I like that the 7D puts more pixels on the subject, and has more focusing options then previous 1.6 crop cameras.
All processing in RAW only, no JPG
What I did not like was ...
graininess at all ISO settings
white pixels all over image at higher ISO settings (1000 and above)
higher noise level at ISO 400 and above
The 7D can be a fine camera from ISO 100-400 or even 800 if exposed right.
The 7D could produce good shots but they often had a graininess, noise, or lower contrast to deal with in post processing. The higher the ISO the more post processing required.
In the end, the extra noise reduction processing required was not worth the time required to produce clean images. (DPP, CS4, CS5 all tried out).
I think Canon simply crammed to many pixels into the small APS-C sensor size. A 7D with 10 MP and low noise would be an awesome camera.
To each their own. If the 7D is working for you then life is good.
I like that the 7D puts more pixels on the subject, and has more focusing options then previous 1.6 crop cameras.
What I did not like was ...
graininess at all ISO settings
white pixels all over image at higher ISO settings (1000 and above)
higher noise level at ISO 400 and above
The 7D can be a fine camera from ISO 100-400 or even 800 if exposed right.
The 7D could produce good shots but they often had a graininess, noise, or lower contrast to deal with in post processing. The higher the ISO the more post processing required.
In the end, the extra noise reduction processing required was not worth the time required to produce clean images. (DPP, CS4, CS5 all tried out).
I think Canon simply crammed to many pixels into the small APS-C sensor size. A 7D with 10 MP and low noise would be an awesome camera.
To each their own. If the 7D is working for you then life is good.
Jan 11, 2011 at 02:42 PM
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