[Mike Horan]

If you don’t need full frame then the 5D is out, i am sure you already know that. I have a 60D and would not trade it for a 7D. for me the only advantage the 7d has is the burst rate. my 60D never fails me. it meters well and the 5.3 fps is good enough for just about any actions stopping. the video i am pretty sure is the same on both. i thought the flip/swivel screen would not impress me. i was dead wrong. i use it on just about every shoot. great for video and awesome for low or high angle work. best for low angle work. you can even shoot around a corner with it. so my vote is for the 60D. you will save a ton. it is not built as heavy as the 7d but if you take care of it then the build is plenty strong. good luck.