Sometimes the simple and mundane can really shine -:)
I was testing a new Canon 7D camera earlier this week. I borrowed the body from Glazer's Camera Store long enough to walk around the block and make about 120 images in the space of 15 minutes or so. The fall leaves against the patched wall is just one of the photos I did on that short walk. Jury is still debating the merits of the camera, though.
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Wow, that's an eye-catcher! A bit bright for Impressionism, but the Post Impressionists like Gauguin and van Gogh would have fought over the right to paint this photo.
I had to laugh at your being allowed to walk around the block with a camera body 'lent' to you. Here that's the last time that body would be seen in the store!
Also, my 'winning' postcard arrived; thank you!
Lovely image with those vivid contrasting colors.
Given your current arsenal of gear and that the 7D, although admittedly new and with some very nice features a capabilities, it is still a crop sensor and its not lightweight. Your other equipment shares many of its features already, and you are enjoying the 5DII full frame. So, I'm interested to know what would be the draw for you to have this camera, too? What was your impression of the AF points and new focusing system? Camera Techs has become a Canon dealer, and I saw one there. I'm not understanding the market for this model, I guess.
Wow, stunning colours! Hope we don't have to wait too long for the jury...
I love this one. It looks as if the tree and the wall are one. The darker coloring of the wall almost appear to be branches of the tree. Print this one big and sell it and you have earned yourself a 7D before you even owned it!
Great image, Chuck. Although the wall is painted and patched it sure lends some terrific contrast to the leaves.
I like the BRIGHT colors and composition. very nice!
What a show stopper! Love this photo and the colour contrast.
Kim, when Canon first brought digital SLRs to market with the d30 close to 10 years ago the smaller sensor with it's 1.6x multiplying factor was all that was available. At that time everybody yearned for a "full-frame" (35mm size) sensor so that our traditional 35mm lenses would behave the way we were used to. However, the extended reach of a lens provided by the 1.6x multiplier has some significant plusses. First, a 200mm lens becomes the same as a 320mm lens on a full frame body. Handy.
So, to answer your questions: I like carrying both a full-frame body and one with a crop-sensor. Typically I'll put a 24-105mm lens on the FF body and a 70-200mm on the crop-body. The advantage of not having to stop and change lenses on a camera body is huge, especially when photographing urban life.
The 7D is appealing because 1, it has a 100% viewfinder, 2, it has an 8 frame per second shutter, 3, professional grade weather and dust sealing, 4, an 18 mp file size, and 5, better high-ISO response. Also, the 50D, which came out just a year ago, has serious color fringing issues which don't seem to be evident with the new 7D.
Over the years I've always tried to simplify my equipment while making my personal system stretch as far as possible and satisfy my personal needs and shooting style.
Hope that helps give you a small glimpse of my rationale.
and just to clarify, if I spring for a 7D, it will replace my 50D body. So, if anybody is interested ..... send me an email. -:)
That conrast in color is spectacular! Could be blue sky... let us know what you think of the camera!
I have no idea what you just said to Kim. But if it works for you--hey, I'm all for it. LOL
Framable shot and great color. You sure know what you are doing. Which is why you are a professional. DUH!
We didn't get the violent weather up at my place as Seattle did. I am glad. Just a little wind and some rain--no big. MB
Bibi, Chuck is a Major Dude, one of the priviledged ones! ;)
It is amazing how quickly the technology advances in the realm of digital photography. The point 'n shoots seem to advance more quickly, but they are, alas full of features like "face detection" and impossibly wide wide-angle lenses that result in the image you create not necessarily being the one you see...
Orin, thanks for your kind words -:) Nice to know who I am. LOL!!!
Chuck, that is truly a wonderful shot!
BINGO! Great shot!! The blue makes it.
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Very nice contrast and composition and the autumn colors are really beautiful on this picture!
On my third lecture, I got a little, just a little of what you said to Kim...
But the picture I Liked!!!
Thanks Chuck,
I usually keep a 24-70mm on my full frame, and a 70-200mm on my crop frame, and so understand how most folks like two bodies and the advantages of having one of each and all that. I hadn't heard about the color fringing issue on your 50D, and that's too bad and probably a good reason for a pro like yourself to look for something else. But doesn't it also have, what, 15 or 18 megapixels already so same or nearly the same as the 7D? Your 5DII has video and heavy duty weather and dust seal, and an already pretty high ISO response, as does the 50D. 8 frames per second doesn't seem like a significant gain over what the others do for average situations, so unless one shot primarily sports or action shots, it seems the 50D & 5DII would be be plenty adequate. The 100% view would be a very significant gain, and the new auto focus system, if it performs as intended, would seem to be the biggest selling point for people with one or the other of your cameras (besides adding video at a very affordable price if one doesn't already have the 5DII). The 7D is a beautiful camera, I just couldn't figure out who Canon were thinking the market for this is. Perhaps those that want a combination of features similar to the 5DII and the 50D at an affordable price while bringing in some new awesome features. It's just they got such mega sales on the 5DII and the 50D. I can only think it will mainly lure the folks who haven't jumped to the 5DII or 50D yet. Since you already had those, it was hard for me to imagine the appeal, but you've cleared it up. Shops say the demand is big. Good luck with your decision. And I'm still interested to hear your impression of the AF sensors. Seems Canon listened to consumers and is trying to address auto focus response in low light complaints and offer a lot more focus points to choose individually or in a zone. Okay. . .back to your regularly scheduled programming. . . :-)
-Kim
Love the techni-color shot!! The colors are so intense and saturated. I think it's the lack of hues or shades of the same colors, plus the saturation of only a couple of strong colors that make this photo POP out.
Wow, beautiful. I also read the camera discussions in detail!
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