My First DSLR: Canon EOS 7D is Born

It had been quite sometime since I updated my blog. Reason to be, I am busy.. :P

Anyway, this time I am going to record something special. I have bought my very first DLSR!!

A Canon EOS 7D is born! Awarded by TIPA - as the Best DSLR Expert 2010 in the range of APS-C Cameras. With 2 Digic 4 processors coupled with 18MP capability, and a stunning image up to ISO3200, with a new 19 cross point auto-focus system, not forgetting its ultra fast frame rates, excellent HD video recording capability; EOS 7D has set a standard for all the others competitors in the market. No doubt, now I own the best APS-C range camera!

In fact, I was in a dilemma on whether to get a FF 5DMk2 or a EOS 7D. I have read through tonnes of review comparing both camera together. It is again a comparison of a chicken and egg. For me, each will have its own ability, and also greatly dependent on how the users want their gear to perform.

I choose 7D over 5Dmk2 because, I am fond of the new 19 cross point auto-focus system and the fast frame rate. Secondly, the lenses used in APS-C range is much more affordable.

Some might have wondered why I want to splash out a big sum of money to buy a camera? I struck a lottery? Nope; Am I rich? Hopefully ;p.

My biggest determination that pushed me is, I feel that the current compact camera that I have is restricting myself from capturing the "moments" and "quality" that I hoped to see. Secondly, it is due to the encouragement from my gf. She gave me an encouragement by forking out the very first Tamron 17-50 F2.8 lense for me ^^

Thanks to Canon Singapore, I was given a free Crumpler 6Million Dollar Home, a 8gb Sandisk Ultra CF Card, EOS 7D guidebook, and a Canon EF lense book. The Camera Body cost me SGD2245 whereas the Tamron lense cost SGD630.


Hopefully from this point onwards, I am able to share wonderful pics to all the readers and also record all the precious memories in my life!