Quote Originally Posted by peety3


In my opinion, if you aren't getting paid for your work, the 7D is clearly the better camera. If you are getting paid, and you don't need ultra-wide, you might be able to justify the 1D4 after you have all of the glass you need. (7D and 10-22 is a fantastic wide kit for about $2500. To get almost as wide with 1D4, you'd need the 14/2.8, driving the combo up to about $7200.) It is on my wishlist, but after six lenses and at a point where I feel a second fully-rugged body is worthwhile.



I rely on a 5DII and 7D solely for my livelihood these days and I feel really confident going into a shoot with my gear. For $4200 you can have 2 bodies, one being FF which in my opinion is a huge benefit.


Not to take away from 1DmkIV but the 7D is a super camera especially at $1700.