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At £1400 I would find it hard not to part with the extra £400 or so odd for the 5D MkII
Canon 7D, 18-85 f3.5-5.6 IS USM, 18-135 f3.5-5.6 IS USM infos
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At £1400 I would find it hard not to part with the extra £400 or so odd for the 5D MkII
They are two totally different cameras though. 7D vs 5D isn't really a contest. Either it does what you want or it doesn't. I would easily value an improved AF system, higher frame rate and flash control over the FF sensor of the 5D.
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The 17-85mm is not very good so I'd hope that the new lenses were a lot better
I know it has some problems with barrel distortion at 17 mm, and it's obviously not the fastest lens in the world, but I use the 17-85mm as my main lens* and find it sharp and useful. I would consider getting the 17-55mm, but lens prices are just too high at the moment!
* By main, I mean general purpose. That doesn't mean it's my most frequently used lens, however.
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It's only a minor increase over the 15.1 MP of the 50D, so I reckon it should be OK.
I think Namistai is right to be a bit concerned. 18MP is a lot for for an APS-C sensor based on current technology. However, the people at Canon are clever people and I strongly doubt that they would release a camera with sub-par image quality. I will wait for more info on the sensor design and most importantly, sample photographs before judging it.
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That'll be very interesting, if true. It'll also mean, in some weird way, I might not regret my recent 50D purchase quite so much.
Actually, I don't think I could ever say I regret buying the 50D (which was a replacement for my 30D): it took wonderful pictures of my daughter's first moments in this world not so long ago.
http://translate.google.com.au/tran...refox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&hs=9W4
Huge leaked chinese doc there translated. Definitely 1.6x APS-C. Lots of good info on the spec in detail, radio flash control sounds good for one.
Huge leaked chinese doc there translated. Definitely 1.6x APS-C. Lots of good info on the spec in detail, radio flash control sounds good for one.
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Thanks! I should probably refrain from reading, else I'll only want to spend more money. 
There's some really interesting features.
"此外，“區域自動對焦”將19個對焦點分為5個區域，可以從其中選擇需要的對焦區域，對焦時將使用所選自動對焦區域內的所有對焦點對被攝體進行檢測。 In addition, the "area AF" will be 19 pairs were divided into five focus areas, from which you can select the focus area, focus will be to use the selected AF area focus on the Pi Sheti all right to detection."
It sounds like you can select bunches of AF points as well as single points which is cool.
The wireless flash stuff:
"EOS 7D的內置閃光燈還具有內置閃光燈信號發射功能，可通過無線信號操縱外部閃光燈閃光。 EOS 7D's built-in flash also has a built-in flash function of the signal transmission can be manipulated by an external flash flash radio signals. 內置閃光燈發出的光脈衝可以通過無線信號，與具備無線從屬功能的SPEEDLITE 580EX II、580EX、430EX II、430EX、420EX等進行信號傳輸，以實現單只閃光燈或多隻閃光燈的閃光。 Built-in flash light pulses sent through radio signals, and with the wireless slave function SPEEDLITE 580EX II, 580EX, 430EX II, 430EX, 420EX, etc. for signal transmission, in order to achieve alone or multi-flash flash flash only. "
Good to see it is compatible with older flashes too. And it's radio so shouldn't require line of site.
New battery grip which is not unexpected as I'm sure the batteries will be chipped.
"Video capture features in full HD (1920 × 1080) can choose to 30/25/24 frames per second frame rate, HD (1280 × 720) and SD (640 × 480) can select a more fluid per 60 / 50 of the frame rate."
2199Euros in kit with 15-85mm. So maybe 1799 Body only? So hopefully around £1600?
"此外，“區域自動對焦”將19個對焦點分為5個區域，可以從其中選擇需要的對焦區域，對焦時將使用所選自動對焦區域內的所有對焦點對被攝體進行檢測。 In addition, the "area AF" will be 19 pairs were divided into five focus areas, from which you can select the focus area, focus will be to use the selected AF area focus on the Pi Sheti all right to detection."
It sounds like you can select bunches of AF points as well as single points which is cool.
The wireless flash stuff:
"EOS 7D的內置閃光燈還具有內置閃光燈信號發射功能，可通過無線信號操縱外部閃光燈閃光。 EOS 7D's built-in flash also has a built-in flash function of the signal transmission can be manipulated by an external flash flash radio signals. 內置閃光燈發出的光脈衝可以通過無線信號，與具備無線從屬功能的SPEEDLITE 580EX II、580EX、430EX II、430EX、420EX等進行信號傳輸，以實現單只閃光燈或多隻閃光燈的閃光。 Built-in flash light pulses sent through radio signals, and with the wireless slave function SPEEDLITE 580EX II, 580EX, 430EX II, 430EX, 420EX, etc. for signal transmission, in order to achieve alone or multi-flash flash flash only. "
Good to see it is compatible with older flashes too. And it's radio so shouldn't require line of site.
New battery grip which is not unexpected as I'm sure the batteries will be chipped.
"Video capture features in full HD (1920 × 1080) can choose to 30/25/24 frames per second frame rate, HD (1280 × 720) and SD (640 × 480) can select a more fluid per 60 / 50 of the frame rate."
2199Euros in kit with 15-85mm. So maybe 1799 Body only? So hopefully around £1600?
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That would be interesting indeed.
I hope not!
Too rich for me at the moment, if so. Isn't that a bit close to 5D Mk II territory?
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If someone doesn't know whether they want a camera with the specs of a 7D or a 5D, then they don't understand what they photograph
Could be true... On the other hand, I think anyone in a "money no object" situation would choose a 5D and a bunch of L lenses over a 50D and a bunch of EF-S lenses, no?
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Could be true... On the other hand, I think anyone in a "money no object" situation would choose a 5D and a bunch of L lenses over a 50D and a bunch of EF-S lenses, no?
Money no object you get a 5Dii and a 7D
, which is still cheaper than a 1DsMK3.
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btw, you can still get a bunch of L glass for the 7D, nothing to stop you just because you have a cropped sensor
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Money no object you get a 5Dii and a 7D
Heh! That's true.
btw, you can still get a bunch of L glass for the 7D, nothing to stop you just because you have a cropped sensor
No, of course not. I'm just saying that most people (at least, I don't think it's just me
) would prefer the 5D Mk II over the 50D (for example). Not that this has much to do with the topic of the thread... Anyone know, what's the best way to listen for specific press releases?
It's supposedly taking place at 0900 CET tomorrow.