Who will make the switch for 7D ?
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hobbit6003
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When I read all these argument about people either praising or slamming the 7D, I really wanna laugh. Whether the camera is suitable to one, is dependent on the person's needs, wants and affordability. Of course the 5D MkII is definitely a better camera than the 7D in terms of image quality, never a doubt.
For me, I'll buy a 7D for a few of the following reasons:
1. IQ is a few rungs up from my aged 30D
2. 8 fps. You'd appreciate this if you love shooting animals and children in action like me.
3. Improved AI which will definitely help to augment that 8fps. Ditto for the no. of AF pts.
4. I've gotten a couple of great EFS lenses, like the 17-55mm f2.8, and thus I'd like to use it on a new body
5. A crop sensor actually helps me to get 'nearer' to my animal and children subjects. Otherwise, I'll have to get a new 600mm lens to get the kind of pics I'd normally be able to reach with 400mm on my crop body.
6. I'm just an amateur photographer who just enjoys taking pics, there's no need to risk an arm and a leg to buy the best-est gear.
7. The IQ is insignificantly worse on the 7D than on the 5D MkII. The biggest I ever print is A4 size, which at this size, the delta is quite negligible.
I'm gonna sell the 30D away as soon as the 7D arrives at our shores, but I'm gonna sell it as it is, am not gonna over or understate its usefulness. I've been wanting to upgrade to a 50D when it first came out, but I find the improvement is not significant for me to jump. Now, I'm really glad I didn't.
For me, I'll buy a 7D for a few of the following reasons:
1. IQ is a few rungs up from my aged 30D
2. 8 fps. You'd appreciate this if you love shooting animals and children in action like me.
3. Improved AI which will definitely help to augment that 8fps. Ditto for the no. of AF pts.
4. I've gotten a couple of great EFS lenses, like the 17-55mm f2.8, and thus I'd like to use it on a new body
5. A crop sensor actually helps me to get 'nearer' to my animal and children subjects. Otherwise, I'll have to get a new 600mm lens to get the kind of pics I'd normally be able to reach with 400mm on my crop body.
6. I'm just an amateur photographer who just enjoys taking pics, there's no need to risk an arm and a leg to buy the best-est gear.
7. The IQ is insignificantly worse on the 7D than on the 5D MkII. The biggest I ever print is A4 size, which at this size, the delta is quite negligible.
I'm gonna sell the 30D away as soon as the 7D arrives at our shores, but I'm gonna sell it as it is, am not gonna over or understate its usefulness. I've been wanting to upgrade to a 50D when it first came out, but I find the improvement is not significant for me to jump. Now, I'm really glad I didn't.
I find that in terms of high ISO noise control, 5D2 handles it better than the 7D, there is a thread comparing 5D2 with 7D and 2 other cameras. From the results, I would say that 5D2 is the best around (at least in the comparison).
Actually, 5D2 have an additional 6 hidden AF points (within the spot metering circle) in addition to the 9 obvious ones. But what I like about the 7D is that you can choose from a group of AF points.
Its very unfortunate that the 7D is an APS-C, otherwise it will really be an upgrade for alot of people, including FF users.
Actually, 5D2 have an additional 6 hidden AF points (within the spot metering circle) in addition to the 9 obvious ones. But what I like about the 7D is that you can choose from a group of AF points.
Its very unfortunate that the 7D is an APS-C, otherwise it will really be an upgrade for alot of people, including FF users.
Why not... still can buy and use 500D as a back up body....
Lol, i am not photographer.
eskabigting
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I will switch to 7D from 400D
Sailor73
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7D is definitely a buy for me - it's just a matter of "when".
I've been using 500D and while it is good and serves my purpose, I tend to get broken skin (I have big palm and long fingers) from the constant friction when handling the small grip of 500D.
But like most people, I will wait for the price to "settle down" and most importantly, when the RAW is supported by APERTURE.... It'll be a bonus if any upgrade in firmware before I buy
I've been using 500D and while it is good and serves my purpose, I tend to get broken skin (I have big palm and long fingers) from the constant friction when handling the small grip of 500D.
But like most people, I will wait for the price to "settle down" and most importantly, when the RAW is supported by APERTURE.... It'll be a bonus if any upgrade in firmware before I buy
hobbit6003
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Just found some pics taken by a Brit with the 7D, ISO 6400...
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=757626&page=18
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=757626&page=18
But like most people, I will wait for the price to "settle down" and most importantly, when the RAW is supported by APERTURE.... It'll be a bonus if any upgrade in firmware before I buy
The settling down of the price will come much later than the latter two. :bsmilie:
The lowest price should be ~ S$2000... after maybe 2 years? I'm going by D300 trend.
With your lenses, you should stick to your 5D2.
Agree, why should move from FF to crop? Besides, all your current setup is FF.
Err.... one has a Full Frame sensor... the other a Crop Frame sensor.... So, is it strange that one has beterr ISO noise control then the other.... :bsmilie:
Why? Has your camera suddenly stopped taking good photos now that the 7D is here? Why would you want to downgrade?
Why would you want to downgrade?twinklemmy
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7D is definitely a buy for me - it's just a matter of "when".
I've been using 500D and while it is good and serves my purpose, I tend to get broken skin (I have big palm and long fingers) from the constant friction when handling the small grip of 500D.
But like most people, I will wait for the price to "settle down" and most importantly, when the RAW is supported by APERTURE.... It'll be a bonus if any upgrade in firmware before I buy
Hi Sailor73, I also use the 500D and have the same problem with grip. I just purchased a battery pack-cum-grip and its now not just more comfy with the grip, the body is also heavier and more steady for heavier lens.
But also like you, I wish to upgrade to 7D as 500D can't seem to satisfy my need for low light and fast action shots. Tried my hands on 50D and is very pleased with the results I get. Now with everyone hot on the new 7D, I'm considering if I should get 7D or stick to my plan of getting 50D. As I intend to keep my 500D for its HD video function, and the price and availability of 7D would not be a breeze, 50D seemed a better choice for me.
Any comments guys?
xhui
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Guys, am currently also in dilemma of upgrading to the 7D from my 450D. shooting more events, people, once a while in friend's wedding etc. but if not on event shoot, personally prefers landscapes. I struggle quite a bit with indoor recital hall kind of settings. 1600 ISO can be quite bad with low dim lighting.
Though getting primes and f/2.8 lenses might help, but prefer to work with zooms and a more abled body for the fps and better iso handling. Maybe its my amateurish understanding, any advices?
oh i'm a lady user, only starting think a bit more now that i remembered to check the increased weight of this new monster! current lens lineup of 10-22, 24-105, 50 f/1.8, 18-55 and 430EXII.
Thanks in advance!
Though getting primes and f/2.8 lenses might help, but prefer to work with zooms and a more abled body for the fps and better iso handling. Maybe its my amateurish understanding, any advices?
oh i'm a lady user, only starting think a bit more now that i remembered to check the increased weight of this new monster! current lens lineup of 10-22, 24-105, 50 f/1.8, 18-55 and 430EXII.
Thanks in advance!
Tachyon
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Group A: Those who want to switch to a 7D.
Group B: Those who do not intend to switch to 7D.
Both groups wants to hear comments that support their decision, but tear down comments that opposes their decision.
What is this? A kid's forum? If you think it's a good camera that meets your needs (yes, YOURS, not someone else, or reviewer), then go ahead and buy! If you think the camera does not offer anything substantially different from what you currently have, then DON'T switch!
In the end, it's all about you, you and you - what you can afford, what you like, and what you will do with it.
Oh, and before you whip out your credit card, look at the recent photos which you took. Stare hard at it, and ask yourself honestly - is it the camera that needs improving, or the photographer?
For me, the answer is simple - the photographer needs improving... so I shall stick to my 40D until I outperform it.
Cheers!
Group B: Those who do not intend to switch to 7D.
Both groups wants to hear comments that support their decision, but tear down comments that opposes their decision.
What is this? A kid's forum? If you think it's a good camera that meets your needs (yes, YOURS, not someone else, or reviewer), then go ahead and buy! If you think the camera does not offer anything substantially different from what you currently have, then DON'T switch!
In the end, it's all about you, you and you - what you can afford, what you like, and what you will do with it.
Oh, and before you whip out your credit card, look at the recent photos which you took. Stare hard at it, and ask yourself honestly - is it the camera that needs improving, or the photographer?
For me, the answer is simple - the photographer needs improving... so I shall stick to my 40D until I outperform it.
Cheers!
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