I believe the full frame is coming soon so they need to make ways as to clear some of their inventory.
Any news on replacement model for EOS 7D Mark II?
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I believe the full frame is coming soon so they need to make ways as to clear some of their inventory.
any insider news?
Turbonetics
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I used to have Sony A7R and I would say that its dynamic range and noise performance is better than Canon..and if iam only shooting portraits or landscapes then Sony might be my choice. But comes to sports and wildlife the AF speed i dont think it is faster. So different cameras for different needs. Not fair to say Sony is best or Canon is best or vice versa. Every cameras has its own pros and cons. As u said u had used most Canon cameras, so iam sure u know this basic theory.
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Ah Keong
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Ah Keong
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5 Reasons Why The New Nikon D500 is a 7D Mk II Killer
1) 10 FPS Burst with 79 Raw Image Buffer Depth
Having a 10 frames-per-second continous burst puts it level with what Canon's 7D Mark II offers, but the 79 raw image buffer depth far exceeds the 31 raw images of the 7D II.
2) 153-AF Points
So the Canon 7D Mark II has 65 all cross type AF points. Nice. The D500 has 153-AF Points, 99 of them being cross type. That's pretty impressive, right? Well that's because it use the same autofocusing system as the newly-announced D5.
3) 4K Video
Yep. That's right. I remember a time not so long ago when Nikon didn't do video mode very well. Well, maybe they still won't do it well with the D500, but looky here - Nikon has put a 4K video mode in (with a 1080 60p option) one of their consumer DSLRs before Canon did. Nikon was quiet in 2015 but it is the quiet ones that you have to watch out for. Then there auto ISO smoothing to make ISO changes during recording smoother and a 3-axis electronic vibration reduction to create a smoother-looking video.
4) Always On Wireless
It features 'SnapBridge' - kinda sounds like a combination of two card games - that allows the camera to always be connected wirelessly, doing away without the need to establish a connection everytime you need to use it. It uses Bluetooth to keep the camera connected to your smartphone constantly, which should in theory make transferring images quick and easy. Apparently, Nikon will be putting this into all future cameras that they release.
5) 0.7 More Megapixels Than The 7D Mark II!!!
You do the math: 20.9-megapixels of the D500 vs 20.2-megapixels of the 7D Mark II - imagine how much larger you can print those images! Or maybe don't bother.
Still, there is every possibility that the D500 could shoot the better image. It certainly has a higher ISO capability: 100-51,200 ISO range that's expandable to 50-1,640,000 ISO. The 7D Mark II goes up to ISO 25,600 (expanded).
It's Gonna Be a Good One
I am really looking forward to testing this out. I don't know who we have to sleep with to get our hands on one quick...I guess it's either me, Lok or the Bloody Producer that will have to get busy then...
Pricing set at $2000, which is more than the $1.5k Canon 7D Mark II.
http://bokeh.digitalrev.com/article/5-reasons-the-new-nikon-d500-is-a-7d-mkii-killer
1) 10 FPS Burst with 79 Raw Image Buffer Depth
Having a 10 frames-per-second continous burst puts it level with what Canon's 7D Mark II offers, but the 79 raw image buffer depth far exceeds the 31 raw images of the 7D II.
2) 153-AF Points
So the Canon 7D Mark II has 65 all cross type AF points. Nice. The D500 has 153-AF Points, 99 of them being cross type. That's pretty impressive, right? Well that's because it use the same autofocusing system as the newly-announced D5.
3) 4K Video
Yep. That's right. I remember a time not so long ago when Nikon didn't do video mode very well. Well, maybe they still won't do it well with the D500, but looky here - Nikon has put a 4K video mode in (with a 1080 60p option) one of their consumer DSLRs before Canon did. Nikon was quiet in 2015 but it is the quiet ones that you have to watch out for. Then there auto ISO smoothing to make ISO changes during recording smoother and a 3-axis electronic vibration reduction to create a smoother-looking video.
4) Always On Wireless
It features 'SnapBridge' - kinda sounds like a combination of two card games - that allows the camera to always be connected wirelessly, doing away without the need to establish a connection everytime you need to use it. It uses Bluetooth to keep the camera connected to your smartphone constantly, which should in theory make transferring images quick and easy. Apparently, Nikon will be putting this into all future cameras that they release.
5) 0.7 More Megapixels Than The 7D Mark II!!!
You do the math: 20.9-megapixels of the D500 vs 20.2-megapixels of the 7D Mark II - imagine how much larger you can print those images! Or maybe don't bother.
Still, there is every possibility that the D500 could shoot the better image. It certainly has a higher ISO capability: 100-51,200 ISO range that's expandable to 50-1,640,000 ISO. The 7D Mark II goes up to ISO 25,600 (expanded).
It's Gonna Be a Good One
I am really looking forward to testing this out. I don't know who we have to sleep with to get our hands on one quick...I guess it's either me, Lok or the Bloody Producer that will have to get busy then...
Pricing set at $2000, which is more than the $1.5k Canon 7D Mark II.
http://bokeh.digitalrev.com/article/5-reasons-the-new-nikon-d500-is-a-7d-mkii-killer
Turbonetics
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Not surprise at all for it to be a 7D2 killer afterall one is a product of 2014 and the other is 2016.
But out of the 5, how many of them are really a true features that photographers needed?
Personally for number 1 is not what I need as I don't burst blindly. Usually a few shots at a time.
Number 2 something that I think is great and looking forward to.
Number 3 4K video is something that don't make or break the deal for me as I hardly use video on my dslr. Number 4 iam not very sure what is it but I don't think I need that. Number 5 0.7mp is no big deal at all unless u always crop at 100% for composition as it is too minimal to notice any difference.
Mythmaker
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You failed to answer the question. Prior to today's release of the D500, which camera came close to challenging the 7D2 in it's target market of sports and wildlife photography?
You are in a "7D2 Replacement" thread, not a "Canon Replacement" thread.
I think DigitalRev didn't mentioned the -4EV and -3EV ratings... that's a pretty big feature as well. Looks like a great day for Nikon users :thumbsup:
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The AF performance is the real deal-maker here. I've found the 6D -3EV centre focus point to be really useful. But with only 11 AF points... that's really kinda stingy.
Ah Keong
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For noob me, (1) and (2) are a welcome for me enough, the rest are additional add-ons which I may not use.
But I still prefer Canon layout and Canon 70-200mm
Ah Keong
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agree. Noob me feel that Nikon users especially D300 owners have waited looooooong for this.
Just like Canon 7D mark I owners....
Joshelerry
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Any drop in prices for the 7D2? especially the local set? Will be interested to know from anyone who is also monitoring ... thanks!
Local grey set is now $1,648.
Joshelerry
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Where is this shop? Btw is the shop reliable? Grey is oo but not refurbished repacked as new..?
Let's see if canon is going to believe in their market segmentation strategy. 4K video might not be important to many people now, but just look at CES and see where the trends are heading. I also don't understand why Canon is stingy in the AF points. Sony and Nikon filled their screen with selectable AF points, but even the highest end Canon body don't have that. Canon used to be the best camera in the AF area, but now everyone has caught up and over taken. It is sad for me to see Canon going through what Nikon went through years ago, but luckily Nikon fired and replaced their top management to safe the company. Will Canon need to do that to revive and be exciting again?
Ah Keong
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Noob me think the 4K option may cut their sales in the video division. That's why they probably did a U-turn for the 5D Mark II to 5D Mark III.
From the recent patent publications from Canon, I believe that they are concentrating the focus to DSLM (Mirror-less).
If successfully, think the EF-mount may be scrapped like how they abandon in 1980s....
http://photorumors.com/2015/12/05/canon-also-has-a-patent-for-a-full-frame-mirrorless-lens/
http://photorumors.com/2015/06/26/t...-zuiko-digital-ed-500mm-f4-pro-is-mft-lenses/
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Turbonetics
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Iam not sure if u are still using Canon camera, but I think it is time for u to quit Canon and move on. It is obvious u are more particular about video than photos, then u should get a system specialized in video taking.
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Other brands are providing both features and Canon is trying to divide the 2. Which is more economical? Owning 2 sets of equipment or one set that can do both? If we are just talking about stills, Canon is also lagging behind others already. If I have not owned more than $30K worth of Canon lenses, I would have switch long ago. If not for the long time friendship with the Canon's management, I would have moved too. At this point what is Canon really good at? Video? Stills? Mirrorless? AF speed? Tracking Accuracy?
Joshelerry
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Canon is good at stills, AF speed, tracking accuracy but others are better .... much better ... (from a Canon user)
Turbonetics
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I can understand your situation..well then let's wait and see what Canon has to offer for this year models especially 5d4 and the new 1d.
CES is a platform to showcase the capabilities of each manufacturer as well as the future products.
I am suprised that Canon has nothing to show in CES except some compact cameras. Indeed a disappointment.
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