I’ve mentioned here before that I believe the hobby of photography suffers from widespread “kit envy”. The idea that the better the camera, the better the pictures. While improved technical specifications will enhance the quality of the final image, it still takes the person operating the camera to make the picture. As far as Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) cameras are concerned, I’ve been working at the bottom end of the equipment scale for the past 2 years. The Canon I own is most definitely classified as “entry level” or “beginner” by the photographic magazines, but I’ve managed to do ok with it so far I think. A much bigger factor is the lens that you put on the front and that is why I’ve invested in glass first, rather than a swept up camera body – until now.
I’ve decided that the time is right to move up the league a bit and I’ve ordered a Canon EOS 7D. So what will that do for my pictures? I could start listing all the technical differences from my current 1100D, but suffice to say it will put me on a bigger playing field, more options, and more possibilities. However, it will still be down to me to make it work, to see the images and do the business. The 50% increase in sensor resolution will be a big factor though, oh and the twin processors. Enough, no technical lists – I promised.
I won’t try to pretend I didn’t suffer “kit envy”, looking at better spec’d cameras than mine; let’s face it most DLSRs were better spec’d than mine. However, I genuinely believe I’ve learnt the trade on the 1100D and I’m ready to move forward. Hopefully I will be able to give the new camera a try out at the Howe 7s rugby tournament this weekend. I’ll post the results and you will be able to judge if it really was just “kit envy”- I hope not.

28/04/2013