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EOS Bodies / Re: 7D Firmware 1.2.5 Posted Again

« on: April 26, 2011, 01:42:31 PM »

Nice update

I love my 7d and it has created some wonderful images, I got a great copy never had to turn in.

Armando... I'm jealous of you.  Really, I truly am.  This is what my 7D produces...  http://www.akphotodenver.com/images/7Dlenstest.jpg

Center-point focus on the "0m" of "50mm".  Portraits are typically useless.  Heck... 90% of photos I pull off the card are useless.  About 1 in 10 mysteriously comes out sharp.

Wanna trade bodies?   

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EOS Bodies / Re: 7D Firmware 1.2.5 Posted Again

« on: April 26, 2011, 01:10:16 PM »

I sold mine for $1575 off ebay. I bought it for a year ago for $1400 (with cashback from Ebates).

Thanks for the idea hsbn... although I hate the crummy "fees" eBay hits you with, this may be my best bet.  I'd consider waiting for a 5D mkIII, but considering how bad my "first adopter" experience has been with the 7D, I think it's best I go to the tried and true 5D mkII at this point. 

Lesson learned... Canon's QC on new products has plummeted to levels I'd never thought possible.  I would go to Nikon were it not for all the Canon glass I've invested in.

Arrrgggghh!

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EOS Bodies / Re: 7D Firmware 1.2.5 Posted Again

« on: April 26, 2011, 12:23:03 PM »

Does it fix the terrible front focusing issues with the AF system?  My AF repeatedly focuses 3-4inches in FRONT of the proper focal plane, regardless of lens (Single Shot focus, manual AF Point Selection modes).  Ugh... I hate this body.  Wish I never sold my 40D.  I'd sell the 7D and get something else if it wasn't so damn worthless due to it's now atrocious reputation and garbage quality photos.  She goes in for the 3rd time to Canon Service tomorrow -- not that I expect anything to really get fixed at this point.

Thanks for stealing my 1,600 well earned dollars, Canon.  There aren't enough words in the English language for how much pain I wish upon your company for selling an "upgraded" camera that is a low level pile of crap.

The salt in the wound is how Darwin Wiggett got better pictures on his XSi.  http://darwinwiggett.wordpress.com/2009/11/11/the-canon-7d/

Somebody please come and beat me up.  Punch my eyes out, and make me bleed.  Maybe the pain of a severe disfigurement would distract me from the utter turmoil I've been in since p*ssing away over a grand-and-a-half to buy this trash of a camera body.

I hate you Canon.  I really really hate you.

/rant
/begin cry

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EOS Bodies / Re: 60D & 7D Rebates coming February 20

« on: March 14, 2011, 04:51:09 PM »

Could the rebate on 60d and 7d and the "out of stock" on several sites indicate new product will arrive soon?
What do you think?

I don't think so... more likely it's an indicator of people getting their tax returns and having money to burn.  Since the rebate began, Amazon.com has gone out of stock twice on the 7D while continuing to replenish supply on demand. 

In my opinion, it's simply an indicator of the 7D's popularity that it is selling out so quickly.

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Lens Gallery / Re: Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

« on: March 14, 2011, 04:43:51 PM »

Don't forget the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8...



=]

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EOS Bodies / Re: I have it!! The 7D!!

« on: March 07, 2011, 03:51:36 PM »

Thanks. More comments are welcome!

No problem - I hope the info helped!

Also, regarding your comment about adjusting focus points being "fiddly"... admittedly, it is a learning process.  At first, selecting focus points may seem awkward and time consuming.  But before you know it, you'll have a process worked out where you'll be flipping through focus points like a pro.  Also, you don't always have to use the joytsick - you can also sweep through points with the top dial (just behind the shutter button) if you want. 

Also - if you map your buttons for back-button focus, you can move your thumb over to the joystick, and immediately back to the back-focus button.  My index finger occasionally uses the top dial - but only for quick transitions to the adjacent focus point.  For moving far across the AF points, the joystick is my main weapon of choice.  That's my setup, but I know everyone has their own preferences. 

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EOS Bodies / Re: I have it!! The 7D!!

« on: March 07, 2011, 12:30:27 PM »

[I STILL only use the central focus point. If I want the focus point not to appear in the centre of the frame, I just focus on it in the centre by half-pressing, and hold the half-press while I move the camera to re-compose the shot, before letting it rip.

Fleetie... you may want to reconsider your approach - those AF points are there for a reason.  As noted in the below article and Canon video, using center focus and recomposing can cause focus errors and soft-focus problems as you are changing what is in the focal plane by moving the camera from its original focus.

http://visual-vacations.com/Photography/focus-recompose_sucks.htm

http://www.video.bhphotovideo.com/?fr_story=023e7711fd0a11717179bc933084e559429d297d&rf=sitemap  (skip to 28:30 mark)

Just something to think about in the future.  It's not always a problem, but in some circumstances, the results can be obvious/problematic.

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EOS Bodies / Re: 60D & 7D Rebates coming February 20

« on: March 04, 2011, 06:58:03 PM »

For those interested, the Canon Direct Store has refurbished 7D bodies back in stock.  They currently have 20 bodies available according to the rep. I spoke with.  When I placed my order I got the 20% Loyalty discount by returning an old SD400.  $1,087 with free 2-day shipping.  My 7D should arrive early next week.

FTW!

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EOS Bodies / Re: All is Quiet. Odds & Ends.

« on: March 03, 2011, 12:01:05 PM »

Careful when you point fingers

Who's pointing fingers?  I just don't think a front camera and faster processor is a "surprise the world" product announcement - considering the impact Honeycomb had with it's 3D interface features, live-sync scrollable widgets,  and fully cloud-based sync. 

Is that a biased analysis?  It really wasn't meant to be, as I own both Android and iOS devices.  :dunno:

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EOS Bodies / Re: replacement for the 7D anyone heard anything?????

« on: March 03, 2011, 11:36:33 AM »

Hmm... maybe that's the reason the 60D didn't inherit the mag-alloy body from the 50D. It would go way out of the price range for the xxD line if the 60D had a mag-alloy body. Is the 50D considered a "pro" camera? If so, then the 60D is the first "pro" camera to have an articulated screen.

No, the 60D is not a "pro" level camera.  Even Canon's own 60D page calls it an "enthusiast" camera.  Canon's pro-line is reserved for the single digit model numbers (1D, 5D, etc.).  Some people even argue that the 7D is not a "pro" camera as it has a built-in flash, and lacks some desirable features that are only available in the 1D and 5D models.  The official spec page only markets the 7D as a "semi-pro" camera. 

The 60D was the first step of Canon moving their "semi-pro" line of 40D, 50D, etc. into the "enthusiast" realm.  From that standpoint, some see the 60D as a "downgrade" from the previous models in the same line.   No mag-alloy body and reduced fps over 40D and 50D being key elements of that analysis.

The higher number single-digit models (7D, upcoming 6D?, etc.) are considered to be the new "semi-pro" line of Canon cameras - and that they will be carrying that mentality forward with their upcoming releases.

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EOS Bodies / Re: replacement for the 7D anyone heard anything?????

« on: March 02, 2011, 06:27:39 PM »

I think the articulated screen adds protection to the screen itself. You won't be accidentally scratching the LCD when it's not in use, and you don't even have to open it up to use the camera, you can just view your settings on the top LCD. It would be nice if Canon could do a put an articulated screen on the 7D mark II, but making it mag-alloy like the rest of the body and putting good weather sealing on it.

I meant strength of the body in general - not protecting just the screen.  The added bends, seams, etc. I think would weaken the body - which is why no "pro" level DSLr has an articulated screen.    ...yet.

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EOS Bodies / Re: All is Quiet. Odds & Ends.

« on: March 02, 2011, 05:39:22 PM »

The new iPad 2 will have more than minor updates you can be sure of that.

Looks like quite a let down... front camera, dual core, and lighter weight?  That's pretty weak considering the competition (Honeycomb on XOOM, and the rumored Sony tablet). 

I think Honeycomb really caught Apple with their pants down - they simply didn't see that kind of leap coming from Google/Android, and thus they had no plan in place for it.  Now (for the first time in a long while) they are playing catchup in the OS department.  Yet, they've locked themselves in to their iOS infrastructure, which is really showing its limitations and stifling Apples ability to innovate.  They're going to have to break off their platform into a new OS to really move iOS forward.  I know they hate the concept of fragmentation, but they can't keep "tweaking" it in hopes for a cure-all.  They gotta grab the Honeycomb ball from Google and start from scratch with respect to their tablet platform.

Just my .02.

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EOS Bodies / Re: replacement for the 7D anyone heard anything?????

« on: March 02, 2011, 05:31:01 PM »

I don't think they will put a swivel screen on the 7D2. The 7D is a great camera for video and a swivel screen is great for video but, another key feature of the 7D is the rugged, sturdy construction. I think a swivel screen is the opposite of that.

If you want a swivel screen on a camera that takes great video then just buy a 60D. There is no reason to put one on the 7D too.

+1

Agreed... a swivel screen weakens the body (in my opinion), aside from just giving the appearance of it being "cheap"/"enthusiast" all around.  I have never been impressed with the swivel screens and would never use one.  If Canon put one on a 7D or 5D, I for one would never buy it.

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EOS Bodies / Re: 60D & 7D Rebates coming February 20

« on: February 25, 2011, 02:02:02 AM »

Beach Audio is currently cheapest at $1,461...

http://www.beachaudio.com/Canon/3814b004-p-343182.html

They appear to be ignoring the Canon list price increase - thank god.

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EOS Bodies / Re: 60D & 7D Rebates coming February 20

« on: February 24, 2011, 01:17:26 AM »

seems like prices everywhere have increased. im really upset that i missed out all the low prices. ive wanted to buy from calumetphoto but they just increased the price today.. do you guys know of anywhere i can still get a 60D 18-135 lower than the amazon price?

It may sound silly, but the consumer's most powerful weapon is their wallet...  Want to teach Canon a lesson?  Spend your money.