GD4ELI 2,179 Posted May 29, 2013 Toys for boys I replaced my Canon 30D which was unreliable after much use and abuse with a 7D. Of course, on the day the new camera arrives it rains, the day after it snows (and it's snowing very hard now) . So far all I've managed is a hurried photo of 'the black rat' before going shopping at Aldi. I'm very tempted to bring the 7D + 24-105mm/f4 to the rock in a few weeks. Now to learn about this camera. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GD4ELI 2,179 Posted May 29, 2013 I found my flash - 580EX. Must stop playing and write some code... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Git 393 Posted May 29, 2013 We used to have a 7D, but I traded it in towards a lens for my NEX as it just wasn't getting used. It seemed a nice camera, but I never really got to know it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GD4ELI 2,179 Posted May 29, 2013 There's a lot to learn with the 7D, that's for sure. The smaller cameras like the NEX are excellent, I have a small Samsung WB850f which I take with me for general snaps. I was tempted to buy a Canon EOS m but I have some good Canon lenses and like photographing wildlife, so decided to replace the ailing 30D with a 7D. Now the 800mm/f5.6 is very shiny! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Domino 226 Posted May 29, 2013 I've always found that standing a little nearer to the subject saves the outlay for zoom lenses and binocs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GD4ELI 2,179 Posted May 29, 2013 I've always found that standing a little nearer to the subject saves the outlay for zoom lenses and binocs It can be hard to soar with the eagles when you are surrounded by turkeys! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Git 393 Posted May 29, 2013 There's a lot to learn with the 7D, that's for sure. The basics are pretty similar to the 5D I still have. It was more the different switch layout, functions and crop factor. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spanna 63 Posted May 31, 2013 Using the C1,C2,C3 custom jobbies is a really good idea. As is putting stuff in your own menu at the end. So you can get to your most frequented settings. Also check your microadjustment since you can now with the 7D. All my lenses needed MA the 500mm f4 needed +13! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GD4ELI 2,179 Posted May 31, 2013 Using the C1,C2,C3 custom jobbies is a really good idea. As is putting stuff in your own menu at the end. So you can get to your most frequented settings. Also check your microadjustment since you can now with the 7D. All my lenses needed MA the 500mm f4 needed +13! I'm waiting for the sun now, still bloody raining Having just booked flight and car to visit the rock in June I may well bring it with me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tempus Fugit 1,212 Posted May 31, 2013 c'mon, waiting for pictures of all that snow you had Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GD4ELI 2,179 Posted May 31, 2013 c'mon, waiting for pictures of all that snow you had It's not funny. At least it looks like TT week will be decent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thomas Jefferson 2,559 Posted June 1, 2013 My dad has a Canon 7D. Never uses it, and doesn't let anyone else use it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GD4ELI 2,179 Posted June 4, 2013 Today is the first day this year when one can wear a t-shirt. Precious little wildlife up here... Lots to learn, but what a camera! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tempus Fugit 1,212 Posted June 4, 2013 Today is the first day this year when one can wear a t-shirt. Precious little wildlife up here... Lots to learn, but what a camera! are the floods anywhere near you ? There has been widespread flooding in cntrl and nrthrn Switzerland after heavy rainfall http://ow.ly/lHa3i Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
