Are you planning to purchase a 7D2

[MichaelHodges]

My back up 70D is a moderate improvement in IQ and a significant improvement in AF over the my former 7D.

Could not agree more with this.

 

[Lee Jay]

Probably. I really like having both a high-pixel-density APS-c body and a full-frame body. I use the APS-c body when I need speed and resolving power when focal-length-limited. I use the full-frame body for best possible image quality and lowest noise when not either focal-length limited or looking for fast frame rates.

I'm thinking the 7D replacement would make a nice combo with a 5DIII (or its replacement) or a 6D (or its replacement) to replace my aging 20D and 5D classic. Of course, even a 70D is no slouch either.

 

[PureClassA]

For those of you worried about Canon to Nikon migration or vice versa just start buying the new sigma primes. They are blowing away competition while at lower prices and you can have Sigma change your mounts from Canon to Nikon (and vice versa) for $150 if you ever move systems. I have the 35mm and 50mm ART for Canon. Own a 7D and 6D. Great combo. Love them both. Looking forward to seeing what Canon comes up with for the MarkII (or 7DX as it may be called), but I'm committing to anything on it til I "see the whites of its eyes." One thing seems pretty definitive through all the various rumor chains, and that's a dramatically improved AF system. If it also comes back with markedly better high ISO performance (I'd be happy with great at 800 and 1600) I'll probably buy in.

When I shoot major dance recitals once per year (4 shows, 40-50 numbers per show, combined 8000 shots) I just rent a 1DX for the weekend for $350 from lensrentals.com A 1DX for me to own is overkill as most of my work is portraiture and the 6D is by far the best value for that hands down (especially with Sigma ART glass like the 50mm).

If I get a new 7DX, my only question is do I sell my 7D or do I have it rebuilt for pure astrophotography? Decisions decisions.....

 

[PureClassA]

yes, assuming I can use ISO 1600 at least, which I can't on my 7D. If not, it'll be time to take a hard look at a 5Diii and 1.4x for my 500 f4 vs jumping ship for Nikon.

What are you shooting though mostly? A 7DX and 6D will likely be more comparable pricing, and if High ISO performance is a key for you then no crop will ever beat out a Full Frame. If you're not taking tons of sports or fast action then look at the 6D perhaps?

 

[sdsr]

Given what I use cameras for (no sports or equivalent, for instance), I have no interest in it or any other large, expensive "professional" APS-C dslr body unless its image quality is superior to current FF (which it surely won't be); otherwise it would have no advantages for me over my SL1 and Sony a6000 (both of which are cheap), let alone my FF bodies.

 

[PureClassA]

Also see a lot of folks discussing focusing issues with 7D. I can't say I've noticed any more or less problems there myself. Granted it doesn't have the nuclear powered laser guided focus of a 1DX, but nothing else does. What is the general problem with it? Is it tracking action in Servo? Stills? Portraiture? I've shot college football games with that and the 70-200 IS MkII and the 2.0 Extender MkII. It's not perfect but it's far from what I'd consider problematic.

 

[YuengLinger]

I'm just afraid the noise level on the new 7D2 will be about the same as the old 7D/60D, which would be a deal killer.

 

[RustyTheGeek]

Not likely...

...unless it turns out to be an amazing fantastic ground breaking camera for less than $2000. I doubt that happening enough that I just purchased/received a Canon Refurb 70D 18-55 STM Kit for around $900 after tax. I think it will suffice for my APS-C reach and 7 fps shooting needs enough working along with my 5D3 and 6D.

 

[Too_Many_Hobbies]

Right now I sold the 7D for a 70D and 5D II for a 6D, so there is no pressing need for me to get the 7D II unless the IQ is close to the 6D, otherwise I will probably wait until the 5D IV or the 5D III becomes cheaper.

 

[twdi]

No.

I sold my 5DmkII set and went mirrorless with a Fuji X-T1.
During my last backpacking trip in august I was very happy with it. Amazing IQ and so less weight to carry....
Less noise in the higher ISO's etc. AF speed is the same as my 5DmkII so for my shooting style fast enough.

 

[greger]

I use my pics from my 7D as my screen saver and am sometimes in awe at what I see. The camera takes amazing
Pics as long as there is sufficient light. If the camera won't take a pic because of low light, I use my 580EXll. I look
Forward to the 7Dll as it should better than the 7D. I won't be buying one.

 

[magic koala]

I loved my 7D when I first got it and used it extensively to shoot just about anything. Then I got the 5D3 and that became my favorite camera. But I did like the crop and fps for some situations and began to notice the poorer ISO of the 7D so I'm hoping for better ISO on the 7D2.

Sometimes I teach photography to kids so I don't mind collecting camera after another as I have good uses for them. Cost for the 7D2 won't be an issue as I'm not a professional photographer and it's not a money-making (or losing) proposition for me - I just want the ecosystem and don't want to change my lenses and flashes.

Every month for the last 3 years, I've been socking away $100/month for the 7D2. I'm pretty sure I've got it covered - so yeah, I'm getting it!!!

 

[Runnerguy]

I currently am using a 7d for birding /wildlife and use my 6d for landscapes and a spare body .I have saved up and will be getting the 7dii or a 70d (my wife has one and it's af is noticeably faster than my 7d)depending on what actually is released.

 

[Tanispyre]

Really it will depend on how much longer my T2i will last before it bites the dust. It will probably be my next camera in a year or two, but for what I do I am not sure it is worth the upgrade.

 

[quod]

I'm just afraid the noise level on the new 7D2 will be about the same as the old 7D/60D, which would be a deal killer.

Same for me. I often shoot wildlife in low light and the noise levels of Canon's current APS-C cameras is unacceptable.

 

[9VIII]

The correct answer should be yes, but I'm holding out for the 5D4.

The 7D2 really is going to be the ideal body for shooting BIF, and will be more than capable at everything else, but I can't stop that nagging feeling every time I stick a 35mm lens on a APS-C body.
Given that the 7D2 is said to have a 20MP sensor I would rather wait for Canon's first foray into the big MP race. If the 5D4 is still a Bayer filter sensor and less than 32MP, then I'll get the 7D2 regardless of what sensor it has.

 

[MichaelHodges]

Also see a lot of folks discussing focusing issues with 7D. I can't say I've noticed any more or less problems there myself. Granted it doesn't have the nuclear powered laser guided focus of a 1DX, but nothing else does. What is the general problem with it? Is it tracking action in Servo? Stills? Portraiture?

Hi Class,

I can't speak for everyone else, but the 7D did not perform well for me with telephoto lenses (multiple versions of 7D's). It seemed to have horrendous focus consistency on earth tones such as deer, elk, bears, and brown birds. This "near miss" auto focus, when combined with inherently soft images at 100% and poor noise levels created a murky soup for me, rendering many RAW files simply unusable.

It wasn't really about the focus features being less than the 1DX, it was about clean, well-focused images even in the most unchallenging situations. I could take ten shots of a perched golden eagle with a grey cloud background, and eight would be out of focus, one so-so, and one in focus. However, cropping would be negated on the in-focus bird thanks to high noise levels and a waxy-looking AA filter. I could then point the same lens combo at someone wearing a pink shirt, and have no problem focusing. There was no consistent, repeatable pattern. Sometimes the focus was great, then, for nor reason, it was poor.

It was literally the worst wildlife camera I've ever owned. The 70D is a big improvement.

I'm not really impressed with 6,000 focus points with multi quad-sensors. Give me a strong center point focus that brings the goods most of the time, and then we'll go from there. My 7D couldn't even do that with telephotos.

 

[pwp]

Yes I'll probably get one, but unlikely to commit based on what is still a rumor spec list.

Unless it's a compelling argument, I'll keep punting the 1D4 along for a while yet. For me a 7D2 would be an action camera, and the rumored AF array looks like a winner on paper, probably outperforming my 1D4, but it's the high iso performance that will be the decider for me. If it can at least match the 1D4 on high iso, I'll buy.

-pw

 

[MichaelHodges]

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I'm not really impressed with 6,000 focus points with multi quad-sensors. Give me a strong center point focus that brings the goods most of the time, and then we'll go from there. My 7D couldn't even do that with telephotos.

A little off topic but I've got to disagree with just a center focus. Put the center focus on the moose's head and his rear is out of the picture (having made this mistake many times).

I agree with you. My point was get the center point right first, and then worry about the rest.

 

[pj1974]

With all the hype on the forum about the 7D2, the question is asked.... "Are you going to get one"?

Who is serious about the camera and who is just kicking tires or wondering about Canon's possible plans for the future?

I just posted in the ‘loooong’ thread (at the time on page 49) “Are These The EOS 7D Mark II Specifications?” indicating that yes, it’s likely I will purchase the 7DmkII at some stage (if it’s reviewed favourably).

In essence, (summary here) is that I would be interested in seeing what changes / improvements the 7DmkII brings to Canon’s flagship APS-C camera… I have been very happy with my 7D since purchasing it soon after it was released.

I enjoy photography immensely – taking photos across a variety of genres, and share with friends. I also teach photography to many friends informally.

I see photography as blend of artistic expression, applied technical competence, using one’s understanding of light & physics as well as creativity.
(Indeed, to me photography is much much more than just talking about gear as gadgets!)

So… c’mon Canon – show us what you have got!

Cheers & best wishes

Paul