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DanielW · Oct 13, 2014

Even though we are all still waiting for the unbiased, pixel-peeping reviews, it is sure good to see that pros are excited about the 7Dm2 in real-world minor tests.
Cheers,
Daniel

http://blog.jeffcable.com/2014/10/the-canon-7d-mark-ii-first-reaction-and.html

cerealito · Oct 13, 2014

The guys from instagram recently released a new app called Hyperlapse for mobile operating systems.
Other than the obvious time lapse function, the app also implements a new kind of video stabilization "Cinema stabilization" - that uses data from the gyroscope (which most smart phones have these days) while down-sampling the video to obtain a very smooth video directly from the phone, without the need for other expensive equipment.

Read the full blog entry here:
http://instagram-engineering.tumblr.com/post/95922900787/hyperlapse

But do not miss this videos from The verge:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0kZBwZZm44

and extra footage:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtWdEh2EAE8

Canon: apple started taking stuff from high end cameras to put them on their phones (dual pixel AF, IS...) it is time for you to start taking stuff from phones and put it into your cameras, please start with this

2n10 · Oct 13, 2014

Here is his findings on the 7 d Mark II AF.

http://www.birdsasart-blog.com/

Big_Ant_TV_Media · Oct 13, 2014

anybody order there 7D Mark 2 kits yet and if so
when are u scheduled for your deliveries???

or do some of u rather go too any big camera stores and get them in hand rather then rely on FedEX Or UPS
slow shipping even with 1 day shipping options?

i ordered mine from a store in NJ called BEACH CAMERA on route 22 via amazon they had me promised me a oct 16th delivery via amazon's listing now it they telling me via Beach Camera its coming NOV 1-5th ugh i'm very disappointed i was hoping too get 1 earlier then others lol
but here the question i have for all of you SHOULD I WAIT FOR NOV 1-5th for my preorder or cancel my order go too B&H nyc store NOVEMBER 28th & trade in my gear and saving $$$ getting the 7D Mark 2 cheaper

basically should i wait for Beach Camera or go too B&H for better service and save $$$

Harv · Oct 13, 2014

I have been a Canon user my entire life. I love the product, including DPP which is my RAW converter of choice.

I presently shoot with a 1D Mark IV and a 5D Mark III, which are fully supported by my present version of DPP. The 7D Mark II requires that I update my DPP.

Here is my problem with that.....

The newer version of DPP does not support my operating system. I run Vista 64. Updating my operating system requires that I go to Windows 8 which needs a clean install. Huge job. Also, I'm not sure that a lot of my current software will run on Windows 8. I have CS4 as well as plugins such as NIK, Neat Image and a slew of other free standing applications.

As much as I was not comfortable with the user interface of Lightroom when I tried a demo last year, I thought I would now have to go that route. Guess what? Right. It's now only available under CC and I refuse to rent software on a monthly fee basis which is why I still run CS4.

I'm 72 years old so I guess my 1D4 and 5D3 will have to do me the rest of my life or until my computer cr@ps out and I have no choice.

All Canon had to do was continue to support the operating system and I would have added a 7D2 to my bag.

Okay..... rant over.

Canon Rumors · Oct 13, 2014

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<p>Canon USA has posted a short film shot entirely with the Canon EOS 7D Mark II and a bunch of different Canon EF and EF-S lenses.</p>
<p>There’s one feature pointed out by The Digital Picture that looks to be a great feature for videographers:</p>
<p><em>“While Movie Servo AF isn’t exactly new, the EOS 7D Mark II brings a very important feature to the party – the ability to customize focus speed and responsiveness while shooting video. Take a look at the focus pull at the 2:13 mark; it’s absolutely beautiful. The ability to slow down the camera’s focus transition allowed for a very natural-looking focus pull.”</em></p>
<p><iframe width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1OtXB3bH5i4?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p><strong>Canon EOS 7D Mark II $1799: <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1081808-REG/canon_9128b002_eos_7d_mark_ii.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="http://www.adorama.com/ICA7DM2.html?KBID=64393" target="_blank">Adorama</a> | <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NEWZDRG/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00NEWZDRG&linkCode=as2&tag=canorumo-20&linkId=4IHYPE3ZKJN5VL4X" target="_blank">Amazon</a></strong></p>
<p>Source: [<a href="http://www.the-digital-picture.com/News/News-Post.aspx?News=11691" target="_blank">TDP</a>]</p>
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rame5hra0 · Oct 13, 2014

http://www.romyocon.net/
Liquidstone has some glowing words about Mark II's autofocus. Take a look. There are three samples as well.

distant.star · Oct 13, 2014

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Photographer Jeff Cable tries out the new 7D2...

http://blog.jeffcable.com/2014/10/the-canon-7d-mark-ii-first-reaction-and.html

Eldar · Oct 13, 2014

I have been involved in a number of crop vs. FF discussions lately. I thought I had the arguments for and against well set. But, based on these discussions, I´m not so sure anymore.

What I´d like your views on are what you see as the key arguments for and against the two sensor formats are from your perspective.

PS! I know DR is one, but please avoid turning this into a for/against more DR thread.

Hjalmarg1 · Oct 13, 2014

Hi all,
Has anybody used the Canon 400mm f5.6 in combo with the 5D3? If so, how it the performance of this combo for sports?

Thanks

ChristopherMarkPerez · Oct 13, 2014

Just watched a (long) video on why one pro moved from Nikon to Sony mirrorless that was just posted on Sony Rumors - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wM_5nROeaw

While some people will wrangle over dynamic range of this sensor vs that, I'm MUCH more interested in how large scale technology integration can further enable creativity. The level of integration is catching my attention. Seriously.

I think I see the difference in product development between an electronics company (Sony) and the traditional camera gear manufacturers (Nikon/Canon). Electronics companies can if they understand their customers and technologies take a broader view of the overall market where Nikon/Canon have their perceived self interests to protect. I think we're finally moving away from single-purpose photographic devices and have landed *smack* in the middle of a whole new level of image creation, management, and distribution.

Innovation vs market protection. I think it's that simple. Kudos to Sony.

Maybe I'll jump out of Canon afterall...

fotofool · Oct 12, 2014

Lately I've been shooting motorsports with my 200 f/2. I've found that, to get the look I want, I need to use a polarizer (to manage glare) and a slow shutter speed (for motion blur of the background and spinning wheels).

So, what I want is both a CPL and an ND filter.

The problem is, there doesn't appear to be room in the slot for drop in filters to stack filters. And the Canon drop in CPL doesn't have threads to hold another filter anyway.

Does anyone know of a solution to achieve both polarizing filtering and additional ND filtering in a Canon super-tele?

Thanks,
Jeff

daniela · Oct 12, 2014

I am interested in the Sigma 150-600/5,0-6,3 DG OS HSM.
Does anybody of you own this lens?
How is the AF and the image quality of this lens >400mm?

I am photographing with the common 100-400 Canon lens, somtimes with an converter on. But then the quality sucks a lot. Is the Sigma better in the high tele area?

G, Daniela

-Gamer- · Oct 12, 2014

Came across this site, has some interesting 7D Mark ll articles.

http://www.canon-asia.com/snapshot/

rronald_25 · Oct 12, 2014

Hi Guys,

I am buying 2nd hand 70D,

Was wondering what do I have to check by myself & will (usually) official country dealer willing to check the condition of the camera for me?

Moreover, how to check if the camera is original and not some chinese knockoffs (if any)?

Its just that I found some websites in Indonesia selling brand new 70d kit for approx. USD200, which doesnt make sense.

Thanks

benique · Oct 12, 2014

Hi Guys
I am planning on shooting business events and portraits at my customers' offices. I don't have my own flash equiment yet. Therefore I'm researching what I should buy. I have been reading about a lot of off brand flashes on flashhavoc.com. I'm leaning towards buying a Yongnuo flash and a Gary Fong Lightsphere Cloud. However I'm not sure which brand for the flash I should choose.

I was thinking about waiting for the Yongnuo 600EX-RT since it is supposed to be released this month.

At first I would like to buy one flash and a good diffusor. Later on I'm going to buy more equiment as needed. I'm mostly using manual focus lenses but I'm planning on buying more AF lenses in the future.

Can you recommend a flash for those use cases? What are the real world problems and advantages with the various flash manufacturers?

coreyhkh · Oct 11, 2014

http://www.foto-buzz.com/index.php?script=page&id=77&type=fotoskool

this camera looks like a real winner to me!

mbiedermann · Oct 11, 2014

I'm looking for a small(ish) traveling camera. I will also buy a water-tight casing for scuba photography which is available for either camera.

Should I get the G1X Mark II or the new G7X. I'm looking for the highest IQ and greatest ability for low light possible between these two cameras. The size difference between them is not that important to me.

Here is my comparison of what is important:
G1X-II: 1.5" sensor @ 12 MP, optional EVF, hot boot for external flash, and nice grip
G7X: 1" sensor @ 20 MP, no possible EVF, no possible external flash and no grip

Again, I'm looking for the highest IQ and best low light pix since I'm used to what my 5D3 can produce.

Cheers

alistairm1 · Oct 11, 2014

Had to start this as I didn't want to hijack LesC's post about the 6D and 7DII.
I have reviewed my photography over the past few years and I seem to have a bit of everything (portraits, landscape, street, night, quite a bit of theatre [where it's allowed], with some static birds, BIF, and airshows).
As you can imagine, I am in a quandary about this.
I can get a 7DII with the canon 15-85 lens for the same price as a 5DIII with the 24-105L, which doesn't help the decision-making process.

The birds and airshows don't figure as highly in my repertoire as the other stuff, but I don't want to hamstring myself by getting a camera which will not make a good stab at everything.

I have read extensively about the two cameras, and I'm struggling to find the killer feature which will inform my decision. Each have their own benefits and drawbacks, but I can't find the one feature which will make the decision for me.
Is there significantly better IQ from the 5DIII over the 7DII? Will I miss the reach that the 7DII will give over the 5DIII (I can get round that a bit by using a TC).

I think it will come down to IQ (not exceptionally bothered about DR, so no "neither of them has an EXMOR sensor", please), but I've not found anything which seems to say one way or the other.

I don't remember being this indecisive, but I'm not sure.

Anyone got any thoughts which might assist someone who has buyers remorse before actually buying anything? :-\

drostedroste · Oct 10, 2014

http://youtu.be/YF9Fawd9iLo

Oct 10, 2014

Xmas is coming soonish and I want to buy my father a new lens. Currently he uses my old Rebel with kit lens, so anything would be an improvement. At over 80 he would have trouble changing lenses so a nice big range would be good. He also likes taking photos of small critters so some degree of macro is needed. IQ is not a major priority, versatility and usability (together with weight and cost, as well as passable AF speed) is. Saw the Tamron - Aspherical [IF] MACRO AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD for 140 pounds on Amazon UK which looks ideal. Any thoughts?

Steve · Oct 10, 2014

digitalversus put up some sample comparisons of a pre-production NX-1, the Sony A77II, and the Nikon D750 as a guessing game. The answers are on the french language version of the site:

http://www.lesnumeriques.com/samsung-nx1-sony-a77ii-nikon-d750-votre-prefere-est-coreen-n36235.html

From the samples given, the BSI sensor looks pretty good. Better than the Sony crop, at least.

RAW files are here, although I couldn't open them in ACR, of course. Maybe someone with one of those weird RAW converters I'm not going to bother to download and install can open them?

TWI by Dustin Abbott · Oct 10, 2014

Here is a new review of the Tamron 18-200 VC for mirrorless bodies. I was pretty impressed with this lens other than the fact that it is a bit on the large side for the tiny bodies it is mounting too. I’ve done both a written review:

http://dustinabbott.net/2014/10/tamron-18-200mm-vc-review/

A video review:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExA7Nlza7Gk

And a lens image gallery with some samples/full size images for download:

http://dustinabbott.net/2014/10/tamron-18-200vc-lens-gallery/

For those of you with either an M or a NEX, this is a pretty compelling choice because the IQ is very good. It makes for a really convenient all in one package or something to bring along to compliment a more focused DSLR setup (with primes, etc...)

The Moira River by Thousand Word Images by Dustin Abbott, on Flickr

ScottyP · Oct 10, 2014

Only 3 lenses? And I guess you will definitely want the Sigma dock for updates?

http://sigma-rumors.com/2014/10/compatibility-sigma-tc-1401-2001-teleconverters/

Canon Rumors · Oct 10, 2014

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<p>Sigma Corporation would like to announce that there are two types of new tele converters to be released on October 24th, 2014. Please note that the SIGMA 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Sports requires an update to the firmware to make it compatible with the SIGMA TELE CONVERTER TC-1401 and SIGMA TELE CONVERTER TC-2001.</p>
<p>For those who own the SIGMA 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Sports and considering using it with either the SIGMA TELE CONVERTER TC-1401 or SIGMA TELE CONVERTER TC-2001, please follow the steps below to update the firmware of the lens.</p>
<p>Please be advised that the updated version of firmware will make it compatible with the new tele converters, however it will also make it incompatible with conventional APO TELE CONVERTER 1.4x EX DG and APO TELE CONVERTER 2x EX DG. For further information, please contact your <a href="http://www.sigma-photo.co.jp/english/network/index.html" target="_blank">nearest authorized subsidiary / distributor of SIGMA</a>.</p>
<p><b>For customers who own the SIGMA USB DOCK</b>

Please start up the SIGMA Optimization Pro software and update the firmware of the SIGMA USB DOCK. There will be the optimized firmware compatible with the new tele converters (Sigma: Ver. 1.01, Nikon: Ver. 1.02, Canon: Ver. 1.03), currently scheduled for release on October 24th.</p>
<p><b>For customers who do not own SIGMA USB DOCK</b>

We are going to start the service for update on October 27th. Please contact your <a href="http://www.sigma-photo.co.jp/english/network/index.html" target="_blank">nearest authorized subsidiary / distributor of SIGMA</a>.</p>
<p>Source: [<a href="http://www.the-digital-picture.com/News/News-Post.aspx?News=11681" target="_blank">TDP</a>]</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

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