bit late for this but I offer a service to people – distributing images to the national newspapers – if the image gets printed I show the person how and who to invoice.
Generally the papers pay €70 per pic – except the sun (they pay space rate)….images need to be sent as fast as possible to the papers.
I have both 7D and 5D also (and 1D mk4)….now I’m just showing off :D only kidding
Anyway – my point is that the 5D mk2 is superior to the 7D but doesnt justify the extra expense, both are quality cameras and the difference could be spent on quality glass !!
I’m not a convert but can totally understand people who claim full-frame cameras are a step better than cropped sensors, if you are doing landscapes you sometimes want to get everything in.
you could always just pick up a secondhand 5D mk1 and if you feel the need to upgrade after playing with that for a couple of weeks/months you probably wouldn’t loose much in resale.
have you used either of these cameras …or just going by reviews etc ? if you get the opportunity borrow or rent each for a week to play with and see which one feels better for you – sometimes its about how the camera makes you feel and how it performs for you.
do you need to borrow some gear to get back on yer feet (have some spare bodies and lenses) – if so drop me a PM, I’m in Dublin – but will be going home to Cork for the christmas.
have been thinking of getting a motion activated camera for inside the house just on the offchance someone does the same to me – couldnt handle my gear being robbed.