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StillFingerz wrote:
Does the 7D2 use the 'same' black rectangle' AF confirmation as the 7D or has Canon added 'red rectangle' confirm back in along with the AF overlay?
I've been reading the 'formal' reviews on the inerweb and 'in-the-field' reports form you wonderful FMers but have not heard a single mention of how the 7D2's AF system presents AF confirmation; with either AF single point or point expansion.
While reading DPReviews 7D2 review, they presented the AF system using 'red rectangles' to represent active AF points with the inactive AF grid/overlay in the background. In actual use, do the AF points flash red when shooting?
As of late a wonderful 7D is being explored but I'm finding it's black rectangle AF to be a pain in lower light. I'm quite use to the old school 'red rectangle' method of the former 1D's and the 40D's AF and greatly enjoy that method. I'm opting for a 6D this spring just because I often shoot in lower lit areas like enclosed gardens, arboretums, backyards with patio covers.
For daytime action, what little I've been able to shoot so far, the 7D is a step up; it's FPS as well, from my 40D, yet I'm hesitating to keep the newer crop body. The 40D files just seem superior for jpegs and RAW, post is much easier within base to 1600 ISO.
It's a simple question but one that will determine my next purchase and what gets sold...
Thanks and Cheers,
Jerry
PS. Eighty-Five percent of my imaging is non-action; arboretums, botanical gardens, home gardens, city/land/seascapes, close-up and macro; flowers n plants and their bits n pieces are my main focus; a flutterby or two when possible. And some low-light evening music recitals or an occasional concert.
The little action I shoot includes the occasional kids soccer match, some surfing and racing of various types, and the occasional flyer; mostly winged things standing/sitting about. I've used a 40D for 7 years for these action subjects with much success and as of late a 1DMk2N and the above mentioned 7D; the 1DMk2N is staying in my kit....Show more →
It is amazing to me to see that some people still have/shoot with the 40D, I still have mine (eight years now) and still shoot with it, images are great for a 10 meg pix camera...Up until recently I used it for everything you mentioned including wildlife action with good to excellent results.. That said in November I purchased the 7D, new, and the black AF confirmation rectangles don't seem to bother me... The 7D with is fast FPS rate and the expansion and zone points is much welcomed over the 40D especially for wildlife action shots. The files of the 40D at 800 ISO are cleaner the the 7D at 800 ISO.. For that fact I will not use the 7D in very low light, the 40D barley passes at that level with help in post. Don't get wrong Iam really enjoying the 7D for mostly action stuff..
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