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[quote user="Roland Scheiner"] I think about capturing JPEG and RAW of the same picture. The advantage of a RAW is obvious. Nevertheless I will capture JPEGs because most or the majority of the images must not be changed. But for those which have to be processed, I will use the RAW file, convert to JPEG and then throw the RAW file to the trash
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Thanks, Bryan. Very informative review. Would you conclude that the 7D is more for sports, action shots, whereas for landscapes, the DLA would be a factor to consider? That is, the 5D Mk 2 would be preferred for landscapes/portraits?
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[quote user="Sean Setters"] [quote user="Alan"]We can always zoom with our feet, right?[/quote] Unless by "zoom" you only meant "zoom in." :-) [/quote] Yep. That's what I meant.
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[quote user="Keith B"] I suppose it is good if your portraits are shot in optimum light or on a tripod. I'd still prefer the 85 1.8 over this lens. [/quote] You're right on both accounts. I also prefer the 85 1.8. Outstanding portrait lens, much faster, IQ excellent, and it's somewhat in the middle of the range of the 70-200. We
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[quote user="Keith B"] I didn't say I preferred it for portraits. [/quote] Keith, neither did I. But, you did mention that you used it for portraits, and so does Roger. The lens is good for portraits, regardless, as Roger's examples show. What can be confusing for the OP, though, are the two opinions about it, and how it squares with
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I think that you'll do well with the 70-200 f/4. I've used the IS version (with IS off) for weddings (both with and without flash) and it's excellent. Much lighter than the 2.8, which I also have used. Look at the varied opinions on this lens: Keith B did portraits with it, but couldn't wait to get rid of his. Yet, Roger demonstrated
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[quote user="Matthew Gilley"] I think that Darwin review is biased. They tested at f8, f11 and f13 for the comparisons, below the DLA for the 7d (f6.8). [/quote] All reviews have some bias in them, of course. Read Ken Rockwell's reviews, for example. Can't the 7D be tested at these apertures? If it's not sharp at these apertures
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[quote user="Sean Setters"] DPreview had quite painted quite a glowing picture of the 7D in its review . However, this person seems to be on the other side of the fence when it comes to the 7D's picture quality. [/quote] Sean, interesting find. Thanks. To quote a friend of mine, "things that make you say, hmm."
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[quote user="wickerprints"] I hung my feeder right outside the patio door and used my umbrella as a sort of makeshift blind. [/quote] wickerprints, this is an outstanding shot. (you could always photoshop out the catchlight, of course). Would you be willing to post a shot of your makeshift blind set up? This really sounds intriguing and inspirational
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[quote user="wickerprints"] Presently it is not possible to specify multiple corrections based on f-number (or subject distance or focal length), so you are just going to have to pick a single correction value that best corresponds to your anticipated shooting conditions. [/quote] wickerprints, that's an interesting point you've made