A present to myself

I have been saving money for some time and got my bonus, so I decided to treat myself to a camera.  I have been using a Canon Rebel XT for the past year, and I must say it is a good little camera!  It is a much older model of the Rebel line, but I have been very pleased with it.  However, it is not mine.  It has been on loan to me.  So I really wanted a camera of my own.  I could have easily gotten a Rebel.  Loads of people use Rebels.  But in my opinion, the newer Rebels feel very plastic-y and too much like a toy camera. They are very small and I would often accidentally hit buttons I didn't mean to. I also do not like the flip out screens.  Why does one need a flip-out screen? I also wanted a camera with better low-light capabilities than what I was using.  I did my research and decided the Canon 7D would best suit my needs.  I like the added features and convenience of buttons so I can change my settings more quickly. But I still would not hesitate to recommend any of the Rebel line to anyone looking to purchase a DSLR.  

Just for fun, I did do a side-by-side comparison.  These are unedited photos taken with the same lens and the same settings.  I am definitely pleased with my purchase, and can't wait to shoot another wedding!

The 7d does seem to produce brighter colors and sharper images.