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

Wow - I have never seen an Osprey look so good. Absolutely stunning photography.

Lupo-Lobo wrote in post #17409592
Wow - I have never seen an Osprey look so good. Absolutely stunning photography.

Thanks Lupo-Lobo, they really are stunning creatures.

Cheers
Gus

Those of you who have owned a 1D4, if weight wasn't an issue, would you say the image quality at higher iso's is better than the 7D2? I returned my 7D2 because I found most of my images came out soft even in good light with a high shutter speed. I'm wondering if a 1D4 might do better.

So I had purchased a 7D2 but ultimately returned it. The image quality in good to decent light was better than my old 70D and a touch better than my 1D3, but I wasn't really happy with how the autofocus performed in low light conditions and most images came out soft in even good light. I'm starting to think that I should get a nice used 1D4 which I'm seeing going on EBay for around $1900. I love the ergonomics of my 1D3, way more than the 7D2.

My main concern with the 1D4 is that it's focus points are cross type for f2.8 whereas for the 7D2 all are cross type at 5.6 and I'll be using either a Canon 100-400 II or a Tamron 150-600 which of course are not fast lenses. So then will the 7D2 focus better with the type of lenses I'll be using or is it possible that the 1D4 will focus better despite not being cross type at f5.6? This concerns me because I wasn't really happy with how the 7D2 performed even in bright light.

Efstratios wrote in post #17410613
Those of you who have owned a 1D4, if weight wasn't an issue, would you say the image quality at higher iso's is better than the 7D2? I returned my 7D2 because I found most of my images came out soft even in good light with a high shutter speed. I'm wondering if a 1D4 might do better.

So I had purchased a 7D2 but ultimately returned it. The image quality in good to decent light was better than my old 70D and a touch better than my 1D3, but I wasn't really happy with how the autofocus performed in low light conditions and most images came out soft in even good light. I'm starting to think that I should get a nice used 1D4 which I'm seeing going on EBay for around $1900. I love the ergonomics of my 1D3, way more than the 7D2.

My main concern with the 1D4 is that it's focus points are cross type for f2.8 whereas for the 7D2 all are cross type at 5.6 and I'll be using either a Canon 100-400 II or a Tamron 150-600 which of course are not fast lenses. So then will the 7D2 focus better with the type of lenses I'll be using or is it possible that the 1D4 will focus better despite not being cross type at f5.6? This concerns me because I wasn't really happy with how the 7D2 performed even in bright light.

I have owned the 1D4 since 2011 the focus and low light performance are excellent. I have not owned the 7D2 out of choice. I did own the prior 7D and it was OK but the 1D4 is in another league and I loved it after the 1st minutes of using it. The AF is accurate and the ISO very good to ISO 12,800; you can check out my Flickr page for tons of examples. The inconsistantcies being reported from so many experienced 1D and 1D4 and 5D3 users are the reasons I have chosen to wait and see what the future holds. You will never be disappointed with a 1D4.

Even if I only use f/5.6 lenses for wildlife?

I believe there were ups and downs with some of the owners of the 7DmarkII, There is certainly a major learning curve of which I'm not sure we are through and not having the codec sure didn't help but don't cast doubt on the 7DmarkII it is every bit the shooter as the 1DIV. With the lenses I use I don't find it to be the best in bright sunlight, I do really like it in light that is not so good to overcast and sometimes down right bad light. I know in this area it can excel. Ive seen some really good stuff with lenses I don't have in super bright light. I think anyone still holding on to the flawed camera theory had better look at what is being produced with the 7DmarkII.

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Jeff 'think anyone still holding on to the flawed camera theory had better look at what is being produced with the 7DmarkII.' well said with a perfect example.

Yes I agree, You guys rock

Pondrader wrote in post #17410811
I believe there were ups and downs with some of the owners of the 7DmarkII, There is certainly a major learning curve of which I'm not sure we are through and not having the codec sure didn't help but don't cast doubt on the 7DmarkII it is every bit the shooter as the 1DIV. With the lenses I use I don't find it to be the best in bright sunlight, I do really like it in light that is not so good to overcast and sometimes down right bad light. I know in this area it can excel. Ive seen some really good stuff with lenses I don't have in super bright light. I think anyone still holding on to the flawed camera theory had better look at what is being produced with the 7DmarkII.

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I don't doubt that if you get a good one! The problem seems to be a quality control problem you only have to read the accounts of experienced users that have gone through 2 or 3 bodies to get a properly focusing one. That is a little hard to ignore.

Efstratios wrote in post #17410799
Even if I only use f/5.6 lenses for wildlife?

Yes a good consistant and accurate body works great with any lens you out on it!

Im not sure about any of that Carol, I have felt that mine was not right at times but I can tell you the camera had nothing to do with it.

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butterfly2937 wrote in post #17410861
I don't doubt that if you get a good one! The problem seems to be a quality control problem you only have to read the accounts of experienced users that have gone through 2 or 3 bodies to get a properly focusing one. That is a little hard to ignore.

I do wish you lived closer Carol we could trade for a day and go out and shoot

Pondrader wrote in post #17410915
I do wish you lived closer Carol we could trade for a day and go out and shoot

That would be fun! I am so wishing for spring! I know I have nothing to complain about compared to the amount of snow you have! LOL

Beautiful Photos!!!

Thanks All taken with the 7DmarkII

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