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10/02/2009 08:52:26 PM · #1
After my disappointment with the 50D's noise I am waiting for someone to test and compare the 7D before I blow my money again. Right now I think Canon are the nasters of hype over reality.

Having said that, I really love my 5D MkII, but there I waited until I knew exactly what the camera had to offer.
09/13/2009 02:18:40 AM · #2
Originally posted by AperturePriority:

There is a nice video taken by the 7D over in the Flickr 7D discussion group. The link to it is in the second message of that thread.


That video looked good... just wish I had all those lenses they used...
09/13/2009 01:59:14 AM · #3
There is a nice video taken by the 7D over in the Flickr 7D discussion group. The link to it is in the second message of that thread.
09/12/2009 03:16:42 PM · #4
Originally posted by scalvert:

Originally posted by OdysseyF22:

I'd have it on eBay already, but I have a gig the first weekend in October that I'd prefer not to shoot with the backup camera.

As soon as I sold everything (literally that day), I got several calls for photo sessions. Just finished a maternity shoot last night. It figures. :-/

But at least you're working with the 40D - my backup is a 400D. Good little camera, but the reduced features drive me batty - especially the lack of ISO 1/3 stops.
09/12/2009 03:13:46 PM · #5
Originally posted by OdysseyF22:

I'd have it on eBay already, but I have a gig the first weekend in October that I'd prefer not to shoot with the backup camera.

As soon as I sold everything (literally that day), I got several calls for photo sessions. Just finished a maternity shoot last night. It figures. :-/
09/12/2009 02:56:36 PM · #6
Originally posted by scalvert:

Originally posted by OdysseyF22:

I'm a 50D user who is going to give up that body for the 7D! As soon as I can find out when the 7D will begin to ship, I'll know when I can part with my 50D. I don't want to sell it too soon and be left with only my backup body, but I would like to get it out the door before the new one comes in.

Same here, except that I already sold everything but my backup camera. ;-)

I'd have it on eBay already, but I have a gig the first weekend in October that I'd prefer not to shoot with the backup camera. Actually, I'd really prefer to have the 7D by then - but I doubt that'll happen. Beachcamera.com is listing the 7D as shipping "On or around Oct. 1."
09/12/2009 02:48:40 PM · #7
Originally posted by OdysseyF22:

I'm a 50D user who is going to give up that body for the 7D! As soon as I can find out when the 7D will begin to ship, I'll know when I can part with my 50D. I don't want to sell it too soon and be left with only my backup body, but I would like to get it out the door before the new one comes in.

Same here, except that I already sold everything but my backup camera. ;-)
09/12/2009 02:10:55 PM · #8
What I really like is that the only person who's pre-ordered so far is a Nikon user.

I must say I'm tempted by this camera, though it's rather large for my tiny hands. I'll have to see whether I can afford to buy it in a few months time. I'd love to have the live-view and video, plus better focusing, and will keep the 400D to have a smaller camera for day to day use. That's assuming I can actually handle the size of it. Of course I could always go for the 500D, but I'd really like something better.
09/12/2009 02:10:30 PM · #9
Originally posted by david_c:

Anyone pre-ordered theirs yet? Any 5D users looking at this instead of a Mk II? Any #0D users going to give up their bodies in order to get this? Anyone else besides dpreview have samples? Why do I ask so many frikkin' questions?

I'm a 50D user who is going to give up that body for the 7D! As soon as I can find out when the 7D will begin to ship, I'll know when I can part with my 50D. I don't want to sell it too soon and be left with only my backup body, but I would like to get it out the door before the new one comes in.
09/12/2009 01:18:22 PM · #10
pre-ordered mine.

This is mostly going to be used for video for me. I sold my XH-A1 and a bunch of other goodies. Now I have the budget to get a 7D, some nice glass, and be HD in a compact way. The test videos seen so far are very much like the 5Dmarkii...and that's saying quite a bit since there are many that love this camera for JUST that.
09/12/2009 12:56:30 PM · #11
Anyone pre-ordered theirs yet? Any 5D users looking at this instead of a Mk II? Any #0D users going to give up their bodies in order to get this? Anyone else besides dpreview have samples? Why do I ask so many frikkin' questions?
09/06/2009 02:38:20 PM · #12
Originally posted by scalvert:

Now where does the 50D go from here?


Into my hands, maybe?!
09/06/2009 02:14:21 PM · #13
Originally posted by Melethia:

Not liking the massively increased file sizes/resolution. How many pixels can you force onto the head of a pin anyway?

Well, yeah, that's the big issue. Noise is better controlled than the 40D or 50D, but not quite as clean as the 5D Mark II (as expected). At 12MP, this camera may have been utterly flawless, although the extra resolution is at least apparent compared to the 40D. The 50D just made bigger files with no significant improvement in detail. I'll probably wind up with a 7D when it becomes available, but for all the photographer input supposedly gathered for this camera I'd be surprised if many of them chose to sacrifice image quality for megapixels. Now where does the 50D go from here?
09/06/2009 01:49:19 PM · #14
I'm liking what I read about the improved focus points. Will be interested to see if these play out. Not liking the massively increased file sizes/resolution. How many pixels can you force onto the head of a pin anyway?
09/06/2009 01:43:48 PM · #15
I like what I'm seeing, but will probably wait for 6 months after release to purchase, so most of the bugs get ironed out.
09/06/2009 01:29:20 PM · #16
Originally posted by AperturePriority:

What I find disturbing/interesting is that Canon assigned it a single digit model number ("7"), which traditionally has been reserved for the full-frame cameras and pretty much the "pro" (1) and "pro-sumer" (5) lines.

Not really. The X0-D series was the prosumer line, and the 1 series was the pro line (with both full frame and 1.3X crop sensors). The 5D is sort of a semi-pro level, and the 7D fits into that line as a second sensor size just like the 1 series.
09/06/2009 01:12:25 PM · #17
It must be real - it's listed at B&H, as "coming soon" and selling for $1700.
09/03/2009 10:29:57 AM · #18
Originally posted by AperturePriority:

What I find disturbing/interesting is that Canon assigned it a single digit model number ("7"), which traditionally has been reserved for the full-frame cameras and pretty much the "pro" lines.


I wouldn't be surprised to see Canon phase out the X0D line in favor of additional 7D Mark X and maybe even introduce a 9D at some point in the future. Honestly, it not only seems less confusing to me in its own right, but it has less overlap with older models. For example, the next in line would be 60D, but Nikon has sold a 60D in the past, and Canon has sold a D60 in the past.
09/03/2009 10:18:45 AM · #19
Originally posted by JEason:

Oh...wow! I had no idea Canon was marketing this as a pro camera. I thought it was another prosumer, just a step above the 50D. That's very interesting then.

What I find disturbing/interesting is that Canon assigned it a single digit model number ("7"), which traditionally has been reserved for the full-frame cameras and pretty much the "pro" (1) and "pro-sumer" (5) lines.

Message edited by author 2009-09-03 11:30:47.
09/03/2009 04:48:02 AM · #20
meh
09/02/2009 05:11:01 PM · #21
Originally posted by scalvert:

Originally posted by JEason:

I had no idea Canon was marketing this as a pro camera. I thought it was another prosumer, just a step above the 50D. That's very interesting then.

They're not. The 7D and 5D are a class in between the pro 1-series and prosumer X0D series.

An interesting comment on the hands-on preview over at Imaging-resource:
"Another truly unique use of AI Servo technology is employed during Macro shooting. The new system can compensate and track so quickly with certain lenses that it can lock and track focus as you unconsciously move closer to and further from your Macro target, like a flower. It essentially adds a third dimension to any IS-capable lens."

They also note repeatedly that high ISO noise is better controlled on the 7D than the lower resolution 50D. And one more thing: it's got an infrared sensor, so you can use the cheap RC-1 wireless remote.


Scalvert, I see you are having a bit of a sell off of equipment - have you been tempted by the 7D?
09/02/2009 12:50:31 AM · #22
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09/01/2009 10:47:48 PM · #23
Originally posted by scalvert:


An interesting comment on the hands-on preview over at Imaging-resource:
"Another truly unique use of AI Servo technology is employed during Macro shooting. The new system can compensate and track so quickly with certain lenses that it can lock and track focus as you unconsciously move closer to and further from your Macro target, like a flower. It essentially adds a third dimension to any IS-capable lens."


This would be very cool if it really works as well as stated. Can't wait to see when the reviews come back on production models to see for sure.
09/01/2009 10:38:51 PM · #24
Originally posted by JEason:

I had no idea Canon was marketing this as a pro camera. I thought it was another prosumer, just a step above the 50D. That's very interesting then.

They're not. The 7D and 5D are a class in between the pro 1-series and prosumer X0D series.

An interesting comment on the hands-on preview over at Imaging-resource:
"Another truly unique use of AI Servo technology is employed during Macro shooting. The new system can compensate and track so quickly with certain lenses that it can lock and track focus as you unconsciously move closer to and further from your Macro target, like a flower. It essentially adds a third dimension to any IS-capable lens."

They also note repeatedly that high ISO noise is better controlled on the 7D than the lower resolution 50D. And one more thing: it's got an infrared sensor, so you can use the cheap RC-1 wireless remote.

Message edited by author 2009-09-02 00:08:40.
09/01/2009 08:22:16 PM · #25
Originally posted by MattO:

Originally posted by Bear_Music:

Originally posted by MattO:

Originally posted by JEason:

Originally posted by MattO:

If this is Canon's answer to the D700 they sure missed the boat. Crop body? Holy crap! Man what a disappointment. Edit to add, they should have put a 0 behind the 7 since its a crop body.


Isn't the 7D supposed to compete with the D300/D300s?


Canon's policy has always been that single digit cameras, IE 1 series and 5D have been the "professional" line of cameras and the XXD and XX series have been there consumer line. To put a crop body in that designation to me is just silly.

Matt


So the crop-sensor 1D is "silly"? Tell that to the sports shooters. At last, Canon has a crop-sensor body with weather sealing that doesn't cost an arm and a leg...

R.


1.6 crop cameras, I forgot to add that note. I've been shooting for the past 2.5 years with one version or another of that silly 1.25 crop camera. :D


Oh...wow! I had no idea Canon was marketing this as a pro camera. I thought it was another prosumer, just a step above the 50D. That's very interesting then.
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