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Where have I written that the 7DII can't produce sharpness and detail? I have indeed written repeatedly that the 7DII is not as sharp as the 5DSR. And, I have also written repeatedly that my 5DIV is not as sharp as my 5DSR. But, I cannot recall ever having written that the 7DII can't produce sharp and detailed images because it is not something I believe and it would fly in the face of all the evidence of the many fine images produced from the 7DII, and I like to think that some of mine with my 7DII are among them. So, dig up where I have written that the 7DII can't produce sharpness and detail, and I will apologise and recant. If you can't dig it up, then you might consider doing the same.That looks really soft to me - where's all the sharpness and detail you're so insistent the 7D Mk II can't produce, Alan?
Meanwhile, this is what my 7D Mk II (with a 500mm f/4 Mk II and 1.4x TC, handheld) looks like:
I'll stick to my 7D Mk II, I think...
My personal observation is “ it depends”Where have I written that the 7DII can't produce sharpness and detail? I have indeed written repeatedly that the 7DII is not as sharp as the 5DSR. And, I have also written repeatedly that my 5DIV is not as sharp as my 5DSR. But, I cannot recall ever having written that the 7DII can't produce sharp and detailed images because it is not something I believe and it would fly in the face of all the evidence of the many fine images produced from the 7DII, and I like to think that some of mine with my 7DII are among them. So, dig up where I have written that the 7DII can't produce sharpness and detail, and I will apologise and recant. If you can't dig it up, then you might consider doing the same.
Don, I am comparing the 7DII and 5DSR, which have the same pixel density and so they both have the same "zoom". In reasonable light, I used to get sharper images from a 7DII than from a 5D3 when focal length limited (which was most of the time for me). And the 7DII similarly outresolves the 5DIV.My personal observation is “ it depends”
(Note that these are observations, no tests)
At the pixel level, I find that the 5D3 and 6D2 are both sharper than the 7D2, but that when you “run out of zoom” and start cropping the images, that a resampled 7D2 comes out ahead....
Yes, I wish I had a 5DSR here with me now.... I am sitting outside with a 6D2 and a 7D2 taking pictures of birds and squirrels. The 7D2 is easily the best choice for me when focal length limited (tiny birds). The 7D2 has a reasonably aggressive AA filter, but despite that, still provides sharp images, and when resampled to the same size as a focal length limited 5D3 image, they are sharper. On paper, the 5DSR should be sharper, but I don’t have one to play with.....Don, I am comparing the 7DII and 5DSR, which have the same pixel density and so they both have the same "zoom". In reasonable light, I used to get sharper images from a 7DII than from a 5D3 when focal length limited (which was most of the time for me). And the 7DII similarly outresolves the 5DIV.
Clear, sharp and beautiful colours. Well done. The first one is very impressive.Sharpness and resolution aren't everything. I am quite pleased with these two shots of a female kingfisher with a fish, taken a week apart. The top one is with the 5DSR +400mm DO II and 1.4xTC. You can see every tiny detail of the feathers and it could be blown up really large. The lower is with the 5DIV + 400mm DO II, without the TC and 30% further away (I returned with the 5DIV hoping to capture action better as it focusses faster and with a greater frame rate). The resolution with the 5DIV is down by a factor of 4, but I actually prefer its shot because I like much better the fish.
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Lovely shot, and the colours. I also like very much the 5DSR + 100-400 MK2 + 1.4xTC. For BIF, it's easier to leave off the 1.4xTC as the focus is faster and the field of view is easier to manage, as well being able to use more AF points and higher shutter speeds.Hi All,
I have followed this site for a few years now and have always been so impressed with the quality of photography that I see every time.
I have always been in awe at the way you people capture those amazing images and have been practising to improve my own photography. so far I have generally only been able to get static birds sharpish and am actively practising with BIF to improve.
Would be interested to hear some C& C on this one, Female Siskin.
5DSR + 100-400 MK2 + 1.4
Thanks Alan, I have been a great admirer of your stunning work and it was seeing your work that prompted me to get the 5DSR , thanks also for the tip about leaving off the 1.4 TCLovely shot, and the colours. I also like very much the 5DSR + 100-400 MK2 + 1.4xTC. For BIF, it's easier to leave off the 1.4xTC as the focus is faster and the field of view is easier to manage, as well being able to use more AF points and higher shutter speeds.
Hmm i dont know how you can define sharpness with 1megapixel internet picture I think alan talked about 5dsr and tit was tooked 5div. We dont know how much pictures are cropped
Great pictures keith
Alan, in the second photo I don't know what I like more - the Kingfisher or the fish (great anyway!)?Sharpness and resolution aren't everything. I am quite pleased with these two shots of a female kingfisher with a fish, taken a week apart. The top one is with the 5DSR +400mm DO II and 1.4xTC. You can see every tiny detail of the feathers and it could be blown up really large. The lower is with the 5DIV + 400mm DO II, without the TC and 30% further away (I returned with the 5DIV hoping to capture action better as it focusses faster and with a greater frame rate). The resolution with the 5DIV is down by a factor of 4, but I actually prefer its shot because I like much better the fish.
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That looks really soft to me - where's all the sharpness and detail you're so insistent the 7D Mk II can't produce, Alan?
Meanwhile, this is what my 7D Mk II (with a 500mm f/4 Mk II and 1.4x TC, handheld) looks like:
Stonechat, male
Stonechat, male
Stonechat, female
I'll stick to my 7D Mk II, I think...