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p.25 #1 · How noisy is your 7D?

Hello

I have a suspicion that he did not hand hold.

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Oct 16, 2012 at 08:33 AM

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p.25 #2 · How noisy is your 7D?

Here's a very noisy 7D!

http://www.unfinishedman.com/speaker-shaped-like-canon-slr-camera/

Oct 16, 2012 at 06:17 PM

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p.25 #3 · How noisy is your 7D?

Just wanted to say what an interesting thread this is. Only made it to page 8 so far but even so I think I've found some tips for my 40d processing as well which is very nice.

May 12, 2013 at 04:36 PM

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p.25 #4 · How noisy is your 7D?

I just posted this image in another 7D-related thread. I agree that the 7D has limitations, but excels when reach, or pixel density, is critical along with high IQ. IMO it remains an amazing photographic tool. I use Neat Image or Topaz Denoise as a Photoshop plug-ins for 7D (or any other camera's) noise issues. I used to prefer Topaz, but it's annoyingly slow. Neat Image is quicker. I think I used Neat in this image for mild to moderate noise in the sky.

This very young Bald Eagle was perched far away, and I was unable to get any closer. The longest lens combination I had available was a 300mm 2.8 plus 2x extender. I took this and even with the cropping can print 11 x 14 and even larger while keeping a high degree of sharpness.

I sold my original 7D about a year back, but a few months ago I purchased a refurbished model because I kept finding myself in situations where I wished I still had it.

Canon EOS 7D 600 mm f/8.0 1/320 sec 320 ISO +0.3 EV

May 12, 2013 at 07:46 PM

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p.25 #5 · How noisy is your 7D?

I have two 7D in my house and have noticed the one purchased earlier is noisier than the newer one, go figure. Anyway, yes I find the files a bit noisy especially when its dull conditions but I need a 1.6 crop camera for the times when I need reach as my longest lens is a 100-400L and I don't see myself carrying bigger heavier lenses around. I just use my 7D for birds and wildlife mainly and after processing have managed to get some very nice images

May 12, 2013 at 10:45 PM

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p.25 #6 · How noisy is your 7D?

I have a feeling the earlier 7D's were worse; seems to be plenty of anecdotal evidence supporting this.

May 12, 2013 at 10:49 PM

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p.25 #7 · How noisy is your 7D?

how noisy is this:

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Canon EOS 7D 85 mm f/5.6 1/125 sec 2500 ISO 0.0 EV

May 12, 2013 at 11:42 PM

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p.25 #8 · How noisy is your 7D?

Ed Swift wrote:
Just wanted to say what an interesting thread this is. Only made it to page 8 so far but even so I think I've found some tips for my 40d processing as well which is very nice.

Glad you found the epic thread interesting, Ed.

brimull wrote:
I just posted this image in another 7D-related thread. I agree that the 7D has limitations, but excels when reach, or pixel density, is critical along with high IQ. IMO it remains an amazing photographic tool. I use Neat Image or Topaz Denoise as a Photoshop plug-ins for 7D (or any other camera's) noise issues. I used to prefer Topaz, but it's annoyingly slow. Neat Image is quicker. I think I used Neat in this image for mild to moderate noise in the sky.

This very young Bald Eagle was perched far away, and I was unable to get any closer. The longest lens combination I had available was a 300mm 2.8 plus 2x extender. I took this and even with the cropping can print 11 x 14 and even larger while keeping a high degree of sharpness.

I sold my original 7D about a year back, but a few months ago I purchased a refurbished model because I kept finding myself in situations where I wished I still had it.

Superb details even with the dark plumage... well done, Brian!

May 13, 2013 at 06:40 AM

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p.25 #9 · How noisy is your 7D?

anthonysemone wrote:
how noisy is this:

Try it at 6400 ISO.

May 13, 2013 at 09:49 AM

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p.25 #10 · How noisy is your 7D?

kouasupra1 wrote:
anthonysemone wrote:
how noisy is this:

Try it at 6400 ISO.

The 7D does controls noise a little better at ISO 160, 320, 640, 1250, 2500 and 5000. I'd only use 3200 and 6400 in a pinch.

May 13, 2013 at 10:18 AM

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p.25 #11 · How noisy is your 7D?

kouasupra1 wrote:
anthonysemone wrote:
how noisy is this:

Try it at 6400 ISO.

And the reason for "trying it out at 6400" would be?

May 13, 2013 at 11:11 AM

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p.25 #12 · How noisy is your 7D?

I use the 7D when I need extra "reach" shooting birds and small critters.
I have been impressed with its LACK of noise. Have gotten stunningly
clear close-ups of distant chimps for example. The chimp photos give
you the feeling of being almost face-to-face with them.

However, that said, I use my 5D2 for macro and 5D3 for action as the
5D3 has better AF and better performance at high ISOs.

May 13, 2013 at 02:30 PM

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p.25 #13 · How noisy is your 7D?

resized only to put it up here and hand held

2013 © anthonysemone

Canon EOS 7D 59 mm f/5.0 1/25 sec 3200 ISO -0.7 EV

May 13, 2013 at 05:43 PM

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p.25 #14 · How noisy is your 7D?

kouasupra1 wrote:
anthonysemone wrote:
how noisy is this:

Try it at 6400 ISO.

May 13, 2013 at 09:13 PM

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p.25 #15 · How noisy is your 7D?

to all the noisy 7D's

Canon EOS 7D 700 mm f/5.6 1/640 sec 200 ISO -0.3 EV

May 13, 2013 at 09:14 PM

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p.25 #16 · How noisy is your 7D?

Indeed, every time I shoot my 7D, it's so noisy I have to put on my hearing protectors I use for my rifle range

May 13, 2013 at 09:25 PM

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p.25 #17 · How noisy is your 7D?

ISO 6400 from page 2 of the thread

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May 13, 2013 at 10:35 PM

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p.25 #18 · How noisy is your 7D?

^what detail?

May 13, 2013 at 11:50 PM

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p.25 #19 · How noisy is your 7D?

Imagemaster wrote:

to all the noisy 7D's

Creamy OOF areas and tons of details, Tony!

Yes, the 7D can be used at lower ISOs too.

Long-tailed Shrike (Lanius schach)
Canon 7D + 500 f4 L IS + Canon 1.4x II, 700 mm, ISO 160, 1/400 sec, f/7.1, manual exposure in available light, bean bag, near full frame.

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Edited on May 14, 2013 at 05:35 AM · View previous versions

May 14, 2013 at 02:25 AM

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p.25 #20 · How noisy is your 7D?

That is an awesome shot Romy. Is your 7D from the early batch ? Just for kicks here is mine 100% crop @ 3200 - A mis-focussed Yellow Warbler.

In my experience and "with my" 7D it can bring me down from happiness to despair in just one shot

May 14, 2013 at 04:04 AM

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