[hotspur (Chris)]

Just wondering if anyone might have any idea on new release Canon camera bodies.I earned a little money this past year from photography,and have enough to buy either a 5d or 7d.

I feel the 7d would better suit me,as mostly into wildlife photography,if I was more into astronomy-yes the 5d would be the one.

The 7d certainly has dropped in price since it first came out,and at a DDP is approx $1350-basically the same price as DWI. I just wonder if a new model similar to it is due out soon?

A flip screen on a newer similar model,might be worth waiting for,my son has the 600D and I used it briefly over Xmas with the 400 mm L on a tripod and it makes a great difference in the field,also for astro use.(no sore neck!)

Also I have read the 7d has a high amount of noise,even at 400 iso.Which is not good,the K5 sensor in the Pentax really is streets ahead on noise.

So not sure if I should wait longer,and see if a more advanced model comes along-(I can wait-as I have a 50d,that is doing a good job).

Or take the plunge and manage noise in PP.

Any thoughts from more advanced members welcomed.Thanks