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John Koessler · Nov 25, 2005, 12:02 PM

Hi All,

New to the forum. Thanks for all the great reviews.

I just purchased the KM 5D. I was originally looking at the KM 7D, Nikon 70, and Canon EOS20D.

I currently own a Maxxum 7000i and lost a P&S DimageF300 (fell out of my van).

I originally loved the feel of the 7D, but thought it was a bit pricey, so I waited. Upon recommendation of the camera store (Wolf), I purchased the 5D. After using it, I find it akward compared to the 7D.

My main direction is a camera for my indoor remodeling work. I prefer a wide angle lense (maybe the AF 17-35) for the small bathrooms etc. I do also love NASCAR, so the addition of a good zoom would be a bonus.

I'm thinking of exchanging to the 7D for the comfort factor. Is this overkill (which I'm very good at), or would this be a good long term investment like the 7000i?

John

mtclimber · Nov 25, 2005, 5:49 PM

The KM 5D has a better record for reliability than the KM 7D.

MT

John Koessler · Nov 25, 2005, 6:16 PM

Is it incorrect to presume that the firmware upgrade is addressing most of those issues?

I don't even think it's fair to compare the 5D with the 7D, is it?

John

mtclimber · Nov 25, 2005, 6:39 PM

I have not read that the firmware updates have addressed ALL of the issues on the KM 7D, just some of them.

MT

John Koessler · Nov 27, 2005, 2:01 PM

My friend (a Nikon fanatic) is begging me to just get the D70.

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Nov 25, 2005, 12:02 PM	#1
John Koessler Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3	Hi All, New to the forum. Thanks for all the great reviews. I just purchased the KM 5D. I was originally looking at the KM 7D, Nikon 70, and Canon EOS20D. I currently own a Maxxum 7000i and lost a P&S DimageF300 (fell out of my van). I originally loved the feel of the 7D, but thought it was a bit pricey, so I waited. Upon recommendation of the camera store (Wolf), I purchased the 5D. After using it, I find it akward compared to the 7D. My main direction is a camera for my indoor remodeling work. I prefer a wide angle lense (maybe the AF 17-35) for the small bathrooms etc. I do also love NASCAR, so the addition of a good zoom would be a bonus. I'm thinking of exchanging to the 7D for the comfort factor. Is this overkill (which I'm very good at), or would this be a good long term investment like the 7000i? John

Nov 25, 2005, 5:49 PM	#2
mtclimber Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 18,143	The KM 5D has a better record for reliability than the KM 7D. MT

Nov 25, 2005, 6:16 PM	#3
John Koessler Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3	Is it incorrect to presume that the firmware upgrade is addressing most of those issues? I don't even think it's fair to compare the 5D with the 7D, is it? John

Nov 25, 2005, 6:39 PM	#4
mtclimber Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 18,143	I have not read that the firmware updates have addressed ALL of the issues on the KM 7D, just some of them. MT

Nov 27, 2005, 2:01 PM	#5
John Koessler Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3	My friend (a Nikon fanatic) is begging me to just get the D70.