The new toy has arrived

[14-7]

Well after a bit of deliberation, although not too much, the new toy was ordered and has subsequently arrived.

A lovely Canon 7D with 15-85mm lens!

Over the years I've only had Canons and progressed from a 3000v to a 300D to a 400D it seemed a logical step as most accessories I have only fit the Canons.

What a difference in handling compared to the 400D the 7D is. Much comfier to hold and although the menus are a bit more in depth everything is where it should be and it hasn't taken long to adjust.

And now for the obligatory pics.



The size difference was quite a shock when I sat it next to its smaller brother.



The kit was ordered from Park Cameras and a big thanks to them. Quick delivery with only one issue which they have been emailed about but apart from that a top service.

[LivinLaVidaLotus]

Nice, congrats just swapped my 7D for a replacement as there was unshiftable crud on the focus screen, all sorted now though and a nice upgrade from 300D. Need to get out and play, just treated it to some ne wglass as well, 100mm F2.8 Macro

Edited by LivinLaVidaLotus on Monday 4th January 14:43

[M-J-B]

Good choice!

I have the 50D which I love and it pretty much ticks all the boxes currently, so the 7D should be better I'm sure.

Look forward to the first shots being posted.

[Zod]

Park Cameras are very good. They saved a fortune for me last month (or rather for Hiscox) when my 5D Mk II, three lenses and a flash were taken in a burglary in Italy.

[arej]

What is the 15-85mm like? Seems like a really useful range and a generally good lens.

[RobDickinson]

14-7 said:

What a difference in handling compared to the 400D the 7D is.

Isnt it! I had a 350D but had used a 40D and 5D a lot, 7D is another level, very easy to quickly change just about anything, love the quick menu too, and the ability to setuop the autofocus system is astounding (4 or 5 modes at a touch of a button) still getting to grips with it.

[covboy]

Zod said:

Park Cameras are very good.

+1

[M-J-B]

covboy said:

Zod said:

Park Cameras are very good.

+1

They're reasonably local to me and have opened a new shop in the last year which is always worth a visit.

I bought a 50mm 1.8 but was unsure if I wanted to have the 1.4..... Not a problem the boss said, have a go with it at FOS and if you don't like it or would like to buy the 1.4 simply bring it back.

You just can't buy good service!