Features-wise for Canon 7D can be referred here:
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/E7D/E7DA.HTM
I have been using Sony system for more than a year. I never felt Sony does not perform to its expectation. I never decide to change to a different system because I am following my friends, nor being influenced by them.
What I missed about Sony Alpha is its capability to produce wonderful images on .jpeg format and its camera’s body built-in, Super Steady Shot. These are two factors that are important in producing good photos. No doubt, lenses also play as vital role in image IQ. So the Carl Zeiss optics is surely to be missed.
Sony Alpha has taught me to use a camera as a tool, with the most difficult part of composition, and using limited resources to take good photographs. I am not saying my photos are excellent. Its just that, with the limited 9 points focusing and high isos, I have learned how to manipulate that limitations to so far, the best image reproduction I can get. For that, I thank Alpha ranges, for the learning curve.
The turning point for me to have an open mind about other systems, and not being a fanboy of Alpha, was when I bought a compact camera recently, Panasonic Lumix LX-3. I was amazed what a small midget can actually produced an image quality somewhat at par with my A550. That was the start.
I first saw Canon 7D when I watched the advertisement of Ken Watanabe (The Last Samurai, Iwo Jima to name a few) playing the role as the man behind the camera. That made me felt curious to find out more about what Canon EOS 7D can do.
I have been in and out of forums, camera websites, photography magazines in search of information of EOS 5D Mark II and 7D. I do like the functions of 1D ranges especially the Mark IV, but I need a DSLR that is lightweight for travelling.
The next question was, do I really need a full frame (35mm format). I have been using A900, and I know what is its advantages and disadvantages. But do I really need a full frame as an amateur photographer? Photographing as a hobby? I listed down all the pros and cons, and it is time to buy. To make a choice. What area of photography I do most and getting the output that I wanted.
I chose EOS 7D from 5D Mark II, simply because of its features, and my photography style.
Test runs photos:
Category 1 : Weather sealed. This photo taken in the rain, without covering the camera (and myself). Petronas Pit Pulse.
Safety Car
Category 2 : Indoor, natural light, auto white balance (on purpose not change to K values), ISO3200.
Faiz
Fitri
Category 3 : 8 fps with intelligent continuous focusing (AI Servo)
F1 Practice Session
Jump Shot with ISO1600
Category 4 : Nature, Landscapes and Macro
Close Up
Semi Macro (Close Up)
Macro 101
Macro 101 (2nd paper)
Slow shutter
Slow Shutter (Horizontal Leveling)
I will not discuss the technical of getting the above photos, however, what I can say is that, I used less time and was doing right the first time for each photos I shot above, without difficulty. With that I have to admit the difference 7D can do.
This saturday I am heading to Jakarta for my Alpha gears sales. Goodbye my beloved A900, and my reliable lenses. Thank you for the good photography year of 2009.
how bad sony alpha may perform, its still have the special place in my heart because i started with this little Alpha A200. i may/may not follow your footstep, but one thing for sure i will missed many good and wonderful thing of sony alpha. may your new lineup bring the best of you this year onwards
wah, congrats bro with your new Canon dslr, i thought that nobody wants to use Canon anymore, kehh
canon 7D mahal giler tuh,
salamm
salam
lama x ziarah sini
wow ! uperb r
mahal kot 7D
phewww
nnti boleh la outing sama sama
tp i’m newbie la
kena blja byk lagi
- w’salaam.. aku pun lama tak update blog nih..bz lately ni.. nk outing sama2 boleh, no problem.. nnt kita arrange..!
ouh yeke. patut laa. lama x berupdate. busy keje sampai luar negara ke >
I’ve looked up to Canon for some time. A few years ago I feel that as a company it had gone off the boil. For a short time their particularly camcorder quality was not what it used to be and in my experience, the quality of Canon’s camcorder manufacture went south. HOWEVER, now I think they are tops even though they are not the cheapest camcorders.
simply, i used Sony too, not too long ago. in fact, i’ve changed side to Canon as well. so much so, changing side is not an issue as what i can think of, each camera has totally different specs, and definitely that is the main reason we change our camera. so far i’ve been using 40D, and i am looking forward to 7D, not very soon, however.