Y'all have had at LEAST 12 hrs to play with the 7d - where are your reviews?!

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edited October 1, 2009 in Cameras
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  • ziggy53ziggy53 Super Moderators Posts: 24,132 moderator
    edited September 29, 2009
    I think only Ann has the camera and, after battery charging and such, she's probably still giggling too hard to type. mwink.gifthumb.gif
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  • Ann McRaeAnn McRae Registered Users Posts: 4,584 Major grins
    edited September 29, 2009
    HeeHee.

    I got home about 2 yesterday and put the battery in the charger, and started my shift. I finished work and was going to read the manual when Nik Skyped me and so we chatted half an hour, then I went to sleep. Now I am about to start a shift, so I won't even put a lens on the camera until tonight - and Nik's gets to him today.

    I am not a pixel peeper/measurabater anyway, so what you are going to hear from me is:

    It feels good in my hands.
    The controls are intuitive and easy although different than the other 2 cams I have.


    and then some photos once I get a lens on and some time!
    :D:D:D

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  • Moogle PepperMoogle Pepper Registered Users Posts: 2,950 Major grins
    edited September 29, 2009
    Just spray and pray!! We just want to see it in action! rolleyes1.gif
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  • AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited September 29, 2009
    Mine's not here yet....
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  • RichardRichard Administrators, Vanilla Admin Posts: 19,962 moderator
    edited September 29, 2009
    Andy wrote:
    Mine's not here yet....

    Excuses, excuses... lol3.gif
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  • divamumdivamum Registered Users Posts: 9,021 Major grins
    edited September 29, 2009
    Richard wrote:
    Excuses, excuses... lol3.gif

    Exactly, Richard. Glad to see that SOMEBODY around here gets it. I mean sheesh- don't people around here have any sense of PRIORITIES??

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    Sigh. Face it, Early Adopters, some of us need to live out our cash-strapped dreams through you......... lol3.gif
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  • dlplumerdlplumer Registered Users Posts: 8,081 Major grins
    edited September 29, 2009
    :lurk
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    edited September 29, 2009
    dlplumer wrote:
    :lurk

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  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited September 29, 2009 
    <TABLE class=dataTable cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 border=0><TBODY><TR class=odd><TD vAlign=top noWrap>NEWBURY PARK, CA, US </TD><TD vAlign=top noWrap>09/29/2009</TD><TD vAlign=top noWrap>8:02 A.M.</TD><TD vAlign=top>OUT FOR DELIVERY </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
    Still waiting... Can be as late as 7pm PST...
    I promise I'll post *something* before this day is over <img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029383/emoji/deal.gif&quot; border="0" alt="" > <img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029383/emoji/mwink.gif&quot; border="0" alt="" >
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  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited September 29, 2009
    Ann McRae wrote:
    HeeHee.

    I got home about 2 yesterday and put the battery in the charger, and started my shift. I finished work and was going to read the manual when Nik Skyped me and so we chatted half an hour, then I went to sleep. Now I am about to start a shift, so I won't even put a lens on the camera until tonight - and Nik's gets to him today.

    I am not a pixel peeper/measurabater anyway, so what you are going to hear from me is:

    It feels good in my hands.
    The controls are intuitive and easy although different than the other 2 cams I have.


    and then some photos once I get a lens on and some time!
    :D:D:D
    Ann come on.. eek7.gif
    What a typical female behaviour.. o_0
    Has it all but is not willing to share mwink.gif
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    Not having a lens? It takes ALL canon lenses...
    Battery must been long charged... What's the excuse? Headache? mwink.gif
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  • AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited September 29, 2009
    Mine's here but I'm swamped, I'm going to try and use it before I leave town Thursday morning.
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  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited September 29, 2009
    Andy wrote:
    Mine's here but I'm swamped, I'm going to try and use it before I leave town Thursday morning.
    :whip
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  • Moogle PepperMoogle Pepper Registered Users Posts: 2,950 Major grins
    edited September 29, 2009
    Nikolai wrote:
    <TABLE class=dataTable cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 border=0><TBODY><TR class=odd><TD vAlign=top noWrap>NEWBURY PARK, CA, US </TD><TD vAlign=top noWrap>09/29/2009</TD><TD vAlign=top noWrap>8:02 A.M.</TD><TD vAlign=top>OUT FOR DELIVERY </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
    Still waiting... Can be as late as 7pm PST...
    I promise I'll post *something* before this day is over <img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029383/emoji/deal.gif&quot; border="0" alt="" > <img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029383/emoji/mwink.gif&quot; border="0" alt="" >

    At least SOMEONE around here has his priorities straight! :D
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  • John MuellerJohn Mueller Registered Users Posts: 2,555 Major grins
    edited September 29, 2009
    No need to charge battery,Just use one from 5D MK2mwink.gif

    Just a few test shots and I love the view finder.
    Noise is not an issue and will work perfect for low light nature shots.

    Seems to have a few features from the 1D MK3 series.

    Oh and the shutter sound.....................ylsuper.gif
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  • ziggy53ziggy53 Super Moderators Posts: 24,132 moderator
    edited September 29, 2009
    John Mueller wrote:
    No need to charge battery,Just use one from 5D MK2mwink.gif

    Just a few test shots and I love the view finder.
    Noise is not an issue and will work perfect for low light nature shots.

    Seems to have a few features from the 1D MK3 series.

    Oh and the shutter sound.....................ylsuper.gif

    Congratulations. clap.gif
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  • Moogle PepperMoogle Pepper Registered Users Posts: 2,950 Major grins
    edited September 29, 2009
    It's all talk till we see something!
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  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited September 29, 2009
    Enjoy: http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=145364 :-)
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  • Ann McRaeAnn McRae Registered Users Posts: 4,584 Major grins
    edited September 29, 2009
    First thing I notice is the change to how ISO is selected - from the large back wheel to the small front one. I change ISO on the fly in games, and this requires two hands. This is a minus for me

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  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited September 29, 2009
    Ann McRae wrote:
    First thing I notice is the change to how ISO is selected - from the large back wheel to the small front one. I change ISO on the fly in games, and this requires two hands. This is a minus for me
    Ann, correct me if I'm wrong but was't ISO ALWAYS been controlled by the front wheel? headscratch.gif
    Of course, I have no experience with 1D line, but I always had it this way through 20D, 30D, 40D, 50D, 5D2...
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  • Ann McRaeAnn McRae Registered Users Posts: 4,584 Major grins
    edited September 30, 2009
    Nikolai wrote:
    Ann, correct me if I'm wrong but was't ISO ALWAYS been controlled by the front wheel? headscratch.gif
    Of course, I have no experience with 1D line, but I always had it this way through 20D, 30D, 40D, 50D, 5D2...

    Hmmm, you are right Nik - even on the 1d it is the front button, and a two hand, three finger process. Not sure what I was thinking about. Just seemed awkward, but clearly I can adapt.

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  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited September 30, 2009
    Ann McRae wrote:
    Hmmm, you are right Nik - even on the 1d it is the front button, and a two hand, three finger process. Not sure what I was thinking about. Just seemed awkward, but clearly I can adapt.

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    I still don't get it... Why two hands and three fingers? eek7.gif
    1. you look into VF
    2. your right index finder locates and presses ISO button (seconf from the right; first is light, so if nothing happens, slide a bit furhter)
    3. same right index finger slides to the main (front) dial and starts adjusting ISO while ovserving the value in the VF
    4. one you done, slide your right index finger back to the shooting position
    Why would one need second hand and more than one finder for this? headscratch.gif
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  • Ann McRaeAnn McRae Registered Users Posts: 4,584 Major grins
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    Nikolai wrote:
    I still don't get it... Why two hands and three fingers? eek7.gif
    1. you look into VF
    2. your right index finder locates and presses ISO button (seconf from the right; first is light, so if nothing happens, slide a bit furhter)
    3. same right index finger slides to the main (front) dial and starts adjusting ISO while ovserving the value in the VF
    4. one you done, slide your right index finger back to the shooting position
    Why would one need second hand and more than one finder for this? headscratch.gif

    I meant on the 1d - the ISO button is on the left, and requires pressing 2 buttons, then right hand changes setting.

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  • CuongCuong Registered Users Posts: 1,508 Major grins
    edited September 30, 2009
    Ann McRae wrote:
    I meant on the 1d - the ISO button is on the left, and requires pressing 2 buttons, then right hand changes setting.
    So changing ISO on the 7D is now a plus for you since it only requires one hand and one finger?

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  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
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    Ann McRae wrote:
    I meant on the 1d - the ISO button is on the left, and requires pressing 2 buttons, then right hand changes setting.
    Ah, I see now. As I said, never had 1D, so I don't know its layout.
    So at least it's a good change:-)
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  • BaldyBaldy Registered Users, Super Moderators Posts: 2,853 moderator
    edited September 30, 2009
    Here's my review: mwink.gif

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  • ziggy53ziggy53 Super Moderators Posts: 24,132 moderator
    edited September 30, 2009
    Thanks Baldy. Nice lenses too. clap.gifclap.gif
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  • dlplumerdlplumer Registered Users Posts: 8,081 Major grins
    edited September 30, 2009
    Baldy wrote:
    Here's my review: mwink.gif

    http://cmac.smugmug.com/Photography/Testing-video-new-Canon-7D/9810697_dbQtK#666271446_zKBEY
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    Baldy, how would you compare the 7D to 5DII in still quality??

    Thanks in advance.
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  • divamumdivamum Registered Users Posts: 9,021 Major grins
    edited September 30, 2009
    For those following along...

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cFS83r3c3U

    Interesting little video with clear shots of everything in situ. Helpful information.
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  • Ann McRaeAnn McRae Registered Users Posts: 4,584 Major grins
    edited September 30, 2009
    Alright, I have taken about 100 shots thus far, and am probably doing a big disservice by also doing a test run with the TC I just bought this week at the same time.
    I am running in to a learning curve - settings and buttons are not in the same places.
    I thought I had set up to shoot JPEG and RAW but apparently not.
    I cannot figure out if I can replicate the CFn 4-3 setting I use for sports with the 1dMkIIN -to use the back star button for focus, so find myself trying to use it and wondering why I am not focusing.
    I think I will be spending much time RTFM this week.

    Good news is that the boys will play an indoor soccer exhibition game this weekend so I will be able to test shoot, side by side, with the 1dMkIIN in the worst shooting conditions I see on a regular basis.

    I am exporting photos ATM and will link to my first shots after Criminal Minds is over!

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  • BaldyBaldy Registered Users, Super Moderators Posts: 2,853 moderator
    edited October 1, 2009
    dlplumer wrote:
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    Baldy, how would you compare the 7D to 5DII in still quality??

    Thanks in advance.
    I really haven't looked hard at stills yet. I figure a lot of people will do that so I went after the video.

    One intangible for me is I shoot kids who move around a lot. For example, at Disney last week I had a 50mm on the 5D MKII and was sortof playing hide 'n seek with Leia, with her bobbing to the left and right. I'm surprised how few shots i could get off in focus with her bobbing and weaving, and can't help but wonder what I missed by not having a faster camera:

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    I would gladly trade off slight image quality to get more frames and a better chance at the fleeting smile I may have lost.
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