GD4ELI Posted May 29, 2013 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GD4ELI Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share Posted May 29, 2013 I found my flash - 580EX. Must stop playing and write some code... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Old Git Posted May 29, 2013 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GD4ELI Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domino Posted May 29, 2013 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GD4ELI Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Git Posted May 29, 2013 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanna Posted May 31, 2013 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GD4ELI Posted May 31, 2013 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempus Fugit Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 c'mon, waiting for pictures of all that snow you had Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GD4ELI Posted May 31, 2013 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jefferson Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 My dad has a Canon 7D. Never uses it, and doesn't let anyone else use it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GD4ELI Posted June 4, 2013 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempus Fugit Posted June 4, 2013 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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