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Archive 2009Official 7D Thread
p.3 #1Official 7D Thread
M Vers wrote:
the hands on review seems completely in tact, aside for the sample images which weren't posted in the first place.
yup you're right, that's what i was looking at before, thanks...
alanwarp wrote
hmmm I wonder if dpreview jumped the gun, all their 7D photos are gone now...yup you're right, that's what i was looking at before, thanks...
Aug 31, 2009 at 10:54 PM
p.3 #3Official 7D Thread
thedigitalbean wrote:
Yup, this is great. Also we now have a 1.6x crop with pro AF and a 100mm macro lens with VR/IS All thats left is the 200-400, come on Canon... please.... pretty please...
Don't be so sure. From RG's mini-review:
AF system speed, says Canon, is similar to the 50D, but changes have been made to the 7D's AF algorithms to allow the camera to better track irregular movement, plus the camera will more intelligently cope with a bad AF system reading in the middle of a sequence.
His brief testing doesn't seem to be that impressive.
Need to wait for more comprehensive testing, but I was hoping for AF in the same league as a (properly functioning) MkIII, and I'm getting a feeling that it may not be even close.
Mark
Yup, this is great. Also we now have a 1.6x crop with pro AF and a 100mm macro lens with VR/IS All thats left is the 200-400, come on Canon... please.... pretty please...
Don't be so sure. From RG's mini-review:
AF system speed, says Canon, is similar to the 50D, but changes have been made to the 7D's AF algorithms to allow the camera to better track irregular movement, plus the camera will more intelligently cope with a bad AF system reading in the middle of a sequence.
His brief testing doesn't seem to be that impressive.
Need to wait for more comprehensive testing, but I was hoping for AF in the same league as a (properly functioning) MkIII, and I'm getting a feeling that it may not be even close.
Mark
Aug 31, 2009 at 10:56 PM
p.3 #4Official 7D Thread
msalvetti wrote:
Need to wait for more comprehensive testing, but I was hoping for AF in the same league as a (properly functioning) MkIII, and I'm getting a feeling that it may not be even close.
Mark
Same here...
Need to wait for more comprehensive testing, but I was hoping for AF in the same league as a (properly functioning) MkIII, and I'm getting a feeling that it may not be even close.
Mark
Same here...
Aug 31, 2009 at 10:57 PM
p.3 #5Official 7D Thread
M Vers wrote:
The high ISO shots from the 50D beta that were going around upon it's release looked very good as well, and by very good I mean better than the 40D. This was proven to be not the case.
I remember it the other way, that people noticed that banding existed in many of the early 50D shots and many said it was beta so wait, but the banding came with the production models. I've been waiting to replace mine because of the banding, and like roanjohnnyc said, NO BANDING CAN BEEN SEEN in these new shots!
I sure am happy!
roanjohnnyc wrote
High ISO looks good....I remember it the other way, that people noticed that banding existed in many of the early 50D shots and many said it was beta so wait, but the banding came with the production models. I've been waiting to replace mine because of the banding, and like roanjohnnyc said, NO BANDING CAN BEEN SEEN in these new shots!
I sure am happy!
Aug 31, 2009 at 10:58 PM
p.3 #6Official 7D Thread
There's a few absurd comments here already, let's relax a bit until we get some hands on reviews. Looks promising though.
Aug 31, 2009 at 10:58 PM
p.3 #7Official 7D Thread
tanglefoot, you could always sell it on something called the Buy and Sell here on FM. You can post products for sale!
Aug 31, 2009 at 11:01 PM
p.3 #8Official 7D Thread
Man, with these specs and that price... Incredible. Anyone want my 1D Mark II?! ;-)
Anyone know if this can do voice memos attached to an image, ala the 1D series? It has a microphone, for sure.
And geez, we now know that the 1DMarkIV is going to be so hot, the oceans are liable to burn off! Okay, maybe that's too far, but I am a technology geek
Anyone know if this can do voice memos attached to an image, ala the 1D series? It has a microphone, for sure.
And geez, we now know that the 1DMarkIV is going to be so hot, the oceans are liable to burn off! Okay, maybe that's too far, but I am a technology geek
Aug 31, 2009 at 11:01 PM
p.3 #9Official 7D Thread
Wow....the sleeping giant is up! The is what the 50D should have been and even more than I could've hoped for. Very nice, indeed!!! And it is clear that Canon is letting Nikon know the easy ride is over. These 7D specs, for the $1,699.00 body price.....impressive!
Scott
Scott
Aug 31, 2009 at 11:01 PM
p.3 #10Official 7D Thread
Why, why, why, couldn't they put the new AF system and the better weather sealing in the 5DII
Aug 31, 2009 at 11:02 PM
p.3 #11Official 7D Thread
corndog wrote:
There's a few absurd comments here already, let's relax a bit until we get some hands on reviews. Looks promising though.
still trying hard to compare 1 series a/f
trying to compare high Iso noise to a FF
Cmon people we are smarter than those on DPR? arnt we?
There's a few absurd comments here already, let's relax a bit until we get some hands on reviews. Looks promising though.
still trying hard to compare 1 series a/f
trying to compare high Iso noise to a FF
Cmon people we are smarter than those on DPR? arnt we?
Aug 31, 2009 at 11:02 PM
p.3 #12Official 7D Thread
The 7D Will be available in body only, and 3 kit configurations down here in Australia. The kits are:
EOS 7D "Platinum kit" which comes with the 15-85 IS lens.
EOS 7D "Super Kit" which comes with the 18-135 IS Lens
EOS 7D "Premium kit" which comes with the 18-200 IS Lens.
No prices yet.
EOS 7D "Platinum kit" which comes with the 15-85 IS lens.
EOS 7D "Super Kit" which comes with the 18-135 IS Lens
EOS 7D "Premium kit" which comes with the 18-200 IS Lens.
No prices yet.
Aug 31, 2009 at 11:04 PM
p.3 #13Official 7D Thread
M Vers wrote:
How, exactly, do you arrive at that conclusion?
In all practicalities, it doesn't. Price is the biggest selling point for the 7D, its pretty dang cheap for what you get.
1D3 advantage:
-more AF points, but really, I never used all 45, just the main 19 (moot too, 5D2 focus is perfect for me)
-full sealing and more robust (I don't need this, I use 5D2s)
-8fps is just as good as 10fps, cmon
-1.3x, the saving grace of 1D3
7D advantage:
-price is 33% of 1D3
-built in wireless commander
-new metering (could be a bad thing, who knows, but sounds promising)
-video (for those that care, I don't really)
Weighing the "bang for buck" the 7D wins easily, no question, but then again 1D3 is almost 3 years old, so my assumption was that a stellar 1D4 is probably right around the corner, my guess before end of year
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sboerup wrote
Considering the 1D3 doesnt really have much of an advantage over the 7D...In all practicalities, it doesn't. Price is the biggest selling point for the 7D, its pretty dang cheap for what you get.
1D3 advantage:
-more AF points, but really, I never used all 45, just the main 19 (moot too, 5D2 focus is perfect for me)
-full sealing and more robust (I don't need this, I use 5D2s)
-8fps is just as good as 10fps, cmon
-1.3x, the saving grace of 1D3
7D advantage:
-price is 33% of 1D3
-built in wireless commander
-new metering (could be a bad thing, who knows, but sounds promising)
-video (for those that care, I don't really)
Weighing the "bang for buck" the 7D wins easily, no question, but then again 1D3 is almost 3 years old, so my assumption was that a stellar 1D4 is probably right around the corner, my guess before end of year
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Aug 31, 2009 at 11:04 PM
p.3 #14Official 7D Thread
I wish this camera supported SD cards. I'm switching from a Panasonic DMC-L1 DSLR and have a substantial investment in SD cards and accessories. All e of y digital cameras and my audio recorder support SD cards. My computer has a convenient SD reader. To add one CF using device just throws a monkey wrench into the whole thing.
Aug 31, 2009 at 11:04 PM
p.3 #15Official 7D Thread
droopy1592 wrote:
The high ISO shots from the 50D beta that were going around upon it's release looked very good as well, and by very good I mean better than the 40D. This was proven to be not the case.I remember it the other way, that people noticed that banding existed in many of the early 50D shots and many said it was beta so wait, but the banding came with the production models. I've been waiting to replace mine because of the banding, and like roanjohnnyc said, NO BANDING CAN BEEN SEEN in these new shots!
I sure am happy!
More specifically, the high ISO shots posted on DPR--one that stands out was a WRX (IIRC) coming head on, mid-air, on a dirt track.
M Vers wrote
roanjohnnyc wrote
High ISO looks good....I sure am happy!
More specifically, the high ISO shots posted on DPR--one that stands out was a WRX (IIRC) coming head on, mid-air, on a dirt track.
Aug 31, 2009 at 11:04 PM
p.3 #16Official 7D Thread
Sometimes people want the best you can get regardless of the cost.
Aug 31, 2009 at 11:05 PM
p.3 #17Official 7D Thread
New AF, 100% Viewfinder, 1080P at 30fps, 8 FPS in any mode, Dual Processor, Integrated Speedlight triggering, Much better weather sealing...I mean, man...the more I read....go Canon!
Aug 31, 2009 at 11:08 PM
p.3 #18Official 7D Thread
Oh yeah, something told me to keep my RC1 when I upgraded from the XSi to the 50D! I'm glad it works on the 7D
Aug 31, 2009 at 11:08 PM
p.3 #19Official 7D Thread
sboerup wrote:
How, exactly, do you arrive at that conclusion?In all practicalities, it doesn't. Price is the biggest selling point for the 7D, its pretty dang cheap for what you get.
1D3 advantage:
-more AF points, but really, I never used all 45, just the main 19 (moot too, 5D2 focus is perfect for me)
-full sealing and more robust (I don't need this, I use 5D2s)
-8fps is just as good as 10fps, cmon
-1.3x, the saving grace of 1D3
7D advantage:
-price is 33% of 1D3
-built in wireless commander
-new metering (could be a bad thing, who knows, but sounds promising)
-video (for those that care, I don't really)
Weighing the "bang for buck" the 7D...Show more →
Granted the 7D has several new, fairly attractive, features implemented but there still is no solid proof that it outperforms the 1DIII in terms of handling, AF and IQ--specifically ISO performance. As for sealing, it seems as if Canon has finally released a non 1-series body with what looks like full weather sealing. Body wise, it is built using the same materials as 1-series bodies.
M Vers wrote
sboerup wrote
Considering the 1D3 doesnt really have much of an advantage over the 7D...1D3 advantage:
-more AF points, but really, I never used all 45, just the main 19 (moot too, 5D2 focus is perfect for me)
-full sealing and more robust (I don't need this, I use 5D2s)
-8fps is just as good as 10fps, cmon
-1.3x, the saving grace of 1D3
7D advantage:
-price is 33% of 1D3
-built in wireless commander
-new metering (could be a bad thing, who knows, but sounds promising)
-video (for those that care, I don't really)
Weighing the "bang for buck" the 7D...Show more →
Granted the 7D has several new, fairly attractive, features implemented but there still is no solid proof that it outperforms the 1DIII in terms of handling, AF and IQ--specifically ISO performance. As for sealing, it seems as if Canon has finally released a non 1-series body with what looks like full weather sealing. Body wise, it is built using the same materials as 1-series bodies.
Aug 31, 2009 at 11:09 PM
p.3 #20Official 7D Thread
Faith restored. My glass investment is safe. Now, if I'd just waited on the 100 macro, oh well.
Aug 31, 2009 at 11:11 PM