7D Flight Shots... post-AF Microadjustment (LARGE POST)

Harvey_G · 10th of October 2009 (Sat)

I spent some time last evening doing AF Microadjustments on my various lens and TC combos with the 7D. Having done that, I wanted to get out this morning and try it out. I had hoped for some ducks and/or geese but all that was available in the air were gulls.

I was using the 7D with my 300 f/2.8L IS and 1.4xTC combo for all shots, hand held. The combo locked AF quickly and accurately.

There are 3 different flight sequences that follow.

The first is a head-on inbound flight sequence of 3 shots.

Harvey_G · 10th of October 2009 (Sat)

The next is a crossing flight sequence of 7 shots.

Harvey_G · 10th of October 2009 (Sat)

The last is a quartering inbound flight sequence of 5 shots.

edgar-Junior · 10th of October 2009 (Sat)

This shot's damaging my mind !!!!! I want one

As always harvey nice detail,colors and exposure

In compare with the mark III did you like the AF system on 7D

?

kenn3d · 10th of October 2009 (Sat)

Geez Harvey,

I'm totally unqualified to judge BIF shots or camera/lens combos in this league, but I just gotta say....
DAYUMMMM!

The focus, DOF, and exposure on all these shots looks fabulous to me. I see you're shooting in manual mode so this is obviously your fault at least in part.

Sure seems to me you've got that new machine under control my friend. Now go find us an Osprey or somethin'.

Kenn

Duane N · 10th of October 2009 (Sat)

I like what I see...the time you adjusted it really payed off.

artyman · 10th of October 2009 (Sat)

Looking good, there was some guy over on DP that returned his 7D as he was unhappy with it's one shot AF capabilities for urban shooting!!!!!

Stormin_24 · 10th of October 2009 (Sat)

WOW, Wonderful captures Harvey... Whatever you've done has worked very well..

joove · 10th of October 2009 (Sat)

Very nice!

You are phenomenal at tracking those birds. Handheld ? I am getting more practice these days, hopefully one day I'll be able to track somewhat better, leave alone like you. I would appreciate any tips though!

Also, how did you micro adjust the AF ? If you can, I would appreciate the process you used. A general outline would suffice.

I find that if I use Spot AF while I am micro adjusting, the numbers don't work well for non-Spot AF. So I redid my adjustments using regular single pt AF. What AF pattern did you use for your micro adjust ?

monty28428 · 10th of October 2009 (Sat)

Nice shots as always Harvey...

Although judging from your 7D/500 post - those looked fine as well and I take it you had not microadjusted that lens at the time.

I have not found the need to adjust my lenses but out of curiousity what method/distance did you choose to use to do the adjustments?

jgrussell · 10th of October 2009 (Sat)

Here's another one asking for the microadjustment info -- I am DEFINITELY going to have to adjust for the 100-400. The 70-200 and 17-55 are fine, the 100-400 is not on the 7D.

Marcy · 10th of October 2009 (Sat)

did the TC work with or without taping the 3 pins?

canonloader · 10th of October 2009 (Sat)

They all look alike. What I took away from this series is, the bird in the last five shots has a peg leg and is named Pete.

joove · 10th of October 2009 (Sat)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcy

did the TC work with or without taping the 3 pins?

He says he is using the 1.4x on a 300/2.8. That would make the effective wide open f4 which is below the 5.6 limit of the 7D. There should be no need to tape the pins unless the effective max F # is 8.

DaMoose · 10th of October 2009 (Sat)

Awesome pics, can't wait to get my 7D!

10th of October 2009 (Sat)	#1
Harvey_G Cream of the Crop Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cobourg, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,287	7D Flight Shots... post-AF Microadjustment (LARGE POST) I spent some time last evening doing AF Microadjustments on my various lens and TC combos with the 7D. Having done that, I wanted to get out this morning and try it out. I had hoped for some ducks and/or geese but all that was available in the air were gulls. I was using the 7D with my 300 f/2.8L IS and 1.4xTC combo for all shots, hand held. The combo locked AF quickly and accurately. There are 3 different flight sequences that follow. The first is a head-on inbound flight sequence of 3 shots. __________________ -Harv- Residing in Cobourg, Ontario, Canada Shooting with more great Canon gear than I deserve. I don't need a second childhood. I'm not finished yet with the first one.

10th of October 2009 (Sat)	#2
Harvey_G Cream of the Crop Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cobourg, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,287	Re: 7D Flight Shots... post-AF Microadjustment (LARGE POST) The next is a crossing flight sequence of 7 shots. __________________ -Harv- Residing in Cobourg, Ontario, Canada Shooting with more great Canon gear than I deserve. I don't need a second childhood. I'm not finished yet with the first one.

10th of October 2009 (Sat)	#3
Harvey_G Cream of the Crop Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cobourg, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,287	Re: 7D Flight Shots... post-AF Microadjustment (LARGE POST) The last is a quartering inbound flight sequence of 5 shots. __________________ -Harv- Residing in Cobourg, Ontario, Canada Shooting with more great Canon gear than I deserve. I don't need a second childhood. I'm not finished yet with the first one.

10th of October 2009 (Sat)	#4
edgar-Junior Goldmember Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,518	Re: 7D Flight Shots... post-AF Microadjustment (LARGE POST) This shot's damaging my mind !!!!! I want one As always harvey nice detail,colors and exposure In compare with the mark III did you like the AF system on 7D? __________________ Powered by Canon®

10th of October 2009 (Sat)	#5
kenn3d Goldmember Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: St.Louis, MO Posts: 2,937	Re: 7D Flight Shots... post-AF Microadjustment (LARGE POST) Geez Harvey, I'm totally unqualified to judge BIF shots or camera/lens combos in this league, but I just gotta say.... DAYUMMMM! The focus, DOF, and exposure on all these shots looks fabulous to me. I see you're shooting in manual mode so this is obviously your fault at least in part. Sure seems to me you've got that new machine under control my friend. Now go find us an Osprey or somethin'. Kenn __________________ Kenn & Temple Backyard Birders in St.Louis, MO Canon S3-IS w/Sony DH1758 1.7x TC ; S5-IS ; SX-30; SX40; Fuji S100fs 2013 Gallery Blog: Backyard Birding with Kenn & Temple

10th of October 2009 (Sat)	#6
Duane N Cream of the Crop Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chesapeake, VA USA Posts: 7,825	Re: 7D Flight Shots... post-AF Microadjustment (LARGE POST) I like what I see...the time you adjusted it really payed off. __________________ www.3rdicreations.com

10th of October 2009 (Sat)	#7
artyman Cream of the Crop Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hampshire UK Posts: 13,619 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: 7D Flight Shots... post-AF Microadjustment (LARGE POST) Looking good, there was some guy over on DP that returned his 7D as he was unhappy with it's one shot AF capabilities for urban shooting!!!!! __________________ Art that takes you there. http://www.artyman.co.uk Ken Canon 7D, 350D, 15-85, 18-55, 75-300, Cosina 100 Macro, Sigma 120-300

10th of October 2009 (Sat)	#8
Stormin_24 Cream of the Crop Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Southern New Hampshire, USA Posts: 5,813	Re: 7D Flight Shots... post-AF Microadjustment (LARGE POST) WOW, Wonderful captures Harvey... Whatever you've done has worked very well.. __________________ New Hampshire State Bird: Purple Finch http://www.netstate.com/states/symb/...rple_finch.htm Gear Norman Did they get you to trade, your hero's for ghosts?

10th of October 2009 (Sat)	#9
joove Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 471	Re: 7D Flight Shots... post-AF Microadjustment (LARGE POST) Very nice! You are phenomenal at tracking those birds. Handheld ? I am getting more practice these days, hopefully one day I'll be able to track somewhat better, leave alone like you. I would appreciate any tips though! Also, how did you micro adjust the AF ? If you can, I would appreciate the process you used. A general outline would suffice. I find that if I use Spot AF while I am micro adjusting, the numbers don't work well for non-Spot AF. So I redid my adjustments using regular single pt AF. What AF pattern did you use for your micro adjust ? __________________ Vamsi Gear list

10th of October 2009 (Sat)	#10
monty28428 Cream of the Crop Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Carolina Beach Posts: 9,664 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: 7D Flight Shots... post-AF Microadjustment (LARGE POST) Nice shots as always Harvey... Although judging from your 7D/500 post - those looked fine as well and I take it you had not microadjusted that lens at the time. I have not found the need to adjust my lenses but out of curiousity what method/distance did you choose to use to do the adjustments?

10th of October 2009 (Sat)	#11
jgrussell Looking around nervously Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ USA Posts: 18,786 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: 7D Flight Shots... post-AF Microadjustment (LARGE POST) Here's another one asking for the microadjustment info -- I am DEFINITELY going to have to adjust for the 100-400. The 70-200 and 17-55 are fine, the 100-400 is not on the 7D. __________________ -- jgr blog \| gear \| my birds

10th of October 2009 (Sat)	#12
Marcy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: on the road in an RV Posts: 1,644 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: 7D Flight Shots... post-AF Microadjustment (LARGE POST) did the TC work with or without taping the 3 pins?

10th of October 2009 (Sat)	#13
canonloader Cream of the Crop Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Behind A Camera Posts: 52,850 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: 7D Flight Shots... post-AF Microadjustment (LARGE POST) They all look alike. What I took away from this series is, the bird in the last five shots has a peg leg and is named Pete. __________________ Mitch- ____...^.^...____ My Microscope Stuff Gear List, My Flash Gallery, My You Tube, Ride My Bi-Sickle War is not about who's right, it's about who's left.

10th of October 2009 (Sat)	#15
DaMoose Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 28	Re: 7D Flight Shots... post-AF Microadjustment (LARGE POST) Awesome pics, can't wait to get my 7D!

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