anyone getting a 7D?

**iscariot** · 09-18-2009, 12:43 PM

Originally Posted by grapedrink

one talented cinematographer, two 7d's

jc plus esther // all 7d highlights on Vimeo

This either makes me want to get the camera or get married...

**Tippster** · 09-18-2009, 01:44 PM

Great video.

**summit** · 09-18-2009, 02:10 PM

most impressive

**Tap** · 09-20-2009, 07:41 AM

darn. now I need to learn how to compose video. that was great.

but isn't it the fact that the video can't utilize the AF, i.e. shooting a skier coming towards you?

**Wes Mantooth** · 09-20-2009, 10:19 AM

If it had a 20 inch lcd and built in wifi then yes, but I'm not upgrading from a 40D to another crop camera that just has more bells and whistles, I'm going 5DmkII if I upgrade and have money

**3snowboards** · 09-20-2009, 01:33 PM

Some great video out of that thing. I wonder how much post was done. The night shots were incredible.

**The Jackamo** · 09-20-2009, 05:26 PM

Originally Posted by Wes Mantooth

If it had a 20 inch lcd and built in wifi then yes, but I'm not upgrading from a 40D to another crop camera that just has more bells and whistles, I'm going 5DmkII if I upgrade and have money

That's what I did – coming from a 20D it made no sense to get another 1.6x sensor-camera as my main shooter (especially when I own full-frame L-glass that isn't being used to it's full potential), so I went with the Mk.II. I'll admit, though, as a second camera this looks mighty appealing...

**Wes Mantooth** · 09-20-2009, 05:30 PM

Originally Posted by The Jackamo

That's what I did – coming from a 20D it made no sense to get another 1.6x sensor-camera as my main shooter (especially when I own full-frame L-glass that isn't being used to it's full potential), so I went with the Mk.II. I'll admit, though, as a second camera this looks mighty appealing...

Yeah 3 out of my 4 lenses can be used on full frame, 2 of which are L glass so I see no reason to drop over 1.5k for another crop body

**shirk** · 09-30-2009, 10:28 PM

Friends just got a 7D last night and shot some video. Looks good.

**NashBoarder** · 10-01-2009, 10:43 AM

Anybody hear when it's going to ship from Amazon?

**dipstik** · 10-01-2009, 01:06 PM

Originally Posted by shirk

Friends just got a 7D last night and shot some video. Looks good.

Pretty cool, your friends clearly know what they're doing.

**Relentless** · 10-01-2009, 01:37 PM

Do you know what frame rate your friends filmed that at?

I have a 5D mkII, and I'm trying to decide if I should sell it to get the 60P option in the 7D.

Thanks -

**Tippster** · 10-01-2009, 09:51 PM

Slow down. Supposedly there's a firmware update in the works for the MkII since TV Asahi (big Japanese private TV Network) is using the MkII as their primary HD Camera for non-ENG production...

**slaymore_sessions** · 10-02-2009, 01:35 PM

Anybody heard about the 7D over heating after a half hour of video?

**Tap** · 10-02-2009, 11:03 PM

Originally Posted by dipstik

Pretty cool, your friends clearly know what they're doing.

i call bullshit. drunk canadians, that's all.

advres · 10-03-2009, 06:29 AM

A guy I work for just bought one and my friend is getting one in a couple of weeks. Stoked to play with them.

**allenataylor** · 10-04-2009, 12:45 PM

Originally Posted by Tap

but isn't it the fact that the video can't utilize the AF, i.e. shooting a skier coming towards you?

Seconded I'm still a little confused as to weather the AF works while shooting video. How about other things such as exposure etc. will everything auto adjust or is shooting video entirely manual?

**Tippster** · 10-05-2009, 09:09 AM

AF in video.... *shudder*

**shirk** · 10-05-2009, 11:30 AM

Originally Posted by Tap

i call bullshit. drunk canadians, that's all.

Now that these guys have their own equipment and don't need to poach Bjorn's I think they are going to put down some amazing footage.

These guys have the talent in front and behind the camera.

**kinetix** · 10-05-2009, 12:15 PM

I've carried both a FF and a crop body for a number of years and have owned and used almost every 1 series body (1D, 1Ds, 1D2, 1D2n, 1D2s and briefly a 1D3 which I returned due to the much discussed focus issues). It costs a lot to stay at the top of the food chain and not everyone can drop $4k & $7k respectively every couple of years to have the latest in sensor technology. The mid range bodies have improved greatly especially in the last year or so. I decided to take another approach. I sold my 1Ds2 to buy a 5D2, so far very happy. I am ready to sell 1D2n in anticipation of the 7D. Because the camera is also the film I believe it's critical to image quality to stay on the leading edge of the technology. If you don't require the robust build of the 1 series bodies, the mid range bodies have finally arrived and offer a lot more bang for the buck. If/when DPRevew gives it a thumbs up, I'm in.

**hitek79** · 10-05-2009, 08:24 PM

I picked up the camera today. I really like it. I think if this had been released before the 5Dmk2, I would have kept my original 5D. I don't print landscape stuff large enough to justify 21mp, and the video on the 7D is much better(options, not quality) than on the 5Dmk2. Oh well, the 5Dmk2 still rocks, and certain things like Live View make some shots a lot easier.

**NashBoarder** · 10-12-2009, 10:23 AM

Canceled my order on amazon as it was taking too long. Buydig.com has them in stock.

**ex-powderbroker** · 10-13-2009, 05:57 PM

This SUCKS actually, I thought this was the most substantial price and performance breakthrough since like 2004. I have been waiting for full frame PLUS hd video forever. Not that the 7D doesn't look sweet, but I'd either get the d90 or a used FF, and when I heard about the 7D through the usual rumors they told me it was FF.

Why Nikon didn't just include HD video on the d700 is beyond me, as they already did with the d90 earlier or at about the same time.

I am actually livid right now because I was going to pick one up tomorrow to take on the way to a shoot rather than fucking renting more bullshit gear, but back to Adorama and more bullshit throwing money away as usual.

Anyway, I'm probably a JONG here as this like my second photo/video related post but seriously. I am not married to either Nikon or Canon and why neither manufacturer can give me a $2000 FF camera ~15Megapixel with HD video is beyond me. DO IT ALREADY, EVERYBODY IS WAITING.

Ok those videos look amazing.

**muted** · 10-13-2009, 06:38 PM

Originally Posted by allenataylor

Seconded I'm still a little confused as to weather the AF works while shooting video. How about other things such as exposure etc. will everything auto adjust or is shooting video entirely manual?

You don't buy an expensive camera with expensive lens(es) to put everything on manual.