5D Classic or 7D for secondary camera for weddings?

I'm going to putting a 70-200 2.8 IS lens on this second body. I've got a 5D MKII as my primary. I just purchased a great example of a 5D yesterday and now it's got me thinking about whether I should have gone with a 7D instead for a little more money.

The primary body gets to hold the 24-70mm 2.8

Please teach me your ways and I thank you in advance

I don't think you'd ever regret the purchase of either; it's ultimately all about the way you work, the images you like to create, etc.

I'll tell you that I find the 70-200 to be too long on a crop body at weddings. Plus, if you put that lens on a 7D, it leaves you with a gap from 70 up to ~135 which is a preferred length for portraits.

I like working with one FF and one crop as it essentially doubles my lens assortment, but for working with just those two lenses, I think the two FF's is probably the best way to go.

For backup/secondary body purposes, I probably would have gone for the 7D, as the button and feature layout would be closer to the 5D MKII. But if that kind of thing doesn't bother you, then the 5D is still a great camera.

If i am not mistaken, the 5d2 and the 7d use the same battery. That would be a big plus for me.

ditto

Peacefield wrote in post #9672202
I don't think you'd ever regret the purchase of either; it's ultimately all about the way you work, the images you like to create, etc.

I'll tell you that I find the 70-200 to be too long on a crop body at weddings. Plus, if you put that lens on a 7D, it leaves you with a gap from 70 up to ~135 which is a preferred length for portraits.

I like working with one FF and one crop as it essentially doubles my lens assortment, but for working with just those two lenses, I think the two FF's is probably the best way to go.

I like the 70-200 on FF much more than the 1.6x sensor. I know some enjoy the extra reach, but I don't. I'd say get a used 5D

Bobby

Since you have a 5DII already i'd say 7D. It's MUCH faster to use than a 5D classic, more responsive, and the files are nicer. You can also pull the files back more easily if you over expose. The only thing that could sway you toward the 5D is the full frame sensor, which I would call a difference not an advantage.

Yup, another vote for the 7D. Those two bodies will compliment each other well. I have the 5D as my primary body... and I would sell it and buy a 7D if I had the 5DII in my bag.

Why not have a different tool in your arsenal? One format isn't worse than the other, it's different. More tools = more options. One has a big sensor (5D2), the other is blisteringly fast (7D) and gives you extra reach.

You guys are starting to sway me from my gorgeous new-to-me 5D already...haha.

I upgraded recently to a 5DII and 7D combo so that I could have the best of both worlds. Sharing the same battery was a big plus in the decision making too.

I would love to replace my 40d with a 7d, and i still may. I am excited to see what the 5dmk2 replacement will look like.

Red Tie Photography wrote in post #9679971
I would love to replace my 40d with a 7d, and i still may. I am excited to see what the 5dmk2 replacement will look like.

I think about it. I still get real good use out of my 50D and the 7D isn't cheap. I may wait for the next generation before I feel like there is enough of a step up to be worth it.

I go back and forth, some days i am drooling over the 7d, other days i dont want to add the expense. I would have to buy another battery and a battery grip...gah.

7d and 5d classic (from what i have heard, i dont have any experience with it) are great cameras. Both will serve you well. If you like your 5d classic, then enjoy it.

7d without a doubt for me.