-= 7D2 owners unite! Discuss and post photos!

Very Nice shots on that monitor! I really like the first one, the tail curves are very leading to the eye.

bjbsav wrote in post #18219654
I have the 7D2 and 6D. The 6D for sports is not a good option if you are going to use it a lot because of the 11 point AF and much slower FPS. It is usable and I have done it but I would choose the 7DMKII everyday for every sport.

Thanks Ben. That is the same conclusion I am expecting if I go the route of 7dii + 6d as compared to 5d iii. I just see how well the 7dii is doing noise wise and know it would serve me well since I can do everything I do now with a 70d and then if I add a 6d that would do the portrait stuff very well. I started shooting Canon with a 60d and got very used to using center point for most focusing so I am sure I could make do with the 6d in those odd times when I find the 7dii lacking (if I ever come across something).

patrol50 wrote in post #18219468
hi julie i travel os bit and if its africa or maybe india ( wildlife ) i always take a 400 but for that kind of trip (although never been to Cambodia) but have been to Europe and England a few times and to Singapore many times and also Thailand etc i would take the 15 -85 (or a 24 - 105) and also the the 200 f4 but i also take a 1.4 extender in the bag and i usually dont change lenses much and kind of just go with what i have on the day ( but thats of course if i had a good 7d mk11 - as sadly still having focus issues with it and its headed back to canon in Sydney after new year for them to have another go at it )

cheer rob

Rob,
You deserve a break. I hope Canon will provide a noteworthy effort to get your 7dii tip top.

JVthePT wrote in post #18219507
The first 2 in that set are only cropped for composition, not much removed at all. The second 2 are heavier crops. I'm not sure how to quantify it, I'm not very aware of that when I crop stuff. I will see if I can post an original of one of those shots.

So I'll interpret your post to indicate that 400mm is quite acceptable for Eagles around the quad cities winter shooting. I asked only because I still contemplate a drive down from Chicago for some shooting, and would consider renting a lens for the weekend.

If you had your choice of lens to rent for this specific shooting, what would you recommend? Also, I didn't ask, do you also use under 400mm from the shooting spots, or is reach usually a challenge like most wildlife shooting?

Big Jake wrote in post #18219627
The outdoor shot was at a tournament in Keystone CO. The rink was on a 5 acre pond that was really cool.

LOL. I am in Keystone this week. The resort would take issue by the way, with your term Pond, they call it Keystone Lake been coming here for many years.

aladyforty wrote in post #18219297
if you were travelling overseas, (Cambodia) would you take the 7DII and 15-85 and perhaps a 200 lightweight prime? Im trying to work out a light set up for when I go there. Its hot and sticky and the idea of changing lenses all the time does not appeal to me at all. I do have full frame but really not keen on taking it along with 24-70L and something longer. Maybe I could pick up a cheap 50mm for possible low light shots as well

Have you considered renting the 28-300 or something like that? Lots of range in one lens, may be easier than two or more? Just an idea

A nice animal

Could I get some recommendations on Fast CF cards that work well with the 7dii please.

krispyk wrote in post #18220039
Could I get some recommendations on Fast CF cards that work well with the 7dii please.

Tech changes so quickly so this will help me as well. Two things from a few years ago.

My fastest card is a UDMA 7, 800X for max read speed, write speed 20. Capacity is by choice and I have done up to a 28 burst at 8 FPS with no issues. If anything I would get faster max read speed. Not sure if it is 1000X or faster these days.

https://www.bhphotovid​eo.com …/numbers-your-memory-card

Keltab wrote in post #18219845
Have you considered renting the 28-300 or something like that? Lots of range in one lens, may be easier than two or more? Just an idea

no because its Cambodia Im travelling to, very hot and sticky and last thing I want to do is carry heavy stuff which is why I even thought of the 7DII and 15-85, I may have to consider taking the 5DII and I small wide angle and a prime I think

digital paradise wrote in post #18220072
Tech changes so quickly so this will help me as well. Two things from a few years ago.

My fastest card is a UDMA 7, 800X for max read speed, write speed 20. Capacity is by choice and I have done up to a 28 burst at 8 FPS with no issues. If anything I would get faster max read speed. Not sure if it is 1000X or faster these days.

https://www.bhphotovid​eo.com …/numbers-your-memory-card

Looks like 1066X is the fastest. They sure have come down in price.

digital paradise wrote in post #18220088
Looks like 1066X is the fastest. They sure have come down in price.

I have been using these with good success. They have a lifetime warranty. The brand. Not necessarily the size. I think I have 32 gig ones.

https://www.amazon.com …Flash-1000X/dp/B009AT8VGW

Doc

Thanks for the info.

krispyk wrote in post #18220039
Could I get some recommendations on Fast CF cards that work well with the 7dii please.

Just in case - despite anything else you want UDMA 7.

Thanks for the info guys. Gives me a good place to start.