Canon SLR custom

[Dolby]

I need help with my 7D - but I'm pretty sure a few Canon SLRs have the settings ... So I'll ask in the forum.

I have NO idea how to use the custom settings. I understand how to set custom settings and register for C1, C2 and C3 on the wheel - but I'm not sure what Custom Function in the menu is

An example is AF which have 3 standard settings - all 19 AF, Zone AF or single AF. But using Custom Function I can activate another 2 AF settings ... But how?

In any setting (TV, AV, M etc) the two last are greyed out?

 

[Dolby]

Oh - my bad ... I think I have it

 

[RanzB]

 

[MadMailMan]

Ah, the pain of getting a new camera.

RTFM!!

 

[Dolby]

I RTFM

Wasn't that clear - and I don't get why they'd bury (and have inactive by default) features such as AF?

 

[bwana]

I RTFM

Wasn't that clear - and I don't get why they'd bury (and have inactive by default) features such as AF?

You're rarely going to change the AF menu options so why take up prime menu real estate by putting it up front. Putting it in the CF makes sense.

The manual does take some deciphering at times though

 

[Dolby]

You're rarely going to change the AF menu options so why take up prime menu real estate by putting it up front. Putting it in the CF makes sense.

I guess for most the settings, you're right ... AF could actually just be kept as standard though

This little hobby is pretty pricey ; I've set out a roadmap of what I'd like in the next 12 months ... and I haven't even left the house yet

24-70mm F2.8 L
100mm F2.8 L IS Macro
2x Teleconverter

 

[bwana]

I guess for most the settings, you're right ... AF could actually just be kept as standard though

For you but I've generally only got three out of the five active so I can cycle through the modes I want quicker.

This little hobby is pretty pricey ; I've set out a roadmap of what I'd like in the next 12 months ... and I haven't even left the house yet

24-70mm F2.8 L
100mm F2.8 L IS Macro
2x Teleconverter

That's why I had to turn my hobby into my profession - otherwise I'd never be able to afford the toys I want. Count yourself fortunate not to be into sports photography - that gets very expensive, very quickly.

Have a look at sigma's 24-70 HSM - I think its a better lens in every regard apart from the weather sealing. Also there's no denying the 1.4x TC is the sharper of the TCs.

 

[hilton]

This little hobby is pretty pricey ; I've set out a roadmap of what I'd like in the next 12 months ... and I haven't even left the house yet

24-70mm F2.8 L
100mm F2.8 L IS Macro
2x Teleconverter

Dolby, I can't remember if you're the LCD or the Plasma man but I think the former. In any case, interesting that you've decided on the 24-70 and not the more popular 24-105. If you thought TV debates were bad, photo guys are just mad.

I hope the 2x extender is for your 70-200 because it doesn't work on the lenses you've listed.

 

[Dolby]

Hi,

Yup - prefer LCD myself ...

The 2x extender would be for the 70-200.

I've thought that the larger the range, the less sharp the image?
So by that, the 24-70 would be sharper lens?

I'm new at this ; I actually have no idea

 

[hilton]

Well the 24-70 is a stop faster whilst the 24-105 has IS which is pretty handy for hand held situations. You already have the sharpest and fastest zoom lens around so maybe something more versatile?

 

[Dolby]

True about the IS.

I'll take a look at the 24-105 then, when the time comes

Thanks!

 

[undesign]

Well the 24-70 is a stop faster whilst the 24-105 has IS which is pretty handy for hand held situations. You already have the sharpest and fastest zoom lens around so maybe something more versatile?

True about the IS.

I'll take a look at the 24-105 then, when the time comes

Thanks!

Let me be the lone voice that votes for the 15-85 again p). Great IQ, but more importantly you can't underestimate the importance of that 9mm on the wide side.

Dolby, I sense some "L" snobbishness from you...

 

[bwana]

My philosophy - you can always stabilise a lens - table, monopod, tripod, Pod bag, bean bag, door frame, piece of string, coke bottle… - but you can never make an f/4 into an f/2.8.

And to compliment the 24-70 f/2.8 and the 70-200 f/2.8 . . . there's the 16-35mm f/2.8

 

[hilton]

Surely you can use fill flash sometimes? I think the other negative if at any of a 2.8 lens is the extra weight. Horses for courses though.

 

[bwana]

Surely you can use fill flash sometimes? I think the other negative if at any of a 2.8 lens is the extra weight. Horses for courses though.

Fill flash is just that - fill for shadows. You're still relying on ambient light to light the scene so a fast lens is still often preferable. Boosting the ISO is also an option, but that comes with it's own pitfalls.

But yeah, the faster the glass usually the heavier it is, particularly zooms.

 

[Dolby]

Dolby, I sense some "L" snobbishness from you...

LOL!

Seriously, when I opened the box I fell in love ... the bag it comes in ... the metal housing ... the weight ... the colour .... that before I even open the camera

I actually have no idea about the difference in IQ between a non-L and an L - so I'm probably being silly loving the L.

*jumps off high horse*

 

[Dolby]

But yeah, the faster the glass usually the heavier it is, particularly zooms.

I actually love the weight ...

My aunt has a 5D MKII and the initial 70-200mm L and said it gets really heavy - but so far I prefer the weight. I'm guessing it also helps with shaking hands and stability when taking the shot

 

[RanzB]

I actually love the weight ...

My aunt has a 5D MKII and the initial 70-200mm L and said it gets really heavy - but so far I prefer the weight. I'm guessing it also helps with shaking hands and stability when taking the shot

Me too. I'm not comparing the Sigma to the L Series, but my hands are very shaky, so faster shutter speeds are the norm for me. Enter the Sigma 2.8, and bam, I'm shooting at much slower shutter speeds more successfully..

 

[BigAl-sa]

My philosophy - you can always stabilise a lens - table, monopod, tripod, Pod bag, bean bag, door frame, piece of string, coke bottle… - but you can never make an f/4 into an f/2.8.

And, if you're at f/2.8, you can never turn it back to f/4 (or something higher)