I was thinking the 7D, but I really value 365ers' opinions and would like to know what you guys think. My price range can't really exceed 2,000, so just keep that in midn when giving suggestions. (:
The 60D has the same sensor as the 7D, if you want to save some money. Also an option if you have small hands and want something lighter than the 7D. Of course, it lacks other things the 7D has, but most people would not have a genuine need for those extra features anyway. You could put the money towards new lenses or a speedlight.
I think the 7D is best of its class. Its very fast, has a magnesium body and two image processors on board. The 60D is in between the 7D and the t2i. So the 7D is the best aps-c prosumer model. T2i best consumer model and 60D floats in between.
@beforeidigress Yes - all your EF and EF-S lenses will work on anything up to the 7D - the EF-S lenses won't work on 5 and 1-series cameras, but anything else is fine.
Also, the 550D has the same sensor, which could save you even more money. You're not going to get better quality images if the sensor is the same, but as you go up in price you certainly get more options and features, such as frames per second, improved AF systems, weather sealing etc. It just depends on what you want out of a camera. If my current 5D Mark II broke and I needed a replacement in a hurry, I would happily buy a 550D or even a 450D as a temporary fix to shoot a wedding or such. And I know my clients would never be able to tell the difference in the prints (though it would be harder work for me, and I'd probably miss a few shots I'd otherwise get). Those low-end cameras, when they have a good lens on the front, are better than the pro-level cameras of only three years ago when it comes to image quality.
In regards to the lens - I don't think much of that lens. But, I rely on my lenses to provide sufficiently detailed, sharp and saturated images to keep my business running. A lens is just a tool for a job, and if it will do the job you want it to do then it is not a bad buy. Personally, I just find no purpose in kit lenses, and the couple I do have (because they came with what I bought and I didn't have the option to not get them) sit on a shelf, having never been used.
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@drbob Thanks so much, that really helped!
Do you guys think this would be a good deal, when it comes to the 60D? http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Digital-75-300mm-Telephoto-Accessory/dp/B0046D22LW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1291343895&sr=8-3
Also, the 550D has the same sensor, which could save you even more money. You're not going to get better quality images if the sensor is the same, but as you go up in price you certainly get more options and features, such as frames per second, improved AF systems, weather sealing etc. It just depends on what you want out of a camera. If my current 5D Mark II broke and I needed a replacement in a hurry, I would happily buy a 550D or even a 450D as a temporary fix to shoot a wedding or such. And I know my clients would never be able to tell the difference in the prints (though it would be harder work for me, and I'd probably miss a few shots I'd otherwise get). Those low-end cameras, when they have a good lens on the front, are better than the pro-level cameras of only three years ago when it comes to image quality.
In regards to the lens - I don't think much of that lens. But, I rely on my lenses to provide sufficiently detailed, sharp and saturated images to keep my business running. A lens is just a tool for a job, and if it will do the job you want it to do then it is not a bad buy. Personally, I just find no purpose in kit lenses, and the couple I do have (because they came with what I bought and I didn't have the option to not get them) sit on a shelf, having never been used.