Canon 7D - Page 3

epp_b · September 28th, 2009, 7:04 PM

Usually, X = a number.

Dxxxx would be D3000/D5000. D300s is still technically DXXX.

BerserkerCatSplat · September 28th, 2009, 8:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evoWALO

Dxxxx = D300s

Sure.

Paddy · September 29th, 2009, 12:11 AM

Nikon Whores GTFO.

I'm currently selling my gripped 40D and my Siggy 10-20 with the intent of replacing them with a 5D MKII and eventually a 16-35 2.8 L.

I'm doing a lot more static work recently and the 5D MKII is the obvious choice, as I still have the 1D MKII N for any track / action work. But what also has me interested is the HD video mode. It's not just the video mode itself but the fact I can use proper shallow DoF lenses that has me keen on the idea. I've always had an interest in video but couldn't justify splashing out on an expensive video camera only to find out that really, I have no interest in shooting lots of video. As I read through reviews, the 5D MKII seems to be getting a bit of a tough time in the video stakes. I know its not 'perfect' but for me it was a perfect stopgap to explore the video world.

Then they released the 7D ...

Although its not FF it 'should' be a better stills camera than the 40D but obviously it won't be a patch on the 5D MKII. But in the video stakes, it really shines. Better video quality, more options, basically all the things the 5D MKII should of had. What really appeals to me is the ability to shoot at 720P instead of 1080P and at 60FPS instead of 30FPS.

Doesn't help that the 7D is a lot cheaper than the 5D MKII as well ...

So, can anyone talk sense into me ?

epp_b · September 29th, 2009, 12:18 AM

Get a Nikon D300s?

Yes, I kid

Paddy · September 29th, 2009, 12:26 AM

If the D300s was full frame I would of been tempted ...

epp_b · September 29th, 2009, 12:31 AM

Wait for the D700 s/x/whatever with video

Paddy · September 29th, 2009, 6:18 PM

I'm must of been in some state last night to even consider a Nikon.

*shudders*

I reckon if Canon release a firmware update that would match the 7D's video capabilities on the 5D2, I'd be sold on the 5D2 ...

phuckingduck · September 29th, 2009, 7:12 PM

Isn't there a hacked firmware for the 5d2 that has pro level video controls?

Paddy · September 29th, 2009, 7:23 PM

Aye, there is magic lantern which gives you more control but I'm really looking for 720P instead of 1080P.

Being honest, I'm afraid my MBP will poo itself when trying to edit 1080P footage !

Cold Fussion · October 1st, 2009, 4:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cosworth

Aye, there is magic lantern which gives you more control but I'm really looking for 720P instead of 1080P.

Being honest, I'm afraid my MBP will poo itself when trying to edit 1080P footage !

Couldn't you simply re-encode the 1080p footage at some smaller resolution and tell final cut pro/avid to use the 1080p footage at render time?

TopGearManiac · October 4th, 2009, 5:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phuckingduck

Isn't there a hacked firmware for the 5d2 that has pro level video controls?

yes

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cosworth

Nikon Whores GTFO.

I'm currently selling my gripped 40D and my Siggy 10-20 with the intent of replacing them with a 5D MKII and eventually a 16-35 2.8 L.

I'm doing a lot more static work recently and the 5D MKII is the obvious choice, as I still have the 1D MKII N for any track / action work. But what also has me interested is the HD video mode. It's not just the video mode itself but the fact I can use proper shallow DoF lenses that has me keen on the idea. I've always had an interest in video but couldn't justify splashing out on an expensive video camera only to find out that really, I have no interest in shooting lots of video. As I read through reviews, the 5D MKII seems to be getting a bit of a tough time in the video stakes. I know its not 'perfect' but for me it was a perfect stopgap to explore the video world.

Then they released the 7D ...

Although its not FF it 'should' be a better stills camera than the 40D but obviously it won't be a patch on the 5D MKII. But in the video stakes, it really shines. Better video quality, more options, basically all the things the 5D MKII should of had. What really appeals to me is the ability to shoot at 720P instead of 1080P and at 60FPS instead of 30FPS.

Doesn't help that the 7D is a lot cheaper than the 5D MKII as well ...

So, can anyone talk sense into me ?

if you want video, 7d is the answer then. shoots excellent video. Then you can always save up for 5d MKII. I m going with 5d MKII first and then saving for 7d to get better video

lol.

Paddy · October 4th, 2009, 5:43 PM

Decided on the 5D2 afterwards, I'm a photographer first and besides, good videos are about imagination, not equipment !

TopGearManiac · October 4th, 2009, 5:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cosworth

Decided on the 5D2 afterwards, I'm a photographer first and besides, good videos are about imagination, not equipment !

I noticed on your website that you do a lot of rolling and tracking shots. 7d is better for that imho. 5d autofocus is a joke, its mostly a portrait/landscape camera

but you already knew that probably

Paddy · October 4th, 2009, 5:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TopGearManiac

I noticed on your website that you do a lot of rolling and tracking shots. 7d is better for that imho. 5d autofocus is a joke, its mostly a portrait/landscape camera

but you already knew that probably

Thats what the 1D is for

evoWALO · October 4th, 2009, 6:14 PM

I wouldn't knock the 5d2's AF. You just need to know how to draw out the best out of it to do so.

Cropped to that size exactly. No shrinkage done

I'm sure the 7d's AF is better than the 5d2 for what I do but February's half a year away.

Ramseus · November 6th, 2009, 8:28 PM

DPR's in depth 7D review is online.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canoneos7d/

evoWALO · November 16th, 2009, 9:40 PM

The Digital Picture's review

http://the-digital-picture.com/Revie...ra-Review.aspx

September 28th, 2009, 7:04 PM	#41
epp_b Unexperienced lover. Joined: Jun 23rd, 2006 Last Online: 6:43 AM Location: Canadaland :) Posts: 7,426 Car: 1995 Nissan 240SX Rep Power: 144	Usually, X = a number. Dxxxx would be D3000/D5000. D300s is still technically DXXX. __________________ www.eppbphoto.com Despite my given title, I am neither "unexperienced" (sic) nor a "lover"

September 29th, 2009, 12:11 AM	#43
Paddy Previously known as Cosworth Joined: Mar 24th, 2005 Last Online: 9:00 AM Location: Waterford, Rep of Ireland Age: 23 Posts: 1,992 LFS Status: Rep Power: 42	Nikon Whores GTFO. I'm currently selling my gripped 40D and my Siggy 10-20 with the intent of replacing them with a 5D MKII and eventually a 16-35 2.8 L. I'm doing a lot more static work recently and the 5D MKII is the obvious choice, as I still have the 1D MKII N for any track / action work. But what also has me interested is the HD video mode. It's not just the video mode itself but the fact I can use proper shallow DoF lenses that has me keen on the idea. I've always had an interest in video but couldn't justify splashing out on an expensive video camera only to find out that really, I have no interest in shooting lots of video. As I read through reviews, the 5D MKII seems to be getting a bit of a tough time in the video stakes. I know its not 'perfect' but for me it was a perfect stopgap to explore the video world. Then they released the 7D ... Although its not FF it 'should' be a better stills camera than the 40D but obviously it won't be a patch on the 5D MKII. But in the video stakes, it really shines. Better video quality, more options, basically all the things the 5D MKII should of had. What really appeals to me is the ability to shoot at 720P instead of 1080P and at 60FPS instead of 30FPS. Doesn't help that the 7D is a lot cheaper than the 5D MKII as well ... So, can anyone talk sense into me ? __________________ w: www.pmcgphotos.com e: paddy@pmcgphotos.com

September 29th, 2009, 12:18 AM	#44
epp_b Unexperienced lover. Joined: Jun 23rd, 2006 Last Online: 6:43 AM Location: Canadaland :) Posts: 7,426 Car: 1995 Nissan 240SX Rep Power: 144	Get a Nikon D300s? Yes, I kid __________________ www.eppbphoto.com Despite my given title, I am neither "unexperienced" (sic) nor a "lover"

September 29th, 2009, 12:26 AM	#45
Paddy Previously known as Cosworth Joined: Mar 24th, 2005 Last Online: 9:00 AM Location: Waterford, Rep of Ireland Age: 23 Posts: 1,992 LFS Status: Rep Power: 42	If the D300s was full frame I would of been tempted ... __________________ w: www.pmcgphotos.com e: paddy@pmcgphotos.com

September 29th, 2009, 12:31 AM	#46
epp_b Unexperienced lover. Joined: Jun 23rd, 2006 Last Online: 6:43 AM Location: Canadaland :) Posts: 7,426 Car: 1995 Nissan 240SX Rep Power: 144	Wait for the D700 s/x/whatever with video __________________ www.eppbphoto.com Despite my given title, I am neither "unexperienced" (sic) nor a "lover"

September 29th, 2009, 6:18 PM	#47
Paddy Previously known as Cosworth Joined: Mar 24th, 2005 Last Online: 9:00 AM Location: Waterford, Rep of Ireland Age: 23 Posts: 1,992 LFS Status: Rep Power: 42	I'm must of been in some state last night to even consider a Nikon. shudders I reckon if Canon release a firmware update that would match the 7D's video capabilities on the 5D2, I'd be sold on the 5D2 ... __________________ w: www.pmcgphotos.com e: paddy@pmcgphotos.com

September 29th, 2009, 7:12 PM	#48
phuckingduck is awesome! Joined: Mar 1st, 2007 Last Online: November 20th, 2009 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 2,424 Car: '03 Volvo S60 AWD Rep Power: 69	Isn't there a hacked firmware for the 5d2 that has pro level video controls? __________________ If only I could be PhuckingGoose

September 29th, 2009, 7:23 PM	#49
Paddy Previously known as Cosworth Joined: Mar 24th, 2005 Last Online: 9:00 AM Location: Waterford, Rep of Ireland Age: 23 Posts: 1,992 LFS Status: Rep Power: 42	Aye, there is magic lantern which gives you more control but I'm really looking for 720P instead of 1080P. Being honest, I'm afraid my MBP will poo itself when trying to edit 1080P footage ! __________________ w: www.pmcgphotos.com e: paddy@pmcgphotos.com

October 4th, 2009, 5:43 PM	#52
Paddy Previously known as Cosworth Joined: Mar 24th, 2005 Last Online: 9:00 AM Location: Waterford, Rep of Ireland Age: 23 Posts: 1,992 LFS Status: Rep Power: 42	Decided on the 5D2 afterwards, I'm a photographer first and besides, good videos are about imagination, not equipment ! __________________ w: www.pmcgphotos.com e: paddy@pmcgphotos.com

October 4th, 2009, 6:14 PM	#55
evoWALO Joined: Nov 11th, 2004 Last Online: November 19th, 2009 Location: Philippines / Naples, Florida Age: 29 Posts: 783 Rep Power: 27	I wouldn't knock the 5d2's AF. You just need to know how to draw out the best out of it to do so. Cropped to that size exactly. No shrinkage done I'm sure the 7d's AF is better than the 5d2 for what I do but February's half a year away.

November 6th, 2009, 8:28 PM	#56
Ramseus Have you been high today? Joined: Jan 11th, 2008 Last Online: 9:14 AM Location: Win a pig, Canadaland Age: 19 Posts: 2,025 Car: 2002 Hyundai Accent lol Rep Power: 128	DPR's in depth 7D review is online. http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canoneos7d/ __________________ The post is made out of aluminum-magnesium alloys.

November 16th, 2009, 9:40 PM	#57
evoWALO Joined: Nov 11th, 2004 Last Online: November 19th, 2009 Location: Philippines / Naples, Florida Age: 29 Posts: 783 Rep Power: 27	The Digital Picture's review http://the-digital-picture.com/Revie...ra-Review.aspx

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