7D with 300 2.8 L IS

Reading these threads seem quite scary people having problems with the 7d or maybe not understanding and using the AF System correctly which every one it is i was thinking of buying this camera to go with my EF300 2.8 L IS Lens and maybe sending them both in to canon to calibrate has anyone used these together i would be glad of your feedback.............

I see that too, but honestly (IMO) I don't think it's any more complicated than a one series body's. I think the problem is that a few that are buying it are not even close to ready for set up on that level. Quite a few of the features have been on 1 series cameras for some time.

Bottom line is I think that would be an insane combo. Just check it for any possible MA you might need to do and go shoot!

Huh?
Periods?
Paragraphs?

Breathe?

I use my 7D with the 300mm f/2.8 L IS all the time. Not sure what the question is, otherwise I'd answer it

When you look at the number of AF problem threads concerning the 7D versus the 1D series you will see that it is seriously lopsided. I think the reasoning for this is apparent. I have a 7D and have never had a problem with it at all. As with any mass produced item there will be those with legitimate problems but not all problem threads on here have been the fault of the camera.

yourdoinitwrong wrote in post #11133961
When you look at the number of AF problem threads concerning the 7D versus the 1D series you will see that it is seriously lopsided. I think the reasoning for this is apparent.

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The difference would be?

dave kadolph wrote in post #11134289
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The difference would be?

Going out on a limb here but I'm assuming most people with the 1D series bodies have a better understanding of the AF system. I don't recall seeing many threads from 1D users asking what AF settings to use.

yourdoinitwrong wrote in post #11134334
Going out on a limb here but I'm assuming most people with the 1D series bodies have a better understanding of the AF system. I don't recall seeing many threads from 1D users asking what AF settings to use.

Search the 1d3 threads--Canon has an unfortunate habit of using early adopters as Beta testers

dave kadolph wrote in post #11134411
Search the 1d3 threads--Canon has an unfortunate habit of using early adopters as Beta testers

Conversely, if you go look through the "7D Admirers" thread, you'll find a significant number of people who seem to have been able to wrap their brains around using it with just about every focal length on the market.

dave kadolph wrote in post #11134411
Search the 1d3 threads--Canon has an unfortunate habit of using early adopters as Beta testers

You're right about that one, but if I remember correctly the 1D3 did actually have some focus issues that weren't due to the users. I will say though that I wasn't around on this forum at that time. In saying what I did I was just meaning that there have been a lot of posts/threads where the actual issue was not due to the 7D, which I believe is what the OP was asking.

FlyingPhotog wrote in post #11134426
Conversely, if you go look through the "7D Admirers" thread, you'll find a significant number of people who seem to have been able to wrap their brains around using it with just about every focal length on the market.

As was the case with the Mk3--some were flawless--and some couldn't focus reliably on a stationary object on a bright sunny day.

But none of them on the sale forum EVER had focus issues--just a precautionary checkup--

The "problems" with the 7D's AF are not with the camera, but with the person behind the camera understanding how to use the AF. All the bells & whistles of the 7D's AF system are very tempting, but the best results are still achieved by keeping it simple.

7D works very well with 300/2.8L IS. No worries.

If any calibration is needed, you can likely do it yourself with MFA feature that's built right into the camera. It just takes a few minutes.

The 7D combined with the 300 f2.8 is a fantastic combination. The AF on the lens is fast enough to really work well with the 7D's AF system and the lens's resolving power means that every single one of the 7D's pixels is useful.

MFA is worth trying with the lens. Here's a nice, simple method that works well. I compared the results with more traditional methods and they were identical.

lippy113 wrote in post #11133692
Reading these threads seem quite scary people having problems with the 7d or maybe not understanding and using the AF System correctly which every one it is i was thinking of buying this camera to go with my EF300 2.8 L IS Lens and maybe sending them both in to canon to calibrate has anyone used these together i would be glad of your feedback.............

I would let any of that put you off... that's forums for you, i also subscibe to a number of diving forums and many people post regarding gear/equip used and you often get comments such as 'omg.. you're using that wetsuit/reg/computer/m​ix et al.. you're lucky to still be alive!" etc etc.. forums huh!

I've read alot of comments on the 7D and bought it.. and love it.. moved up from a 400D which i still used for underwater work.

Hope that helps..

Mike

7D - autofocus is nothing but great!!
(it takes time to learn how to really use it - not comming from a 1D body)

i am sure that 7D & 300 2.8 is a great comobo

I have the 300mm f 2.8 and I use it with and without 1.4 and 2X releconverters. The combination of this lens and the 7D worked perfectly right off the bat. No need for microadjustment or and other type of calibration.