Canon 7D Mark II Owners first thoughts

[Pelai65]

Hello

I am also waiting my new camera, but I guess that it takes few more weeks to get it here in Finland We are too far from main markets...

But I have been wondering when Adobe will launch new update for Lightroom and how to make all adjustment until that? Any experience about speed of Adobe?

DPP is a little bit limited...

 

[Mt Spokane Photography]

Hello

I am also waiting my new camera, but I guess that it takes few more weeks to get it here in Finland We are too far from main markets...

But I have been wondering when Adobe will launch new update for Lightroom and how to make all adjustment until that? Any experience about speed of Adobe?

DPP is a little bit limited...

Adobe will probably first release a beta version in 2-3 weeks, followed by a revision when the bugs are resolved a few weeks later. They tend to lump multiple cameras together in a upgrade.

In the meantime, you can convert files to tiff using DPP, and then work on them in Photoshop / Lightroom, or convert to DNG. CR2 files are tiff files with lossless compression plus some unique Canon indicators that code the camera settings so that DPP understands them, so by converting to a tiff file, you are not losing quality, just uncompressing and stripping the unique Canon data.

 

[Canon1]

Hello

I am also waiting my new camera, but I guess that it takes few more weeks to get it here in Finland We are too far from main markets...

But I have been wondering when Adobe will launch new update for Lightroom and how to make all adjustment until that? Any experience about speed of Adobe?

DPP is a little bit limited...

Adobe will probably first release a beta version in 2-3 weeks, followed by a revision when the bugs are resolved a few weeks later. They tend to lump multiple cameras together in a upgrade.

In the meantime, you can convert files to tiff using DPP, and then work on them in Photoshop / Lightroom, or convert to DNG. CR2 files are tiff files with lossless compression plus some unique Canon indicators that code the camera settings so that DPP understands them, so by converting to a tiff file, you are not losing quality, just uncompressing and stripping the unique Canon data.

What program could you use to convert the 7DII CR2 to DNG? I thought DPP dropped this support? Is there an alternative conversion software already available... or am I mistaken? Thanks.

 

[KBStudio]

Adobe has not updated DNG converter either. So the only way, as of last week, to convert RAW 7DMII files is in DPP. Hopefully others will be available shortly, by Friday?

 

[Don Haines]

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)

It should have the ISO performance of a 5D.... or even a bit better...

Now a 5DIII.... that's a different story!

 

[AcutancePhotography]

But I have been wondering when Adobe will launch new update for Lightroom and how to make all adjustment until that? Any experience about speed of Adobe?

One more reason why I don't like to buy camera models as soon as they are released.

 

[Craig Burrows MBE]

Not the most successful afternoon. Weather is horrible and dark, the camera was fine using my EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM but for the lens rebate I had purchased the EF70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM which struggled to focus during low light action shots. However the camera handled well. Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop have not yet been updated and I only shoot in RAW. I could install the Canon software but seeing as I will not be using it I will wait for Adobe to update.

 

[Sportsgal501]

Not the most successful afternoon. Weather is horrible and dark, the camera was fine using my EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM but for the lens rebate I had purchased the EF70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM which struggled to focus during low light action shots. However the camera handled well.

How much "struggling" because during the winter I shoot indoor Karate and Tae Kwon Do tournaments.
Getting ready to purchase the Canon 24-70mm f/4L or 16-35mm f/4.oL in a few weeks before the 7D Mark II.
Depending on what the early adopters say about it if it not much of difference from the 7D.

 

[Craig Burrows MBE]

Not the most successful afternoon. Weather is horrible and dark, the camera was fine using my EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM but for the lens rebate I had purchased the EF70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM which struggled to focus during low light action shots. However the camera handled well.

How much "struggling" because during the winter I shoot indoor Karate and Tae Kwon Do tournaments.
Getting ready to purchase the Canon 24-70mm f/4L or 16-35mm f/4.oL in a few weeks before the 7D Mark II.
Depending on what the early adopters say about it if it not much of difference from the 7D.

The 70-200mm 2.8 I would use for evening shoots or indoor however the 70-300mm f/4-5.6L I would only use for daytime use. Even in low light I was able to get good action shots using the 70-200mm, the test subject was a pigeon in flight which did not prove a challenge.

 

[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)

It should have the ISO performance of a 5D.... or even a bit better...

Now a 5DIII.... that's a different story!

Sorry Don, and thanks... that's what I assumed we were talking about. Should've clarified. 5DIII.

 

[Craig Burrows MBE]

As I cannot edit my RAW action shots I have taken a JPG f2.8, 1/40, ISO 1600 in low light so you can see how it looks. https://www.flickr.com/photos/128861033@N06/15660661512/ I took the same shot with my 5Dmk3 using the same lens and the 7D2 came out a touch better which surprised me.

 

[2n10]

As I cannot edit my RAW action shots I have taken a JPG f2.8, 1/40, ISO 1600 in low light so you can see how it looks. https://www.flickr.com/photos/128861033@N06/15660661512/ I took the same shot with my 5Dmk3 using the same lens and the 7D2 came out a touch better which surprised me.

Probably due to a better JPG engine in the 7D2.

 

[ykn123]

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)

It should have the ISO performance of a 5D.... or even a bit better...

Now a 5DIII.... that's a different story!

Sorry Don, and thanks... that's what I assumed we were talking about. Should've clarified. 5DIII.

Well i expect the 7DM2 to be a very nice cam having 10fps , great AF - the little brother of the 1DX in that respect - but do i really expect a better high ISO from an APS-C size sensor with 20Mps over a full frame sensor with 12 MPs (5D) - probably not - should i ?

 

[ashley]

You know the thing about a watched kettle, the same is true for a watched battery charging

Lovely camera, seems very quick. Had a little practice on my dogs and tried some high ISO. Saturday's looking sunny so I think I (and every other 7d2 owner in the UK) will be out that day taking photos !

Ashley

 

[Tugela]

My first thought is to wait for the 7D3 ;D

 

[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...).

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)

It should have the ISO performance of a 5D.... or even a bit better...

Now a 5DIII.... that's a different story!

Sorry Don, and thanks... that's what I assumed we were talking about. Should've clarified. 5DIII.

Oops. I was talking about a 5DIII too.

To be fair, if the 7DII is as it sounds at ISO 1600/3200/6400 then it would be good enough for 99% of the times that my 7D starts to suffer, meaning the 5DIII is only needed once or twice a year. If I had one though, it would be used almost exclusively, relegating the 7D apart from when I want the reach.

The solution is to win the lottery!

 

[Big_Ant_TV_Media]

New Canon 7D Mark 2 Owners Congrads: Post Ya Reviews & Impressions

hey just wanted too say congrads too all the new 7D Mark 2 Owners u guys were lucky and wise too preorder early
i was unfortunate and preordered semi-late and etc via Beach Camera in NJ and B&H NYC ugh??
B&H told me today i was so down the lait that i had too wait a week at best if not more for there NEXT shipment whuch i have no way of knowing when that will be
Beach camera gave me dates as early as OCT 16th which canon delayed then via phone calls BEACH camera gave me confusing answers and gave me the impression of not trusting thme so i cancel my order wit them via amazon
thne oct 22nd i preordered with B&H thinking they had ample supply but as i kinda figured they rather sell off all there preorder stock too TOURIST,FAKE-PHOTOGS and people that just want take good pics and have the newest gadgets, BUT HEY ITS THE HAND I WAS DEALTH BEING SLOW AND AFTER DEALING WITH iPHONE 6 MANIA GOIN ALL OVER NYC FOR 6+ iPHONE and getting it via starting a new line "sorry for the detour" but good luck and enjoy my last gasp too get the camera by at least next tuesday is goin back directly too AMAZON or BUYING STR8 FROM CANON WIT THE FASTEST SHIPPING THEY HAVE and playing the waiting game again

PLEASE POST YA IMPRESSIONS OF THE CAMERA THE GOOD & THE BAD:

 

[Eldar]

Where are the images?????

Until you post images I'll assume you're just looking for attention! We're on page 4 and still no images ...

 

[tayassu]

Where are the images?????

Until you post images I'll assume you're just looking for attention! We're on page 4 and still no images ...

+1
If I had the 7DII in my hands right now, shooting is all I'd do!

 

[gregorywood]

Jumping in so I can get notifications...I had no plan of buying this camera at this point in time, but my interest is growing. I'm anxious to hear comparisons of the autofocus between mk1/mk2 as well as the ISO performance and IQ.

Congrats to all those anxious to get their new gear. It's a good feeling!

Greg