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Archive 2009Canon 7D
p.69 #1Canon 7D
you know the feeling when you're waiting for a long awaited gift? just about to jump prior to getting the parcel? once you've unwrapped the whole package, however, it turns out to be a nightmare...or just an ordinary thing - nothing special ...
this is what canon's latest announcements remind me of... as long as you're a 1.6x fancier or looking for a backup - yea, great, canon -
this is what canon's latest announcements remind me of... as long as you're a 1.6x fancier or looking for a backup - yea, great, canon -
Aug 31, 2009 at 02:47 PM
p.69 #2Canon 7D
What a lame announcement. 1.6x? D300 competitor? Boooo!
Arka C.
Arka C.
Aug 31, 2009 at 02:53 PM
p.69 #3Canon 7D
lordarka wrote:
What a lame announcement. 1.6x? D300 competitor? Boooo!
Arka C.
I'm happy with the 7D, but I am a little surprised that there was no 1D or 1D successor news.
I'm thinking too that the xxD line might be dead. You'll either have to get Rebels or xD's.
What a lame announcement. 1.6x? D300 competitor? Boooo!
Arka C.
I'm happy with the 7D, but I am a little surprised that there was no 1D or 1D successor news.
I'm thinking too that the xxD line might be dead. You'll either have to get Rebels or xD's.
Aug 31, 2009 at 02:59 PM
p.69 #4Canon 7D
thw2 wrote:
4) 19 AF points only. No more. But AF points can be grouped into 5 regions for AF tracking.
there seemed to be some talk about the center 8-cross handing off to two helpers automatically? maybe 2 assists for the center? of course that is a lot less than even a 5D2's 6 assists. Will faster/better processing/better quality points way more than make up for that?
Is the setup reasonable for those groupings to work for sports or are they too far apart?
Anyway, intriguing, hopeful, but with hints of danger. I think it might, though, focus even better than a 1D2. We'll see.
Also, they claim basic in camera video editing! (it would be amazing if it also allowed for dissolve transitions).
Also it has a much stronger fuselage and better aerodynamics.
Metering sound much improved.
4) 19 AF points only. No more. But AF points can be grouped into 5 regions for AF tracking.
there seemed to be some talk about the center 8-cross handing off to two helpers automatically? maybe 2 assists for the center? of course that is a lot less than even a 5D2's 6 assists. Will faster/better processing/better quality points way more than make up for that?
Is the setup reasonable for those groupings to work for sports or are they too far apart?
Anyway, intriguing, hopeful, but with hints of danger. I think it might, though, focus even better than a 1D2. We'll see.
Also, they claim basic in camera video editing! (it would be amazing if it also allowed for dissolve transitions).
Also it has a much stronger fuselage and better aerodynamics.
Metering sound much improved.
Aug 31, 2009 at 03:00 PM
p.69 #5Canon 7D
latest from Cnet nothing new just more confirmation
Ray Still
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10322059-1.html
Ray Still
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10322059-1.html
Aug 31, 2009 at 03:00 PM
p.69 #6Canon 7D
fraga wrote:
3) AF with f/5.6 or faster lenses
no f/4 high precision either
thw2 wrote
Salient points:3) AF with f/5.6 or faster lenses
no f/4 high precision either
Aug 31, 2009 at 03:00 PM
p.69 #7Canon 7D
Pixel Perfect wrote:
What are the references to the 1D III about? Are they comparing perfrmance?
it seemed mostly comparing the viewfinder quality, saying they are equal, even down to using special high-index/UD glass or something
What are the references to the 1D III about? Are they comparing perfrmance?
it seemed mostly comparing the viewfinder quality, saying they are equal, even down to using special high-index/UD glass or something
Aug 31, 2009 at 03:01 PM
p.69 #8Canon 7D
the "announcement" mentions new sensor technology, so if its true the sensor wont play by the same rules as the 50D, which means comparing the 7D to the 50D is comparing apples to applesauce
Aug 31, 2009 at 03:03 PM
p.69 #9Canon 7D
orangefirefish wrote:
You're right- the ability to customize AF expansion is arguably just as important as the placement of the AF points and the accuracy in the 1-series bodies. I'd also like to have tracking sensitivity. The ability to customize the dynamic AF points and sensitivity would make it a hit with action shooters.
i'm a little fearful the groupings could be close enough to work for sports, but maybe they went to a totally new pattern.
there was some talk abotu 2 assists for the center point on the other translation, but it was all somewhat grabled and easy to misinterprate
It DOES mention that is WILL HAVE AI Servo SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENTS among other AF custom functions
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Stefan wrote
No helper points, but AF points can be grouped together. This could also be very helpful.i'm a little fearful the groupings could be close enough to work for sports, but maybe they went to a totally new pattern.
there was some talk abotu 2 assists for the center point on the other translation, but it was all somewhat grabled and easy to misinterprate
It DOES mention that is WILL HAVE AI Servo SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENTS among other AF custom functions
.Aug 31, 2009 at 03:04 PM
p.69 #10Canon 7D
orangefirefish wrote:
Just added:
11) Full weather sealingAlthough the smaller sensor will make it less popular for video compared to the 5D II, the ability to do 720/60p would be very nice, as would the ability to customize the frame rate between 24, 25, and 30.
maybe not much, it is similar size to hollywood 35mm actually! the 5D2 is more like 70mm!
thw2 wrote
10) HD video in 24/25/30 fps and 720p video in 50/60 fpsJust added:
11) Full weather sealing
maybe not much, it is similar size to hollywood 35mm actually! the 5D2 is more like 70mm!
Aug 31, 2009 at 03:05 PM
p.69 #11Canon 7D
It will all be EOSfun by tomorrow! By the way, where is that fellow now when a new product is to be released?
Aug 31, 2009 at 03:08 PM
p.69 #12Canon 7D
fraga wrote:
Wow.
Not bad, if true.
I wished for AF up to f8, though...
On a side note, where is the official anouncement?
It should have ocurred by now, no?
probably 12AM EST or 3AM at worst.
Wow.
Not bad, if true.
I wished for AF up to f8, though...
On a side note, where is the official anouncement?
It should have ocurred by now, no?
probably 12AM EST or 3AM at worst.
Aug 31, 2009 at 03:09 PM
p.69 #13Canon 7D
No offence, but if these specs are true, whats the point in buying the 5D Mark II, besides the full-frame-sensor? I mean, with better AF, more AF points, more speed (key issues that 5D MKII owners are missing), all that is left is the sensor, a bit higher ISO and HD video, or am i all wrong?
Aug 31, 2009 at 03:09 PM
p.69 #14Canon 7D
fraga wrote:
Not bad, if true.
I wished for AF up to f8, though...
On a side note, where is the official anouncement?
It should have ocurred by now, no?I believe it is tomorrow in Sweden. Not Monday since today is a bank holiday in some countries (maybe).My bad!
I thought today was 1st September!
Sorry and thanks.
I'm just going out to take two cups of coffee now...
haha, no wonder why work seemed so empty yesterday, hah
Lezloid wrote
fraga wrote
Wow.Not bad, if true.
I wished for AF up to f8, though...
On a side note, where is the official anouncement?
It should have ocurred by now, no?
I thought today was 1st September!
Sorry and thanks.
I'm just going out to take two cups of coffee now...
haha, no wonder why work seemed so empty yesterday, hah
Aug 31, 2009 at 03:10 PM
p.69 #15Canon 7D
Abiciriderback wrote:
latest from Cnet nothing new just more confirmation
Ray Still
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10322059-1.html
Useful comparative tables - in case you haven't bothered looking after the multiple threads here - makes very clear that the 7D (assuming it arrives) is pitched directly at reclaiming the mid-level market from Nikon.
Anyone know where the announcement will be made? Hope like hell it's not in some part of the planet that will require us to sit through most of tomorrow without bonfide specs!
latest from Cnet nothing new just more confirmation
Ray Still
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10322059-1.html
Useful comparative tables - in case you haven't bothered looking after the multiple threads here - makes very clear that the 7D (assuming it arrives) is pitched directly at reclaiming the mid-level market from Nikon.
Anyone know where the announcement will be made? Hope like hell it's not in some part of the planet that will require us to sit through most of tomorrow without bonfide specs!
Aug 31, 2009 at 03:11 PM
p.69 #16Canon 7D
fraga wrote:
Not bad, if true.
I wished for AF up to f8, though...
On a side note, where is the official anouncement?
It should have ocurred by now, no?I agree, wish it were f8Maybe that is a crippled feature, but possible through a firmware hack?Interesting you say this.
I just said the same thing some minutes ago.
Glad I'm not the only one.
maybe all there is like IF base aperture from lens reads > 5.6 send change address of AF routine to a null routine. And a simple search and swap of 5.6 to 16 and it works.
Nowhere Man wrote
LightShow wrote
fraga wrote
Wow.Not bad, if true.
I wished for AF up to f8, though...
On a side note, where is the official anouncement?
It should have ocurred by now, no?
I just said the same thing some minutes ago.
Glad I'm not the only one.
maybe all there is like IF base aperture from lens reads > 5.6 send change address of AF routine to a null routine. And a simple search and swap of 5.6 to 16
and it works.Aug 31, 2009 at 03:11 PM
p.69 #17Canon 7D
n0b0 wrote:
And Canon announces... The 60D!!!
The new 50Dv!!! Now with 1080p30 video with no manual controls!
And Canon announces... The 60D!!!
The new 50Dv!!! Now with 1080p30 video with no manual controls!
Aug 31, 2009 at 03:12 PM
p.69 #18Canon 7D
OCphotography wrote:
or am i all wrong?
No.
I was planning to buy a 5DII soon. Now it is dead in the water as far as I am concerned. I don't like to buy new that late in the cycle unless I get a great price.
I stil want full frame and highest resolution - I used to have a 1DsII. But I think the 5DII needs a refresh in Jan/Feb, which I will wait for.
May pick up a 1DsII again afor a bit and wait. Probably less depreciation than buying a new 5DII. Unless a 1Ds4 is announced in Sept also, may have a look.
Michael
or am i all wrong?
No.
I was planning to buy a 5DII soon. Now it is dead in the water as far as I am concerned. I don't like to buy new that late in the cycle unless I get a great price.
I stil want full frame and highest resolution - I used to have a 1DsII. But I think the 5DII needs a refresh in Jan/Feb, which I will wait for.
May pick up a 1DsII again afor a bit and wait. Probably less depreciation than buying a new 5DII. Unless a 1Ds4 is announced in Sept also, may have a look.
Michael
Aug 31, 2009 at 03:13 PM
p.69 #19Canon 7D
Hrow wrote:
Too bad we are a day away from each other or I would invite you out for a beer so we could bemoan the end of intelligent life on this planet.
and bemoan even more that the lack of such life consists of you two who didn't believe the obviously true rumors
n0b0 wrote
I'm sure you'll forgive me if I take all these infos with a grain of salt.and bemoan even more that the lack of such life consists of you two who didn't believe the obviously true rumors
Aug 31, 2009 at 03:14 PM
p.69 #20Canon 7D
mmurph wrote:
But I think the 5DII needs a refresh in Jan/Feb, which I will wait for.
Michael
I suspect you'll be waiting a lot longer than that.
But I think the 5DII needs a refresh in Jan/Feb, which I will wait for.
Michael
I suspect you'll be waiting a lot longer than that.
Aug 31, 2009 at 03:15 PM