If you don't need f/2.8, then get the 17-40 f/4. I use this lens a lot (5D & 5DMkII). It is sharp and has very nice color. I LOVE a WA no a FF. It is a great lens, and you can't fuss about the price either.
I bought mine from cameralensrentals.com. The owner Barry is a contributor to photography-on-the.net and often offers pre-orders on new bodies and lenses. I contacted him tuesday and he shipped the next day. He even advised me to choose the cheapest shipping (ground) and assured me it would arrive today, he didn't lie. The camera arrived packed well and for 1666.71 shipped. He often offers free shipping if you pre-order with him, but I didn't order until they had already arrived to him and purchased one of his extras.
I'll post back here once I have some shots to show.
http://www.bitartifact.com/
Canon 7D & 350D
10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 ~ 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II ~ 50mm f/1.8 II ~ 85mm f/1.8 ~ 100mm f/2.8 ~ 70-200mm f/4 IS L
Dan, no, I have the 16-35 MKII. The shots I've seen posted with the 17-40 look terrific, and it's half the price of the 16-35. So if you don't need the extra stop, I think it will serve you well.
The Nikon is reputed to be the best wide-angle lens in the industry right now. I did consider getting it along with the adapter, but you lose AF, and I really wanted at least one WA lens with IS.
Dan, no, I have the 16-35 MKII. The shots I've seen posted with the 17-40 look terrific, and it's half the price of the 16-35. So if you don't need the extra stop, I think it will serve you well.
The Nikon is reputed to be the best wide-angle lens in the industry right now. I did consider getting it along with the adapter, but you lose AF, and I really wanted at least one WA lens with IS.
7D AI Servo Tracking test
So I took a shot at capturing something that I knew would be challenging to see how well AF would track the object.
At my office a co-worker has one of those small (less then 6" long) remote controlled helicopters. A small target and we had to do it in the shade as the remote uses infrared to control the heli which would die once it hits sunlight.
The challenge then came that it's a small yet fast target that zips around and bounces up and down quite rapidly. Add to that the less than ideal lighting available.
Shot with 7D in AI Servo mode, high speed continuous drive mode with a 24-70 2.8L - set at f/5.6 (AE mode) ISO 100 and 70mm for all shots. Would have bumped up the ISO to get faster shutter speeds but the battery on the Heli died and thus they're not as sharp as I'd like.
Overall however I felt like it tracked and kept focus well on this difficult target.
Sample image (all shot in camera JPG - didn't have time to shoot and convert RAW right now)
Here are 100% crops of ISOs 100-6400, exported from DPP as tiffs with NR off and no adjustments. I then combined them in photoshop and exported as maximum jpeg. These were taken with the 85 f/1.8 and I didn't focus on making sure the crops were the sharpest portion of the image.
Personally, I am quite impressed considering I am moving up from the 350D.
General comments so far:
I really like the feel of the body in my hands - that includes the weight.
The shutter button is quite the hair-trigger.
The shutter sound is pleasing.
I feel like i have never held an SLR before with it being so different in control and menu structure from my 4+ year old 350D. Definitely need practice before i'll be comfortable.
Video is challenging since i have no prior experience.
RAW file sizes have varied between ~21mb to ~31mb.
I may have the camera out with me tonight for some actual high iso shots. This weekend is going to be mostly a wash with rain both days.
http://www.bitartifact.com/
Canon 7D & 350D
10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 ~ 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II ~ 50mm f/1.8 II ~ 85mm f/1.8 ~ 100mm f/2.8 ~ 70-200mm f/4 IS L
that 6400 is definitely getting grainy. Thanks for posting.
Hmmm, Josh, compared to?
I haven't had the privilege of owning the new sensors, so compared to my 20d and the 1dMkIIN, (where the max ISO is 3200 anyway) these look really good. This is an unedited ISO6400 shot, from the kids soccer practice last night:
This is an editing from RAW ISO 1600 shot, pretty similar level of darkness, from the 1dMkIIN:
Now I don't have the RAM to install CS4 yet, so haven't processed the RAWs from the 7D, but I am sure there is less digital noise in the ISO 6400 let alone the ISO 1600 shots from the 7D.
But I don't have the 5d to use for comparison, so I cannot say.
I went to my local store to see if they had a 7D...just to look at. 10 minutes later, I was out $1,900 (with extra battery and tax). I absolutely fell in love with it as soon as it came out of the bubble wrap. I swear, I heard it speak to me.
I went to my local store to see if they had a 7D...just to look at. 10 minutes later, I was out $1,900 (with extra battery and tax). I absolutely fell in love with it as soon as it came out of the bubble wrap. I swear, I heard it speak to me.
... and I thought the voices were only in "my" head.
I went to my local store to see if they had a 7D...just to look at. 10 minutes later, I was out $1,900 (with extra battery and tax). I absolutely fell in love with it as soon as it came out of the bubble wrap. I swear, I heard it speak to me.
Anyone know when Amazon is shipping their pre-orders? I am drooling over all the reviews and I want mine.
I have 2 on order through Amazon and 2 on order through Best Buy. So I will see which one is faster.
Amazon - no sales tax but no financing. No status updates yet.
Best Buy - sales tax and higher shipping cost but 18 months financing. My order status says they will be released on 10/11 and expected arrival 10/16.
Anybody want to buy a 40D -- I have two I will be selling soon.
I have 2 on order through Amazon and 2 on order through Best Buy. So I will see which one is faster.
Amazon - no sales tax but no financing. No status updates yet.
Best Buy - sales tax and higher shipping cost but 18 months financing. My order status says they will be released on 10/11 and expected arrival 10/16.
Anybody want to buy a 40D -- I have two I will be selling soon.
Hands-On video review
For you 7D dreamers (like me)...I stumbled upon this almost 12 minute video review of the 7D. The entire video shows the 7D in hand as it goes over its' features.
7D does PGA Golf - Presidents Cup
Here's a link to the gallery (loading day two might take well into Thursday as it's taking a long time with these large files).
Comments
Dan,
If you don't need f/2.8, then get the 17-40 f/4. I use this lens a lot (5D & 5DMkII). It is sharp and has very nice color. I LOVE a WA no a FF. It is a great lens, and you can't fuss about the price either.
Canon 7D & 350D
10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 ~ 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II ~ 50mm f/1.8 II ~ 85mm f/1.8 ~ 100mm f/2.8 ~ 70-200mm f/4 IS L
love to see some low light, 6400 iso pics.
where did you get it, by the way?
Las Cruces Photographer / Las Cruces Wedding Photographer
Other site
http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=145564
I bought mine from cameralensrentals.com. The owner Barry is a contributor to photography-on-the.net and often offers pre-orders on new bodies and lenses. I contacted him tuesday and he shipped the next day. He even advised me to choose the cheapest shipping (ground) and assured me it would arrive today, he didn't lie. The camera arrived packed well and for 1666.71 shipped. He often offers free shipping if you pre-order with him, but I didn't order until they had already arrived to him and purchased one of his extras.
I'll post back here once I have some shots to show.
Canon 7D & 350D
10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 ~ 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II ~ 50mm f/1.8 II ~ 85mm f/1.8 ~ 100mm f/2.8 ~ 70-200mm f/4 IS L
Dan, no, I have the 16-35 MKII. The shots I've seen posted with the 17-40 look terrific, and it's half the price of the 16-35. So if you don't need the extra stop, I think it will serve you well.
The Nikon is reputed to be the best wide-angle lens in the industry right now. I did consider getting it along with the adapter, but you lose AF, and I really wanted at least one WA lens with IS.
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Ric, you are talking about the 17-40, yes? Why did you part with it?
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So I took a shot at capturing something that I knew would be challenging to see how well AF would track the object.
At my office a co-worker has one of those small (less then 6" long) remote controlled helicopters. A small target and we had to do it in the shade as the remote uses infrared to control the heli which would die once it hits sunlight.
The challenge then came that it's a small yet fast target that zips around and bounces up and down quite rapidly. Add to that the less than ideal lighting available.
Shot with 7D in AI Servo mode, high speed continuous drive mode with a 24-70 2.8L - set at f/5.6 (AE mode) ISO 100 and 70mm for all shots. Would have bumped up the ISO to get faster shutter speeds but the battery on the Heli died and thus they're not as sharp as I'd like.
Overall however I felt like it tracked and kept focus well on this difficult target.
Sample image (all shot in camera JPG - didn't have time to shoot and convert RAW right now)
Gallery:
http://www.mccauley-photo.com/Cameras/7D-AI-Servo-Trackin/9829104_CriYc/1/668005404_nh3d9
Cheers,
John
OneTwoFiftieth | Portland, Oregon | Modern Portraiture
My Equipment:
Bodies: Canon 50D, Canon EOS 1
Lenses: Canon 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5, Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS, Canon 50mm f/1.4, Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro, Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8
Lighting: Canon 580EXII, Canon 420 EX, 12" Reflector, Pocket Wizard Plus II (3), AB800 (3), Large Softbox
Stability: Manfrotto 190CXPRO3 Tripod, Manfrotto 488RC4 Ball Head, Manfrotto 679B Monopod
Personally, I am quite impressed considering I am moving up from the 350D.
http://www.bitartifact.com/Other/Technical/7D/9829726_uZZe5#668062977_9uY9k-O-LB
General comments so far:
I really like the feel of the body in my hands - that includes the weight.
The shutter button is quite the hair-trigger.
The shutter sound is pleasing.
I feel like i have never held an SLR before with it being so different in control and menu structure from my 4+ year old 350D. Definitely need practice before i'll be comfortable.
Video is challenging since i have no prior experience.
RAW file sizes have varied between ~21mb to ~31mb.
I may have the camera out with me tonight for some actual high iso shots. This weekend is going to be mostly a wash with rain both days.
Canon 7D & 350D
10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 ~ 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II ~ 50mm f/1.8 II ~ 85mm f/1.8 ~ 100mm f/2.8 ~ 70-200mm f/4 IS L
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/reviews/Canon-EOS-7D-Digital-SLR-Camera-Review.aspx
Overall, it looks about like I would have expected: a bit better than the 50D, but not up to the level of the 5D2.
Got bored with digital and went back to film.
that 6400 is definitely getting grainy. Thanks for posting.
Las Cruces Photographer / Las Cruces Wedding Photographer
Other site
Hmmm, Josh, compared to?
I haven't had the privilege of owning the new sensors, so compared to my 20d and the 1dMkIIN, (where the max ISO is 3200 anyway) these look really good. This is an unedited ISO6400 shot, from the kids soccer practice last night:
This is an editing from RAW ISO 1600 shot, pretty similar level of darkness, from the 1dMkIIN:
Now I don't have the RAM to install CS4 yet, so haven't processed the RAWs from the 7D, but I am sure there is less digital noise in the ISO 6400 let alone the ISO 1600 shots from the 7D.
But I don't have the 5d to use for comparison, so I cannot say.
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... and I thought the voices were only in "my" head.
Congratulations.
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Neil
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Anyone know when Amazon is shipping their pre-orders? I am drooling over all the reviews and I want mine.
Amazon - no sales tax but no financing. No status updates yet.
Best Buy - sales tax and higher shipping cost but 18 months financing. My order status says they will be released on 10/11 and expected arrival 10/16.
Anybody want to buy a 40D -- I have two I will be selling soon.
Can't wait...
Chris
how much?
Las Cruces Photographer / Las Cruces Wedding Photographer
Other site
http://vimeo.com/6912114
www.tednghiem.com
For you 7D dreamers (like me)...I stumbled upon this almost 12 minute video review of the 7D. The entire video shows the 7D in hand as it goes over its' features.
Just scroll down the page to the video window:
http://www.digitalcameratracker.com/canon-eos-7d-review-sample-photos/
Wayne G
Here's a link to the gallery (loading day two might take well into Thursday as it's taking a long time with these large files).
http://www.mccauley-photo.com/Sports/2009-Presidents-Cup/9564821_J9pzy/1/673223734_vz9yd
...and here's a few of my favorites from day 1
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Cheers,
John