. I recently was able to use my friends 7D and i loved the AF system in there. He told me i could trade in an old broken canon P&S i had for refurbished 7D from canon for around 1200. Im really thinking of going the route. Canon lens's is something ive looked at and think this would be a good move. Thoughts?

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10-01-2010, 10:55 AM	#2
gnaztee Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 772	Life is short, do what makes you happy!

10-01-2010, 11:07 AM	#3
RawheaD Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: MA, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 831	Yup. If you liked the AF of the 7D, you should just go. Even with the improved AF of K-5, I don't see Pentax AF ever catching up with Canon AF. You should know, however, that the 7D won't suddenly make you a better photographer, or, even give you a in herently better/different picture.

10-01-2010, 11:09 AM	#4
JohnBee Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newrfoundland Photos: Albums Posts: 4,667	I say, go for it! You only live once you know...

10-01-2010, 11:12 AM	#5
Steelski Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Varna Posts: 470	If you are happy with the ergonomics of the camera, weight and balance then it is not a bad move. Out of interest, what do you shoot normally.

10-01-2010, 11:23 AM	#6
prodigy21 New Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 4 Original Poster	Thanks guys for the feedback. I shot mostly sports and my little cousins who never stay still. I see that system really aiding in that.

10-01-2010, 11:27 AM	#7
northcoastgreg Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,174	If the superior AF on the Canon will improve your photography and you can afford the Canon glass you'll need, there's no reason not to switch. You'll tend to pay more for comparable glass on Canon and you'll lose in body SR, but if you need the AF that may be a small price to pay.

10-01-2010, 11:32 AM	#8
aleonx3 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brampton, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,996	If AF speed and bigger camera is your preference, I agree that this is a good time to own a 7D (very attractive price), which I believe will meet your needs. The trend is going to smaller form factor camera, the 60D and D7000 is a good testimony of that. Do what you feel it is right for you and happy shooting.

10-01-2010, 11:34 AM	#9
prodigy21 New Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 4 Original Poster	Thanks everyone for your opinions! Makes me feel better about the move. Ill be handing the k-7 to my father. He will love to get an upgrade over his point and shoot.

10-01-2010, 11:51 AM	#10
Abstract Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: New York Photos: Gallery Posts: 388	I sorta love this forum, its not full of fanboys like most I have been to(Several Nikon and Canon Ones). New here for $1,299.00 with free shipping and no tax I think. EOS-7D 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3-inch LCD (Body Only) at Central Digital. I don't know how great that site is but reselleratings seemed ok when I looked em up. But yeah if you like how it shots and it feels great to you, go for it, happy picture taking :-D.

10-01-2010, 12:17 PM	#11
brofkand Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 836	That's an imported camera, meaning it will have no warranty Abstract. I'm not sure I would risk it for $200; the difference in price compared to a new one at Adorama.

10-01-2010, 12:21 PM	#12
Abstract Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: New York Photos: Gallery Posts: 388	Originally posted by brofkand That's an imported camera, meaning it will have no warranty Abstract. I'm not sure I would risk it for $200; the difference in price compared to a new one at Adorama. You might be right, I guess I have had luck before at so so places, got my D40 at abes of maine which at the time was being teared to hell for bad customer service. But yeah Adorama is a great store, I prefer it over any other actually. Didn't notice the imported thing, sorry about that.

10-01-2010, 12:36 PM	#13
Michaelina2 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SE Michigan USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,302	Originally posted by prodigy21 ...Ill be handing the k-7 to my father... Really...? If so, your dad is one lucky fellow! Should not take him long to discover that he's scored big time! WOW!! Hope you will pass along a link to this forum so he can gloat and share his joy with the rest of us. Cheers...

10-01-2010, 01:22 PM	#14
buttons Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Grand Rapids Photos: Albums Posts: 193	I would love to stick with pentax, but unless the K5 is just amazing im probably going to a 7d next. I dont expect this to be anytime soon though...

10-01-2010, 01:25 PM	#15
BethC Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pennsylvannia Photos: Albums Posts: 377	Originally posted by Michaelina2 If so, your dad is one lucky fellow! Should not take him long to discover that he's scored big time! WOW!! I agree! Lucky guy!!!