bobbyz wrote in post #10866341
Guys, I have been thinking of trading in my 5d for 7d. That gives me a better high ISO body for sports (I have 1dmk2). What do you think AF wise, will I be happy with 7d when using 300mm f2.8?
The high ISO capability was the #1 reason why I've replaced my 1D2N with the 7D. I can shoot at 3200 now and no noise reduction is required, at least I don't think so, the files look great IMO...
7D -1/500th- ISO 3200
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One thing that REALLY bothers me though is the loss in FPS when it gets dark due to the new metering system, this is very frustrating and unfortunately something that can't be adjusted (At least to my knowledge). When the light is good the FPS blast at near 8 with no problem, but when the sun goes down and the stadium lights come on it fluctuates and feels like I'm getting 3-5
It's just something I'll have to get use to and I know probably not that big of a deal, I will admit that I came to the 7D already quite spoiled with the sweet speedy shutter of the 1D2N. I just wonder when I get into a crappy lit gymnasium for basketball how slow is the 7D going to be
At this moment I would still have to say the AF system of the 1D2 felt a bit faster to focus and easier to track objects with, but I have only had the 7D for a few days, so it could just be a matter of getting familiar with settings and the camera in general. It's definitely no slouch in the AF department, faster than any XXD I owned for sure.
The things I'm definitely enjoying with the 7D over my 1D2N are:
1. The size and weight-my arms are thankful for the lighter body.
2. Brighter Screen - What can I say, I'm a chimper
3. High ISO quality kicks butt
4. I can crop A LOT more with the 18mp, and I'm doing this alot more than I thought I would...and loving it.
5. The shutter is quiet, and this could come in handy for other areas of photography.
6. Video- I didn't think I would ever use it, and I've already shot a good hours worth of my family. The quality is amazing.
