New Camera advice

borism wrote in post #14698267
My reply about lens comes from the fact that the OP is asking what camera to buy, not what lens to buy,

Precisely. The OP has his lens, the question was which body do I put it on. In fact the OP specifically stated he wasn't interested in an L lens. The best choice for the stated purpose of bird photography is the 7D due to its autofocus and frame rate. Its better build and longer life shutter will also help it maintain value down the road.

Is the 70-300 a bit short? Of course but the 7D crops well so it will do until the OP gets more into the challenge of BIF photography. Then he can pose a lens question based on his greater experience. Right now the bang for the buck is the Sigma 150-500.

I would think that a 70-300 is kind of short for birding- unless you are filling a significant portion of the screen with your intended subject- you'd probably be better off with a longer lens first and foremost. OK, yes, you can crop more with a higher megapixel camera- but them same higher megapixels put a higher demand on the lens...

If you are stuck on a new body - then you may as well go with the 7D as its AF is far more versatile than the 60D's. That said, there are lots out there birding with much less than a 7D, or even less than a 60D. Using AI Servo mode for tracking, all, or mostly, cross type AF sensors will help more to tracking success. If budget was tight- go with a 60D or a t4i. Use the remainder to get a longer lens.

Thanks again folks,I do appreciate the different opinions on bodys,lenses,and which is more important.

Wife wants a lighter body like the 60D so thats what she is going to get,Lenses have yet to be determined.