I'm totally with AccidentalGenius on those wider focal lengths for urban geometry. Coming from a 50mm, jumping to 35mm is nice, but for that real 'in ...
For your situation, I would suggest looking into the Godox V1-C Flash for Canon. I've been using it for a while and honestly, it's a beast for portrai...
Honestly, I feel u... that 7D is a beast! I'm still kinda new but I'm super happy with my Manfrotto MT055XPRO3 Aluminum 3-Section Tripod. - Manfrotto:...
> "Basically, the R6 Mark II shoe is a beast" To sum up, digital is best but pricey. Watch out for cable interference though... maybe look at the Deit...