TRReichman wrote:
The real question is does the AF work?
- trr
straight from robgalbraith:
Static autofocus was excellent, using Spot AF, various AF points, AI Servo (we almost never use One Shot) and a small batch of different lenses. With the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II, EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS (also introduced today), EF 70-200mm f/4L IS, EF 200mm f/2L IS and EF 800mm f/5.6L IS, photos were simply in focus. We also used the EF 85mm f/1.2L II, and focus was all over the place. The same lens exhibited the same unstable AF on an EOS 5D Mark II, suggesting the problem was more a function of the lens than the camera.
to me it makes sense that Canon would release such a camera, mainly to compete with Nikon's D300 and even full frame D700. The 7D exhibits 1D series technology (dual digics, improved af) which are evident in Nikon's line of cameras. However to us who own the 5d mark II, it wouldn't make sense, but that's just how technology goes - canon sees a weakness in their line up, canon releases.