Noisy video on Canon 7D Mark II
I just bought the Canon 7D Mark II. I had never had video capabilities on a DSLR before so big learning curve. I have learned rather quickly that AF causes "clicking" noises when using video which is really annoying. Articles I've read say use manual focus. Wow well that will take some practice. My question is this: I have a Canon 17-55 lens on the camera, does that make any difference in how much noise is created? Would a nice L lens be quieter? Is there anything I can do in the camera settings themselves besides going to manual focus? Thanks!
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In the mean time, you can minimize the need for AF by using manual focus set at infinity, and an aperture like f/8 if you have enough light.
An "accurate" reproduction of a scene and a good photograph are often two different things.
gotcha thanks for the heads up on that. I wasn't familiar with those lenses and will check it out.
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Interesting. AF'ing my 5D3 + 17-40L in the middle of a video results in mechanical noise in the video.
An "accurate" reproduction of a scene and a good photograph are often two different things.
If you've got the 70-200 MKII, I'd be interested in hearing whether that works better for you. Maybe the newer designed L lenses were designed with video in mind. I think the 17-40 is pretty old.
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5D3 has no dual-pixel sensor, thus no tracking AF during video. I hit the AF button.
Tried the 7D II + 70-200 II tonight at the school concert. Seems like it was silent.
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