Canon acknowledges 7D problem - In case you haven't seen it yet...

kygardenkygarden Registered Users Posts: 1,060 Major grins
edited October 31, 2009 in Cameras
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=PgComSmModDisplayAct&fcategoryid=139&modelid=19356&keycode=2112&id=60427

Firmware update coming.
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  • dlplumerdlplumer Registered Users Posts: 8,081 Major grins
    edited October 27, 2009
    I did not know this. Thanks for posting.
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  • RichardRichard Administrators, Vanilla Admin Posts: 19,962 moderator
    edited October 27, 2009
    Does "continuous" mean video or burst mode?
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  • kygardenkygarden Registered Users Posts: 1,060 Major grins
    edited October 27, 2009
    Richard wrote:
    Does "continuous" mean video or burst mode?

    I think they mean burst if I understand what you're asking.
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  • craig_dcraig_d Registered Users Posts: 911 Major grins
    edited October 27, 2009
    Richard wrote:
    Does "continuous" mean video or burst mode?

    Another story that I saw said "burst mode". I haven't seen anything indicating that it happens in video mode too.
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  • kygardenkygarden Registered Users Posts: 1,060 Major grins
    edited October 27, 2009
    based on the description of the issue, many people may not have even noticed it. Just depends on several factors I guess.
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  • dlplumerdlplumer Registered Users Posts: 8,081 Major grins
    edited October 27, 2009
    kygarden wrote:
    based on the description of the issue, many people may not have even noticed it. Just depends on several factors I guess.

    I have shot continuously and have not noticed anything. I'm sure we will get a firmware update soon.
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  • insanefredinsanefred Registered Users Posts: 604 Major grins
    edited October 27, 2009
    it's based on continuous 8fps, and noticeable whenever you do a lot of PP especially with levels.
  • Philip GohPhilip Goh Registered Users Posts: 33 Big grins
    edited October 27, 2009
    I guess the 7D must be pretty fast ;)
  • insanefredinsanefred Registered Users Posts: 604 Major grins
    edited October 27, 2009
    Philip Goh wrote:
    I guess the 7D must be pretty fast ;)

    So fast, it can't even keep up with it self.... rolleyes1.gif
    TEE HEEE...
  • borrowlenses.comborrowlenses.com Registered Users Posts: 441 Major grins
    edited October 27, 2009
    You can see the "ghosting" here on dpreview.com

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  • James HJames H Registered Users Posts: 92 Big grins
    edited October 27, 2009
    borrowlenses.com wrote:
    You can see the "ghosting" here on dpreview.com

    http://bit.ly/2FQ4xA
    How long before some paranormal investigator figures out how to capitalize on this handy "feature" of the 7D? rolleyes1.gif

    BTW, for certain images (like the BIF in that link) this "feature" would be fun to play around with.
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  • insanefredinsanefred Registered Users Posts: 604 Major grins
    edited October 27, 2009
    James H wrote:
    How long before some paranormal investigator figures out how to capitalize on this handy "feature" of the 7D? rolleyes1.gif

    BTW, for certain images (like the BIF in that link) this "feature" would be fun to play around with.


    Why not use the multiple exposure function (not sure if the 7D has it)
  • James HJames H Registered Users Posts: 92 Big grins
    edited October 27, 2009
    insanefred wrote:
    Why not use the multiple exposure function (not sure if the 7D has it)
    It's been so long since I used a camera that could do multi-exp that I forget some digitals do have that feature. One of the many reasons I wish the camera makers would open up their firmwares for outside developers.
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  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited October 27, 2009
    I guess they pushed the envelope too far with 8ps, and didn't manage to "reset" (clear) the sensels properly, so some residual (leftover) charge came to play.
    I have the outmost faith in Canon engineering, and I'm sure the next firmware upgrade will fix it.deal.gif
    In the mean time - expose properly! mwink.gif
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  • rpcrowerpcrowe Registered Users Posts: 733 Major grins
    edited October 31, 2009
    My philosophy...
    Ever since I had a total knee replacement and was one of the first recipients of a 'great new artificial joint produced by Sulzer Medica" and I had to have the joint cut out and replaced two months later because it was defective; I let other people test out any new gear.

    Doubtless, a defective knee joint is more serious than a piece of photo gear that needs tweaking - but, I still let other photographers do the Q.A. (that the manufacturer has neglected to do) on any new gear.

    Of course the "Canon God's" would never let anything of their factory that has not been totally quality controlled! Or would they? Do you remember the focus problems with the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS lens at focal lengths over 200mm in the vertical position? I do!
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