Tuesday, September 16, 2014

My Thought on the new Canon 7D Mark II

I briefly owned the original Canon 7D.  It was great camera for action, but unfortunately the image quality let me down and eventually I got rid of it, and replaced with the Canon 1D III. The new 7D Mark II looks like an impressive upgrade for the 7D.  The auto focus system seems to be greatly improved, and of course, that is one of the most important features for the camera of this kind. I think it's a worthwhile upgrade and will make a lot of Canon users happy.

Even though I don't use the 1D III all that much, but I can't help by thinking that maybe it's time to do the reverse; replace the 1D III with the 7D II.  Crazy, no?  One thing I am not too convinced is the image quality from the 7D II.  The sample images look impressive, but it's out of camera jpeg; what it looks like from RAW is still remains to be seen.

I am sure some people will complain about this camera without 4K video, but I don't believe this camera is aimed at the video segment. I just hope that the sensor will be much improved from the original 7D.

Afternoon reading -- Sony A7 & Voigtlander Velostigmat 10.5cm f4.5.
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  1. DarkAlly123_YTSeptember 17, 2014 at 8:54 AM

    According to Ken Rockwell, "With the ability to synchronize itself automatically to flickering arena lighting, the 7D Mk II just became the world's best indoor sports camera at any price, unless you bring your own arena strobes."

    But, the camera & lenses are just tools. And while better tools may make it easier for an apprentice to create good results, a craftsman is often able to create a masterpiece using the most basic tools.

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    1. Lens BubbleSeptember 17, 2014 at 8:41 PM

      I really wonder if Ken Rockwell actually used a 7D. I hope he's not reviewing a product without even using it again :)

      You are right that cameras and lenses are just tools, but the right tool makes a huge difference. You could use a Deardorff 8x10 to shoot sports, but it's just not practical :)

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  2. scarlattiSeptember 19, 2014 at 7:32 PM

    For 199$ I would click this steal ... unfortunately I dont live in Canada.
    http://www.thecamerastore.com/6539-Samsung-NX20-Body-Only.aspx

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    1. Lens BubbleSeptember 20, 2014 at 4:58 PM

      Thanks for the link. Too bad I am not a Samsung NX fan. I would rather buy a Fuji X-A1 for about the same price.

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  3. AnonymousDecember 18, 2014 at 9:38 AM

    Although I like Ken Rockwell"s site and its filled with very useful information its also filled with his own very strong and sometimes questionable opinion.

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