Canon EOS 60Dvs Canon EOS 7D vs Nikon D7000

"Okay, I want to buy a DSLR camera. but I have many friends that own one that I have used numerous times (Nikon 7000, Canon 50D & Canon 7D). I know how to use the camera and I understand all the functions and processing….I’m just torn between the three models listed above due to my needs and I need some advice and help please."

I should say, all the three DSLR camera are great. Of course, there are some difference among them, according to these difference, you can choose the one you really need.

First, let us read a research from web:
If you wants video more than pictures buy 60d; Otherwise d7000 is best choice as of now; 7d is vary good but too heavy & bulky.
60d – 80%; d7000 – 89%; 7d – 91%, the percent shown is picture quality & overall performance.

Then, compare the detailed spec. among Canon EOS 60D, Canon EOS 7D and Nikon D7000:
1: Sensor
60D:18-megapixel CMOS(4 channel); 22.3 mm x 14.9mm.
7D:18-megapixel CMOS(8 channel); 22.3 mm x 14.9mm.
D7000:16.2-megapixel CMOS;23.6 x 15.6mm.

2:Continuous shooting
60D: 5.3fps 16 raw/58 JPEG
7D: 8 fps 15 raw/94 JPEG
D7000: 6fps n/a raw/100 JPEG

3: Viewfinder
60D: 96% coverage 0.95x/0.59x
7D: 100% coverage 1.0x/0.63x
D7000: 100% coverage 0.94x/0.63x

4: LCD size
60D:3 inches articulated 1.04 megapixels
7D: 3 inches fixed 920,000 dots
D7000:3 inches fixed 921,000 dots

5: Video
60D/7D:H.264 QuickTime MOV 1080/30p/25p/24p; 720/60p/50p
D7000:1080/24p/25p; 720/30p/24p/25p H.264 QuickTime MOV Monoaural

6: Memory slots
60D:1 x SDXC
7D:1x Cf
D7000:2 x SDXC

7: Body operating weight (ounces)
60D: 26.6 (est)
7D: 35
D7000: 27.5 (est)

8: Battery life
60D: 1,100 shots
7D: 800 shots
D7000: 1,050 shots

9: Dimensions
60D: 5.7 x 4.1 x 3.1
7D: 5.8 x 4.4 x 2.9
D7000: 5.2 x 4.2 x 3.0

10: Price and Ship date
60D: $1,099.99 (body only); September 2010
7D: $1,699 (body only); October 2009
D7000: $1,199.95 (body only); October 2010

Finally, Canon EOS 60D, Canon EOS 7D and Nikon D7000 all record video in MOV formats, MOV always can not be natively accepted by various device and software. However, Canon EOS 7D video converter, Canon EOS 60D video converter and Nikon D7000 video converter supports convert MOV files from camera to AVI, WMV, MPG, DV, MP4, FLV, 3GP etc on Windows 7, vista, xp.

If you are a Mac user, please Go to Video Converter for Mac.

Canon EOS 5D Mark II VS Nikon D700

"Which camera is better, Nikon D700 or Canon EOS 5D Mark II? I'm into shooting Fashion and Wedding Photography. I also love night photography so I need something that will be better for what I would like to shoot. Once you tell me what camera is best for what I would like to shoot please provide lenses that will work in night."

Pros of 5D Mark II (my opinion)
- 7 more megapixels – when cropping or printing large, you’re gonna love it
- Video. Supports record HD video, every wedding photograph will like it.
- Higher resolution and the professional flexible movie recording capabilities (23.976 fps, 24fps, 25fps, 29.97 fps, 30fps; also external mic input).

Pros of D700
- More AF points and faster
- Faster frame rate
- Accuracy and flexibility, ergonomics, and metering system.

Both have very low noise and ISO 25600 max. Both have excellent image quality. Both are not the best for fast subject tracking. A Nikon D3 or a Canon 1D/1Ds would be better for sports.

I would go with the 5D Mark II if I already have EF lenses and I would like to do some movies with fast prime lenses. Also the 5D II is better for landscape due to higher resolution. However, if I was planning to do pro shooting on wedding or any other events, I would prefer the D700 due to better AF system and easier metering system.

Now let us read some specs. of Canon SLR EOS 5D Mark II and Nikon DSLR D700:


Canon SLR EOS 5D Mark II:
Price: $2,699.99
LCD: 3-inch/920,000 dots
Sensor: 21.1-megapixel CMOS
Shutter durability: 150,000 cycles
A/D conversion: 14 bit
Sensitivity range: ISO 50 – ISO 25,600
Autofocus: 15-pt AF 6 center AF assist points; 3 center f2.8 and wider
Viewfinder: 98% coverage magnification n/a interchangeable focusing screen
Continuous shooting frames best quality JPEG/full-size raw: 3.9fps unlimited/14 (with UDMA card)

Nikon DSLR D700:
Price: $2,995
LCD: 3-inch/920,000 dots
Sensor: 12.1-megapixel CMOS
Shutter durability: 150,000 cycles
A/D conversion: 14 bit
Sensitivity range: ISO 50 – ISO 25,600
Autofocus: 51-pt AF 15 cross-type f5.6 and wider
Viewfinder: 95% coverage 0.72x magnification fixed matte focusing screen
Continuous shooting frames best quality JPEG/full-size raw: 5 fps/8fps with optional battery grip 100/17

Finally, if you record some video using Canon SLR EOS 5D Mark II, now you can import EOS 5D Mark II video to Windows Movie Maker for editing after converting EOS 5D Mark II HD MOV video to AVI, WMV, or MPG using Video Converter or Canon EOS 5D Mark II video converter. Of course, you also can edit Canon EOS 5D Mark II video with EOS 5D Mark II MOV video editor

For Mac using just using Mac Video Converter.