I've been waiting for the replacement for the 7D Mk II for a very long time - It looks like the R7 is that creature. I have more files from a 7D Mk II in my Lightroom catalog, than all my 1DX and 1DX Mk II files combined. The 7D Mk II was a real favorite of mine due to AF speed, and body size and weight.
While I own an R3, and like it a great deal, the prospect of the better reach with the same glass, - 1.6 - crop factor - is still a major consideration for me when shooting wildlife. A 500 f4, becomes an 800 f4 lens in terms of image size - with a full 32 Mpxls, far more than an R5 image cropped to APS-C size.
I think the R7 body is priced less than the 7D Mk II was when it was first released too, if memory serves.
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I think the R7 body is priced less than the 7D Mk II was when it was first released too, if memory serves.
According to DPReview, when the Canon EOS 7D Mk II was first released, in 2014, the MSRP was $1799 (body only).
According to the B&H and Adorama webpages, preorders for the Canon EOS R7 Mirrorless Camera, $1,499.00 (body only)
I would suspect that the mirrorless bodies will suffer fewer mechanical isssues than bodies with clanging mirrors too.
I put my name on the list at B&H, hopefully I will see it before summer's end.
Fun fact: If a camera manufacturer were to make a FF sensor with the same pixel pitch as the EOS R7, it would have an approximate total of 83 MegaPixels (if my math is correct).
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Fun fact: If a camera manufacturer were to make a FF sensor with the same pixel pitch as the EOS R7, it would have an approximate total of 83 MegaPixels (if my math is correct).
I really really want each and every RAW file from my camera, firing off at 30 fps, to be 100+ megabytes each. Doesn't everybody?
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@ziggy53 said:
Fun fact: If a camera manufacturer were to make a FF sensor with the same pixel pitch as the EOS R7, it would have an approximate total of 83 MegaPixels (if my math is correct).
I really really want each and every RAW file from my camera, firing off at 30 fps, to be 100+ megabytes each. Doesn't everybody?
The Fujifilm GFX 100 and the Hasselblad H6D 400c both can shoot 100-megapixel files, and if you use the pixel shift features, both can produce 400-megapixel images.
The Sony a7R IV, a 3-year old camera, shoots 61 MegaPixels at 10fps.
Pixel Shift yields 16-Shot Mode for 240.8 mp RAWs.
The Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 12K can record 80 megapixel frames at 60fps in video RAW, and with a higher-than-normal shutter speed, each of those frames can be pulled as 80 megapixel stills. Image quality is surprisingly good.
🔺🔺That's the current technology.
I still have my father's Nikon D70, 6 megapixel camera from 2005. Don't really use it anymore.
Full-Frame 100 MegaPixels stills at 30fps is predictably 3-5 years away. I look forward to that day! 👍😉
(Won't buy one myself, but I know people who might buy one.)
I've seen 2 reviewers mention that the Canon 'speedbooster' adapter, designed for the C70 cinema camera, fits the R7 and allows full-frame lenses to provide full field-of-view while doubling the effective aperture for exposure.
This adds tremendous versatility to the R7, and greatly expands the usable lenses for the R7. Yes, some lenses work much better than others when adapted, so look for lens recommendations from others before expecting any particular lens to work perfectly.
For me, the R7 will likely be my next camera purchase, largely replacing my Canon M50 in that kit.
Ziggy note: I suggest that the EOS R7 is a pretty wonderful APS-C camera on it's own, but in terms of high-ISO Dynamic Range and random Noise the EOS R3 does demonstrably better, and easily justifies it's higher cost for a working professional, within the Canon system.
Canon R7 Hooded Merganser & More with RF 100-500 & RF 800mm Lenses! - Phil Thach
https://youtu.be/FkQmZqC7OZg
Ziggy note: Do remember that the Canon RF 800mm f/11 IS STM is an inexpensive lens that provides an effective 1280mm Field of View, compared to full-frame 135 format cameras. That's ultra-telephoto territory for both stills and video. Nothing else on the market matches that performance and price, making the Canon EOS R7 body plus this lens the value leader (by a considerable margin) for extreme telephoto wildlife photography, while delivering professional results.
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Canon R7 + RF800 f/11 = 1280mm FOV, Is It a Goer??? - Duade Paton
https://youtu.be/FSjQXcRbCcw
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I've been waiting for the replacement for the 7D Mk II for a very long time - It looks like the R7 is that creature. I have more files from a 7D Mk II in my Lightroom catalog, than all my 1DX and 1DX Mk II files combined. The 7D Mk II was a real favorite of mine due to AF speed, and body size and weight.
While I own an R3, and like it a great deal, the prospect of the better reach with the same glass, - 1.6 - crop factor - is still a major consideration for me when shooting wildlife. A 500 f4, becomes an 800 f4 lens in terms of image size - with a full 32 Mpxls, far more than an R5 image cropped to APS-C size.
I think the R7 body is priced less than the 7D Mk II was when it was first released too, if memory serves.
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According to DPReview, when the Canon EOS 7D Mk II was first released, in 2014, the MSRP was $1799 (body only).
According to the B&H and Adorama webpages, preorders for the Canon EOS R7 Mirrorless Camera, $1,499.00 (body only)
https://bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1707911-REG/canon_eos_r7_mirrorless_camera.html
https://adorama.com/car7.html
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I would suspect that the mirrorless bodies will suffer fewer mechanical isssues than bodies with clanging mirrors too.
I put my name on the list at B&H, hopefully I will see it before summer's end.
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Fun fact: If a camera manufacturer were to make a FF sensor with the same pixel pitch as the EOS R7, it would have an approximate total of 83 MegaPixels (if my math is correct).
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I really really want each and every RAW file from my camera, firing off at 30 fps, to be 100+ megabytes each. Doesn't everybody?
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" - Wayne Gretzky
4 years ago, Canon announced the, "120MXS 120MP CMOS Sensor"
https://youtu.be/40yruxcr-yQ
The Fujifilm GFX 100 and the Hasselblad H6D 400c both can shoot 100-megapixel files, and if you use the pixel shift features, both can produce 400-megapixel images.
The Sony a7R IV, a 3-year old camera, shoots 61 MegaPixels at 10fps.
Pixel Shift yields 16-Shot Mode for 240.8 mp RAWs.
The Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 12K can record 80 megapixel frames at 60fps in video RAW, and with a higher-than-normal shutter speed, each of those frames can be pulled as 80 megapixel stills. Image quality is surprisingly good.
🔺🔺That's the current technology.
I still have my father's Nikon D70, 6 megapixel camera from 2005. Don't really use it anymore.
Full-Frame 100 MegaPixels stills at 30fps is predictably 3-5 years away. I look forward to that day! 👍😉
(Won't buy one myself, but I know people who might buy one.)
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New Canon EOS R7 Review - Wikinson Cameras
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Canon R7 Real World Bird Photography - Phil Thach
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Is the Canon R7 worth it for video? - Buying Advice - ProAV TV
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I've seen 2 reviewers mention that the Canon 'speedbooster' adapter, designed for the C70 cinema camera, fits the R7 and allows full-frame lenses to provide full field-of-view while doubling the effective aperture for exposure.
This adds tremendous versatility to the R7, and greatly expands the usable lenses for the R7. Yes, some lenses work much better than others when adapted, so look for lens recommendations from others before expecting any particular lens to work perfectly.
For me, the R7 will likely be my next camera purchase, largely replacing my Canon M50 in that kit.
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A DREAM COME TRUE! I photograph the Iberian LYNX - Canon EOS R7 - Dani Connor Wild
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Canon R7 - Video Modes Compared - 4K60 Crop / Fine / Line Skipped - Josh Sattin
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Canon EOS R7 added to studio scene
https://m.dpreview.com/articles/4825371965/canon-eos-r7-added-to-studio-scene
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Canon EOS R7 Final Review - DPReview TV
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Canon R7 Backyard Bird Photography with 100-500mm & 800mm Lenses! - Phil Thach
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Canon R3 vs R7 For Video - It's Closer Than You Think! - Phil Thach
Ziggy note: I suggest that the EOS R7 is a pretty wonderful APS-C camera on it's own, but in terms of high-ISO Dynamic Range and random Noise the EOS R3 does demonstrably better, and easily justifies it's higher cost for a working professional, within the Canon system.
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Canon R7 & R6 Soccer Photography with RF 100-400 & RF 100-500 Lenses! - Phil Thach
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Jupiter & Saturn with an 800mm Lens - Canon EOS R7 & RF 800mm f/11 - Wild Stuff
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Canon EOS R7 for PHOTOGRAPHY review: IN-DEPTH vs Fujifilm X-H2 - Gordon Laing
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Canon R7 Hooded Merganser & More with RF 100-500 & RF 800mm Lenses! - Phil Thach
Ziggy note: Do remember that the Canon RF 800mm f/11 IS STM is an inexpensive lens that provides an effective 1280mm Field of View, compared to full-frame 135 format cameras. That's ultra-telephoto territory for both stills and video. Nothing else on the market matches that performance and price, making the Canon EOS R7 body plus this lens the value leader (by a considerable margin) for extreme telephoto wildlife photography, while delivering professional results.
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Another example
Canon R7 + RF800 f/11 = 1280mm FOV, Is It a Goer??? - Duade Paton
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Birding with the Canon R7 at 1120mm - simply astounding! - John Knowles a Cyclist-Photographer
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Canon R7 Disney's Hollywood Studios Photography Vlog - Phil Thach
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Northern Cardinal Bird/Feb. 2023-4K Video/Canon R7/100-400mm-Nature Bird Sounds - Sueana Photography
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Great Spotted Woodpecker - Orman Alaca Ağaçkakanı Feeding / Beslenme Canon R7 Rf 100-400 - Olcay Kabacalı
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Canon R7 and RF 100-400 Sample Shots - Olcay Kabacalı
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Fv mode on the Canon R7 for quick and easy settings changes - Forrest
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Another Fv mode video.
THE ONE EXPOSURE MODE TO RULE THEM ALL? - Duade Paton
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I have been shooting full manual with auto ISO for years - but adjusting +/- EV was always awkward...
Shootijng in FV on the R series bodies R3, R5, R7 looks absolutely lovely.
I am configuring my camera as I write this. Thanks so much for the heads up, Ziggie!!
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