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 p.17 #7 · 5d M III Viewfinder illumination and af points! | |
jj_glos wrote:
Oh come on, the whole AF system was getting a massive overhaul. It was all changing, so whilst they did not specifically state that as a change, the onus is on the purchaser to look into what he is buying!
It was never an issue with the 7D so why should they have seen it as an issue to hide for the 5D3?
Yes, buyer beware, I suppose. But that doesn't change the fact that there is a whole cadre of photographers out there who shoot with 5D, 1D, or 1Ds legacy models who are unpleasantly surprised about the changes. And it doesn't mean this change is a good one. And it doesn't mean that someone who has never used this crippled AF illumination method who had never used it before would have been able to grasp the true disadvantage of it without first using the camera in the field first.
I also suspect this has something to do with shooting styles. If you are a photographer who is always using the center focus point and center your subjects in the frame you might be OK with the current system. If, however, you find composition very important, as it is with me, and you are constantly changing focus points from one side of the VF to the other, then perhaps you will believe me that this change is a colossal pain in the arse.
And again, and don't take this the wrong way, I believe 7D photographers aren't as savvy as 5D, 1D and 1Ds photographers and their shooting styles may not be a mature as those who have been shooting with other camera bodies. But that's just a hunch.
Let me tell you one thing...I've had 6 action packed photo shoots since I've had this body. In each case I gained more "keepers" as a result of the AF system, but lost other shots as a result of the change in AF illumination for what I consider a near net gain of zero. Now you can call me a liar, or a habitual complainer, or a n00b. Be my guest. But this change has affected the way I shoot and renders the advantages of the new AF system nearly (not quite...nearly) nil.
Now, before you criticize my complaints on this issue, I would ask you (and anyone else who doesn't see the logic in my issue here) to be HONEST with me:
1.) Do you now own a 5D Mark III?
2.) Do you own a 7D?
3.) What cameras did you own prior to you owning the 5D Mark III or 7D?
4.) How much of your shooting would you say consists of using AI Servo mode?
5.) What % of your shooting is still subjects, portraits, landscapes, etc. vs. action/motion?
6.) How do you have your AF set-up? Do you spend a majority of the time using either one AF point, such as the center AF point, or letting the camera select the best AF point?
7.) Do you shoot professionally?
8.) How important is composition to your photography? Is it something you constantly think of in every shot, or do you just try to nail the shot and worry about composition occasionally?
9.) Are you a paid shill for Canon, or a habitual fan boy and/or apologist for Canon?
If those who fail to understand this issue were to answer these questions 100% honestly, I think we could see some trends as to why there might be those who just don't get it.
P.S. I'm not alone. There are many others complaining about this on other bulletin boards, two others photogs who I personally know, and the guy behind Canon Rumors. Are they all certifiably insane, too?
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