Karl Taylor compares the Canon 5DMK2 vs Canon 7D.

[@bootymeat]

what i've learned about cameras after searching months for a new one is that it doesn't matter how fancy a camera is or however many megapixels it has (anything over 12 is not needed unless you're shooting for a billboard or something huge). I was hesitant to buy a 5d classic because it's not as tech savvy as the others. after seeing what i can do with full frame for portrait photography i figured above all, it's the photographer that dictates how well of a picture a camera takes.

[@scotie690]

I bought the 7d and I'm delighted with it. The built quality and speed are awesome. Glad to see the a pro like Karl has one too :)

[@mIcKeYmeme888]

Thank you so much for explaining the main points of the cameras! Also thank you for explaining it in terms where anyone even new beginners can understand. I usually stop watching the videos after a while because I get bored but I love listening to you speak cause it's educations and not a bunch of blah blah blah! Thank you!

[@michaeltozer9291]

Don,t know how to pop up the flash on the 7d or that it can trigger wireless flash, oh dear , thought you were a photographer .

[@VisualEducationStudio]

@@michaeltozer9291 What makes a photographer Michael, surely it's the work and not the gear? www.karltaylor.com

[@soulmike1]

Always a pleasure hearing your pro verdicts Karl I recentl bought a 7D I wanted to own one for ages but I didn't really get on with it I found it a bit to clever for its own good so I traded it in for a 5DMk 2 I always wanted to move up to full frame but never quite found a bargain until this one came along its in mint cond still had the protective plastic on the screens only done 14-000 shots and I love it !!! the picture quality is awesome and I would never drop back to a crop sensor model again as we are getting into weddings we are gonna get a couple of Mk 3s next year but for now im over the moon with the 5DMk 2 my advice to anyone is go full frame you wont regret it !!!

[@ferrariz5069]

Mike Lee but 7d can go 8fps and 5dmk2 can only do 4 is that a big factor because I’m also considering about which camera to buy

[@xpy1]

For frame is not all that you just get more pictures if you use a crop sensor just back up a little more

[@yusufal-kathiri3693]

Hei , can you use 7d with landscape photography?

[@mattkrull6097]

Thanks for the great overview! I am retiring my Canon 20D and decided to upgrade. The choice is what was holding me back. EBay is a great place to shop for deals. So I decided to buy both a 5D Mark II and a 7D. For under $700 USD I got a Mark II AND a 7D. Both used but in great shape! Shutter count on both was rasonably low... 5D Mk II (49K shutter count) - 7D (5700 Shutter Count) I will use the 7D with Dragonframe for stop motion animation and the 5D Mark II as my main work horse. Both cameras have live view capability and deliver great video capabilities. Both have large view screens and the beauty of it is that all of my current Canon lenses carry over to the new bodies! If anyone is looking to upgrade to a newer camera, now is the time to look at EBay, the prices on these bodies is coming down to more affordable levels.

[@adamax08]

I like your reviews. You always go straight to the point and cut out all those unimportant stuff

[@NickyAdventures]

Very informative video... I own 7D and now I'm planning to get 5D MIII

[@LOfficielThailand]

Dude , i'm loving all yr videos, big respect from Thailand !

[@RndmThtz]

The pop-up flash is handy for using as a wireless communicator to compatible flash guns. I use it for my 580exii and my Yongnuo 565ex

[@rusy7406]

You are such a tease! Really want your take on crop vs full frame. Don't make us wait too long!

[@ClairMatthews]

Brilliant video Karl..really good, honest & clear explanation! I have a 7D & love it!! I'm looking forward to seeing your next video on the crop frame sensor..

[@zipton360]

When you droped that camera my heart droped a little and i felt like it had been torn out! then when you told me that it was on foam i had to pause the video and recover! I dont think i would even drop my 7D into a billion-gizzilion feathers. Specially with an L lens! :O GREAT VIDEO!!! AMAZING!!!

[@kalebwelch5799]

Great vid, the 7D is a great camera and the cost has dropped to as low as $600. Yes there are newer cameras out there, but 7D is such a great starter camera.

[@bzzdk]

I would say even more, 7D is so much more complete, with normal New Cameras such as 700D or 600D even 60D, if your in to Wildlife or sport photography, then 7D can be greater volue, then the rest i mentioned

[@jmknbsc]

Karl, that was one of the best comparisons that I've seen. While I guess that I pretty much knew about the differences that really confirmed it for me. Now as someone else mentioned, let's get to see the 5D III & 1DX against the previous models. Myself, I'm waiting for the 7D II or equivalent so I can measure it up against the 5D III. thanks; jim

[@Baldymacky]

Nice to see them all together. My Camera and Flash didn't bounce so well on a Bar/Nightclub shoot the other week. :(

[@2011blueman]

I own both the 7D and a 5Dmii. I use the 7D for sports/fast wildlife/all action shots and the 5D for pretty much everything else. I find the 5D to have better image quality, especially as the ISO goes up. I like that the 7D and 5Dmii combo because it gets the best of the features I need, they complement each other very nicely, and serve as backup cameras to each other. All this for essentially the price of 1 5Dmiii body.

[@MnnnM1]

I love your work! :) I like that you're not such an arrogant of a photographer that says he is the best, all the time! Ceep it up!

[@4Climates]

Bloody hell Karl, I thought you lost it for a second there, dropping the 1D WITH L lens like that. Had a great laugh when you showed the trick! Thanks and I am looking forward to your next video!

[@rugbyfowler]

I love all your tuts but as I live in Laos, I can't afford to buy your DVDs. I only watch them on KZbin but it's worth watching though. Super like your personalty also, very friendly and not arrogant.

[@michaelmroz2125]

I'm a long-time user of the 7D, and I managed to pick up a 5Dmk2 for a bargain recently. I've more or less completely switched to it, but a couple of things not mentioned in the video are worth noting for anyone looking at getting either second-hand: the 5Dmk2's autofocus is noticeably slower and less accurate than the 7D's, and while Canon gave the 7D the capacity to use auto ISO in full manual mode in a firmware update, the 5DmkII got no love, so that's worth noting if you shoot that way.

[@xloveez]

could you please do a video talking about buying your first camera and what should we look for in it? Thank you

[@vincentvangogh4174]

7:00 You should have mentioned that 7D has wireless transmitter and built-in flash can trigger your Speedlites.

[@tonypmedia]

I know this was two years ago but thank you. i've been looking for a wireless/NFC option for a camera

[@gangstalawko]

this is the first time i watch ya video man u great! keep it comming!

[@skatertwig26]

Alot of people seem very pleased with either cameras from canon, but it seems the more popular choice is the 5d mark ii so I would just get one of those used or refurbished, it would save you ALOT of money

[@sonnynguyen3312]

I really like the way you explain things. Straight forward, clear and no bull. Which is why I have bought your beginner Dvds to learn on my shitty 35mm camera until I can afford a full frame.

[@seanspiteri9187]

my heart stopped as the camera titled at 6:26 =O

[@JerryRevolution]

Owner of a 7D and I love the camera. I would like to add a 5D Mark3 to my arsenal.

[@ZXAnimal]

how about - take lots of pictures adjusting the setting slightly each time and see which one you like the most?

[@3DGEM3]

Two things you missed is that the 7D pop up flash can send a signal to an external speed-light. This I like, no need for wireless transmitters if the shot isn't to complex. The other bit you missed about the 7d is its build quality.

[@donnamarie598]

Thanks for this I have now decided against the 7D and am going to go for the 5D MK II

[@Rockfuel-YT]

11:50 ... Karl Taylor, you are one crazy photographer!

[@marcandsebe]

You forgot to mention that the 7D has waterproofing like the 1D, so another bonus point.

[@Kevin-sy8uf]

Sodoes the 5d

[@xray111xxx]

Great design and build is timeless. I bought a used 7D. I want later a 5D mk.2 later. I am a Sony and Canon shooter. Glad I found your channel. Love that you are not a pixel peeper. I could care less about the gimmicks. I like the additional flexibility in the focus engine, but I won't lose too much sleep over it. I mostly got the 7D as my distance shooter taking advantage of the 1.6 crop APS-C sensor. The numbers versus what I want to do seldom come into the play. How I live with the system day to day matters much to me. I am done with the "Plastic" fantastic consumer types. Unless something on that side is compelling. So for airshows and auto racing I am looking at the 7D as my shooter. I have shot with Nikon, Canon, Panasonic, Pentax, Sony, Olympus before someone thinks I am just a Canon fanboy. I have landed on the Sony and Canon systems because of what I do on a reality basis versus the latest and greatest flavor of the week on KZbin.

[@shaktisubramanian4939]

Very informative video, thank you.

[@DaveOrtiz]

Great video and perfectly timed for the current market.

[@kookiemoose]

I love your take on "focus points". I mean I agree. But it's fun to hear it stated by a pro. nothing wrong with a little manual right?

[@Ryan4321]

Great review man. I'm getting this camera mainly for video. Should I spend the extra money and get the mark2 or just get the 7d?

[@Ricardodickie]

Should do a comparison on the 5d mk3 vs. 7d mk2.!

[@kennlw5]

I simply LOVE your reviews!!!!

[@Cluster5020]

I'm no pro and I also have 3 DSLRs. One for main shootings, one for tele+backup and the last one for time-lapse shootings.

[@nikespex]

You're very talented. Would love to see you focus your message a bit. Also, there was been lots of talking in recent videos - when are you going to do some demos again?

[@kymbo72]

i almost fell off my chair in disbelief when u deliberately dropped the camera on the floor!..........funny stuff!

[@henryqui2]

you got me on dropping-the-camera effect. i thought i drop my heart too. haha

[@1Harnish]

EXCELLENT KARL... I HAVE FOLLOWED YOUR VIDEOS AND REALLY THEY HAVE HELPED ME A LOTTT... I OWN 7D AND JUST FOR INFORMATION IT IS ALSO WEATHER PROOF JUST LIKE 1D. I HAVE USED IT IN RAIN AND REALLY ITS NICE. I DONT KNOW 5D HAS THE SAME FEATURE.. THANKS FOR THE VIDEO.. WAITING FOR NEXT PART OF VIDEO..

[@AnonymousC]

if we could get more videos about what filters to use and about exposure for poratraits and landscape that would be great

[@octavianfrincu1984]

as well...The 5D Mark ii does have video audio controlls while 7D doesn´t. A pro would choose the 5D while a semipro the 7D i guess. The cropped sensor helps when you are interested in macrophotography.

[@burlaks]

a good vid rly for those who have never had a chance to work wid those cameras. Theres one big thing tho, when 5Dmk2 is compared with 7D - one of the most important things why I choose to work with 7D on the field is focus capabilities. I mean anyone who tried to do reportage photography with 5Dmk2 and 7D will know the difference between those 2, how did they screw up so bad with 5Dmk2 focus system.But till 5Dmk3 came there has never been a better dslr for studio work and ofcorse - full frame...

[@TheLarkymarky]

Great info Karl, I'm looking forward to part 2. Full frame vs crop; should be very interesting. But is it the glass thats more important than the sensor/camera?? This makes my head spin :-)

[@marouanesentissi]

Me I do not have a Canon 5D Mark II or Mark III, but as you are a proffessionnel photographer, you have lots of contacts and you can find it and do a review of it. So I hope you will do it for your next video.

[@OneGuitarGuy]

Anyone else notice the run length is 13:37? Dunno if that was on purpose. Either way, pretty awesome for an awesome photographer.

[@SuperLucian33]

Bravo ! I totally agree with you ... a big like form me

[@bobbyntammy]

Forgot to mention... I have a 7D (not a pro like you) and love it too.

[@No1Juggernaut]

why not replace your 5D MK II with a 5D MK III. i mean, would it not be worth it? And what would you buy if you were an amateur and would wan't to go full frame, the 5D MK II or III? Safe up for the III or not worth saving for?

[@mrman17]

Ideally, a professional should have at least 2 cameras - one of which is a backup in case the main goes belly up during a shoot. This is vitally important for some, especially wedding photographers.

[@TheLarkymarky]

7d MK2 coming out spring 2013. Got my eye on a 7d now for less than £700 brand new c/w free postage :-)

[@No1Juggernaut]

sure, i know they are both full frame. But is the better ISO performance and better autofocus not worth the extra money on the 5d Mark III. Is the sensor in the 7d really better than that of the 5D Mark III ??

[@anotherguy004]

Why don't you use protective filters. it really worth the quality vs safety?

[@n00bultroy]

I've always wondered who uses the Hasselblad that's always sitting in the background of your videos?

[@MrPhoenixTKD]

waiting for the full sencor lesson ... Needed to learn more about it ;)

[@richardpcrowe]

I shoot with the EOS 7D (I own two of these) and one EOS 5D MkII... I like both of them however, the focus of the 5DII is slow and not as accurate as the 7D...

[@suzanne2650]

Richard Crowe do you notice a big difference in image quality?

[@yusufal-kathiri3693]

Can you also use for a landscape photography with 7d?

[@humxa24]

I was screaming when you dropped the camera

[@rachidajewher8649]

It depend what you want to do with your camera ,full frame sensors is similar to VistaVision 35 mm horizontal camera film frame introduced in 1952 by paramount and used in few movies and stopped but the academy ratio is widely used for decades in movies in hollywood 7D have aps-c sensor 22.3 ×14.9mm and academy 35 mm is 22×16mm you can see the similarity if you want the classical movie size 7D is your camera

[@Mezzytrash]

"We don't have D300 or D700 here is because I don't own one ..." freakin' this guys is a legend.

[@Fincher123]

Why 5DMKII or not the new III ?????For me its more interested

[@dannydashti]

You are a smart man!

[@dobermansnp]

Great video!

[@TheMiszerak]

Are considering buying the 5d mkiii?

[@Adamkung]

Thanks for the video! How do you think the 7D compares with the new firmware that is coming out in August?

[@TheJhong47]

amazing video! just always

[@LukasDJackson]

a new 1ds mk iii is a bit more expensive depending where you buy than the 1dx i think

[@charlescc1000]

both 5d's are full frame. the 7D is the most expensive/highest level APS-C sensor sized camera Canon makes.

[@bobbyntammy]

Hey Karl, You Scared the Fire out of me when you pretened to drop your 5D!!! I was sure you just Destroyed that L lense if not both...

[@AnonymousC]

thank you

[@killthebetrayer]

Hi Karl, what do you think about the 5d's AF? Do you focus and then recompose? Could you do a video explaining how to do that without getting OOF shots? Thanks :)

[@TravelOGraphyHD]

Which one to Go for Canon 7D vs Nikon D7100?? is Canon 7D Mark ii gonna come out ,when?? Regards

[@careylee5951]

Karl,have you ever done a review on the MIOPS or Pluto triggers?

[@oceandrew]

If the 7D's sensor was full sized wouldn't it come in at 28.8MP, or 18MP x 1.6? Therefore the resolution should be comparable with that of the 5D, shouldn't it?

[@TommyPh500d]

Hey, do u have a video that explains the metering? i always get baffed with them

[@LastShinobi01]

My heart skipped a beat when he dropped the camera.

[@ChadMcC01]

The 5d mark ii you claim has better resolution, and while it has more megapixels than the 7D, if you crop the image to the same size as the APS-C sensor, the 5d mark ii becomes closer to a 14 MegaPixel camera, so if standing in the same spot, won't the 7D have better resolution?

[@davidbolton9629]

Did you sell your 1Ds mark iii when you got your 5D mark iii's Karl?

[@SyvilMedia]

Dropping the camera... sheesh that scared me lol

[@my73737373]

Doesn't the 1ds mark 3 have better dynamic range?

[@davidbolton9629]

true, and really don't get why.

[@MrHamidsharifi]

hi dear I got jast a question, I got 7d and i want to buy the new lens for better result which one is better for 7d? canon EF-S 15-85 f 3.5-5.6 or canon EF 24-105 L f4? Thanks

[@juppikumar]

Thanks for the information .. :)

[@NealeGray]

Very interesting, thank you. I've recently upgraded my 5D classic to a MkII but haven't really tried it out much yet. Long story. Any chance you could do a comparison on the various 1D models? I've got a 1D MkIII - note, D not DS, so it's EF lenses but APS-C sensor. Not sure if I'm going to keep it. EF fitting but APS-C? Confused dot com. And what's with all the D, DS, DSX with the 1D cameras? What are the differences, other than price?

[@ClementDemonty]

The 5D II and the 7D are also weather sealed...

[@davidbolton9629]

Yes but 99.999 % of the time when a camera's ISO expands further, it also performs better at lower ISO's, the 5D mark ii performs perfectly clean up to 3200 ISO and 6400 is fixable in lightroom, also the full frame sensor in the 5D2 means the pixels aren't squashed onto a cropped sensor which also means for much better ISO performance, the 7D is insanely noisy at 1600 ISO +, I agree that pros shouldn't and don't really go over 3200 anyway though.

[@hxwolt]

Are you still using the Mark 2, Karl ?

[@MrFindus1992]

holy sh*t I was scared when you dropped it :)

[@jgrimmier]

Forget about the bodies...Tell me what that amazingly robust piece of glass is on the 5D!

[@mimu338]

finally a gr8 rev, Subed

[@videoprofoto]

I also would like to see a comparison between 1 D X vs 5D Mark III =)) I guess 1 D X can replace both 5D Mark II and 1D Mark III in your production) Canon, please give to Karl one =)

[@punisher5320]

1D is alive!

[@joFerrowArt]

Does the 7d have a battery grip extension that you can recommend?

[@mouhcinelatrache1564]

good vidéo . thx man

[@Robert-ug5hx]

I am not a professional I still use a 60d and a 7d they both are decent The 7d is my favorite the 60 is the one that lives on a tripod for still life

[@robertlam18]

I was worried about the L lens

[@marouanesentissi]

we have to see 5D mark II VS 5D mark III