Why go full frame?

I understand what you're saying, but I kind of want it to be a surprise. But you definitely raise some food for thought there. Thanks for the advice!

kcbrown wrote in post #13233522
Before you make the decision, you should probably look at some full-resolution low ISO shots taken with the 7D to see whether or not the noise levels are acceptable to you.

cool will have a look in the 7d pics thread

vegasfill wrote in post #13233672
I understand what you're saying, but I kind of want it to be a surprise. But you definitely raise some food for thought there. Thanks for the advice!

Find something else to surprise her with imo, surprises are overrated anyway as they don't work if the person doesn't actually like the gift, choosing camera gear shouldn't be done without very careful consideration, and that consideration needs to be from the person who's going to use it imo...
Having said that, can't go far wrong with a 5Dc, but I just hope that if she doesn't like it, she has the heart to tell you, rather than just keeps using it gradually less and less because she's scared to hurt your feelings.

Choosing camera gear for someone, is like deciding which paintbrushes an artist should use.

Give her a gift cert to B&H.

^^^
+1

Actually I won't mind at all if my spouse gave me Nikon D3s or the 200mm f2 and I shoot canon.

bobbyz wrote in post #13234159
Actually I won't mind at all if my spouse gave me Nikon D3s or the 200mm f2 and I shoot canon.

Haha But I hear what you're all saying about gifting something this big without her say. Looks like a GC is the way to go. Thanks!

bobbyz wrote in post #13234159
Actually I won't mind at all if my spouse gave me Nikon D3s or the 200mm f2 and I shoot canon.

You might if it's from a joint bank account...