![]() The Canon 7D Mark II sports a 20.2 MP APS-C sensor (1.6x crop factor), with a native ISO sensitivity of 100-16,000, which can be pushed further up to ISO 51,200. The reason for not shooting RAW, which he later explains in this dragging, one hour commentary is because at the time, there were no RAW converters available (not even Canon's DPP) for a dSLR that's not even in the market at the time.Image Sensor, Dynamic Range and AF Performance Note that the sample results (including impressive wedding shots) that he showed are straight-out-the-camera, JPG images. Professional sports photographer Scott Kelby (a former Nikon user) shared his views on a pre-production 7D Mark II (before its official release) in this video on YouTube. Mike Bader edited this topic 86 months ago. Yes you can use these cameras to shoot anything you like but each one is better for what they were designed to do.I see that you shoot mostly birds so the new 7D is the best bet for you. For landscapes and portraiture, the 5D Mk III. For wildlife and sports get the 7D Mk II. My answer to you would depend on your genre of photography. The 7D Mk II is my main wildlife camera as well as the 1D Mk IV. ![]() I have a wedding photography business that I use the 5D and a 1D Mk IV. Full frame that can be pushed to 10,000 ISO and still delivers a very usable image.These are two different cameras that I use for different photography. I also own the 5D Mk III which is an amazing camera. Great camera but the Mk II is a great upgrade.Faster focus and better image at higher ISO, better weather seals and dual memory cards. I owed the original 7D from the first day it was released. Stratman gave a good review but let me add a few things. The 60D Official Group for instance, has no fewer than 15,000 members (most of them are now inactive in the discussion board) while this very group has less than 390 members to date.Īnyway, are you able to rent out a 7D Mark II for say, a week? That should give you ample time to test drive the new model before deciding to go for the 5D Mark III or the 7D Mark II. Unfortunately on Flickr, there aren't as many members who populate the 7D Mark II forums compared to the 7D, 70D and the 60D forums. I agree with you that the 7D Mark II presents the "best bang for the buck" as far as EOS 7D owners are concerned (and want to continue using the APS-C format), but IMO the EOS 6D is still the best value for money when it comes to the present day, EOS full frame bodies. I skipped the EOS 70D as it's not much of an upgrade compared to the 60D, but since the 70D has displaced the 60D - the 70D appears to be quite popular with first time dSLR buyers with a high budget and also those who came from a Rebel series or with an EOS 60D background. I haven't had enough hands on time with the 7D Mark II and have yet to exploit its fullest potential. Some years ago I exchanged notes with a Flickr member who wondered why his 7D produces slightly softer looking RAW images compared to his friend's 60D. While a strong AA/low pass filter will reduce moire effects, its downside is that images will also appear softer. ![]() The 60D may use the same sensor from the original 7D, but it's fitted a weaker anti-aliasing filter than the 7D has. Note that the 7D Mark II uses an improved version of the Dual Pixel AF technology, while the EOS 70D gets the first generation type. For me, it's a big step from the 60D - the 7D Mark II's second generation, Dual Pixel AF focuses in low light more effectively than the 60D does with the same lens. I've had the 60D since it first came out in late 2010 and for me, the 7D Mark II is my only upgrade path without going into full frame. Price wise, it goes without saying that it's still cheaper than the 5D Mk III. :o)Īs of the date of writing, the 7D Mark II is not only Canon's flagship APS-C camera - its raw sensor performance is as good as the original Canon 5D, as measured by DxO Labs. I did very briefly experiment with my cousin's 7D many years ago but I guess that doesn't count. Hi Darran, I never had the original 7D, but bought the 7D Mark II to complement my EOS 60D and 650D cameras. I really can't decide between this and the Canon 5D Mk3, but the 7D seems to offer better bang for your buck so to speak. Have people owned the original model and how do they feel it compares. Hi there, I currently have a Canon 7D and am looking to upgrade.
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