Official Canon EOS 7D User Thread Part I
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ic. when did u get the e-quote?
seems that it's a good time to get 7D right now... back then when i 1st bought mine it's ard 2.4k for the body only... omg!
those want to get 7D. better do it now.. cause promo (free battery & tripod, not too sure about the free 8GB CF card, Bag and book) ending this month. also the $60 50mm F1.8 .
thanks. got the e-quote... Canon EOS 7D Body @ S$1850.00 exclude GST
Silas
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New 7D user reporting in. Just upgraded from 50D n still in transition n familiarization phase.
Have some questions abt the CF card, did some homework n realized that Sandisk Ultra shld suffice for HD videos. Y is the Sandisk Extreme is prefered over the Ultra by 7D users here. Gathered from this thread that it has to do with the buffering of data when shooting in high speed continuous stills. Ultra will have slower buffering ability.
Would like to know the difference in the max number of shots before it stalls if I use ultra, or a comparison in the possible number of shots each card can achieve.
Also, I'm thinking of getting an external microphone which can be mounted on my hotshoe. Can anybody recommend a economic one or point me in the right direction? Intend to use it occasionally only hence not wanting too spend much on it. Not familiar with video accessories hence asking this here.
TIA for both my queries
Have some questions abt the CF card, did some homework n realized that Sandisk Ultra shld suffice for HD videos. Y is the Sandisk Extreme is prefered over the Ultra by 7D users here. Gathered from this thread that it has to do with the buffering of data when shooting in high speed continuous stills. Ultra will have slower buffering ability.
Would like to know the difference in the max number of shots before it stalls if I use ultra, or a comparison in the possible number of shots each card can achieve.
Also, I'm thinking of getting an external microphone which can be mounted on my hotshoe. Can anybody recommend a economic one or point me in the right direction? Intend to use it occasionally only hence not wanting too spend much on it. Not familiar with video accessories hence asking this here.
TIA for both my queries
Hi all 7D users. Currently I one leg into the 7D coffin already. Going to upgrade from my trusty 450D for roughly 3~4 years.
Amongst all the slightly higher end bodies, I think the price range and specs suits me quite well.
Problem is, asking around here and there and reading up on this thread (not all of it) I came across this issue where it was stated that prolong usage of videography might cause sensor burn? Not an issue for me cause I don't do videography but would like to know if in the near, and bleak SG future, I might start doing videos.
Other then this issue, I've yet to find any major flaw in this piece of equipment. Anyone can help dispel this myth for me? =]
Amongst all the slightly higher end bodies, I think the price range and specs suits me quite well.
Problem is, asking around here and there and reading up on this thread (not all of it) I came across this issue where it was stated that prolong usage of videography might cause sensor burn? Not an issue for me cause I don't do videography but would like to know if in the near, and bleak SG future, I might start doing videos.
Other then this issue, I've yet to find any major flaw in this piece of equipment. Anyone can help dispel this myth for me? =]
New 7D user here.
According to the manual, it is stated that the temperature will rise and if it is too hot, the recording will stop (if I remember correctly). No idea why Canon cannot control the heat issue.
I am using Kingston Ultimate (266x) CF card on 7D, after reading on the performance comparisons on various cards. This card works well for me. Strangely, not many shops selling Kingston ultimate cards. I wonder if it has some problems that I may not have read online. Price wise, it is around the price of sandisk ultra range.
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SamTac
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eleveninth
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get a rode mic.. only thing that annoys me is the hot shoe screw always loosens up. have to tighten it occasionally
Hi all,
Just got a canon 7d. Need some advice.
Anyone using:
1) Yongnuo Remote Switch for Canon EOS 7D? Is the model Yongnuo RS-802/C3?
2) 3rd party battery (ie Phottix or Decoded LP-E6), understand that some 3rd party batteries require 3rd party charger to charge the battery and it cannot show the charge level. Wanted one that can use the original charger and can show battery level.
Just got a canon 7d. Need some advice.
Anyone using:
1) Yongnuo Remote Switch for Canon EOS 7D? Is the model Yongnuo RS-802/C3?
2) 3rd party battery (ie Phottix or Decoded LP-E6), understand that some 3rd party batteries require 3rd party charger to charge the battery and it cannot show the charge level. Wanted one that can use the original charger and can show battery level.
Welcome to the club! So far I am impressed with what this body can do, coming from using 40D since it was launched.
The only regret on buying a 7D is that I should have gotten it earlier!
2. According to the specifications of Phottix, the batteries can be charged with the Canon charger for LP-E6. I am yet to lay my hands on one of these though (will probably need to get a pair for travels although the pair of LP-E6 can last me more than 1000 shots; tested for over 600 shots and still ended up with full indicator, probably with charges of more than 1 battery)
Silas
Senior Member
I came back from HK slightly more than 1 week ago. Got mine from Mr Andrew Yip at Echo for $10500. Do note that this is a local set. The grey sets are going at $10000 but he didnt have stock for them when i was there hence i got the local set instead. U can try the big shops like man shing, tin cheung and wing shing, their prices are in the 11-12k range if i remember correctly.
eleveninth
Senior Member
i was refering to the videomic, the pro is abit more costly, but probably will face the same problem? I'm talking about the screw that holds the hotshoe mount and the body of the mic.. that one comes loose, not sure if just my unit tho.
Hi guys, I have a few question regarding wireless flash settings.
I understand that 7D able to do wireless flash settings. I pair up with my 430ex flash and put it as slave and adjust the setting so that only my slave flash fires.
My question is, even tho I already set the setting to use slave flash in my 7D settings,
my inbuild flash still fires.
sorry if its confusing.
thanks guys.
I've seen youtube video tutorial and the narrator say the inbuild flash WOULD not fire
I understand that 7D able to do wireless flash settings. I pair up with my 430ex flash and put it as slave and adjust the setting so that only my slave flash fires.
My question is, even tho I already set the setting to use slave flash in my 7D settings,
my inbuild flash still fires.
sorry if its confusing.
thanks guys.I've seen youtube video tutorial and the narrator say the inbuild flash WOULD not fire
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