What do you guys think of the Canon EOS 7D? I was thinking of picking one up as my first DSLR. People seem to complain that it's not "full frame." Is that going to make a huge diff? Surely it's a lot better than a cheapo Digital Rebel?
I was thinking of selling my newish 40D for a 7D.
I did some research and looked at alot of 40D pictures vs. 7D pictures, and like Igoy has said, they are exactly the same. The 7D just has a higher pixel count.
But if you know what you are doing, and have a decent enough lens, then a cheapo Rebel or 40D/50D will be the better buy until you become profiecent enough with that and then upgrade in a few years.
The inclusion of the 1080i video is a neat option, but remember, a DSLR is a CAMERA, not a camcorder. Everyone seems to forget this.
The newer XSi is a great camera that has a high pixle count and lots of options and I think full frame.
I love my 40D. I've almost had it for 9 months and I'm still learning it. I do need to get some new lenses, but the quality is amazing.
Unless you're going to be printing posters or wall sized pictures, I'd go with a smaller, cheaper camera.
Who knows, buying a 7D may not be your cup of tea and you might get bored of it after awhile. For this reason, and the ones I've stated, I'd go with a Rebel or similar camera.
but stick with Canon.