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Archive 2009Official 7D Thread
p.9 #1Official 7D Thread
Pixel Perfect wrote:
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.
I'm hoping the Focusing screen is good for Manual Focusing!
The overlay on the LCD sounds awesome if they put in some nice compositional lines.
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.
I'm hoping the Focusing screen is good for Manual Focusing!
The overlay on the LCD sounds awesome if they put in some nice compositional lines.
Sep 01, 2009 at 05:27 AM
p.9 #2Official 7D Thread
I think that Canon just did well. A moderately-priced, feature-packed camera with reasonable high-ISO performance. It's a cropper, but I think it's a very positive addition to Canon's lineup.
Think about the overall system for a second - It can use any EF lens including the awesome 17 mm TSE, the new 100 mm IS macro, and all the big guns. The 17-55 is available. The new 15-85 (24-136) IS will soon be available. The 10-22 provides excellent ultra-wide. In-camera flash control. Multiple video formats. Versatile AF scheme.
With Canon's lens selection, this puts Canon in a great position. Nikon just pulled a "30D" with their 300. Canon just jumped ahead of their competitor in this vital area.
Think about the overall system for a second - It can use any EF lens including the awesome 17 mm TSE, the new 100 mm IS macro, and all the big guns. The 17-55 is available. The new 15-85 (24-136) IS will soon be available. The 10-22 provides excellent ultra-wide. In-camera flash control. Multiple video formats. Versatile AF scheme.
With Canon's lens selection, this puts Canon in a great position. Nikon just pulled a "30D" with their 300. Canon just jumped ahead of their competitor in this vital area.
Sep 01, 2009 at 05:40 AM
p.9 #3Official 7D Thread
xabi wrote:
Also, am I the only one who wish the 15-85mm lens would be cheaper? $799 is a little expensive to me.
It's a little steep - I think it'll come down 6-8 months from now. I see it as an upgrade/replacement for the 17-85 USM IS lens, and a valuable addition to the lineup (providing it performs well, which I think it will). It offers a 24-136 mm - equivalent field-of-view. Very versatile.
Also, am I the only one who wish the 15-85mm lens would be cheaper? $799 is a little expensive to me.
It's a little steep - I think it'll come down 6-8 months from now. I see it as an upgrade/replacement for the 17-85 USM IS lens, and a valuable addition to the lineup (providing it performs well, which I think it will). It offers a 24-136 mm - equivalent field-of-view. Very versatile.
Sep 01, 2009 at 05:42 AM
p.9 #4Official 7D Thread
bluetsunami wrote:
The overlay on the LCD sounds awesome if they put in some nice compositional lines.
The on-demand grid lines are there.
The overlay on the LCD sounds awesome if they put in some nice compositional lines.
The on-demand grid lines are there.
Sep 01, 2009 at 05:44 AM
p.9 #5Official 7D Thread
xabi wrote:
Also, am I the only one who wish the 15-85mm lens would be cheaper? $799 is a little expensive to me.
$799 is the right price.... For a 15-85 f4 is. Not for this one, I agree.
Also, am I the only one who wish the 15-85mm lens would be cheaper? $799 is a little expensive to me.
$799 is the right price.... For a 15-85 f4 is. Not for this one, I agree.
Sep 01, 2009 at 05:44 AM
p.9 #6Official 7D Thread
Tom_W wrote:
I think that Canon just did well. A moderately-priced, feature-packed camera.
Sigh... not that moderately priced in the UK - £1699, which converts (at today's exchange rate) to $2755...
I think that Canon just did well. A moderately-priced, feature-packed camera.
Sigh... not that moderately priced in the UK - £1699, which converts (at today's exchange rate) to $2755...
Sep 01, 2009 at 05:45 AM
p.9 #8Official 7D Thread
keithreeder wrote:
Sigh... not that moderately priced in the UK - £1699, which converts (at today's exchange rate) to $2755...
Yeah, but y'all have that opressive VAT to deal with. We don't have that here - yet. Give the thugs in Washington a little more time...
Tom_W wrote
I think that Canon just did well. A moderately-priced, feature-packed camera.Yeah, but y'all have that opressive VAT to deal with. We don't have that here - yet. Give the thugs in Washington a little more time...
Sep 01, 2009 at 05:49 AM
p.9 #9Official 7D Thread
morphez wrote:
any info about how many images for exposure bracketing? I tried to check Dpreview but they're not mentioned it.
Custom function I-5 (see here).
It's still 3 shots.
I don't care too much about HDR after some attempts. They are not my cup of tea. But HDR enthusiasts are disappointed, I'm sure.
They have to leave some features exclusive to the 1D series.
any info about how many images for exposure bracketing? I tried to check Dpreview but they're not mentioned it.
Custom function I-5 (see here).
It's still 3 shots.
I don't care too much about HDR after some attempts. They are not my cup of tea. But HDR enthusiasts are disappointed, I'm sure.
They have to leave some features exclusive to the 1D series.
Sep 01, 2009 at 05:49 AM
p.9 #10Official 7D Thread
my impression or 1600 iso performances are better on my 300D? (seriously, big delusion for this canon camera.. now im sure we will assist at many people moving to sony)
(seriously, big delusion for this canon camera.. now im sure we will assist at many people moving to sony)Sep 01, 2009 at 05:55 AM
p.9 #11Official 7D Thread
Tom_W wrote:
Yeah, but y'all have that opressive VAT to deal with. We don't have that here - yet. Give the thugs in Washington a little more time...
Even with the VAT off (currently at 15%) we still pay a heap more than you guys - $2341.
Yeah, but y'all have that opressive VAT to deal with. We don't have that here - yet. Give the thugs in Washington a little more time...
Even with the VAT off (currently at 15%) we still pay a heap more than you guys - $2341.
Sep 01, 2009 at 05:55 AM
p.9 #13Official 7D Thread
keithreeder wrote:
Sigh... not that moderately priced in the UK - £1699, which converts (at today's exchange rate) to $2755...
Oh, we're being screwed, Now there's a surprise ...
Tom_W wrote
I think that Canon just did well. A moderately-priced, feature-packed camera.Oh, we're being screwed, Now there's a surprise ...
Sep 01, 2009 at 06:08 AM
p.9 #14Official 7D Thread
Looks interesting. I tried the 50D for a month and though I liked the feel and function, I missed the Nikon thumb and front dial to adjust settings.
I'll be honest, I prefer the D300s for most everything, but the video in which Canon is definitely better (IMO). Would have been nice to add dual memory cards though.
Lets see what an actual comparison from in depth reviews shows for high ISO images... that will be what decides it for me.
Too much speculation on the AF capabilities, lets see what that translates to.
I'll be honest, I prefer the D300s for most everything, but the video in which Canon is definitely better (IMO). Would have been nice to add dual memory cards though.
Lets see what an actual comparison from in depth reviews shows for high ISO images... that will be what decides it for me.
Too much speculation on the AF capabilities, lets see what that translates to.
Sep 01, 2009 at 06:16 AM
p.9 #15Official 7D Thread
Europe as a whole seems to be getting shafted by Canon's 1:1 pricing scheme.
Calumet and a few others have exact same list price as american pre-orders. The only difference? The currency sign on the front. That will make a huge difference if the European economy continues to recover, if you remember at one point UK:US was at 2:1.
Calumet and a few others have exact same list price as american pre-orders. The only difference? The currency sign on the front. That will make a huge difference if the European economy continues to recover, if you remember at one point UK:US was at 2:1.
Sep 01, 2009 at 06:18 AM
p.9 #16Official 7D Thread
keithreeder wrote:
Even with the VAT off (currently at 15%) we still pay a heap more than you guys - $2341.
Yikes - that is a bit steep. Both the actual price and the confiscatory tax.
Even with the VAT off (currently at 15%) we still pay a heap more than you guys - $2341.
Yikes - that is a bit steep. Both the actual price and the confiscatory tax.
Sep 01, 2009 at 06:28 AM
p.9 #17Official 7D Thread
Tom_W wrote:
Yikes - that is a bit steep. Both the actual price and the confiscatory tax.
VAT is normally 17.5%, been dropped to 15% during the recession to encourage consumer spending. I believe it's due to go back up fairly soon.
Yikes - that is a bit steep. Both the actual price and the confiscatory tax.
VAT is normally 17.5%, been dropped to 15% during the recession to encourage consumer spending. I believe it's due to go back up fairly soon.
Sep 01, 2009 at 06:33 AM
p.9 #18Official 7D Thread
hmm ...
7d, 15-85 (23-130).
5d2, 24-105
which would be your preferred walkabout combination?
hard choice, eh?
7d, 15-85 (23-130).
5d2, 24-105
which would be your preferred walkabout combination?
hard choice, eh?
Sep 01, 2009 at 06:36 AM
p.9 #19Official 7D Thread
UK buyers have a simple choice - don't buy!
Canon won't keep a price high if the product isn't selling. A couple of years back Adobe tried to screw EU photographers with CS3. Over 6000 European pro photographers let Adobe know they wouldn't be buying at a price that was, as I recall, double what USA customers were charged.
Adobe reduced the price.
Canon won't keep a price high if the product isn't selling. A couple of years back Adobe tried to screw EU photographers with CS3. Over 6000 European pro photographers let Adobe know they wouldn't be buying at a price that was, as I recall, double what USA customers were charged.
Adobe reduced the price.
Sep 01, 2009 at 06:45 AM
p.9 #20Official 7D Thread
"DIGIC 4 removes the highly noticeable colour noise as well as reducing luminance noise without loss in detail, allowing for very clean high ISO images. Even at ISO 6400 noise levels are similar to those of ISO 1600 from DIGIC III. ...."
Sorry if this has already been discussed, but I'll believe this when I see it.
Sorry if this has already been discussed, but I'll believe this when I see it.
Sep 01, 2009 at 06:50 AM