One consideration in all of this 7D discussion is what we use this camera for - big glass and difficult conditions. I\'ve been reading 7D threads like this for years but have never seen a similar one about the 60D. Like many here, I use a 5D2 for the majority of my photography and switch to the 7D + 100-400 when reach is of concern. Hence all my 7D photography is already pushed, big slow lens requiring higher shutter speeds and therefore higher ISO. And we are shooting feathered and furred critters where the fine detail is easily deteriorated by noise or motion blur. My 5D gets to do all the easy photography, so I have to tailor my expectations about my 7D.
Conrad\'s kestrel is a good example. It is not a perfect 100% pixel level capture and it requires careful PP to optimize the image, but the result looks good at normal viewing whether screen or print. I would be happy to add an image like this to my collection. I like kestrels and so far haven\'t been able to lay glass on one.
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Sep 02, 2012 at 10:27 AM
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