Finally ...

Dolby · Apr 12, 2011

... I got my SLR

http://mybroadband.co.za/photos/showphoto.php?photo=22619&cat=500

Canon 7D with 70-200mm L F2.8 IS MKII ... and a delivered price of R37,600.00 as well. Most places in JHB were charging R41,000.00 if they even had the stock - so a very good deal.

For the past year I've been defending bridge cameras and my Canon SX1 - and I still fee they do have a place - BUT the difference is massive in IQ. I took a black and white photo of my cat at ISO3200 and it's WOW!

I need to get used to zooming without using a little button near the shutter release and AEB is different to what I'm used to - but very happy

Juggy · Apr 13, 2011

Very nice dude, that MkII is the shizzle and I'm very jealous. Guess I'll just have to be happy with the 70-200 F2.8 MkII Sigma and 60D for a while.

What are you getting as a short lens? I highly recommend the 50mm F1.4

bwana · Apr 13, 2011

Dolby said:
... I got my SLR

http://mybroadband.co.za/photos/showphoto.php?photo=22619&cat=500

Canon 7D with 70-200mm L F2.8 IS MKII ... and a delivered price of R37,600.00 as well. Most places in JHB were charging R41,000.00 if they even had the stock - so a very good deal.

For the past year I've been defending bridge cameras and my Canon SX1 - and I still fee they do have a place - BUT the difference is massive in IQ. I took a black and white photo of my cat at ISO3200 and it's WOW!

I need to get used to zooming without using a little button near the shutter release and AEB is different to what I'm used to - but very happy

Wait until you try back button focusing - it takes a little getting used to but it's one of the best features IMO.

Why are you shooting in B&W - converting it on the PC will always give you better results.

Juggy said:
Very nice dude, that MkII is the shizzle and I'm very jealous. Guess I'll just have to be happy with the 70-200 F2.8 MkII Sigma and 60D for a while.

What are you getting as a short lens? I highly recommend the 50mm F1.4

Nothing wrong with that sigma by all accounts, if it wasn't for the lack of weather sealing I would have jumped on it. Their 24-70 f/2.8 HSM is also another beauty of a lens, and it compliments a 70-200 perfectly.

Juggy · Apr 13, 2011

bwana said:
Wait until you try back button focusing - it takes a little getting used to but it's one of the best features IMO.

Why are you shooting in B&W - converting it on the PC will always give you better results.

Nothing wrong with that sigma by all accounts, if it wasn't for the lack of weather sealing I would have jumped on it. Their 24-70 f/2.8 HSM is also another beauty of a lens, and it compliments a 70-200 perfectly.

Yeah, that 24-70 will be my next purchase that is for sure. I need an all purpose carry around but first I need a flash.

bwana · Apr 13, 2011

Juggy said:
Yeah, that 24-70 will be my next purchase that is for sure. I need an all purpose carry around but first I need a flash.

It's hard to argue against getting a decent flash.

Dolby · Apr 13, 2011

bwana said:
Wait until you try back button focusing - it takes a little getting used to but it's one of the best features IMO.

Why are you shooting in B&W - converting it on the PC will always give you better results.

Yea - I found that button focusing by mistake last night

I didn't read the manual - but instead tried the menus and buttons myself. I see it recognises and corrects the lens attached ... nice! Except my lens doesn't have info - but guessing one can update the database?

I was trying everything - so was trying all the picture modes ... I'd normally convert on the PC

bwana · Apr 13, 2011

Dolby said:
Yea - I found that button focusing by mistake last night I didn't read the manual - but instead tried the menus and buttons myself. I see it recognises and corrects the lens attached ... nice! Except my lens doesn't have info - but guessing one can update the database?

I was trying everything - so was trying all the picture modes ... I'd normally convert on the PC

Not sure what you mean? Back button focusing takes the AF off the big button and puts it on the back, it works with any lens.

Picture modes are for sissies.

Dolby · Apr 13, 2011

bwana said:
Not sure what you mean? Back button focusing takes the AF off the big button and puts it on the back, it works with any lens.

Picture modes are for sissies.

Sorry - I was trying to say two seperate phrases

I did find the AF at the back of the body - but I also found the lens correction menu for vignetting ... which I found impressive!

I wouldn't usually use the modes - it was just experimenting

EDIT I wish all the L lens came in grey/white ... looks pretty cool!

undesign · Apr 13, 2011

Dolby said:
... I got my SLR

Congrats dude, enjoy!

bwana said:
Wait until you try back button focusing - it takes a little getting used to but it's one of the best features IMO.

I've heard a lot about it, but haven't really looked into it. What is the advantage of using back button?

RanzB · Apr 13, 2011

Dolby said:
... I got my SLR

http://mybroadband.co.za/photos/showphoto.php?photo=22619&cat=500

Canon 7D with 70-200mm L F2.8 IS MKII ... and a delivered price of R37,600.00 as well. Most places in JHB were charging R41,000.00 if they even had the stock - so a very good deal.

For the past year I've been defending bridge cameras and my Canon SX1 - and I still fee they do have a place - BUT the difference is massive in IQ. I took a black and white photo of my cat at ISO3200 and it's WOW!

I need to get used to zooming without using a little button near the shutter release and AEB is different to what I'm used to - but very happy

Congrats! I'm jealous now... Trying to save up for my 7D.

bwana said:
Their 24-70 f/2.8 HSM is also another beauty of a lens, and it compliments a 70-200 perfectly.

Having recently acquired the 24-70, I completely agree

SiriS said:
I've heard a lot about it, but haven't really looked into it. What is the advantage of using back button?

Keeps your focus locked while you depress the button. Much easier than trying to re-focus everytime you wanna take a pic of something that stays in one place, especially if your lens had problems focussing on the subject in the first place.

bwana · Apr 13, 2011

SiriS said:
Congrats dude, enjoy!

I've heard a lot about it, but haven't really looked into it. What is the advantage of using back button?

There's a nice article about it by canon - http://www.learn.usa.canon.com/resources/articles/2011/backbutton_af_article.shtml

In a nutshell it gives you more control when it comes to controlling AF as well as separating it from exposure.

undesign · Apr 13, 2011

bwana said:
There's a nice article about it by canon - http://www.learn.usa.canon.com/resources/articles/2011/backbutton_af_article.shtml

In a nutshell it gives you more control when it comes to controlling AF as well as separating it from exposure.

Thanks Bwana, I'm going to give it a try.

bwana · Apr 13, 2011

SiriS said:
Thanks Bwana, I'm going to give it a try.

It takes a while to get used to it - mussel memory and all - so keep at it.

undesign · Apr 13, 2011

bwana said:
It takes a while to get used to it - mussel memory and all - so keep at it.

Which setting do you use? This one looks promising for certain scenarios -

2: Metering start / Meter + AF start

Back-button AF activation. Shutter button no longer activates AF, but of course fires the shutter. Metering is continuously updated — if you shoot a sequence of pictures, the camera takes a fresh meter reading for each one. There’s no locking of exposure, unless you separately press the AE Lock button (this last item is not possible on some EOS models).

Am I understanding this correctly, the focus is "permanently" locked after pressing the back button once? You still meter with every shot, but only have to do a full press of the shutter button to achieve metering?

bwana · Apr 13, 2011

SiriS said:
Which setting do you use? This one looks promising for certain scenarios -

Am I understanding this correctly, the focus is "permanently" locked after pressing the back button once? You still meter with every shot, but only have to do a full press of the shutter button to achieve metering?

That's the one I use on my 1D. The camera will continue focusing as long as you're depressing the back button, it locks when released.

BobJones · Apr 13, 2011

Congrats... that's a bit like going from the paddling pool to the 5m dive board.
Getting to know the camera inside out will make it easier to concentrate on composition and the rest of your technique.

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