-= 70D owners unite! Post up pics and discuss!

bvsteyn wrote in post #16896465
Lots of great new photos again!

@Rose: Please post your shots! I enjoy your photos a lot!

@Richard: I like your evening shot! Reminds to go running also today..
@Palad1n/Lukas: nice bokeh!
@Will and JD: Nice BIF action! I still have to find a location where I can practice BIF shooting!
@Lauri: I already saw this one on Flickr...I like it a lot. Can you tell us something how this is made? What kind of ND filter/grey filter did you use for this shot?

Fly in evening sun:

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/nhAT​3B IMG_3600-Edit_crop by bvansteijn, on Flickr

Notice your using a 24-105 f4 on your. 70d, is it good as an everyday walkabout lens?

Just testing my new lens, 70-200L f/2.8, so excited!

Pollution levels must be low as this was hand held at 500mm and has good definition.

Hello gang ~ a few captures from Amish country today, and a buddy I shoot with

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and a few more odds and ends from today

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Very nice, Rose!

roseyposey wrote in post #16898029
A few late Autumn shots from yesterday: all taken near the Tukituki river except the last which is the home of John Buck, owner of the famous Te Mata winery.

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/nzeV​Fj IMG_3823_-2_-3_-4_-5_-6_-7_tonemapped 2 Tukituki by roseyposey2009, on Flickr

great detail for essentially a full moon.

I only shoot the moon anymore on the nights I can see oodles of stars, meaning the clearest sky

Paul Iddon wrote in post #16899912
Pollution levels must be low as this was hand held at 500mm and has good definition.

Paul.

Will, what's your impression of the 70D so far?

jay125 wrote in post #16900158
Will, what's your impression of the 70D so far?

Ok, truthfully.

First what I obviously like, in no particular order:

- option for AF micro-adjust
- advanced (7D) AF system**, which does appear to lock on more often vs the 60D (more below)
- ergonomics, including the more comfortable back-button focussing
- movie/live view switch vs 60D
- feels more responsive and snappy vs the 60D (and the 50D/60D was no slouch)
-7 fps (yes, you can distinctly hear/sense the faster fps vs the 60D)
-2 more megapixels vs the 60D with no noise penalty for better cropability factor
- ok, ok, the new fangled video ease of shooting brings me peace of mind but I have not used it yet enough to comment on any benefits noticed
- use of faster SD cards! Apparently the 60D could only make use of 28mb/sec transfer speeds to its card... the 70D can apparently utilize UHS-1 speeds. I'm currently using a Sandisk 80mb/sec card


What I am not certain of, yet:

- I do not yet know how well the 70D can track BIF or action using Center Zone mode in AI Servo. I shoot bird & wildlife & action 80+% of the time and the 70D's Digic5 processor response and brain would have to be pretty damn good for me to trust it with my action shots. I certainly will not use or rely on the "19 pt auto-focus" mode which is essentially green Auto Mode... Which leaves me using the time tested "Center Point" for AI Servo.

The AF micro-adjust feature has been a negative so far - NO FAULT of 70D!
... I have already missed great opportunities due to messing with the MA - including the cormorant I posted a few days ago... I know I have a sharp copy of my 70-300L IS... but the cormorant and other shots are not tack-sharp because (I think) I was testing the MA for too long instead of switching it back to -0-. 70D users: remember the 70D manual states you most likely do not have to use the MA. Try to resist doubting this advise.

All in all I am pleased with the 70D, seriously. Any focus failings thus far are likely as much my fault or more as with the 70D. But final review: inconclusive yet.

** AF system. Apparently the 70D has the same AF system as the 7D, which I can believe, with a few features missing. I have viewed various video reviews and tutorials stating that the 70D is either as good or better at AF versus the 7D. That gives me peace of mind. What is SERIOUSLY LACKING on the internet are recommendations as to how to set-up the 70D for Action shots - namely birds in flight or wildlife!

In fact, in google searches, I'm starting to find My Own recommendations in search results more than anything else because a) I keep asking the question on forums in different ways, and; 2) I have posted my recommendations of Action settings based on my preliminary experiences... which could be wrong to a degree - but there seems to be little or no advice pointing to the contrary...

MA blunders and my AF experimentation aside, I do believe I have had a higher keeper rate vs my 60D. As least I can say I have 'Faith' that the 70D will ultimately give me a higher keeper rate versus my 60D and that is of course why I got it!

[I'll add stuff above as I think of it or as new experiences warrant additional comment]

*My current 70D AI Servo settings to capture Action posted'HERE'<-- click

Some of you may remember the wonderfully combative goose we had at work. Well, it's brood has grown up, hatched and apparently they all flew the coop over the weekend.

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/nj1j​7o

Immaculens wrote in post #16900318
Ok, truthfully.

First what I obviously like, in no particular order:

- option for AF micro-adjust
- advanced (7D) AF system**, which does appear to lock on more often vs the 60D (more below)
- ergonomics, including the more comfortable back-button focussing
- movie/live view switch vs 60D
- feels more responsive and snappy vs the 60D (and the 50D/60D was no slouch)
-7 fps (yes, you can distinctly hear/sense the faster fps vs the 60D)
-2 more megapixels vs the 60D with no noise penalty for better cropability factor
- ok, ok, the new fangled video ease of shooting brings me peace of mind but I have not used it yet enough to comment on any benefits noticed
- use of faster SD cards! Apparently the 60D could only make use of 28mb/sec transfer speeds to its card... the 70D can apparently utilize UHS-1 speeds. I'm currently using a Sandisk 80mb/sec card


What I am not certain of, yet:

- I do not yet know how well the 70D can track BIF or action using Center Zone mode in AI Servo. I shoot bird & wildlife & action 80+% of the time and the 70D's Digic5 processor response and brain would have to be pretty damn good for me to trust it with my action shots. I certainly will not use or rely on the "19 pt auto-focus" mode which is essentially green Auto Mode... Which leaves me using the time tested "Center Point" for AI Servo.

The AF micro-adjust feature has been a negative so far - NO FAULT of 70D!
... I have already missed great opportunities due to messing with the MA - including the cormorant I posted a few days ago... I know I have a sharp copy of my 70-300L IS... but the cormorant and other shots are not tack-sharp because (I think) I was testing the MA for too long instead of switching it back to -0-. 70D users: remember the 70D manual states you most likely do not have to use the MA. Try to resist doubting this advise.

All in all I am pleased with the 70D, seriously. Any focus failings thus far are likely as much my fault or more as with the 70D. But final review: inconclusive yet.

** AF system. Apparently the 70D has the same AF system as the 7D, which I can believe, with a few features missing. I have viewed various video reviews and tutorials stating that the 70D is either as good or better at AF versus the 7D. That gives me peace of mind. What is SERIOUSLY LACKING on the internet are recommendations as to how to set-up the 70D for Action shots - namely birds in flight or wildlife!

In fact, in google searches, I'm starting to find My Own recommendations in search results more than anything else because a) I keep asking the question on forums in different ways, and; 2) I have posted my recommendations of Action settings based on my preliminary experiences... which could be wrong to a degree - but there seems to be little or no advice pointing to the contrary...

MA blunders and my AF experimentation aside, I do believe I have had a higher keeper rate vs my 60D. As least I can say I have 'Faith' that the 70D will ultimately give me a higher keeper rate versus my 60D and that is of course why I got it!

[I'll add stuff above as I think of it or as new experiences warrant additional comment]

*My current 70D AI Servo settings to capture Action posted'HERE'<-- click

Nice! I am loving my copy. It's sharp, and I did fall into the same "lets mfa every lens I own because I can!" pit, only to go back and reset most of them to 0 which is where they work the best. The feel is better, the faster frame rates, all in all, I'm impressed with it. I know there a few issues lurking, and the only one that seems to affect me is the bounced flash being a stop or 2 off, but until the fix comes through, it's not a big issue since I usually have my flash set to Manual.

I'm happy to see it's working for you, especially the BIF thing. Also, great link to setting one up!

burnet44 wrote in post #16899401
Brandon Bray, a Junior at China Spring High School Pole Vaults 17'-8 1/2" at the 2014 Texas State 3A Pole Vault competition to set a new 11th grade National Record. photo by First Down Photos

they may not be that good
face isnt good
his dad liked them a lot
I shor from both sides
he kept turning his head
the attempt before his head was turned rt
before that it was left
If I was on the other side for this national record it would have been perfect
oh well i rolled the dice

I like them! Nice capture..one thing I don't like is you signature because it's messing up your photo. Maybe next time also try to get some shots with the environment included and not only the athlete.

davetdi wrote in post #16899574
Notice your using a 24-105 f4 on your. 70d, is it good as an everyday walkabout lens?

YES! When I'm not on my belly in the grass for my macro shots I mainly use the 24-105 as my walkabout lens. I even sold my Sigma 17-70 for it because I never used it..

palad1n wrote in post #16899597
Just testing my new lens, 70-200L f/2.8, so excited!

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Paul Iddon wrote in post #16899912
Pollution levels must be low as this was hand held at 500mm and has good definition.

Paul.

Great capture, Paul!

Immaculens wrote in post #16899925
Hello gang ~ a few captures from Amish country today, and a buddy I shoot with

Nice! I like the toning of your Amish photos!
The other photos are very good also..what's the thing with the colored tubs?

hokiealumnus wrote in post #16900456
Some of you may remember the wonderfully combative goose we had at work. Well, it's brood has grown up, hatched and apparently they all flew the coop over the weekend.

So you just missed it, bummer!....
Nice photo though!

Immaculens wrote in post #16900318
Ok, truthfully.

First what I obviously like, in no particular order:

- option for AF micro-adjust
- advanced (7D) AF system**, which does appear to lock on more often vs the 60D (more below)
- ergonomics, including the more comfortable back-button focussing
- movie/live view switch vs 60D
- feels more responsive and snappy vs the 60D (and the 50D/60D was no slouch)
-7 fps (yes, you can distinctly hear/sense the faster fps vs the 60D)
-2 more megapixels vs the 60D with no noise penalty for better cropability factor
- ok, ok, the new fangled video ease of shooting brings me peace of mind but I have not used it yet enough to comment on any benefits noticed
- use of faster SD cards! Apparently the 60D could only make use of 28mb/sec transfer speeds to its card... the 70D can apparently utilize UHS-1 speeds. I'm currently using a Sandisk 80mb/sec card


What I am not certain of, yet:

- I do not yet know how well the 70D can track BIF or action using Center Zone mode in AI Servo. I shoot bird & wildlife & action 80+% of the time and the 70D's Digic5 processor response and brain would have to be pretty damn good for me to trust it with my action shots. I certainly will not use or rely on the "19 pt auto-focus" mode which is essentially green Auto Mode... Which leaves me using the time tested "Center Point" for AI Servo.

The AF micro-adjust feature has been a negative so far - NO FAULT of 70D!
... I have already missed great opportunities due to messing with the MA - including the cormorant I posted a few days ago... I know I have a sharp copy of my 70-300L IS... but the cormorant and other shots are not tack-sharp because (I think) I was testing the MA for too long instead of switching it back to -0-. 70D users: remember the 70D manual states you most likely do not have to use the MA. Try to resist doubting this advise.

All in all I am pleased with the 70D, seriously. Any focus failings thus far are likely as much my fault or more as with the 70D. But final review: inconclusive yet.

** AF system. Apparently the 70D has the same AF system as the 7D, which I can believe, with a few features missing. I have viewed various video reviews and tutorials stating that the 70D is either as good or better at AF versus the 7D. That gives me peace of mind. What is SERIOUSLY LACKING on the internet are recommendations as to how to set-up the 70D for Action shots - namely birds in flight or wildlife!

In fact, in google searches, I'm starting to find My Own recommendations in search results more than anything else because a) I keep asking the question on forums in different ways, and; 2) I have posted my recommendations of Action settings based on my preliminary experiences... which could be wrong to a degree - but there seems to be little or no advice pointing to the contrary...

MA blunders and my AF experimentation aside, I do believe I have had a higher keeper rate vs my 60D. As least I can say I have 'Faith' that the 70D will ultimately give me a higher keeper rate versus my 60D and that is of course why I got it!

[I'll add stuff above as I think of it or as new experiences warrant additional comment]

*My current 70D AI Servo settings to capture Action posted'HERE'<-- click

Nice 'review'! I also tried the MA when I saw the dot tune video. I tried the adjustment a few times and never got the same exact results. So in the meanwhile I re-adjusted some lenses but I am still not sure the adjustment is ok. So I think I will reset them and see how it works..

I'm going to try your settings for BIF shooting (if I can find any.. :lol and will see if they work for me.

Oh and because this is a photo topic :

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bvsteyn: beautiful shot, colors and perfectly focused!

these pictures thumbnails here on forums are soft comparing to these on flickr

palad1n wrote in post #16900845
bvsteyn: beautiful shot, colors and perfectly focused!

these pictures thumbnails here on forums are soft comparing to these on flickr

Thanks, Lukas! I appreciate your comment!