Canon 7D Mark II Owners first thoughts

[canon1dxman]

Yeah - if I had it sitting on my table, I'd sure turn on a light, hook up a flash, light a match ... but it would NOT be idle for that first few minutes.

When my 7D arrived (a while ago) the first thing I shot was the ceiling fan -- and a few paintings on the wall because -- like the UK (Unlike Alaska) -- it gets dark at night here in Florida too.

It'll be in use in the morning for sure!

 

[westr70]

I can't believe I've already looked at this thread twice....

 

[Big_Ant_TV_Media]

LUCKY WHOMEVER GET THEM WED-THURS
im hoping B&H gives me miracle thurs-friday ay least here in nyc area ugh i hate pre-orders there annoying and take away from real shooters and etc

 

[Sportsgal501]

Is it daylight yet?
This is worse than Christmas Eve as a kid.

 

[monkey44]

Yeah - if I had it sitting on my table, I'd sure turn on a light, hook up a flash, light a match ... but it would NOT be idle for that first few minutes.

When my 7D arrived (a while ago) the first thing I shot was the ceiling fan -- and a few paintings on the wall because -- like the UK (Unlike Alaska) -- it gets dark at night here in Florida too.

I should have put smileys on this one ... didn't mean anything negative by it ... Good luck with your new one.

 

[Sportsgal501]

If you go to Fred Miranda Canon forum,someone already picked up theirs and shot a few photos before it got dark!
I couldn't wait any longer...lol!

 

[digigal]

The camera store in Berkeley called today to tell me that my 7D MKII was in and I could pick it up today but since I had just come from SFO after a 1 mo trip to Mongolia and Japan I decided to wait until tomorrow. I've got a 7D battery already charged and waiting. It will probably take me a while to figure out the optimal focus settings since I'm so used to the 7D's focus options and know what situations I like to use the individual options. I don't look forward to going thru all the submenus to setting the tracking speed, rear button focus, etc, etc. Would appreciate any tips anyone discovers as they set theirs up.
Catherine

 

[Craig Burrows MBE]

Camera arrived 9am (UK time) eight hours earlier than I had been told. It is not unboxed but must have been on a cold truck all night so I am letting it warm to room temperature while I charge a battery.

My first concern was the AF selector lever, I had read it could be knocked accidentally. Personally I think I will be using it as I do not think an accidental knock could happen easily.

Cloudy outside but I will be going out to see how well it works.

 

[DominoDude]

Seems this thread will become highly populated and viewed pretty darn soon, so I better write some gibberish to get into the loop. Not buying, but curious on what will be said and found...

 

[Craig Burrows MBE]

A photo of my 7DmkII

What are the first settings you plan to change? I turned the "beep" off first then set it to shoot only RAW.

My first photo was of a white orchid against a cream background indoors. All settings were on auto, ISO came out at 6400, F5.6 1/400, while it is a shot my 5Dmk3 could take with acceptable noise the 7Dmk2 could not cut it. However this is not my camera for low light I just wanted to see how it coped.

Using a Komputer Bay CF 128GB 1066x UDMA7 card I shot 28 RAW pictures before the buffer hiccuped. The battery is now flat but I have a second charging, when that is done I will head out to take some action shots.

 

[candyman]

A photo of my 7DmkII

What are the first settings you plan to change? I turned the "beep" off first then set it to shoot only RAW.

My first photo was of a white orchid against a cream background indoors. All settings were on auto, ISO came out at 6400, F5.6 1/400, while it is a shot my 5Dmk3 could take with acceptable noise the 7Dmk2 could not cut it. However this is not my camera for low light I just wanted to see how it coped.

Using a Komputer Bay CF 128GB 1066x UDMA7 card I shot 28 RAW pictures before the buffer hiccuped. The battery is now flat but I have a second charging, when that is done I will head out to take some action shots.

Applause!
Can you post the pcitures later on?

 

[Craig Burrows MBE]

Yes if I can get my other jobs out of the way I will post a couple of comparison shots from the 7Dmk2 & 5Dmk3. First I am heading down to the river for some action shots.

 

[candyman]

Yes if I can get my other jobs out of the way I will post a couple of comparison shots from the 7Dmk2 & 5Dmk3. First I am heading down to the river for some action shots.

I like you signature

 

[Canon1]

BH updated their website to say that 7D2 would start shipping after Oct 30th to orders will begin shipping Oct 30th.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1081808-REG/canon_9128b002_eos_7d_mark_ii.html

 

[Sportsgal501]

A photo of my 7DmkII

What are the first settings you plan to change? I turned the "beep" off first then set it to shoot only RAW.

My first photo was of a white orchid against a cream background indoors. All settings were on auto, ISO came out at 6400, F5.6 1/400, while it is a shot my 5Dmk3 could take with acceptable noise the 7Dmk2 could not cut it. However this is not my camera for low light I just wanted to see how it coped.

Using a Komputer Bay CF 128GB 1066x UDMA7 card I shot 28 RAW pictures before the buffer hiccuped. The battery is now flat but I have a second charging, when that is done I will head out to take some action shots.

Thank you!!

 

[zim]

A photo of my 7DmkII

What are the first settings you plan to change? I turned the "beep" off first then set it to shoot only RAW.

My first photo was of a white orchid against a cream background indoors. All settings were on auto, ISO came out at 6400, F5.6 1/400, while it is a shot my 5Dmk3 could take with acceptable noise the 7Dmk2 could not cut it. However this is not my camera for low light I just wanted to see how it coped.

Using a Komputer Bay CF 128GB 1066x UDMA7 card I shot 28 RAW pictures before the buffer hiccuped. The battery is now flat but I have a second charging, when that is done I will head out to take some action shots.

Arrrgghhh... I'm at work can't get on to flicker, thanks for posting though will enjoy tonight

Regards

 

[AcutancePhotography]

Got mine already.....battery on charge.

Is it charged yet ;D

Yes but it's pitch black in the UK and there are limits to the high ISO performance ;D

Don't you have light switches in the UK? Here in the USA we can turn on lights and I would be looking for a fly or spider on the wall or anything to try it out on.

I think we need to cut the UK photographers some slack. It is tough metering in Gaslight.

 

[Canon1]

Got mine already.....battery on charge.

Is it charged yet ;D

Yes but it's pitch black in the UK and there are limits to the high ISO performance ;D

Don't you have light switches in the UK? Here in the USA we can turn on lights and I would be looking for a fly or spider on the wall or anything to try it out on.

I think we need to cut the UK photographers some slack. It is tough metering in Gaslight.

Not for the 7D Mark II. It has the anti flicker feature.

 

[dhr90]

After all the hype and waiting. I wonder if it will be worth it. Only bought my 7D last year so I doubt I'll be upgrading anytime soon (although I do yearn for the ISO performance of a 5D...).

 

[Canon1]

After all the hype and waiting. I wonder if it will be worth it. Only bought my 7D last year so I doubt I'll be upgrading anytime soon (although I do yearn for the ISO performance of a 5D...).

Then you should be all set on this one... If you want the ISO performance of a 5D, you'll have to buy a 5D.

I believe the 7D2 will have improved high ISO and will be very usable at ISO 1600 (maybe 3200) but won't be a replacement for full frame in very low light. (disclosure: I ordered a 7D2, so I think it will be well worth it)