I bought one in Dec. and specifically looked for a Windows 7 install. Same for the one I bought for my dad. He’s 78, and I thought the transition from XP to Windows 7 was enough for him to handle. I’m Microsoft certified in Desktop Technology, and even I didn’t want to take on Windows 8.
I went with 8 to save a few bucks. The main reason I went to a new unit was to have something that could run studio 17 and 4K video capability to do stock submissions. That format pays more than HD.
If I can, I will bite bullet and get a camera next month.