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Archive 2009Official 7D Thread
p.8 #1Official 7D Thread
OMG, now we have pro AF we're whining that it doesn't cover enough of the frame.
Given that so many 1D III users (admittedly not all) are happy these days with it's AF performance and that RG still can't get one to focus, I think I'll take his opinions on the 7D with a grain or two of salt and wait and see how birders and the like find it.
Ok, just thinking about the new overlay lcd and how it doesn't need interchangeable screens; does this mean it'll be easier to focus manually with fast glass. I've never even bothered using fast glass on my 40D as I have mf lenses and prfer the 5D anyway. But if the 7D allows easier focusing with a larger VF that's another +ve.
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Given that so many 1D III users (admittedly not all) are happy these days with it's AF performance and that RG still can't get one to focus, I think I'll take his opinions on the 7D with a grain or two of salt and wait and see how birders and the like find it.
Ok, just thinking about the new overlay lcd and how it doesn't need interchangeable screens; does this mean it'll be easier to focus manually with fast glass. I've never even bothered using fast glass on my 40D as I have mf lenses and prfer the 5D anyway. But if the 7D allows easier focusing with a larger VF that's another +ve.
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Sep 01, 2009 at 02:52 AM
p.8 #2Official 7D Thread
From a Nikon person, I tip my hat to Canon.
They were really lacking something in direct competition for the D300. (size/speed)
They were really lacking something in direct competition for the D300. (size/speed)
Sep 01, 2009 at 02:55 AM
p.8 #3Official 7D Thread
parkap wrote:
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
hiiii ... still wandering in the vast desert, eh?
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
hiiii ... still wandering in the vast desert, eh?
Sep 01, 2009 at 03:02 AM
p.8 #4Official 7D Thread
The lack of weather sealing on the 5D2 is NOT an myth.
I am staring at a 5D.MK2 that I took apart that was severely salt water damaged.
Let me state this as clearly as possible: The body, frame and major areas ARE NOT weather sealed.
The buttons and switches have what I call "dust protection" seals, they might keep out a base level of moisture, but don't count on them for anything serious. The battery compartment, and base of the camera has nothing protecting it from water either.
So let's lay this one to rest, the 5D.MK2 has only the most basic "environmental" seals. It remains to be seen the level of sealing on the 7D. Let's hope it's more than some foam to keep out dust.
- slrl0ver
garyvot wrote:
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.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.
I am staring at a 5D.MK2 that I took apart that was severely salt water damaged.
Let me state this as clearly as possible: The body, frame and major areas ARE NOT weather sealed.
The buttons and switches have what I call "dust protection" seals, they might keep out a base level of moisture, but don't count on them for anything serious. The battery compartment, and base of the camera has nothing protecting it from water either.
So let's lay this one to rest, the 5D.MK2 has only the most basic "environmental" seals. It remains to be seen the level of sealing on the 7D. Let's hope it's more than some foam to keep out dust.
- slrl0ver
garyvot wrote:
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 updates.
The "lack" of weather sealing on the 5D2 seems to be an Internet myth.
Sep 01, 2009 at 03:13 AM
p.8 #5Official 7D Thread
I've looked at the pictures at dpreview
I can be mistaken, but with every evolution in camera the picture quality raises little and little. Were the 300d vs 350d was a cap, the difference at the moment is less astonishing. At least with the 7d and the lenses they used. Or am I wrong?
I can be mistaken, but with every evolution in camera the picture quality raises little and little. Were the 300d vs 350d was a cap, the difference at the moment is less astonishing. At least with the 7d and the lenses they used. Or am I wrong?
Sep 01, 2009 at 03:16 AM
p.8 #6Official 7D Thread
This was a double post, but can't seem to delete. Punting.
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Sep 01, 2009 at 03:17 AM
p.8 #7Official 7D Thread
It appears that the 7d outdoes the d300s by the skin of its teeth
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras=canon_eos7d%2Cnikon_d300s&show=all
i am disappointed that canon appears to have forgotten the 5d2. they should send us a more feature-rich firmware than the 7d.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras=canon_eos7d%2Cnikon_d300s&show=all
i am disappointed that canon appears to have forgotten the 5d2. they should send us a more feature-rich firmware than the 7d.
Sep 01, 2009 at 03:17 AM
p.8 #8Official 7D Thread
I'm calling it now: Pure conjecture...A new 5D.2 successor will appear in the same body, same features.
The 7D uses the same battery as the 5D.MK2, and if the weight is similar, the bodies are probably quite comparable.
-slrl0ver
The 7D uses the same battery as the 5D.MK2, and if the weight is similar, the bodies are probably quite comparable.
-slrl0ver
Sep 01, 2009 at 03:27 AM
p.8 #9Official 7D Thread
slrl0ver wrote:
I'm calling it now: Pure conjecture...A new 5D.2 successor will appear in the same body, same features.
The 7D uses the same battery as the 5D.MK2, and if the weight is similar, the bodies are probably quite comparable.
-slrl0ver
But not for 12 months
I'm calling it now: Pure conjecture...A new 5D.2 successor will appear in the same body, same features.
The 7D uses the same battery as the 5D.MK2, and if the weight is similar, the bodies are probably quite comparable.
-slrl0ver
But not for 12 months
Sep 01, 2009 at 03:42 AM
p.8 #10Official 7D Thread
Some official pics and vids. I don't think they've been posted here yet.
http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/samples/eos7d/
http://cweb.canon.jp/camera/eosd/eosmovie/index.html
from
http://www.cinema5d.com
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http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/samples/eos7d/
http://cweb.canon.jp/camera/eosd/eosmovie/index.html
from
http://www.cinema5d.com
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Sep 01, 2009 at 04:00 AM
p.8 #11Official 7D Thread
I have to say, the specs, the viewfinder, the fps, the good IQ, the fully customizable buttons (!) the AF, full aperture and shutter control in video mode, the electronic level, different registration points for portrait and landscape orientation, that automatically switch....this is an awesome camera. I'm sure some people will wish for a few changes, and will be put out that Canon didn't create THEIR camera...but the biggest complaint so far seems to be that the 5D II doesn't have these features. 
This is a home run, Canon...way to get back in the game!
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Sep 01, 2009 at 04:05 AM
p.8 #12Official 7D Thread
any info about how many images for exposure bracketing? I tried to check Dpreview but they're not mentioned it. 
Sep 01, 2009 at 04:07 AM
p.8 #13Official 7D Thread
Anon Moss wrote:
And a 100% viewfinder than can be enlarged electronically - how cool for those of us with tired eyes.
Now, where did you find that mentioned?
The viewfinder is optical, with 1.00x magnification, i.e. you see exactly what the lens shows you, nothing more, nothing less. The only thing you can configure is what kind of overlays you see in the viewfinder.
The LCD, however, has magnification upto 10x, just like all the other Canon DSLRs (after the 1D which did not have this feature).
And a 100% viewfinder than can be enlarged electronically - how cool for those of us with tired eyes.
Now, where did you find that mentioned?
The viewfinder is optical, with 1.00x magnification, i.e. you see exactly what the lens shows you, nothing more, nothing less. The only thing you can configure is what kind of overlays you see in the viewfinder.
The LCD, however, has magnification upto 10x, just like all the other Canon DSLRs (after the 1D which did not have this feature).
Sep 01, 2009 at 04:43 AM
p.8 #14Official 7D Thread
thebeephaha wrote:
From a Nikon person, I tip my hat to Canon.
They were really lacking something in direct competition for the D300. (size/speed)
But they're still lacking something in direct competition to the D700/D3 (size/speed) - i.e. full frame @ 8 fps.
Still waiting......
From a Nikon person, I tip my hat to Canon.
They were really lacking something in direct competition for the D300. (size/speed)
But they're still lacking something in direct competition to the D700/D3 (size/speed) - i.e. full frame @ 8 fps.
Still waiting......
Sep 01, 2009 at 04:48 AM
p.8 #15Official 7D Thread
Anyone knows the price in Euros?
Sorry if it has been posted before, I looked for it and didn't find it.
Thanks.
Sorry if it has been posted before, I looked for it and didn't find it.
Thanks.
Sep 01, 2009 at 04:55 AM
p.8 #18Official 7D Thread
Crop cameras can go a long way - granted nowhere as long as FF cameras. However, this will probably be the best Canon crop camera for those starting out and needing something solid on a budget. The only other prosumer crop camera with pro line features up until now was the D300 and D300s. The 7D now gives the Canon crop folks a worthy competitor.
A lot of wedding shooters starting out get invested in crop lenses like the 17-55, 60 macro, etc. So, having a top notch crop body is a good idea. If it performs well in the IQ department, it should be a wonderful implementation.
A lot of wedding shooters starting out get invested in crop lenses like the 17-55, 60 macro, etc. So, having a top notch crop body is a good idea. If it performs well in the IQ department, it should be a wonderful implementation.
Sep 01, 2009 at 05:09 AM
p.8 #19Official 7D Thread
Link with high ISO sample pics:
http://www.robgalbraith.com/bins/multi_page.asp?cid=7-10042-10239
Have you guys seen this?
http://www.robgalbraith.com/bins/multi_page.asp?cid=7-10042-10239
Have you guys seen this?
Sep 01, 2009 at 05:18 AM
p.8 #20Official 7D Thread
Also, am I the only one who wish the 15-85mm lens would be cheaper? $799 is a little expensive to me.
Sep 01, 2009 at 05:18 AM