Hello guys,
Very sorry that I did not post budget, use, experience etc.
The main reason why I am planning to switch from Nikon to Canon is because I am not having a very good experience with Nikon's entry level systems. I had a D40 - but after few months, every photo I took, there was a dark spot. Since the D40 was still under the replacement warranty, I exchanged it for a D60, and now the AF no longer works on any Nikon AF lenses. We also have a Canon G11 and to us it seems like G11 produces better photos - because it has a lot more features than D60.
Lenses
I do not have many lenses. I only have the stock lens that came with D60 (AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR) and a Normal AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D AF lens.
Experience
I share my gear with my brother who has been doing photography for 2+ years. I am more into the video aspect. I own a Canon Vixia HF11. I play with the DOF functions and that was the main reason why I bought the Nikkor 50mm lens. If I have a DSLR that does video, it would be much easier for me to do video. As far as photography is concerned, we usually do portraits, new born shots, family outdoor shots, nature, landscape, beaches, etc. We also have a small studio setup in our basement with multiple lights, umbrellas, etc. We also travel and love capturing other cultures and people. We work with Aperture 2 and Final Cut Pro 6 & 7.
Budget
$2000-$2700
My main concern is: if Canon is going to release a better version of 7D after 6 months. The summer will be here soon and we have a lot of clients who want us to to outdoor family shots of. With that in mind, I do not want to rush and make a mistake by buying the 7D and then 4 months later, a newer 7D is released by Canon.
I have seen a deal on eBay. Here it is:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Canon-EOS-7D-Di...l_Cameras?hash=item20af7776f5#ht_18255wt_1046
thanks guys!