Sean


Thanks for the perspective. The local store in town will not rent equipment, there a store in one of the suburbs of the city that claim they rent cameras. About a 30 mile drive but I may call them up and make the trip.


Daniel


I do not think the ISO and Noise will be an issue. I know the 5D Mark II would be superior, in those areas I do do not think it will matter that much. Even with the 5D when it starts getting dark and the ISO goes up, the images are not the quality I am looking for. The contrast difference you talked about may, I would be interested in seeing the difference.


Bob


You are right about the auto focus being superior on the 7D, this is a plus. The frame rate would be as well, as the 5D Mark II is <4. The 5D autofocus is superior to the 50D however, even though it may be the same system, the 50D has a lot more missed pictures than the 5D does. Don't ask me why, I just know this by experience.


I guess when it comes down to it, its like Sean pointed out. "see if the 7Ds files live up to your (my) expectations"


It seems a lot of people think the 7D is the way to go for wildlife.





Thanks for responding guys.


Rick