advice re: what gear to hire

Congratulation Vettori, great camera.

Sorry, I just saw you asked me a question 3 days ago. Yes, the 60D has a better auto focus system, and is a better camera. It cost more however, so value is always based on the purchasers threshold of pain when it comes to the cost of consumer electronics.

When I was young, my father gave me some advice. He said "Always buy the best. You never miss the money if you do, but will always wish you had the best if you don't"

So if both cameras are in your price range, and you don't feel pained at the cost, then you made the right choice!

Post some pics soon!

Not really. You can shoot wide open and still have low ISO and a fast shutter speed, it all depends on available light.

Gregg.Siam wrote in post #13529074
Not really. You can shoot wide open and still have low ISO and a fast shutter speed, it all depends on available light.

I was meaning compared to a slower lens.

I should have used the words "longer" and "faster" to be more accurate.