Unpacking my 7D now.....

kini wrote in post #8716239
Motorsports isn't a great test of the AF though.

Have to disagree sorry. Trying to track a vehicle going pretty quick isn't the easiest thing in the world.

I realize this would be yielding to darker forces but I'd like to see someone take the 7D and go re-create RG's Track and Field series that was at the core of the 1DMkIII AF debate/debacle.

Let's see the 7D track a sprinter or hurdler coming head on.

FlyingPhotog wrote in post #8716277
I realize this would be yielding to darker forces but I'd like to see someone take the 7D and go re-create RG's Track and Field series that was at the core of the 1DMkIII AF debate/debacle.

Let's see the 7D track a sprinter or hurdler coming head on.

You are asking for trouble Mister!

kini wrote in post #8716239
Motorsports isn't a great test of the AF though. Football, soccer, low light sports, sports with start/stop type of movement and varying speeds and acceleration and random movement really test the AF.

This is simply an ignorant statement

jdizzle wrote in post #8716280
You are asking for trouble Mister!

See? See? I knew I was opening a can of whoopazz here...

FlyingPhotog wrote in post #8716289
See? See? I knew I was opening a can of whoopazz here...

You are buddy, but hey, I'm with you. I'm also thinking it would handle it extremely well, given the embarrassment Canon suffered over the whole Mark III debacle. Chances are, Canon made sure the AF on this new baby was absolutely spot on before release IMHO.. but we'll see.

10megapixel wrote in post #8714577
The 17-55 should be an "L" lens but it's not, it's priced like one and matches or exceeds optical performance of L series zooms.

how can the 17-55 IS exceed an L lens when it doesn't even fit the cameras that EF lenses were designed for? that's the whackiest thing i've heard in the last hour !

ed rader

kini wrote in post #8716239
Motorsports isn't a great test of the AF though. Football, soccer, low light sports, sports with start/stop type of movement and varying speeds and acceleration and random movement really test the AF.

I've been waiting for this comment to arrive. Clearly tracking objects moving at well over 100mph isn't a test for an AF system as you rightly say.

Everyone - take note of this and please don't draw any conclusions about the effectiveness of the AF from the pictures I've posted.

I've had enough of this. In between demands for high ISO comparison shots and comments like this, you can all draw your own conclusions about the camera from someone elses shots and feedback.

Simon.

ed rader wrote in post #8716372
how can the 17-55 IS exceed an L lens when it doesn't even fit the cameras that EF lenses were designed for? that's the whackiest thing i've heard in the last hour !

ed rader

I take it by "in the last hour", you're referring to the 7D vs. 1DsIII thread.

Simon Harrison wrote in post #8716375


I've been waiting for this comment to arrive. Clearly tracking objects moving at well over 100mph isn't a test for an AF system as you rightly say.

Everyone - take note of this and please don't draw any conclusions about the effectiveness of the AF from the pictures I've posted.

I've had enough of this. In between demands for high ISO comparison shots and comments like this, you can all draw your own conclusions about the camera from someone elses shots and feedback.

Simon.

Don't let one rotten egg drag you down Simon! The vast majority of us are all loving your shots.

Collin85 wrote in post #8716377
I take it by "in the last hour", you're referring to the 7D vs. 1DsIII thread.

well i've been on DPR too .

ed rader

FlyingPhotog wrote in post #8716277
I realize this would be yielding to darker forces but I'd like to see someone take the 7D and go re-create RG's Track and Field series that was at the core of the 1DMkIII AF debate/debacle.

Let's see the 7D track a sprinter or hurdler coming head on.

+1

Simon Harrison wrote in post #8716375


I've been waiting for this comment to arrive. Clearly tracking objects moving at well over 100mph isn't a test for an AF system as you rightly say.

Everyone - take note of this and please don't draw any conclusions about the effectiveness of the AF from the pictures I've posted.

I've had enough of this. In between demands for high ISO comparison shots and comments like this, you can all draw your own conclusions about the camera from someone elses shots and feedback.

Simon.

Simon -- your pictures are fantastic but so are your pictures with the 50d and it's probably waaay to early too compare the two cameras.

ed rader

Simon Harrison wrote in post #8716375


I've been waiting for this comment to arrive. Clearly tracking objects moving at well over 100mph isn't a test for an AF system as you rightly say.

Everyone - take note of this and please don't draw any conclusions about the effectiveness of the AF from the pictures I've posted.

I've had enough of this. In between demands for high ISO comparison shots and comments like this, you can all draw your own conclusions about the camera from someone elses shots and feedback.

Simon.

Sorry Simon but as soon as you made your OP, you put the chum in the water...

The images look good here and Thank You for being the sacrificial lamb. Enjoy your new piece of kit.

Simon Harrison wrote in post #8716375


I've been waiting for this comment to arrive. Clearly tracking objects moving at well over 100mph isn't a test for an AF system as you rightly say.

Everyone - take note of this and please don't draw any conclusions about the effectiveness of the AF from the pictures I've posted.

I've had enough of this. In between demands for high ISO comparison shots and comments like this, you can all draw your own conclusions about the camera from someone elses shots and feedback.

Simon.

i don;t understand why you would make a thread broadcasting that you just got the 7d ... and then get upset when people ask too many questions..

you kinda asked for it...