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Archive 2009Official 7D Thread
p.6 #1Official 7D Thread
LCollector wrote:
Does owning this camera mean a mandatory upgrade to Photoshop CS4 ?
No, you can use DPP (and obain better conversions). You may also be able to convert the files to DNGs with some future update to the DNG Converter and open them in older versions of ACR.
Does owning this camera mean a mandatory upgrade to Photoshop CS4 ?
No, you can use DPP (and obain better conversions). You may also be able to convert the files to DNGs with some future update to the DNG Converter and open them in older versions of ACR.
Sep 01, 2009 at 12:17 AM
p.6 #2Official 7D Thread
the 7d wasnt meant to out do 1dmk3..RG is a bafoon i dont get why peeps do this
the 7d should only be compared to other 1.6 crop cameras period....apples to apples
the 7d should only be compared to other 1.6 crop cameras period....apples to apples
Sep 01, 2009 at 12:20 AM
p.6 #3Official 7D Thread
Just read the weather sealing is equivalent to 1n. So should be pretty good.
Also the M.Fn button allows it seems quickl change of AF selection type.
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Also the M.Fn button allows it seems quickl change of AF selection type.
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Sep 01, 2009 at 12:21 AM
p.6 #4Official 7D Thread
digitalbug30d wrote:
the 7d wasnt meant to out do 1dmk3..RG is a bafoon i dont get why peeps do this
the 7d should only be compared to other 1.6 crop cameras period....apples to apples
Why are you so insistent that 1.6 only go up against 1.6? There's nothing wrong with comparing any camera with any other camera. Considering the only AF remotely close to the 7D's on paper is the 1-series AF, it's only natural that somebody would compare the AF performance of the 2, for instance. It's very useful to know where exactly its AF speed and accuracy ranks among other Canon cameras, regardless of sensor size, build, etc.
the 7d wasnt meant to out do 1dmk3..RG is a bafoon i dont get why peeps do this
the 7d should only be compared to other 1.6 crop cameras period....apples to apples
Why are you so insistent that 1.6 only go up against 1.6? There's nothing wrong with comparing any camera with any other camera. Considering the only AF remotely close to the 7D's on paper is the 1-series AF, it's only natural that somebody would compare the AF performance of the 2, for instance. It's very useful to know where exactly its AF speed and accuracy ranks among other Canon cameras, regardless of sensor size, build, etc.
Sep 01, 2009 at 12:24 AM
p.6 #5Official 7D Thread
khurram1 wrote:
Why, why, why, couldn't they put the new AF system and the better weather sealing in the 5DII
Because it wasn't ready I assume. They could have delayed the 5D II another 1 year I guess but that would have caused tantrums too.
Why, why, why, couldn't they put the new AF system and the better weather sealing in the 5DII
Because it wasn't ready I assume. They could have delayed the 5D II another 1 year I guess but that would have caused tantrums too.
Sep 01, 2009 at 12:27 AM
p.6 #7Official 7D Thread
I would love to see a 7D with an FF sensor. That would rock! Perhaps a 5D3?
The 1Ds4 sounds like it's going to be pretty awesome when it comes out.
The 1Ds4 sounds like it's going to be pretty awesome when it comes out.
Sep 01, 2009 at 12:28 AM
p.6 #8Official 7D Thread
Ariel Bravy wrote:
I would love to see a 7D with an FF sensor. That would rock! Perhaps a 5D3?
The 1Ds4 sounds like it's going to be pretty awesome when it comes out.
that will be the 3D...cmon canon
I would love to see a 7D with an FF sensor. That would rock! Perhaps a 5D3?
The 1Ds4 sounds like it's going to be pretty awesome when it comes out.
that will be the 3D...cmon canon
Sep 01, 2009 at 12:28 AM
p.6 #9Official 7D Thread
If the 7D can compete with the 1D II in AF, then I will be selling all my cameras (5D is already gone 
), and 1D II and 40D are next. I would then buy a 7D, 1Ds III and 100L macro. Must always a 1 series in the kit.
), and 1D II and 40D are next. I would then buy a 7D, 1Ds III and 100L macro. Must always a 1 series in the kit.Sep 01, 2009 at 12:31 AM
p.6 #10Official 7D Thread
HAHAHA Just called Canon Australia to see if they had any news at all on local shipping dates AND THEY HAD NO IDEA WHAT THE 7D WAS.... HAHAHAHAHAHAHA Go Canon Australia
Sep 01, 2009 at 12:33 AM
p.6 #11Official 7D Thread
well it looks like Canon really did talk to photographers... the features seem to address nearly all (maybe all) the gripes folks have had with Canon bodies in the past few years. And finally we're perhaps at the stage in development when we are getting worthwhile improvements to standard features (AF, metering, flash etc.) instead of just tons of new bells and whistles.
It'll be interesting to see the next iteration of the 1D series bodies.
It'll also be interesting to see how much the recession has dented demand for new toys like this... we might see the street price fall faster than in the past now consumers have less surplus cash to throw around.
It'll be interesting to see the next iteration of the 1D series bodies.
It'll also be interesting to see how much the recession has dented demand for new toys like this... we might see the street price fall faster than in the past now consumers have less surplus cash to throw around.
Sep 01, 2009 at 12:40 AM
p.6 #13Official 7D Thread
An impressive spec sheet. Can't say i need the AF (though you never know til you get it), but the weather sealing is certainly an interesting feature which might tip me in favour of this rather than a 50D. The 100% viewfinder with electronic overlay is also rather appealing, as i do seem to have a natural lean to the right....
I have to agree with others that the better weather sealing is a rather obvious omission on the 5D II, especially given its popularity as a landscape camera. Hopefully they'll do a 5D IIn sometime soon with this among the updates.
I have to agree with others that the better weather sealing is a rather obvious omission on the 5D II, especially given its popularity as a landscape camera. Hopefully they'll do a 5D IIn sometime soon with this among the updates.
Sep 01, 2009 at 12:45 AM
p.6 #14Official 7D Thread
Pixel Perfect wrote:
Just read the weather sealing is equivalent to 1n. So should be pretty good.
Yes, it's the same level of weather sealing as on the 5D Mark II...
Just read the weather sealing is equivalent to 1n. So should be pretty good.
Yes, it's the same level of weather sealing as on the 5D Mark II...
Sep 01, 2009 at 12:46 AM
p.6 #15Official 7D Thread
15Bit wrote:
An impressive spec sheet. Can't say i need the AF (though you never know til you get it), but the weather sealing is certainly an interesting feature which might tip me in favour of this rather than a 50D. The 100% viewfinder with electronic overlay is also rather appealing, as i do seem to have a natural lean to the right....
I have to agree with others that the better weather sealing is a rather obvious omission on the 5D II, especially given its popularity as a landscape camera. Hopefully they'll do a 5D IIn sometime soon with this among the...Show more →
Not to sound like a broken record, but the same claims (of EOS-1n level sealing) were made when the 5D2 was released, FYI.
The "lack" of weather sealing on the 5D2 seems to be an Internet myth.
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An impressive spec sheet. Can't say i need the AF (though you never know til you get it), but the weather sealing is certainly an interesting feature which might tip me in favour of this rather than a 50D. The 100% viewfinder with electronic overlay is also rather appealing, as i do seem to have a natural lean to the right....
I have to agree with others that the better weather sealing is a rather obvious omission on the 5D II, especially given its popularity as a landscape camera. Hopefully they'll do a 5D IIn sometime soon with this among the...Show more →
Not to sound like a broken record, but the same claims (of EOS-1n level sealing) were made when the 5D2 was released, FYI.
The "lack" of weather sealing on the 5D2 seems to be an Internet myth.
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Sep 01, 2009 at 12:47 AM
p.6 #16Official 7D Thread
The 7D must be crap! It's got a silver ring around the rear dial! 
(What's up with Canon and silver rings and adding silver cosmetic parts?)
(What's up with Canon and silver rings and adding silver cosmetic parts?)
Sep 01, 2009 at 12:50 AM
p.6 #17Official 7D Thread
Only question now is 18Mpixels sensor. Everything else seem loaded. This must be camera of the 3 year. Here is one of 7D spec i like:
"EOS 7D also includes Spot AF, a new mode that uses a smaller area of the sensor to determine focus. This is useful for small subjects where there is background detail that can distract the AF sensor. It also includes Zone AF which limits automatic selection to one of five zones. This allows photographers to ensure their subject is automatically selected"
"EOS 7D also includes Spot AF, a new mode that uses a smaller area of the sensor to determine focus. This is useful for small subjects where there is background detail that can distract the AF sensor. It also includes Zone AF which limits automatic selection to one of five zones. This allows photographers to ensure their subject is automatically selected"
Sep 01, 2009 at 12:59 AM
p.6 #18Official 7D Thread
I've skimmed these posts and I don't think anyone has mentioned what I see as glaringly obvious:
If Canon struggled to keep the noise down in the 50D at 15 meg, how are they going to get superior IQ out of 18 meg in a tiny APS-C sensor?
Stuff the other features, it's image quality that's the bottom line for me, that's how I will judge the 7D. YMMV
David
If Canon struggled to keep the noise down in the 50D at 15 meg, how are they going to get superior IQ out of 18 meg in a tiny APS-C sensor?
Stuff the other features, it's image quality that's the bottom line for me, that's how I will judge the 7D. YMMV
David
Sep 01, 2009 at 01:12 AM
p.6 #19Official 7D Thread
dhphoto wrote:
I've skimmed these posts and I don't think anyone has mentioned what I see as glaringly obvious:
If Canon struggled to keep the noise down in the 50D at 15 meg, how are they going to get superior IQ out of 18 meg in a tiny APS-C sensor?
Stuff the other features, it's image quality that's the bottom line for me, that's how I will judge the 7D. YMMV
David
I buy if no noise in black frame test
I've skimmed these posts and I don't think anyone has mentioned what I see as glaringly obvious:
If Canon struggled to keep the noise down in the 50D at 15 meg, how are they going to get superior IQ out of 18 meg in a tiny APS-C sensor?
Stuff the other features, it's image quality that's the bottom line for me, that's how I will judge the 7D. YMMV
David
I buy if no noise in black frame test
Sep 01, 2009 at 01:15 AM
p.6 #20Official 7D Thread
I too am a bit concerned about 18MP in an APS-C sized sensor. Very concerned actually.
I enjoy the 10MP range of my 40D. I'm sure the new features will make this a good camera to USE, but I hope the IQ can live up to its other features.
There is a lot for me to like as a full-time shooter, the 8FPS jump would be great for my sports shooting. Also, in all honesty, I would greatly benefit from the video ability. I shoot a lot of video with the 5D2 and having a second body with a bit of extra reach would be great!
I would prefer to have another 1Series camera, but honestly if the final spec images are good enough. I'm going to seriously consider one of these guys.
I think the 5D2 + 7D combo is going to be very popular amongst us FM'ers
I enjoy the 10MP range of my 40D. I'm sure the new features will make this a good camera to USE, but I hope the IQ can live up to its other features.
There is a lot for me to like as a full-time shooter, the 8FPS jump would be great for my sports shooting. Also, in all honesty, I would greatly benefit from the video ability. I shoot a lot of video with the 5D2 and having a second body with a bit of extra reach would be great!
I would prefer to have another 1Series camera, but honestly if the final spec images are good enough. I'm going to seriously consider one of these guys.
I think the 5D2 + 7D combo is going to be very popular amongst us FM'ers
Sep 01, 2009 at 01:20 AM