I have bought a 7D after having a go with one at the weekend. The focus tracking was excellent and was very light and easy to use for bird shots. I already own a 500 f4 IS l lens and a 70-200 f2.8 IS l and th 1 x 4 mk2 converter. So im ok at 200mm, put the 200 on the 7D for 320mm, add the converter to get 450mm f4 (manual focus) put the 500 on the 1DS for 500mm, add the 1x4 for 700mm put the 500 on the 7d for 800mm then add the converter for 1120 mm f5.6. So im well covered. Maybe a 300 f2.8 would be great but i dont have the cash yet. I own a 180mm f3.5 for macro and its the best, al be it slowest focusing, lens Canon make. Its even better than my 500!


The only thing about the 7D that maybe was against it was high ISO noise but i balanced that with prety good weather sealing and the crop factor. Only downside was it doesnt handle anything like a pro body and felt like a toy. Its not as well bult either but its as good as a 5D. Decided that as i own the 1DS outright and love it ill keep it. It will be used for landscapes, portraits etc and anything close up. 7D for sports and wildlife. Must admit i was very very ipressed at the 7D's ability to track birds in flight.


Thanks for the advice.





Mick