40D to 70D, will I be happy?

Jerry-R wrote in post #16737232
Pertinent thread. I have a 40D and am considering a similar upgrade for different reasons. Not really that interested in video - looking to increase pixel count. I do a lot of product shots.

I was looking primarily at the 70D because it is 20MP versus the 7D at 18MP.

The 7D is more expensive (slightly) but are the camera's features worth the loss of 2MP?

I know --------- I won't be able to tell the difference in 2MP, but the question stands.

Thanks in advance for any response.

The 7D gives you the spot AF which is nice for more pinpoint accuracy, but the 70D gives you a flippy screen that might be better for product images (different angles etc), and about 1/3 better noise and detail rendering.

2mp (1mp in each direction) isn't going to make any difference, so that shouldn't really be any kind of determining factor.

Based on where you are now and what you want to do, just go with the newest offering, at least IMO. $999 from a good seller over on FM for example:
http://www.fredmiranda​.com/forum/topic/12782​70 or $1000 w/2 extra 3rd party batteries: http://www.fredmiranda​.com …25/0?keyword=70​d#12180762

Thanks - much appreciated

40D to 70D is the same upgrade I made in December and I have no regrets so far

Jerry-R wrote in post #16737232
Pertinent thread. I have a 40D and am considering a similar upgrade for different reasons. Not really that interested in video - looking to increase pixel count. I do a lot of product shots.

I was looking primarily at the 70D because it is 20MP versus the 7D at 18MP.

The 7D is more expensive (slightly) but are the camera's features worth the loss of 2MP?

I know --------- I won't be able to tell the difference in 2MP, but the question stands.

Thanks in advance for any response.

IMHO no. The flippy screen alone should be a major plus for product photography...

Unless you need the high FPS...

1Tanker wrote in post #16647494
The only thing that will disappoint you, is that you didn't do it sooner.

Controls will be a little different (no joystick or rear control wheel), IQ will be roughly the same, with better High ISO performance. The extra MP can be very nice, for cropping.

no joystick, but it does have a rear control wheel/rear wheel dial.