Case 1 - I found the 7D is best for focal length limited shooting,
that is using both cameras and shooting with the same lens from the same place
assuming the subject would not even fill the 7D frame
if your using a high resolution lens.
Case 2 - If you can \'zoom\' by walking closer and use the same lens the 5D II bests.
You need to be closer to the subject with the 5D II to fill the frame.
Being closer to the subject will result in more detail compared
to the 7D farther away. Also better subject /background separation .
The 18 vs 21MP difference is not key it\'s the shorter distance in that case.
Case 3 -Trying to compare using lower resolution zoom lenses
or different lenses only reveal the limitations of the lens not the body.
Neither camera is better just depends on the use,
generally speaking for small birds its the 7D
because of its higher pixel density (not pixel count)
For everything else landscapes included where you can fill the frame its the 5D II.
It\'s higher pixel count and being FF it forces you to be closer to the subject
gives the 5D II an edge
not to mention is lower noise levels, smaller d of f etc.
Its not a night and day difference, an interesting subject will look great on both cameras.
Case 1 - I found the 7D is best for focal length limited shooting,
that is using both cameras and shooting with the same lens from the same place
assuming the subject would not even fill the 7D frame
if your using a high resolution lens.
Case 2 - If you can \'zoom\' by walking closer and use the same lens the 5D II bests.
You need to be closer to the subject with the 5D II to fill the frame.
Being closer to the subject will result in more detail compared
to the 7D farther away.
The 18 vs 21MP difference is not key it\'s the shorter distance in that case.
Case 3 -Trying to compare using lower resolution zoom lenses
or different lenses only reveal the limitations of the lens not the body.
Neither camera is better just depends on the use,
generally speaking for small birds its the 7D
because of its higher pixel density (not pixel count)
For everything else landscapes included where you can fill the frame its the 5D II.
It\'s higher pixel count and being FF it forces you to be closer to the subject
gives the 5D II an edge
not to mention is lower noise levels, smaller d of f etc.
Its not a night and day difference, an interesting subject will look great on both cameras.
Case 1 - I found the 7D is best for focal length limited shooting,
that is using both cameras and shooting with the same lens from the same place
assuming the subject would not even fill the 7D frame
if your using a high resolution lens.
Case 2 - If you can \'zoom\' by walking closer and use the same lens the 5D II bests.
You need to be closer to the subject with the 5D II to fill the frame.
Being closer to the subject will result in more detail compared
to the 7D farther away.
The 18 vs 21MP difference is not key it\'s the shorter distance in that case.
Case 3 -Trying to compare using lower resolution zoom lenses
or different lenses only reveal the limitations of the lens not the body.
Neither camera is better just depends on the use,
generally speaking for small birds its the 7D
because of its higher pixel density (not pixel count)
For everything else landscapes included where you can fill the frame its the 5D II.
It\'s higher pixel count and being FF it forces you to be closer to the subject
gives the 5D II an edge
not to mention is lower noise levels, smaller d of f etc.
Its not a night and day difference, a interesting subject will look great on both cameras.
Case 1 - I found the 7D is best for focal length limited shooting,
that is using both cameras and shooting with the same lens from the same place
assuming the subject would not even fill the 7D frame
if your using a high resolution lens.
Case 2 - If you can \'zoom\' by walking closer and use the same lens the 5D II bests.
You need to be closer to the subject with the 5D II to fill the frame.
Being closer to the subject will result in more detail compared
to the 7D farther away.
The 18 vs 21MP difference is not key it\'s the shorter distance in that case.
Case 3 -Trying to compare using lower resolution zoom lenses or different lenses only reveal the limitations of the lens not the body.
Neither camera is better just depends on the use,
generally speaking for small birds its the 7D
because of its higher pixel density (not pixel count)
For everything else where you can fill the frame
the higher pixel count and FF forces you to be closer gives the 5D II an edge
not to mention is lower noise levels etc.
Case 1 - I found the 7D is best for focal length limited shooting,
that is using both cameras and shooting with the same lens from the same place
assuming the subject would not even fill the 7D frame.
Case 2 - If you can \'zoom\' by walking closer and use the same lens the 5D II bests.
You need to be closer to the subject with the 5D II to fill the frame.
Being closer to the subject will result in more detail compared
to the 7D farther away.
The 18 vs 21MP difference is not key it\'s the shorter distance in that case.
Case 3 -Trying to compare using lower resolution zoom lenses or different lenses only reveal the limitations of the lens not the body.
Neither camera is better just depends on the use,
generally speaking for small birds its the 7D
because of its higher pixel density (not pixel count)
For everything else where you can fill the frame
the higher pixel count and FF forces you to be closer gives the 5D II an edge
not to mention is lower noise levels etc.
Nov 14, 2009 at 10:23 AM
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