Quote Originally Posted by neuroanatomist
However, I think you certainly raised a few eyebrows by purchasing your first dSLR body in December and selling it to purchase a new body less than two months later. I think there's a difference between adding to your kit and replacing parts of it soon after purchase (kit lenses are an exception, but for that reason I recommend buying body-only). You have us wondering if, after the 7D now you'll be onto a 5D MkII in April and a 1Ds MkIII by summer (or the 1Ds MkIV if that comes out first).
The T1i was purchased in Sept. not December when I didn't know a thing about cameras or photography and it was in my price range at the time. Now thatI have the $$$ available and I have had 4 months of using it and doing a great deal of reading and trying out other cameras, I know it was the wrong camera, right price. In all honesty, there are a few things that were improved with the T2i that were wrong (for me) on the T1iand the price allows me to still purchase another lens. Plus, although I have come quite a ways from not even knowing what ISO and apeture was 4 months ago, I realize I am not ready for all the 7D has to offer but would rather learn from using it than a Rebel but don't want to overwhelm myself at the same time. I am also hesitant on the 7D because there are as many bad reviews as there are good. Sounds like some are having issues with it.

If I purchase the 7D, I will own it for a number of years to come. The ones you mention above are out of my price range and I would much rather buy a good lens instead.

In my opinion, you have to be happy with the body you're holding or it ruins the entire experience! [:P]

Denise


P.S. i do think I will get the 17-55 once I get the camera issue squared away.